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    Willman's 2001 Tacoma

    Oh, I saw it. :Wow1: Great looking and highly useful mods, Nic. Nice choice.
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    AEV-Produced J8 Now Available to Consumers

    Wow, that is quite impressive. I wonder what the axle gearing is? I can't wait to read more.
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    Knife Sharpening

    When using the wheels, do they create any heat on the edge that might affect the temper of the steel?
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    Montero Build

    I have never noticed this. I have replaced my battery (BTW a group 31 optima fits in your tray perfectly) and installed a dual-battery system and have never noticed transmission shifting issues. I belive this is all controlled by the computer. If it doesn't sort itself out, a trip to the...
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    Montero Build

    I think your model has the 4-speed A/T, correct? I think this has an affect here. Not that the 5 speed makes it super fast, but combine the 5-speed with the 4.9 gears that you have in your diffs, and it's a super combination. I went the other route, and added the 4.9 gears to my 5-speed. It...
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    season carrier

    Way to go gents...enjoy.
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    Knife Sharpening

    Now, that's a friend worth having ;)
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    Montero Build

    That is a good find. You'll be glad you have this. You'll be surprised what you can climb with a little help from feathering the brakes or hand brake to get the LSD to grab even more. And yes, that sunroof almost makes it all worth it, doesn't it?
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    Show Your Ironic Photos

    I don't even understand this sign. I wonder what that is about.
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    I need new boots....

    I can't stand that all major boot manufacturers have Gore Tex in their shoes now. I think it's a marketing catch 22. Everyone's doing it, so everyone's doing it. Good construction and leather treatment has always proven useful when waterproofing was necessary, yet allowing the leather to...
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    Cooper tire dilemma!

    How many miles did you get out of your current set?
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    The Great White Buffalo

    Awesome find Wow, way to address the issues with the grand cherokee ;) I can't wait to see more updates.
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    The 2k expo rig

    Paul, That is an awesome story. I'm so glad for you. I have always liked the grand wagoneers. I always thought of them as an American made 60 series LC. I know they're not the same; the wagon style of each reminds me of the other. I know this will need a lot of work to get her clean and...
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    AT Comanche Flippac

    Mario, That's one enviable setup. Very well thought out, as I would expect. Well done. When will the flippac info be added to your website? TD
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    Arb & IPF lights

    No, I should think not. That sounds like an easy recipe for ripping people off. Require PayPal, don't ship, don't respond, pocket money. Hmmm. I hope the CC company helps you out.
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    1997 Toyota Land Cruiser

    HG=head gasket. This was a problem for some 80 series cruisers. Though I visited a shop, dedicated to rebuilding LCs, recently in central TX and was informed that for a lot of those cruisers, the problem can be a pesky little heater hose at the back of the engine and not the head gasket...
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    Snakes

    Growing up in East TX, I have run into my fair share of water moccasins and copperheads. Luckily, I've always noticed them early enough to avoid getting too close, or they moved on before I had the chance to make that mistake. The scarier encounters usually happened in or near the water.
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    Photo Critiqing Thread

    Wil, I like this perspective the most. I think the angle increases the prominence of the bumper. Plus, I like that the diff cover peaks out too, but just a little so as not to be distracting. I also like the fact that it’s not straight on, so that there is some angle to the shot. You might...
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