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I think a lot of it is people rationalizing to themselves their decisions. Some of the nastiest oil debates I've seen involved people buying high priced oil (like Motul) who changed it every 3,000 miles on a street driven, lightly modified, never tracked vehicle.

My understanding is that the Valvoline Restore and Protect is essentially a cleaning oil, almost like a regular oil combined with an engine flush.

Shock Surplus.

I can't see Toyota taking it that far and opening up that can of worms; Amsoil isn't exactly a new, fly by night company.

So after doing more research, I think my list of options is: Elka Dirt King Bilstein 6112/6100 (or 8112/8100 if they become available) Ride I know people are starting to get the 6112s and are posting reviews. Anyone have the Ride shocks yet?

Totally agree with you, man. I've been around long enough to see people recommending all kinds of products with dubious claims that were never objectively verified or that, in some cases, were proven to be non-sense.

They happen on every forum. This one is, so far, very nice and civil. Some of the ones on NASIOC got outright nasty.

My experience with used oil analyses does not support this idea of turbos needing low mileage oil changes. I tracked a lot of oil changes on my 2007 WRX and then 2006 STI. I used Rotella T5 or T6, whatever was there. I was getting over 7500 miles, with plenty left on the oil. This is even will...

What top hats did you use?

Was feeling productive so I went out and finally removed the already cracked air dam:

How are they on the street?

I do miss the power and sound; it's hard to match a 5L V8 that revs to 7200. That said, the IS500 was not a good year round car for someone living anywhere that gets real snow. That was the main motivation for the switch. I do also like being back in a manual.

I'll have to look into those options, thanks.

Tossed in the TripleALiner bed mat: I also tried to install their tailgate mat. I stopped partway through as it was getting frustrating. The holes, necessary for the install, are not pre-drilled. I don't know why. This makes it a pain in the butt to install as the holes need to be fairly...

What is the tow hook rated to? These seem like they might be more cosmetic than functional.

Has anybody installed seat covers from PRP? https://www.prpseats.com/

It's a budget issue as well. If you want a plush ride, you gotta be willing to pay. I'm waiting to see if Bilstein 8112s come out.

I had an IS500 before I got my Tacoma. I don't think the ride needs to be firmer. I'd like suspension that absorbs bumps more like my IS did.

Also interested in this. For what it's worth, I have the Falkens on my other truck, GMC 3500 dually, and like them. I also know a few people with the Toyos that like them.

I think you're right about the 6112, and I'd assume the same would be true of the 8112.