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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Speedytech7, May 31, 2018.

  1. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:25 PM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    I definitely understand that.
     
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  2. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:25 PM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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  3. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:26 PM
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    The solid front axle wouldn't hurt either! I also prefer the AWD set up vs having to worry about when to go into 4wd on fire roads and inclement weather.
     
  4. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:38 PM
    Kwikvette

    Kwikvette Well-Known Member Vendor

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    4 run, 2 don't
    Many fireroads can be done in 2WD, especially living in a flat area. Only exception would be if there was mud.

    I'd highly suggest a 100 series for you; room, comfort, and newer.
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:42 PM
    01x4

    01x4 I know what I'm doing?

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    Even a 4th gen 4Runner
     
  6. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:43 PM
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    Yea I have my eye out for a good deal on a 100 that doesn't have half a million miles on it. IK I'd probably live to regret a LR, even the best one they made lol. They look so damn cool tho haha.
     
  7. Mar 31, 2023 at 8:44 PM
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    GX470 would be a good bet too. My gf and I carpool in her 2013 Avalon most days, so I wouldn't have to commute with it every day.
     
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    2 of us in the taco on a 400 mile trip tonight. Glad we like each other!
     
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    I mean the engine is built by Rover. Known for the cylinder sleeves coming loose and having to drive a screw thru it to hold in place or something to that effect. So ya, basically a land cruiser....
    Today you have the jeep grand Cherokee trail hawk but back the R was ahead of its time being able to whip your family around with 500hp. Ugly as fuck but I'm happy it exists.
     
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    I saw on an fj40 that someone powercoated a galvanized frame
     
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    It would be a shame if someone stole its catalytic converter
     
  13. Mar 31, 2023 at 9:44 PM
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    Ive heard of that yea, no bueno. I’m pretty that and head gaskets are why Buick dropped the engine. Rest if the drivetrain is solid though AFAIK.
     
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  15. Mar 31, 2023 at 11:12 PM
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    Okay so…. Just drove 100 miles in 4wd in the snow on the interstate. Did not end up in the ditch. Woot.
     
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    Sebz13 appy polly loggies

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    that snail look so good
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Man, she's barely 3cm dilated.

    Barely slept too so going to go home, take a nap, feed the dogs and all.
     
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  20. Apr 1, 2023 at 6:00 AM
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    Watch around the 1 min mark on how to induce birth.
     

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