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    80 Series Maintenance costs?

    No matter what, all old cars die. NHTSA publishes generic estimates of "vehicles sold remaining in the field" For light trucks as of December 2021 - MY2000 - MY1998 the estimate is 17% and MY1995 - MY1997 that estimate is 12%. Various models fair better than others, but I wouldn't expect more...
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    80 Series Maintenance costs?

    Always a challenge obtaining OE parts for a 25YO + vehicle with low production (or import) volumes. I'd guess fewer LC80s came to the USA than Monteros. And fewer yet Lexus branded if there are any different specialty parts. Found on IH8Mud: USA volume: 1991.......8,446........FJ80...
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    Traction Concepts LSD Conversion

    I don't see one listed for the front of an SR - which one are you thinking fits?
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    Got Scammed by SAMUE

    Another reason to not use Zelle
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    Pros and Cons - Tire Plug Installers

    Split eye of the needle. I've been using this style since high school in the late 1970's when I worked in a service station.
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    RR Evoque or Discovery Sport

    Lot of people get into driving Hyundais : https://www.kbb.com/car-news/milwaukee-police-report-hyundais-kias-stolen-in-record-numbers/
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    Do we really need a spare?

    Lots of new cars do not include a spare, just a can of fix-a-flat.
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    Anyone knows what this plug’s for in my 2.5Gen Montero?

    no idea on the plug, but my '92 had speakers there. My '93 just had the holes, and speakers in the doors. The '92 did not have door speakers.
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    Rivian R1T (pickup) vs. R1S (SUV) for "overlanding"

    There are 2 maybe 3 in my neighborhood, have not had a chance to speak to the owners yet.
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    Lightning Flippers Beware! Ford May Not Let You Re-Sell Your Truck!

    yes - GT https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2019-ford-gt-24
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    Lightning Flippers Beware! Ford May Not Let You Re-Sell Your Truck!

    Not surprising. I had mentioned to a few friends that had some of their features turned off after a few years of ownership (new cars) unless they ponied up monthly cash (like remote start), vehicles will become a subscription service. Pay full price for the first 5 years, then after 5 have to...
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    Pajero/Montero NL Blister Fender gen 2.5 Shock Absorber discussion

    What type of suspension downward extension travel limit stop are you using or planning to use?
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    Pajero/Montero NL Blister Fender gen 2.5 Shock Absorber discussion

    You can't gain more travel within the confines of the stock length control arms. If you have the ride height set +40mm you have trimmed the bump stops or are riding on them.
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    Hallmark let me down

    I had a Haulmark cargo trailer for a few years that was converted to a CTC. Thought the trailer (original portion) was built quite well for a cargo trailer.
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    Off-price camping gear ideas

    It was a local auction site: GERLACH COMPANIES, INC. https://www.gerlachauctions.com/
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    BLM Accepting Comments on E Bike Use on Public Trails but only thru June 9th

    Yeah, I don't think I'd want to do some of those things in the past with youthful ignorance. But I am all for e-Bikes. I'm still pedaling, but someday probably will need the e-assistance. I have a buddy (near 50 yo) in our road bike group that developed a heart condition that no longer...
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    Will this hitch fit a 2001 Montero Limited w/ 3.5 V6?

    They all hang down unless you build custom and hack a hole in the rear bumper.
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