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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Jan 20, 2023 at 3:41 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    MT = funner

    Full time 4wd = center differential = better in snow.

    :wink:
     
  2. Jan 20, 2023 at 5:07 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    I think that’s called “drive by braille”.
     
  3. Jan 20, 2023 at 5:10 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    I was completely satisfied with my modest Tacoma. But now it feels somehow lacking. :mad:
     
  4. Jan 20, 2023 at 5:25 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    :rofl:

    Swap in transfer case from a GX or limited 4R. ;)
     
  5. Jan 20, 2023 at 5:47 AM
    Pixeltim

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    Easy, right?
     
  6. Jan 20, 2023 at 5:55 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    I mean, probably like a 3-4 hour job. :notsure:

    You're pretty good at fabbing custom driveshafts, right?
     
  7. Jan 20, 2023 at 6:30 AM
    Crikeymike

    Crikeymike ExitOffroad.com Vendor

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    Saw an extended cab long bed 2wd 2002 Tacoma for sale yesterday for $23k....
     
  8. Jan 20, 2023 at 6:51 AM
    Pixeltim

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    Child's play.


    ETA: Actually, with the right equipment, it should be a fairly simple operation.
     
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  9. Jan 20, 2023 at 7:44 AM
    Taco-Grinder

    Taco-Grinder It's all part of the adventure.

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    Anything is simple with a big enough hammer.:thumbsup:
     
  10. Jan 20, 2023 at 8:12 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Only one way to find out. :boink:
     
  11. Jan 20, 2023 at 8:43 AM
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    :spending:
     
  12. Jan 20, 2023 at 9:10 AM
    WiscoPat

    WiscoPat One does not simply purchase a Ridgeline

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    And anything can become a hammer, with enough force.
     
  13. Jan 20, 2023 at 9:23 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Been there, done that.
    Not that it was a good idea...
     
  14. Jan 20, 2023 at 11:28 AM
    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    I'm going to propose an alternate answer to all this "whats better/best" malarchy. To make it sound more science-y I'll name it the First Law of TacomaDynamics:

    My Tacoma > All other Tacomas

    Where this equation becomes false, it is easily corrected by the Relative Superiority equation E=MC2 which broken down is Excellence = Mods * Credit Card^2
     
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  15. Jan 20, 2023 at 11:52 AM
    WiscoPat

    WiscoPat One does not simply purchase a Ridgeline

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    Beautifully explained.
     
  16. Jan 20, 2023 at 12:07 PM
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Look, if it's about credit card debt, I'm almost certainly winning. :oops:
     
  17. Jan 20, 2023 at 12:35 PM
    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Thanks! I can't take all the credit, I said "Hey Siri, give me some BS voodoo for a funny TacomaWorld comment" and this is her response. Sometimes I take off my socks to count past eleven.

    M18 tools and handles of Korbel don't count for the TacomaDynamics equation, need to pump up those number! :rofl:
     
  18. Jan 20, 2023 at 1:01 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Lol!

    Come on; I'm on my 3rd set of aftermarket tires, with 2 sets of aftermarket wheels, almost full armor, rack, lighting, 4th version of my sleeping platform, etc, etc...

    Plus, a lot of those bottles of Brandy could be counted, as they're used for TW gatherings. ;)
     
  19. Jan 20, 2023 at 1:07 PM
    WiscoPat

    WiscoPat One does not simply purchase a Ridgeline

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    Well, when you think about it...you've used your T4R for your professional work, and we've all put "work" into (or bolted onto) our vehicles...therefore our TW meet-ups *could be considered as work meetings...therefore the Brandy is obviously a tax deductible business expense.

    ^ This logic is so flawed that it almost makes sense.
     
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  20. Jan 20, 2023 at 1:13 PM
    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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