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Los Angeles - new member

Discussion in 'New Members' started by lasurf, Feb 18, 2019.

  1. Feb 18, 2019 at 3:20 PM
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    lasurf

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    Hey guys. Been a t4r member for a bit now. I’ve built three 4th gen 4runners in the last couple years. Currently selling a built v8 4x4 and hoping to find a second generation 4x4 Tacoma to replace.
     
  2. Feb 18, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
  3. Feb 18, 2019 at 3:21 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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  4. Feb 18, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    lasurf

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    Thanks gents. Here’s my 4Runner as it currently sits.

    E20E8837-C286-44E2-BEC7-DCDB018C72A0.jpg
     
  5. Feb 18, 2019 at 4:34 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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  6. Feb 18, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    Any advice in terms of purchase would be appreciated. Looking at late model 2nd gen 4x4. Would prefer it but not sure how necessary the locking rear diff is. Have a lead on an sr5 4x4, thinking I can add an arb locker if needed.
     
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  7. Feb 18, 2019 at 4:57 PM
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    tcjacado

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    That's exactly right..
    Check frame for rust, make sure it goes in and out of 4wd, if it's a 2012 then check the secondary air pump.
     
  8. Feb 18, 2019 at 4:59 PM
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    Ok, thanks Jay. Coming from a V8, do a lot of guys do the supercharger on these?
     
  9. Feb 18, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    tcjacado

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    There are quite a few, but that's a rabbit hole most of us stay out of.
     
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  10. Feb 18, 2019 at 5:11 PM
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    Totally understand. Thanks again for the advice. Hope to post a "just purchased" photo soon...
     
  11. Feb 18, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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  12. Feb 20, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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