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  1. jnelson4x4taco

    F-150 Suspension recommendations please!

    Looking for suspension recommendations for my 2016 F150. Theres so many options and im new to the F150 game so im hoping someone can help point me in the right direction. Ill try and be as specific about my truck and needs without being too wordy ( I have a habit of that). Truck: 2016 F150...
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    JNelson4x4Taco(Tundra) Adventure Topper Build Thread

    I originally posted this thread asking for some advice/opinions/comments on the idea, and after 750+ views and no responses I decided to just go for it. This project started as many of my projects do; a couple guys day dreaming about a cool idea, sooner or later we break out the graph paper and...
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    Ideas for a pop-up topper, not camper. Need Help!

    Hey all, i've seen a bunch of really creative stuff here and its gotten my mind going on an idea. My brother in law and I have been kicking around some ideas for a pop up topper and think we may have come up with a neat plan. Now im bringing it to you guys to help make sure we're not missing...
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    NEW (to me) DL650!!!

    I usually lurk in the Toyota section, but im happy to join the adventure crowd over here! Its not 800+ cc's but it is multi-cylindered so i guess it belongs here. Anyway, just wanted to share (show off) my new bike that I picked up last night. After much analysis, or over-analysis, I decided...
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    Which sleeping bag? Eddie Bauer or Mtn. Hardwear?

    Trying to decide on a new sleeping bag and im driving myself crazy with it! Ive always had "budget" gear or off brand stuff. It usually works fine but I often find myself longing for higher quality this or that, when something fails to meet my expectations. Im at that point with my sleeping...
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    What tripod do you travel/hike with?

    Im looking for a small and light tripod to camp/hike with. I have a big Manfrotto model that is really nice, but weighs a TON, and just isn't realistic for long hikes. Its fine for car based trips, but for packing light, hiking and traveling, its a real pain. Im curious what you guys use that...
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    Photo blog

    I posted this in backcountry adventures because I report on my adventures, but thought I may cross post it here for those that are interested in the photos and don't venture into the other forums much. Mods, if this isn't allowed please make any changes, I don't want to make a habit of breakin...
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    My adventure/photo blog

    I hope this is the right place to post this, feel free to move if it's not. Late last year I started a blog for myself, mostly as a personal way for me to catalog my journeys and know where/when I took certain photos. I am a 5th grade teacher in CO, and also love photography and the...
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    Why aren't popup's more popular?

    Title pretty much says it all, why aren't small popups more popular? Im in the process of looking for an older Coleman popup and doing some work to make it a nice camping trailer. I dont do long expeditions, but dont see why this type of setup wouldn't be a reasonable platform for light expo...
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    JNelson4x4Runner Build thread

    I cant tell you all how excited I am to be submitting this thread! Ive missed my dear Tacoma so much, and after long time in a Subaru, then a short while in a Ford F-150, I am so happy to be back in the seat of a Toyota. Ive had this vehicle for about 6-7 months now and just got started on the...
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    Moab by dirt bike and 4Runner

    Ill try and keep this short, sweet, and to the point (pictures), but I get wordy so Ill do my best. Last week a good friend and I took off for a 5 day trip to Moab. We took off on Tuesday night from Denver, with the goal of reaching Grand Junction. I loaded up my 4Runner with our gear...
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    Carrying DSLR gear on XR250?

    In a few months, a buddy and I will be setting off for Moab for a 4 day camping/riding trip. We did it a few times in college but haven't been back in a few years since we got married, bought homes, started careers, etc. We finally decided its now or never, and we're planning to head back for...
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    It feels so good to be back! New (to me) 4Runner!

    It feels so good to be back here lurking around ExPo! About 2 years back I sold my beloved 99 Tacoma, for a "smarter", "more economical", Subaru Forester XT. It was a decent car for my commute to downtown Denver, but I longed for a truck. Fast forward to 3 months ago, and I bought a 2002 F150...
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    How much off road can they handle?

    Hello all, a few years ago I got away from the EXPO community when I sold my Tacoma for a turbo Subaru Forester. I was driving to downtown Denver and wanted a more "traffic friendly" vehicle. It was a sad day and a poor decision but thats behind me lol. Im happy to say that I will be getting...
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    Ladder/Lumber rack

    I am considering building one of these since I have decided to get rid of my topper. It will be along the lines of the Rack-It style, just built by me. I want it to be strong enough so that if I had a sheet of plywood up there I could walk on it (200+/- lbs). Would I be ok mounting it to the...
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    Bolting a roof rack directly to the roof?

    I thought about posting this in General on the Homemade Roofracks thread but since its more Toyota focused ill post here. I want to to add a roofrack over the cab of my extended cab Tacoma (1999) but dont want to use the Yakima mounts. I was thinking of just bolting it through the roof like...
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    New HID light for $99 from Baja Shop

    I have no affiliation to this but found it the other day and thought it would be of interest. They look to be a pretty good light at a decent price. Further down in the thread there are some pics with the lights on. http://www.dezertrangers.com/vb/showthread.php?t=108342
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    Added a bull bar to my front bumper!

    Just thought Id post a few pics of my most recent addition. I wanted to add some protection to the front and for the longest time was just going to add a pre-runner hoop and call it good. I really like the look of the ARB and thought about trying to model one of those but wanted something...
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    starting a small photography business

    In the next month I will be out of a job. (what a way to start a post huh?) Over the past few years I have become increasingly more interested, involved and skilled in photography. I have been asked to do a few shoots and gotten good feedback. I have done engagement photos, family/couples...
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    Walky Talkies for trails?

    This is probably a terribly low level question for most of you with CB's and 2M's and HAM's and Turkeys and such, but im trying to find a simple solution. Some friends and I are planning a 4 day trip to Moab in early June. There will be 4 couples in 4 vehicles (2 equipped Tacomas, a YJ and a...
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