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2wd BS and SoCal meet ups and Tacoma fun

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by tcjacado, Apr 29, 2017.

  1. Jun 15, 2017 at 11:53 AM
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    tcjacado

    tcjacado [OP] Well-Known Member

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    5100 is mild. What I think your looking for. Spindle a little extreme lol for just the DD. But get in the dirt and see if you like it. That will tell you what to do. Eat it once.
     
  2. Jun 15, 2017 at 11:57 AM
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    Sdtrueblue

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    Your stock 2WD Sport is A LOT more capable of off-roading than you would have ever known! Trust me.
    You just have to get out a little bit and test it out...and yourself. You can upgrade it over time, but it's a very capable truck as it is.
     
  3. Jun 15, 2017 at 12:04 PM
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    eccracer104

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    :rofl:

    It's not often we get pictures driving, we're almost always stopped for pictures.
     
  4. Jun 15, 2017 at 12:24 PM
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    No one can vouche for this more than @ODNAREM
     
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  5. Jun 15, 2017 at 1:12 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Yes at least the True trac has a bit of dual bias, so it does still try and apply power to the other wheel by a percentage. The true trac works great if the wheels are touching, I have one in the Camaro, love it, no maintenance or clutches to wear out.
    The E-brake is like a toggle switch for full lock though like you said. (I used to do that as a kid with open diff, haha)
     
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  6. Jun 15, 2017 at 1:14 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    BTW the OME stuff trumps the 5100s IMO. But costs a bit more.
     
  7. Jun 15, 2017 at 2:03 PM
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    IMG_5103.PNG.jpg IMG_5101.PNG.jpg IMG_5102.PNG.jpg :)
     
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  8. Jun 15, 2017 at 4:05 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Thanks for the meet up @Shmellmopwho, I look forward to my return trip and if you need anything in between. Let me know.
     
  9. Jun 15, 2017 at 4:22 PM
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    Shmellmopwho

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    Right on brother! It was great meeting you and chatting for a bit. Thanks for your support!
     
  10. Jun 15, 2017 at 4:40 PM
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    Oh man I'm jealous everyone is getting sliders.
     
  11. Jun 15, 2017 at 4:43 PM
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    tcjacado

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    He will build you some too. Pm him
     
  12. Jun 15, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    Yeah I should try to get out to one of these local (to me) events one day. I see all these north OC people posting all the time and never spot you guys in the streets.
     
  13. Jun 15, 2017 at 5:34 PM
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    tcjacado

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    The brea meet is coming up
     
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  14. Jun 15, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    Except for Brain @uhplifted he hasn't been the same since since his BFF @SocalOC is too busy to be there on a regular basis :devil:
     
  15. Jun 15, 2017 at 6:49 PM
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  16. Jun 15, 2017 at 6:51 PM
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    LOL got it faster then me.
     
  17. Jun 15, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    I was going to try to make it today but my girl set me up ... she saw I did order a spod a winch Ditch light extension brackets and more pod lights and she was not happy hahaha
     
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  18. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:00 PM
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    The brea one was good last time , should be good again this time around also... the brew meet is ok if you like that my shit don't smell type of beer haha :stirthepot:
     
  19. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:01 PM
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    More than that ... I need to buy her shoes ... as you can see not a pair but shoessss
     
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  20. Jun 15, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    We don't say the D word in my house
     

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