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    Long bed vs short bed tacoma

    Well, tgreening nailed it. Its down to what you find useful. Personally, I had a short bed Tundra and now I have a long bed Tundra. I find the long box more useful when I am using it (if you know what I mean), however, a pain to get access to all of it... But you can sure cram piles of...
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    Build quality satisfaction?

    Well, I've owned several Toyotas, a Dodge Truck, a Nissan D-21 (that's my Donkey, it kicks ***) and a few others over the years... I just purchased a 2014 JKU Sport. I like it. It is simple. Comfortable for me. It is a good, small truck. Initial impressions? Yeah, fit and finish is not...
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    more evidence that the Wrangler may be in for a change

    I just purchased my first Jeep... a 2014 JKU Sport. I absolutely am in LOVE with it!! I came from an FJ Cruiser and a Tundra... Now, to compare the JKU to the Tundra is just silly... like a water pistol versus a 20mm chain gun. Ummm... yeah Compared to the FJC... well, now, thats more...
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    From Tundra to Jeep?

    I do plan on some modifications to the JK... lift, bumper and lights. That is part of the appeal of the more base model, so I am not spending money on OEM features I will just remove later on (bumper etc.). I like the simplicity of the vehicle and the ability to customize it to what I want. I...
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    From Tundra to Jeep?

    I am looking at the 4-door Wrangler Sport. Expo style travel and adventure, fishing and a little hunting... typical uses. It won't be a daily commuter for the most part, but it will see commuter winter miles as my 92 Nissan D21 isn't exactly the best winter machine. I think I got a Jeep...
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    From Tundra to Jeep?

    I am looking at buying a 2014 Jeep Wranger Sport Unlimited and trading in my 2012 Tundra. In my past I had a 2007 FJC... which I loved to pieces, but sadly I let it go. That was a sad day/mistake. But time moves on. So... I decided that its time again to get back into a more "hands on"...
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    In search of the perfect can opener.

    I use the one on my swiss army knife. Thousand of cans later, still going strong. I can usually out open any one with a fancy can opening tool. AND... it has never failed. Good engineering never goes out of style. Besides, its always in my pocket!
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    Best Tire for Overlanding

    BFG AT's get my vote for best all round tire... But there are better and worse tires out there, depending on specific vehicle and "mission" requirements.
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    Thinking of Trading...

    Radiant Red with chrome door handles. Took chrome tube side steps off... You all know why!
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    Thinking of Trading...

    Well, I went with the Tundra Crewmax. Wow, what a truck. What power... the truck came with the TRD exhaust and CAI, it just burbles. When you step on the accelerator, it just goes. Living on the prairies, we get ALOT of wind... driving to pick my wife up from work (50 km one way through the...
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    Thinking of Trading...

    I am thinking of trading my 07 FJ for a 12 Tundra. Why? Well, the FJ does not really do all that well towing, which I find myself doing quite a few times through out the year. Second, a little more room to haul stuff around would be nice. Gas mileage would be about the same? Towing with the...
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    Anyone using the Dual XGPS-150 with the Scenic Map iPad software?

    I agree with your statement about not purchasing the dual gps. It may be ok enough for the occasional, gimmiky app or quick location, but in my basic field testing it has left me with a bad taste in my mouth, not to mention thankful that I did not rely on it! As for dependable IPad apps, I may...
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    CB radio - or Ham?

    Get both. But if I could only choose one, get the Ham. Way more versatile and with a soddering gun you can make many things happen.
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    Looking for a certain Pig

    One day my wife will let me bring a piggy home. One day...
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    Dirty Job

    Sweet God! That's unbelievable! Thanks for finding that!
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    Trail Outfitters FJ60 Restoration

    As mentioned earlier, this is like porn! Good work mate!
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    Odyssey vs. Diehard Platinum

    You betcha! I don't know if I would say 99%, but it is definatly in the 90+% range!
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    When pots and pans need to get bigger? Backpacking to trailer

    We keep our "retired" non-stick cookware in the trailer. Reliable and good enough for the camping trips. There is a distinct trade-off between functionality, non-stick, cast iron zombie hunting cookware and cheap cookware. Too cheap ruins food and makes a mess... too expensive is not always...
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    I'm so proud of my Taco

    Good for you. But remember (typing with a big smile on my face staring at my FJC) that Toyota never told you that at 151 000 miles the gas pedal will stick, the brakes fail and your doors will all lock!
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    Yaesu FT-8800R Install on 05+ Tacoma

    It is up to you, but I like to stick my antennas up on the roof or towards the back. It is personal taste for me, as I don't like antennas on the bumper. With a VHF/UHF antenna it does not matter so much (higher is better), but with an HF antenna, you would be picking up engine noise etc. with...
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