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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

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

  1. Sep 4, 2025 at 3:50 AM
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    Indeed it would.
    I already have a 1/4" on driver side for lean.
    I want to raise the perches to the top setting and remove the d.s. spacer.
    If it still leans, I'll pop that one back in.
     
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    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    Sounds like you need taller shocks if you're trying to put everything at the absolute top setting
     
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  3. Sep 4, 2025 at 3:57 AM
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    Plenty of room to work with....let's not get ahead of ourselves. :fistbump:
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  4. Sep 4, 2025 at 9:58 AM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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  5. Sep 4, 2025 at 9:59 AM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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  6. Sep 4, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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    That's not a deal. That's a steal.
     
  7. Sep 4, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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    This guy has a pile and no contact AND not responding to his replies...
     
  8. Sep 4, 2025 at 11:07 AM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Oh there will be some mods all right
    Considering he is a Hall of Fame off-road racer and has a lot of fans, he probably has been swamped by messages lol
     
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    Greaves shop is on 41 about 10 or 15 miles north of Green bay.
     
  10. Sep 4, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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    You should think this thru, top is going to make for a stiff ride!
     
  11. Sep 4, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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    Haha. I'm still thinking.
    That's why I haven't f'd with it.

    My alignment is dialed in where I'm happy and I really don't have much weight in the back right now.

    I'll keep thinking........
     
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    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Make sure you overthink it enough.
     
  13. Sep 4, 2025 at 4:43 PM
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    Real world problems...

    ...it's not rocket appliances.
     
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    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    When I went to Alaska in May, ALF was packed pretty tight. It was well organized, but it was also full. We had to dismantle the firewood bundles a few times to get it in the truck. We also had a few things that needed to be accessible "right now" if we needed it. Rain gear was on top of that list. Coats and hats were tossed in the back, too. Not to mention the dirty clothes bags ( I missed that logistic planning this trip) getting bigger and smellier every day. I had looked hard at roof racks before that trip, but couldn't justify the $1,000 plus for one.

    I kinda gave up on a rack. A guy on 4Runner Forum posted that his buddy had a TEMU roof rack that was pretty impressive. It was considerably less money than a Prinsu/Sherpa, etc. I checked some reviews. Everybody says this thing is legit. Should have it on before Bayfield.

    https://www.temu.com/-full-length-roof-rack-for-2010-2024-for-toyota--5th-gen-heavy-duty-carbon-steel-800-lbs-capacity--installation--design-for--cargo-carrier-luggage-storage-holder-vehicle-accessory--construction-g-601101894966230.html?_oak_mp_inf=ENa3sYev1ogBGiA1ZWRkMTJiZDliODc0MWJjYTJlYjI4MDY5OWJlZTQzOCDwhJDGjzM=&top_gallery_url=

    The Harbor Freight Apache gun cases seem to be the budget roof-top-box of choice right now. And they're on sale. 20% off.
     
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    If you can afford the extra money the Pelican Vault cases are much nicer than the Apache case. Multiple times I wanted to buy the Apache case but just didn't like the fit and finish. The extra $50 was worth it to me but to each their own.
    I used a Pelican v700 for about 3 years with the truck always parked outside and it was 99% waterproof, it only seemed to get very slightly damp inside driving 80mph in heavy rain.
    When I got my new bed rack I picked up a v800 case.

    For dirty clothes I like the Kelty Litterr G'tter bags. My wife and I each have one and they can easily fit a week worth of dirty laundry with no smells. We use them on every trip.
    https://www.kelty.com/litter-gtter/

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  16. Sep 4, 2025 at 6:02 PM
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    OldSchlPunk I'm not sick, but I'm not well

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    Small lift, slightly oversized tires, well...
    Pat, if you do get in contact with him, I could pick them up for you. His shop is about 45 minutes from me.
     
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    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk I'm not sick, but I'm not well

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    84* and sprinkles here.

    The Colorado from Glenwood Canyon:
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  18. Sep 4, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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    pearing Well-Known Member

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    Thanks-I will consider that, however, don't you have a canopy?

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  19. Sep 4, 2025 at 6:19 PM
    OldSchlPunk

    OldSchlPunk I'm not sick, but I'm not well

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    I'm thinking...
     
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  20. Sep 4, 2025 at 6:32 PM
    Taco-Grinder

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

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    Dave, I have a similar setup as in this video. I used the Harbor Freight case. I actually did this setup when we went to Moab. I just didn't use it.

    https://youtu.be/humwAxPAyUo?si=uf2A_4orjo5ofQL2
     

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