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  1. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    I'm going to stick with my 285 KM's for now but as of tonight it looks like it will take 35's pretty easily. Luckily there is a set of 315 KM2's on 100 rims close by for a test fit.
  2. TangoBlue

    Railriders Extreme Adventure Pants

    Alright then - don't let it happen again. ;) Well, after you made such a fuss about them I had to give in and buy a pair. I agree with you - they are pretty good. I'm already a big fan of their jeans and dungarees.
  3. TangoBlue

    Pelican verses Zarges

    I'm with Corey on the military-style cases. They are light but durable and water proof; I wouldn't say they are GIANT, but merely large. I travel with 2 and it keeps all my gear dry and organized. With all the gear deployed they make for great extra seating arrangements around the camp table...
  4. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    But I feel every pound with half the number of fire snortin' cylinders you have. You won't have to work hard to convince me Jim... a dose of vitamin V8 sounds good. I mean really, the kids are out of college, right? The economy still needs stimulating. It's patriotic. They got a lot of work...
  5. TangoBlue

    Carbon Neutral Expedition - CNE I (Spring 2010)

    Tunisia, 1941, Rat Patrol? Seriously, that is an epic photgraph; truly suitable for framing! Andre... what's up with the mini-truck? Haven't heard much about it since last April.
  6. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    I promise to be extra-careful and not do ANY desert racing. :costumed-smiley-007 A agree, IFS can be built strong and there are plenty of examples but those solutions didn't meet any of my criteria or personal preferences. There is also a large body of experience with this gear set for those...
  7. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    Will do, or go down to IPOR; they're just down the road from me.
  8. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    Something in between. I'm sworn to secrecy by IPOR on the build; they're doing some things a little different than the usual front suspension methods. When they give me the green light I'll be sure to post up what we've accomplished. I plan on being at OX11 again this year if you happen to be...
  9. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    Oh come on now, search, grasshopper! :coffeedrink: Do you find interesting... Sierra gears, about 14 months old in that clamshell diff, maybe 5,000 "gentle" miles and hardly any of them engaged in 4WD... just enough to knock the burrs off, built by IPOR, and I have no idea what to ask for it...
  10. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    Yes, that's exactly what we're doing and it is exciting. Especially around the first of the month when my wife opens the credit card bill.
  11. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    The 5.29s are awesome. After struglling with the OEM 4.56s, it brought me a return to stock performance, to include improved fuel economy after the addition of extra weight and the 285's. Just the ticket for the 2.7 with AT. Plus, it gives me the option for 35's later down the road, should I...
  12. TangoBlue

    Past the point of no return...

    Some said it would never happen. I said it would never happen. But I wanted to do more challenging territory and my limitation and weak point was my IFS. Although a very capable Tacoma and proving itself on difficult terrain already, CV issues - 3 rebuilds in about 1 year - convinced me that...
  13. TangoBlue

    Railriders Extreme Adventure Pants

    Pardon my compulsion for spelling Corey, but you repeatedly spell "Duluth," as "Deluth." Plus you cite the web site which plainly states "Duluth Trading." Am I just missing an inside joke? I hate being left out. ;) Oh, and I've been a long-time consumer of Duluth Tradings clothes -...
  14. TangoBlue

    FS: Vehicle Dependent Expedition Guide v2.1 - Tom Sheppard

    Dibs. Bring it to work Monday Terry; I'd like to take a look at it.
  15. TangoBlue

    Go4Lo's '02 Tundra build

    Nice truck - looks like a good build plan too.
  16. TangoBlue

    My hybird Toco

    :bowdown: we're not worthy... so many questions, so many questions. Nice job - now I want one.
  17. TangoBlue

    HEMA Ultimate US Atlas

    I bought one last March for the trip out to OX10 and used it exclusively. I enjoyed the same features noted in the previous post. Ended up saving me a few miles from what the GPS wanted me to do and took me along some more scenic routes with confidence.
  18. TangoBlue

    New Member Hello!!

    I detect some similarities... I retire next summer, was in the same position as you a couple years ago, we share the same year Tacoma, and may have similar modifications. A few more details about your truck would be helpful too, like model, engine, transmission, type of lift, and your current...
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