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Discussion of all things technical related to the Tacoma, including wiring, error codes, etc.

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    Transmission- 5 Speed automatic write up with pics for second gen 4 liter trucks

    gearcruncher, Aug 7, 2013 ... 11 12 13
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    Scott B.
    Dec 10, 2018 at 8:30 AM
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    OBA -> On Board Air Mega Thread & BS

    MJonaGS32, Oct 20, 2013 ... 86 87 88
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    moser633
    Dec 8, 2018 at 1:39 PM
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    How To: Throttle body cleaning 2005+ V6

    genxer36, May 23, 2010 ... 21 22 23
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    Backt
    Dec 8, 2018 at 12:21 AM
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    Changing differential fluid - A step by step "HOW TO"

    brianr, Jan 21, 2009 ... 124 125 126
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    gweedo1
    Dec 7, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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    Tailgate theft....How to prevent it....

    chris4x4, Feb 21, 2009 ... 61 62 63
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r
    Dec 4, 2018
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    DIY - Build and install a Bussmann RTMR Fuse/Relay Block

    tacozord, Nov 4, 2015 ... 34 35 36
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    bagleboy
    Dec 2, 2018
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    Dual Battery Setups! Lets see them! Multiple Batteries Thread!

    MJonaGS32, Sep 20, 2013 ... 107 108 109
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    Toyotico
    Nov 30, 2018
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    Timing belt or Timing chain on all Toyotas. From Toyota.com

    genxer36, Nov 23, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Boatbldr
    Nov 25, 2018
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    Transmission 2016/2017/ 2018 -6 SPEED AUTOMATICS COULD BE LOW ON FLUID DIRECTLY FROM FACTORY

    gearcruncher, Dec 13, 2015 ... 52 53 54
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    DESTROYERRACER
    Nov 18, 2018
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    How To: Spark Plug Change (1 GR-FE)

    chris4x4, Mar 16, 2009 ... 104 105 106
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    Blain
    Nov 18, 2018
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    Second gen rear shock install...

    chris4x4, Aug 29, 2010 ... 2 3 4
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    TheDevilYouLove
    Oct 15, 2018
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    Toyota Oil Filter (Made in Thailand) vs. the competition........

    chris4x4, Nov 15, 2010 ... 36 37 38
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    970btu
    Oct 13, 2018
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    The Truth About Spark Plugs....

    chris4x4, Apr 20, 2011 ... 10 11 12
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    RuDawg
    Oct 10, 2018
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    Scheduled Maintenance (2nd gen) - 30,000 - 60,000 - 90,000 miles

    harshest, Mar 19, 2009 ... 8 9 10
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    Texoma
    Aug 20, 2018
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    How to Change a CV Axle on an 01-04 ADD Tacoma

    JimBeam, Dec 15, 2008 ... 2 3 4
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    MAX TACO
    Aug 5, 2018
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    DIY: Wiring after-market lights

    rhoppas, Mar 6, 2008 ... 9 10 11
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    Tennessee YODA
    May 11, 2018
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    WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT SWAPPING 2ND GEN BENCH SEAT FOR BUCKETS;

    TacomaBuzz, Sep 3, 2011 ... 2 3
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    comeonnow
    May 8, 2018
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    How-To: 1GR-FE Supercharger Installation

    SManZ, Jul 9, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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    JacksonTacoma
    Apr 18, 2018
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    HomerTaco's DIY: Leather Interior

    HomerTaco, Apr 26, 2010 ... 8 9 10
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    HomerTaco[OP]
    Mar 20, 2018
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    How to check your VIN for Recalls

    Mondwa, Mar 17, 2010 ... 2
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    Mrcarp
    Oct 29, 2017
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    Cost per mile calculator...

    chris4x4, Mar 25, 2012
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    Mrcarp
    Oct 29, 2017
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    3.4L 5VZ 1st Gen Oil Change Guide

    chris4x4, Aug 13, 2009 ... 3 4 5
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    Gooch
    Jun 13, 2017
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    Electronics Basics and Reference

    larryde09, Jul 23, 2010 ... 4 5 6
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    Rudyp.27
    May 15, 2017
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    Fuel filter replacement

    genxer36, Apr 8, 2009 ... 2 3
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    Dtmhybrid
    Oct 5, 2016
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    How To: unlock all doors one click.

