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1st Gen Lunchtable Thread - General Discussion

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

  1. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:17 AM
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    @CS_AR What do you usually air down to on trails around here? My truck feels like a bucking Bronco when I’m at 25-28. I should really go down to at least 20 like Kwikvette said earlier. Surely that’d be easier on the running gear also.
     
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    I have much scrubbing to do

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  3. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:20 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    20psi is what I've heard the highest anyone airing down to, but never witnessed it

    In person, my friends with C range tires never aired down to higher than 15psi or so

    I doubt 20psi helps
     
  4. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    Nice cast iron. I cringe when I see people using those Teflon pans over fire.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:21 AM
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    Hm, well I don’t have beadlocks, so idk if I’d wanna go lower than 15.
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Man, hell of a good time with good food to boot

    Sounds like a well deserved vacation
     
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    4 run, 2 don't
    None of them, nor myself do either

    I'm telling you, several of them have C range and ran 15psi for the most part
     
  8. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:23 AM
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    I avoid Teflon as much as possible these days. Too fragile, and even then they’re only good for so long . Cast iron lasts forever.
     
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    We eat so well out there. Gf is a magician when it comes to slapping things together from a random collection of supplies.

    this vacation saved us both sanity wise, things have been really rough lately.

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    Only reason why I'd know or recall this is because our meet-ups were always a quick get together, shoot the shit and catch up with friends, then air down just before heading out

    The common question thrown out is "whatcha airing down to"

    You know, fuck...I forgot what the LC tires were, still aired them down to 8psi though
     
  11. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:26 AM
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    Eating yummy foods is one of the best parts of camping :rofl:

    My wife's the same! She throws shit together and it comes out really good whereas I'm basic AF :anonymous:
     
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    @0xDEADBEEF when's your next outing? I bet you're counting down the days already :rofl:
     
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    Also, the just add water to rehydrate potatoes are shockingly good. Definitely keeping them in the kit.
     
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  14. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:28 AM
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    Bag of shredded cheeses are a must. I always bring small bags and run out quickly.

    @eon_blue had brought a big bag last time so that came in real handy :rofl:
     
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    It really is. Cooking with camping limitations leads to really fun results, especially when working as a team.

    I’m pretty basic too, but occasionally I’ll wander into a good idea. We needed a cutter for that toad in a hole bread egg frame thing. So I suggested the green chili can, and so we added the green chilies to the rehydrated scalloped potatoes. Yummy af
     
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  16. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:31 AM
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    I’ll try 15 next time. I bet it’ll be night and day.
     
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    Nothing on the calendar yet, but I aim to rectify that asap :laughing:
     
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  18. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:34 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Just drive it slow; remember it isn't a race

    Enjoy the drive, enjoy the scenery, and really just be safe

    No reason why you'd puncture your tires or anything even if they're just 6 ply especially if you're not hitting rocky trails
     
  19. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:35 AM
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    And worst case @Wulf would be happy to share some how-to's on tire patching and hot knife trickery :laughing:
     
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  20. Aug 7, 2023 at 8:36 AM
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    It was a little rocky yesterday. Not like Johnson Valley or anything, but I was glad I had MTs.
     

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