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Talk me out of getting a Ranger!

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Knight405, May 6, 2019.

  1. May 7, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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    coopcooper

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    The same 2.3 is in the focus rs and we all know how well that thing ran when it was first released lol
     
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  2. May 7, 2019 at 7:24 AM
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    Theee “truckiest” production pickup truck ever was the Grizzly.

    In the early 90’s a group of entrepreneurs in North Vancouver started “Grizzly Trucks” to build Cummins-powered, bulletproof (Logger-proof) crew trucks for the BC Logging industry. The idea was a super simple, super tough truck that could withstand endless bashing on the potholed logging roads of BC. The venture mostly failed, but they did pump out 14 of these pickup trucks before closing shop. You can catch the odd one around.

    None of these trucks are modified, other than maybe tires or wheels. This is how they left the Vancouver factory:

    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=xpb868RspxE

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  3. May 7, 2019 at 7:39 AM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    How long is that "bed" ? maybe 3 feet? Maybe that would be useful to haul 4 potted plants home from the big box store. It's sorta cute in a weird way -practical - no.
     
  4. May 7, 2019 at 8:00 AM
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    :eek::yes: "full dildo" priceless.
     
  5. May 7, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    They seem vaguely familiar, might have seen one on the web, and didn't know what it was. The name seems familiar. I like how they made the front of the truck resemble an Autocar. I forgot about Autocar, until I saw the Grizzly.maxresdefault.jpg
     
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  6. May 7, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    Hey guys, talk me out of getting a lobotomy
     
  7. May 7, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    Google "Subaru BRAT".
     
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  8. May 7, 2019 at 9:21 AM
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    OP is trolling.
     
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  9. May 7, 2019 at 10:35 AM
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    Get the Ranger.
     
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  10. May 7, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    Should I get the Charmin strong or Charmin soft? I did test wipes but cant make up my mind.
     
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    I think the Australians would beg to differ. They love their "utes."
     
  12. May 7, 2019 at 11:50 AM
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    Why don't they ever have a free sample of toilet paper stand at the super market?
     
  13. May 7, 2019 at 11:53 AM
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    Dont get it. There, hope that helps.
     
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  14. May 7, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    If you do, you will immediately be put on "double secret probation"
     
  15. May 7, 2019 at 12:19 PM
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    Both, mounted on side-by-side rolls. You start with the soft for the initial clean, finish with the strong to remove the remnants of the soft.
     
  16. May 7, 2019 at 12:25 PM
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    Neither. Get a Bidet installed. Life changer.
     
  17. May 7, 2019 at 12:27 PM
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    So where is the pic? (your false statement)
     
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  18. May 7, 2019 at 12:53 PM
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    Don't do it.
     
  19. May 7, 2019 at 1:19 PM
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    yea, its like taking a crap in a hole and putting in some hay.....let it rot and ferment for 90 days........then bob a-petite
     
  20. May 7, 2019 at 1:30 PM
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    but I love my 2016
     

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