    TrdSurgie, Oct 23, 2013 ... 6 7 8
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    Architect
    Oct 4, 2016
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    For those with After market UCA's (Camburg, TC, All Pro)

    chris4x4, Feb 15, 2009 ... 2 3 4
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    quetzal
    Sep 28, 2016
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    Technical Tips, Mods & More

    lsocoee, Oct 15, 2008
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    Pirhett
    May 12, 2016
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    *FREE* Topographical Maps For Garmin Nuvi GPS

    Ghost96Romeo, Jul 15, 2009 ... 2 3
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    Pirhett
    Mar 8, 2016
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    The minimum octane rating gasoline that should be used in my vehicle

    genxer36, Apr 9, 2009 ... 2
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    syswalla
    Sep 10, 2015
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    Suggestions before posting for help in Tech Chat

    BamaToy1997, Aug 19, 2013 ... 2
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    rstuart
    Sep 2, 2015
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    How air goes thru your engine.....(basic)

    chris4x4, Nov 30, 2008 ... 2 3
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    Justn868
    May 13, 2015
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    Tacoma running lean with TRD cold air intake fix

    ottomastiff, Jul 2, 2011 ... 2
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    thewarriordinghy
    Sep 12, 2014
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    How Differential Gear works

    solus, Mar 27, 2011 ... 2
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    stitch
    Mar 27, 2013
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    OBDII Error Codes

    JimBeam, Jan 7, 2010
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    chris4x4
    Jan 7, 2010
  1.   Normal Threads

  2. Tacoma PreRunner Alternator swap: 100amp to 130amp ok?

    2009TacoMan, Dec 5, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    6 gearT444E
    Dec 10, 2018 at 7:46 PM

  3. For those who re geared (aftermarket gears)- What Gear Oil Weight?

    KaptainH, Dec 10, 2018 at 6:05 PM
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    KaptainH[OP]
    Dec 10, 2018 at 6:12 PM

  4. 2001 4X4 Tacoma 3.4 manual, 150,000 miles, oil in water???

    roguewaave, Dec 10, 2018 at 2:02 PM
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    roguewaave[OP]
    Dec 10, 2018 at 2:02 PM

  5. 2016 TRD Off Road stuck in 4 hi thinkin' mode

    phatdakind, Dec 2, 2018 ... 2
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    phatdakind[OP]
    Dec 10, 2018 at 11:22 AM

  6. Help I fried my taillights!! 3rd gen taco

    Mceoalvarado, Dec 9, 2018 at 6:00 PM
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    road2cycle
    Dec 9, 2018 at 9:04 PM

  7. Cruise control suddenly stopped working

    s2kvtak, Jan 4, 2010 ... 2
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    Pirate1975
    Dec 9, 2018 at 12:37 PM

  8. Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery System Q&A

    HeliMedic, Jan 5, 2017 ... 23 24 25
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    superchargedgreenie4x4
    Dec 8, 2018 at 3:21 PM

  9. Torque wrench recommendation

    Hook78, Nov 23, 2018 ... 2
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    Backt
    Dec 8, 2018 at 11:19 AM

  10. 8” IFS Clamshell w/FRS Torsen

    bwawuz02, Jul 29, 2018 ... 8 9 10
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    Barnburner
    Dec 8, 2018 at 9:36 AM

  11. 1995 Tacoma EGR switching valve

    hmaz, Dec 6, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Boatbldr
    Dec 8, 2018 at 6:31 AM

  12. Fuel Trim and 02 Signals

    millwark, Dec 2, 2018
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    Boomkanani
    Dec 7, 2018 at 8:40 PM

  13. Unplugged my radio and lost my 4x4

    floppyzebra, Aug 4, 2014
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    Abline5
    Dec 7, 2018 at 10:27 AM

  14. Where are the bolt-on hybrid

    soggyBottom, Dec 2, 2018
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    Barnburner
    Dec 7, 2018 at 10:13 AM

  15. Help wiring Baja Designs S8 to CH4x4 switches

    Donkeythekidd, Nov 10, 2018
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    Hunter399
    Dec 6, 2018 at 1:26 PM

  16. 1995 Tacoma EGR switching valve

    hmaz, Dec 6, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    hmaz[OP]
    Dec 6, 2018 at 10:49 AM

  17. Grades of Steel used 3rd gen Taco?

    notanexpert, Nov 18, 2018
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    Jeff Lange
    Dec 6, 2018 at 8:37 AM

  18. COMPLETED 5th Gen 4Runner BBK upgrade for 2nd Gen Tacomas

    nudavinci64, Aug 4, 2017 ... 5 6 7
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    nudavinci64[OP]
    Dec 5, 2018 at 9:53 PM

  19. 4 wheel drive light won't come on.

    cr65057, Jan 17, 2015 ... 2
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    Roadspoke
    Dec 5, 2018 at 7:56 PM

  20. Devil Horn fade

    eldedo, Feb 27, 2018
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    smallwoodaj6801
    Dec 5, 2018 at 1:41 PM

  21. Roof Basket on Camper Shell Easy Install

    joeyzoolander, May 26, 2017
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    politbureau
    Dec 5, 2018 at 12:18 PM

  22. 100,000 mile tranny service, worth doing or leave it alone.

