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ckeene9's '12 Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by ckeene9, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. Dec 16, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    ckeene9

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    I kind of want to keep it on there, cool looking dealio.
     
  2. Dec 17, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    Tap different threads into it and use it for a shift knob haha
     
  3. Dec 17, 2013 at 9:52 AM
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    Da big big island!
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    I have made many custom shift knobs for friends at work. Polished stainless balls, knurled aluminum, old school diamond shape, some even had polished facets. that one was a bad idea tho...
     
  4. Dec 18, 2013 at 11:31 AM
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    You could try DOT line instead of the rubber air hose. Might be able to tolerate it with the heat sink. I think that should be an upgrade regardless though, that rubber hose is the weakest link.
     
  5. Jan 4, 2014 at 1:30 PM
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    ckeene9

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    Heavy SOB! 5,340 pounds with me in it and 5/8 tank of fuel. That's not including my recovery gear, tools, spare tire, tire gate, or Jerry Cans and mounts. All of which are usually in/on the truck.

    weight.jpg
     
  6. Jan 4, 2014 at 1:30 PM
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    I wonder how much mines weighs...
     
  7. Jan 4, 2014 at 1:32 PM
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    loco Who wants to ride my Brack Burrito???

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    Well its a land Cruiser with a diesel so I've got that going for me.
    Sweet lord that's a heavy pig! I also wonder what my truck weights in at...
     
  8. Jan 4, 2014 at 1:35 PM
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    I was surprised when I rolled onto the scale. F-150's were weighing that much with shit in their bed...
     
  9. Jan 4, 2014 at 1:41 PM
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    Well its a land Cruiser with a diesel so I've got that going for me.
    Yeah that sounds about right...
     
  10. Jan 5, 2014 at 10:23 AM
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    Picked this up right before Christmas for $100, normally $150. Should be a decent kit to leave in the truck all the time.

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  11. Jan 5, 2014 at 10:28 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    I have the same one for my truck kit... Great minds think alike I suppose
     
  12. Jan 5, 2014 at 10:33 AM
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    Upgraded to this about a week prior to getting that kit. Makes it a bit hard to load up with for trips now.

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  13. Jan 5, 2014 at 10:39 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Ya no kidding LOL
     
  14. Jan 8, 2014 at 8:10 PM
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    I'm trying to get caught up to your build! I'm hoping to have gears & lockers installed by next month. I have numerous shows/events/trail rides planned - maybe someday our Taco's will cross paths lol
     
  15. Jan 9, 2014 at 5:08 AM
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    I see you're in Utah, I plan on doing Moab one year. Probably go to the big TW meet there in the spring time.
     
  16. Jan 9, 2014 at 5:42 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    If I end up in Oregon this year, I'm planning on heading down for 2014 Moab meet... (as long as my wife lets me... :goingcrazy: )
     
  17. Jan 9, 2014 at 5:50 AM
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    Not gonna happen this year. GF starts a new job next month and won't have enough vacation. I was planning on doing CO this year but that's not gonna work either.
     
  18. Jan 9, 2014 at 5:52 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    that's too bad... just leave the girlfriend at home... :D

    that's what happens when you get married anyway... :laugh:
     
  19. Jan 9, 2014 at 5:57 AM
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    I wish! She wants to go and wheel!
     
  20. Jan 9, 2014 at 6:11 AM
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    Well its a land Cruiser with a diesel so I've got that going for me.
    2015...I'm planning on heading out west and doing some trails... gonna be a good trip.
     
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