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    84 Diesel Land Cruiser in NC

    http://greensboro.craigslist.org/cto/2839470077.html ad says - 1984 JDM BJ73 Diesel Land Cruiser. First production year, very early production model, 79th BJ73 ever built. All original with 152,000 miles. This is an exceptionally clean, well cared for vintage diesel Land Cruiser. All original...
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    Surley Karate Monkey?

    SO I busted my Salsa Dos Niner frame on a ride yesterday. It is a bad time for me to be frame shopping so I am considering Karate Monkey since everything I have now will fit it... I am looking for advice from KM riders... too heavy? to stiff? I was hoping to try a 24 solo this year as a...
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    Kayak Advice needed...

    I am looking at a used kayak - a Fusion Beach by Future. It appears to be a recreational boat, but that is what I am looking for I think. I want a cheap boat I can leave on the roof without losing sleep about, just to play on lakes, the sound side on the Outer Banks and some rivers like the...
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    Wheels, Tires, Tacoma bed cover and Bikes for sale

    I just bought a new cyclocross bike and need to fund it ; ) Specialized Allez - $700 http://greensboro.craigslist.org/bik/2687522515.html Tacoma ARE (A.R.E.) fiberglass tonneau bed cover $300 for a 01-04 double cab (5 foot bed http://greensboro.craigslist.org/pts/2687519000.html 4 15 inch...
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    "Back in the Day"

    My assignment this week for my PJ class was a flash back to "back in the day" and Friday night football. They had to shoot no more than 4 rolls of film and process and print on deadline in a lab. Great fun!
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    Rear axle seal leak (general question) on a Tacoma

    My parking brake hung and I drove about 8 miles with it dragging... when I noticed it/stopped, it smelled hot and was hot to touch (no smoke) the other side was a normal cool. Today I was fixing the parking brake and found the axle seal leaking... my question: Any chance I will get lucky and...
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    Cool RTW motocycle trip and Photographs

    http://www.panomoto.com/index.html
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    Simply wiring question (On Conqueror, but not specific)

    I went to use my camper's (Conqueror Compact) electronics today and the panel would not turn on. The battery is good by testing, but no lights come on. I pulled the panel to test and can't figure it out.... but I am electronically challenged. I do not use the built in charger, so my plan is to...
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    The Aurora Borealis trip.

    My mom had really wanted to see the Northern Lights, it was on her bucket list, so off we went. She flew from South Carolina to Houston, picked up my sister and headed to Yellowknife NWT. I left New York and routed through Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton and finally Yellowknife (long day). The next...
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    FS 4Runner mats and Taco light covers

    Third generation 4Runner Husky floor liners in the color tan. They are used, but should clean up fine. Front and rear seats. (I will brush off the snow.) $70 plus shipping First generation Tacoma rear light guards. This is my craigslist auction, but Expo pricing is $40 plus shipping...
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    Chopping tires?

    I have the OME 2 inch lift on my 02 Tacoma DC and went with Geolander 235-85/16 tires. The second rotation, (~10K miles) I noticed the fronts were chopping badly so I visited the shop and they agreed to warranty the tires. I rotated the rears (unchopped) to the front. I had them do an alignment...
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    Living for 6 months in the trailer?

    I may have the chance to relocate and one of the choices to living without my family for 6 months is to live in my RTT and trailer. This saves me over $300 a month in 2nd household costs. This would include some cold (~20 f) nights but I would have 110 electric, so I could bring the mattress...
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    Skamper info and questions....

    I am going to look at a used Skamper in the morning - Seller does not know model/year/have pictures/or can tell me what it needs. Only that it is for a small truck. I have the 5ft Taco bed and assuming it's 6 feet long, plan to leave teh tailgate down. I have searched the web for hours and...
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    Chopped tires on Taco?

    I rotated my tires yesterday and noticed severe chopping on the front tires. The tires have 21,000 miles and rotated every 5-6k miles. I have not noticed any shimmy/pull/etc while driving. I stopped by the tire shop I bought from and without proof of rotations (I do it myself) they said "get...
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    WTB Garmin Nuvi 500 or 550

    wanted to buy Nuvi 500 or 550 I have seen them for ~$150 but hoping someone has one doing nothing for cheaper! Thanks
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    Nortern Lights Aug. 3 in the lower 48?

    http://www.cnn.com/2010/US/08/03/northern.lights/index.html?iref=allsearch I am thinking of trying to find a spot to photograph them.... any tips? On line I found - iso 400/f2.8 or more open/ 15 seconds or so/ daylight WB/ noise reduction turned on/ remove all filters/
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    Waterproof in ice cooler?

    OK I tried the Edgestar 12v fridge before my 2 week trip and couldn't get one to work, so I fought the ice water soaked food for two weeks. Even when double zip lock bagging items. I am now looking for a waterproof container to store food in (I assume square so packing would be easier) to go...
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    Best mini multi-tool?

    I can't believe this has not come up.... what is the best multi-tool out there? I currently carry a mini pump, CO2, a chain tool, several loose hex wrenches, tire levers, self stick patches, chain links and a spare tube. I am racing 100 mile, 12 and 24 hour races, and some courses you are a...
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    Plan B

    This is a trip report for last summer's vacation. I had to not post much about it because I wrote a story of TLCA's Toyota Trails, and it ran this month... May/June 2010. So this is what I turned in to them.... Plan B It’s always good to have a Plan B. After a couple of years off-roading in...
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    WTB larger 29er frame

    I am sure my 17 inch 29er frame is too small. I am looking for a used 29er frame, size large, under $400... 1st choice is the Niner EMD. But want a frame that is geared toward long rides (think 24 hour races) This is just a shot in the dark Thanks
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