I installed the Road Armor but they are both a up grade to stock equalizers. Wondering Weekend has a youtube video comparing the two.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e_vQnzGuwWY
You did not say what dates you are traveling. All 210 west bound lane are closed till this coming Tuesday for bridge work at the 605 and 210. I believe starting August 26 and ending August 30,the east bound lanes are shut down from 605 freeway to Irw...
California will charge you all kinds of fees. If tags are due you may have to pay that. Smog check needed, you will have to have that done. They will definitely charge you sell tax. If it were me, I would leave the California plates on it and drive ...
Try some electrical cleaner on both truck and cord connection. I had the same problem. I now put some dielectric grease every now and then. Haven't had any more problem.