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Iowa Tacomas (Idiots.Out.Wandering.Around)

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by fuzznuts, May 4, 2009.

  1. Jan 12, 2015 at 6:19 PM
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    On average or this year? On average we won't get anymore than where you are. Whenever the last storm rolled through we got quite a bit. I never heard an official total but I suppose we got 5-6". Winds and the cold temps left the roads icy/snow packed for quite a while.

    Just last night someone smoked a tree literally right front of our place and deployed all of their airbags. The drive necks down to one lane where it happedned and it is on a curve. We were about to leave to go to the store before it happened but had to wait because they had the road blocked off with their dead car. It was over an hour by the time the tow truck arrived.
     
  2. Jan 12, 2015 at 6:27 PM
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    Minneapolis salts like a mofo so the roads were pretty good here. The dude in front of me bounced off the concrete median though. 1" of snow and over 500 accidents that day.
     
  3. Jan 12, 2015 at 6:38 PM
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  4. Jan 12, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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    LOL. I think my Tundra springs 600-650 and I have a heavy bumper and skid plates.
     
  5. Jan 12, 2015 at 9:45 PM
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    I like more cushion for the pushin....
     
  6. Jan 12, 2015 at 9:47 PM
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  7. Jan 13, 2015 at 7:24 AM
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    Yes they have quality products and I have known the owner(Adam) for 8 years.
     
  8. Jan 13, 2015 at 8:52 AM
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    Anyone here any news on FIERCE Attitude MT's?

    Also anyone got a link to black/grey side markers ?
     
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  9. Jan 13, 2015 at 10:37 AM
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  10. Jan 13, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    I really need to learn how to internet ...
     
  11. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:02 AM
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    So I'm gonna get to test out my RAT bumper this weekend maybe , cousin wants me to tow his 3800lb Mercury to go get a corolla which I'll end up towing back I'm sure
     
  12. Jan 14, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    Using a tow bar I assume?

    Thought I would share this post about OME coil spring rates. Seems to have some good information....
     
  13. Jan 14, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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    Probably Idk though maybe a hitch will get it done lol depends on weight of the dolley though xD
     
  14. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    Too bad you don't have a matching front bumper. You might need it when you try to stop! :D
     
  15. Jan 14, 2015 at 6:26 PM
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    Lol ! Anyone wanna trade their taco for a drug runner ? :D
     
  16. Jan 14, 2015 at 10:04 PM
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    huh?...
     
  17. Jan 14, 2015 at 10:28 PM
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    Dad want to trade his 4runner for a Tacoma
     
  18. Jan 15, 2015 at 5:26 AM
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    Is it an unmolested, rust free, low mileage, '99, black with grey leather, e-locked, 5 speed, highlander package with factory sport flare front mudflaps 4Runner?
     
  19. Jan 15, 2015 at 5:39 AM
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    Yes, but he needs a ext cab . Lol nah it's a white 135k 1998 v6 4x4 with a good frame and a little bit of rust, and tan interior .
     
  20. Jan 15, 2015 at 5:52 AM
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    He must be trying to compensate for something if he needs an extended cab. It is called the law of inverse proportions. :)
     
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