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Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by PreRunnerSeth, Sep 23, 2009.

  1. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:37 PM
    Fernando

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  2. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:39 PM
    bayareataco

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  3. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:49 PM
    Gply

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    More shit then I ever planned on doing
    Anyone running TC cam tab gussets? Seems like a major pain in the ass.
    Debating on ordering some or just asking @Bentrodder weld up my stock ones.
     
  4. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:50 PM
    VolcomTacoma

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    Front- Camburg 4x4 Long Travel 2.5" King Coilovers 2.5" King Triple Bypasses Wheelers Superbumps Rear- DMZ SUA 16" 3.0 King Triple Bypasses 3" 2.0 Fox bumps Wheels and Tires- 295/75/16 Toyo ATII XTREME SCS SR8 Dark Matte Bronze 16" Lighting- (2) 30" Combo light bars (4) Iggycorp diffused pods Tepui Ayer TRD Supercharger URD Mark III 3" Exhaust URD 4x4 Y Pipe URD CAI URD 2.85 Stealth Pulley Hurst Core Shifter with Hurst T URD Stage 3 clutch URD Lightweight flywheel URD Throw out bearing upgrade AEM Wideband AFR Gauge Speedhut Boost Gauge Craven Speed Flex Pod mount Weathertech Floor Liners BAMF Sliders Ultragauge sPod SE ARB CKMTA12 Hella Supertone horns Relentless Tailgate Reinforcement
    100% worth it. Like 4 different offroad trips already and my alignment is still straight and true
     
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  5. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:55 PM
    DannyBFresco

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    69 o_O
     
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  6. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:56 PM
    LTDSC

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    i ordered some and the tower gussets. My alignment tabs are bent over and i get an alignment every time i rotate/balance my tires. I can easily feel when mine goes out now by how it drives, so im hoping these help. The tower gussets are just because i out courage my talent levels often.
     
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  7. Jan 9, 2017 at 1:58 PM
    Gply

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    I know they work great but it's a lot of fricken work and wondering if I can achieve the same results just by welding the factory ones
     
  8. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:02 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    So far as I've heard the TCs are way stronger and a fix, and the welded tabs are kind of a bandaid.
     
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  9. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:02 PM
    T4RFTMFW

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    :wave:
     
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  10. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:03 PM
    VolcomTacoma

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    Some guys have welded the stock ones and they worked great. Just depends on how hard you're gonna be romping the truck. Any front end hard hits I'd recommend the TC ones.
     
  11. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:04 PM
    Porter707

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    I just saw my trucks doppelganger in Rhonert Park. 2016 DCSB TRD Barcelona Red with a BAMF bed rack.....wtf....I did a total double take.
     
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  12. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:05 PM
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    :gossip:
     
  13. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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    They are indeed a lot of work. But if you weld the stock ones and then change your mind and get the TCs, how much more difficult would they be to remove?
     
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  14. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:06 PM
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    This is what I have on my 870, was part of the scattergun tech border patrol package that I got 10 yrs ago. Makes it easier to engage the safety positively.

    https://www.midwayusa.com/product/9...oversize-safety-remington-870-1100-11-87-blue
     
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  15. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:11 PM
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    I've got a Mossberg. No 870. :anonymous:
     
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  16. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:15 PM
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    Thanks guys!
     
  17. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:18 PM
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    Things and stuff
    Just saw a beggar in Cloverdale wearing a brand spanking new Pliny the Elder hoodie. Man there are some high class homeless people around now days.
     
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  18. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:19 PM
    LTDSC

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    its hilarious to see "homeless" people post about where to go when the storm hit on our local FB community page. Like, you're homeless yet posting from an iPhone?
     
  19. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:20 PM
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    Maybe a donation :notsure:

    I dropped out 3 older North Face jackets last week to Mary Isaak center, they gon be stylin and dry.
     
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  20. Jan 9, 2017 at 2:22 PM
    bayareataco

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    There are programs for them to get cell phones to help them out, i.e. For jobs etc. not saying that they actually use them for those purposes haha. If your legs ain't broke then you can work, not defending them at all just saying they have a lot of resources to pull from.
     
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