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4 cyl expedition builds?

Discussion in '4 Cylinder' started by kpla51, Jan 17, 2015.

  1. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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  2. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:47 PM
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  3. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:48 PM
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    I like my 2.7 auto, and mine is DCSB. :anonymous:
     
  4. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:50 PM
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    Maybe the first dcsb 2.7l expo truck? I know I haven't seen one
     
  5. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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    I'm a Prerunner and will never see armor. But other than that, I still have some expo like pieces.
     
  6. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:55 PM
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    Im sure a preerunner can do some nice desert expeditions. I know I took my first truck through some nasty stuff and it was a preerunner granted I was a lot younger back then and didn't care.
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2015 at 6:57 PM
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    I'm new to this forum but I think it's necessary.
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:01 PM
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    Welcome to TW. :cheers:
     
  9. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:04 PM
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    It's cool. Your truck, do what you want. I've had auto problems A LOT (97' Lumina, 91' 4 Runner and now 97' Taco to name a few). Built for convenience not longevity from a maintenance stand point. Personal preference.
     
  10. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:05 PM
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    Thanks.
     
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    Yes welcome! As soon as I start modding maybe we will throw an OFFICIAL 2.7l expo thread in the mix. Or start one now.
     
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  12. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:06 PM
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    I like my rig. Got a shell for it a couple months back and got a compressor last week for an OBA type setup. Not hard wired. I will keep making changes for preparedness like expo rigs, even if it'll rarely see a trail. If I go camping or to Lake Tahoe or hunting, otherwise it's my baby.
     
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    Convenience is a plus. You know Fort Campbell is stop and go and I work my clutch all day haha. Keeps my left leg strong.
     
  14. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    Here is the shell setup. Current mods pretty much also. Lift is 1.75" front and 2" rear.

    [​IMG]
     
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  15. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    Yeah I was there for the start of 9/11 gate guard. PITA!
     
  16. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    Thats why I like expo builds. They don't need to be crazy solid axle trail rigs. If the truck can get you across the nation to a camping spot then mission accomplished. a 2-3 inch lift and 265s will get you to more than enough rural areas.
     
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    I was in 6th grade during that time haha. I bet that was a disaster though its still bad in the mornings takes my soldiers 30-40 minutes sometimes to get in.
     
  18. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:12 PM
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    Tahoe is nice. I grew up in Windsor.
     
  19. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:12 PM
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    .. funny. So did I.
     
  20. Jun 30, 2015 at 7:18 PM
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    Going with 255/85 16's when the 235 85's wear out.

    I was in the barracks but 1.5-2 hours was the norm. 10 min prior to 10 min prior + 2 hours makes for an early wake up.
     

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