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    newb with a growing family

    I think the extended cabs would work fine, especially once your little one is out of an infant seat. they are kind of hard to get in and out of trucks, but it's doable. the older xcabs would be tight and probably not doable. I think a 4runner or FJ60 would be awesome. I also like a Trooper...
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    JNelson4x4Runner Build thread

    Nice start. do you have plans for your sleeping deck yet? I have also toyed with this idea, but don't know if that's the way I want to go or build more of adventure trailer style. that way I can take the weight off the 4runner and setup fast still. you building the sliders and tire mount or...
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    Coyote Flats - 5/25/2013

    looks like a great combo trip! thanks for sharing
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    Alaska fat bikepacking trip

    so jealous! :elkgrin:
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    Looking to buy a Trooper-what to look for

    Thank you for this thread. It has been incredibly entertaining. Did you ever get one?
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    Finally I can participate

    Did I do my research correctly? If I go with the OME coils up front get teh 885's and set the 5100's on the lowest setting. Then in the rear, go 906s or 890s and 5100's off a 2001 tundra? otherwise, if I don't want to mess with a hybrid setup for my first big change, based on my usage, what do...
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    Finally I can participate

    I was wondering about the rims, I can't seem to find them on the 96 year history. I want to do the tundra brake upgrade and will need to know spacing and eventually get some 255/85/16s next spring. thanks for the heads up
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    Finally I can participate

    I wish I could say I was new here, but I have been a member for about 4 years dreaming of the day that I could get an expedition worthy vehicle. The day has come and I am proud to say I have gotten a 3rd gen Toyota 4runner- 1996. came with the factory e-locker, 16" wheel package. It has just...
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    Looking at a Trooper

    that's a tough one... I am also looking to get one, and seems to be the lower the mileage is the higher the price is, but seeing that its got a new tyranny you have some bargaining power. This is what you can get for 4500 in my area: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/cto/1099418064.html and...
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    End of the Rainbow

    whoah... I have been looking for that my whole life, and there it is... :Wow1:
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