    Eman1255, Nov 28, 2018 ... 2
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    gearcruncher
    Dec 5, 2018 at 8:11 AM

  23. A-TRAC/TRAC/AUTO LSD Explained (Easy to understand, I hope!)

    David K, Jan 19, 2010 ... 71 72 73
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    David K[OP]
    Dec 5, 2018 at 7:57 AM

  24. Rear brakes don’t work

    RhodeIsland4bang, Nov 30, 2018
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    glk21c
    Dec 5, 2018 at 4:26 AM

  25. How to change the rack and pinion steering -2nd gen V6

    Dr. Sleep, Sep 5, 2013 ... 3 4 5
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    theREDwonder
    Dec 4, 2018

  26. Where's my old woodruff key??????

    Tacoson2sdays, Jul 3, 2017 ... 2
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    Yota.Dies
    Dec 4, 2018

  27. Wrong coolant, now what

    270Fan, Dec 3, 2018
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    270Fan[OP]
    Dec 4, 2018

  28. Fuel Filter Replacement now leak. (1st Gen)

    AlphaEcho2k5, Sep 2, 2011 ... 2
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    Wyoming09
    Dec 4, 2018

  29. Brake Controllers

    TheMaster, May 14, 2007 ... 2
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    elnip
    Dec 3, 2018

  30. p0446 and p0450 solution checklist?

    tacomarunner, May 16, 2012
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    Jonnnnf
    Dec 3, 2018

  31. What do you do when Bluetooth says waiting for a long time?

    tacomanto, Sep 29, 2014
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    TundraXP
    Dec 3, 2018

  32. Which Engine Air Filter for 2.7L I4

    Tacorific, Dec 2, 2018
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    Blue92
    Dec 3, 2018

  33. driveline vibration fix write up..................may work for you too.

    tacomaman06, Mar 2, 2009 ... 7 8 9
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    Tacorific
    Dec 3, 2018

  34. 4 WD binding up and makes loud pop when engaging back to 2 WD

    pick21, Dec 2, 2018
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    iJDub
    Dec 3, 2018

  35. Re-gearing questions

    Coffeeholic, Dec 1, 2018
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    Coffeeholic[OP]
    Dec 2, 2018

  36. A small tip when removing your rotor.

    Markcal, Dec 2, 2018
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    Markcal[OP]
    Dec 2, 2018

  37. Rear disk brake conversion

    AYates, Dec 1, 2018
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    AYates[OP]
    Dec 2, 2018

  38. Arb Dual Comp simple wiring question

    bncrshr77, Dec 1, 2018
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    bncrshr77[OP]
    Dec 1, 2018

  39. What is the shop rate for labor on a full timing belt replacement?

    BSB001, Sep 8, 2018
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    joeyv141
    Dec 1, 2018

  40. The FlipPac info thread.

    HomerTaco, Sep 23, 2018 ... 2
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    HomerTaco[OP]
    Dec 1, 2018

  41. Pesky P0420 code Techstream freeze frame data

    Blain, Oct 29, 2018 ... 2
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    Blain[OP]
    Dec 1, 2018

  42. Front wheel bearing and hub inside seal

    totutaco, Nov 30, 2018
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    stefanlg55
    Nov 30, 2018

  43. Cheap/Free Mods

    piercedtiger, Dec 28, 2007 ... 111 112 113
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    beetlevegas
    Nov 30, 2018

  44. Help with winch cut off switch

    Earfarmer, Apr 3, 2018
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    Wyoming09
    Nov 29, 2018

  45. Tune sport performance chip

    Anson, Nov 28, 2018
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    findingthingsout
    Nov 29, 2018

  46. Bed Outlet

    mightiestmouse, Nov 27, 2018
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    destin_meeks
    Nov 28, 2018

  47. BEST PENETRATING OIL

    JAMES399, Jun 22, 2017
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    relkins0413
    Nov 27, 2018

  48. Trac off and check engine lights on

    Zebal57, Nov 27, 2018
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    Zebal57[OP]
    Nov 27, 2018

  49. Leak near the rear differential, Need Advice

    nf3, Nov 25, 2018
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    Texoma
    Nov 27, 2018

  50. CB drop bolts

    ejewels, Nov 24, 2018
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    ejewels[OP]
    Nov 26, 2018

  51. Just Installed a Powertrax No Slip AKA Lunchbox Locker in my 2nd gen

    EatSleepTacos, Jul 30, 2018 ... 4 5 6
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    rjbiii
    Nov 25, 2018
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