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Tacomas in Minnesota?

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by LonghornTaco, Oct 9, 2008.

  1. Mar 16, 2016 at 8:17 AM
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    findingthingsout

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    Argh, want to go but 2.5 hour drive. I'm gonna have to get a SE MN/ NW Iowa/ SW WI group together.
     
  2. Mar 16, 2016 at 10:32 AM
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    Yeah, I wouldn't drive that long for this sort of meet. We're not even wheeling or anything.

    If you're interested in the Badlands trip I can certainly fill you in on everything discussed.
     
  3. Mar 16, 2016 at 7:54 PM
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    I plan to be there!
     
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  4. Mar 16, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    I might have some time on friday
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2016 at 8:15 PM
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    That would be great if you could send me the specifics. Still want to meet up with some of you before committing to the trip. It's coming up quick.
     
  6. Mar 17, 2016 at 12:55 PM
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    Does anyone have a big bumper pull deckover trailer I can borrow? I need to pick up a bunch of pallets of skid plates, 6000 pounds, and my trailer isn't up to it.
     
  7. Mar 17, 2016 at 4:14 PM
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    Friend has a dump trailer you might be able to borrow
     
  8. Mar 17, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Need to sell/trade for stock wheels and $400 or whatever wheels and tires you got. Must be able to swap out by 10am 3/18/16 wheels are 17x8.5 pro comp and tires are 265/65/17 with about half tread all around. You get my tpms sensors and Lug nuts I don't care if you have tpms sensors or not

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  9. Mar 17, 2016 at 10:59 PM
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    What are you doing trading in?
     
  10. Mar 17, 2016 at 11:04 PM
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  11. Mar 17, 2016 at 11:36 PM
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    Yes I'm trading it tomorrow and yeah I put them in but I'm removing everything right now
     
  12. Mar 17, 2016 at 11:54 PM
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    Oh no what are you getting and please don't tell me a civic or some shit lol
     
  13. Mar 18, 2016 at 12:04 AM
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    No just something random and cheap I'm getting rid of payments for awhile
     
  14. Mar 18, 2016 at 6:19 PM
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  15. Mar 18, 2016 at 6:31 PM
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    Good deal man you know you would have missed it.
     
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    Badlands trip

    The biggest change from our dinner-meet tonight was, now it sounds like we'll be extending this trip an extra day. I believe as of now the plan is to leave on Friday morning, April 22nd, as opposed to that Saturday which was the original plan. This is a good thing. Of course, anybody is welcome to drive out at any time to hook up with us, or leave early, etc..

    For comms it sounds like people will be encouraged to have some sort of walkie-talkie/FRS system. I'm going to be picking a BaoFeng - I believe most of which can transmit on FRS. They go from $30-60 on Amazon.
    http://www.amazon.com/dp/B00MAULSOK...TF8&colid=3VEHPHTLU1315&coliid=I17XK55UTBPNXO

    We also discussed expectations for the trip, and this trip will be as much about camping/sight-seeing as it will be about wheeling. Kids are welcome.

    April, 22nd - 26th

    @findingthingsout
     
  17. Mar 18, 2016 at 10:52 PM
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    Been keeping half an eye on your Badlands plans, on semi-rare occasion I'm online. Curious if you've planned out enough that you know your route across SD. In my mind the options are I-90 or US-14.

    And just FYI, those BaoFeng radios can transmit on FRS frequencies... but it's certainly not legal. Again, just info.
     
  18. Mar 20, 2016 at 12:41 PM
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    Thinking about selling this bumper. Any interest?

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  19. Mar 20, 2016 at 12:44 PM
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  20. Mar 21, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    We'll most definitely be taking I-90, although I think it's safe to say we won't be able to maintain 80mph with this crew. :turtleride:

    Yeah, we discussed the legality of using the BaoFengs, but, right or wrong, we're not too concerned. We're just going to be sticking with the FRS channels - I don't imagine we'll be stepping on too many toes. Also the unit I linked is able to switch to a low-power mode.
     
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