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209 TACOS - B/S and shenanigans

Discussion in 'Northern California' started by El Taco Diablo, Dec 12, 2017.

  1. Dec 20, 2019 at 4:17 PM
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    El Taco Diablo

    El Taco Diablo [OP] Professional Pinstriper

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    Feeler...

    Anyone else up for a Hollister Hills run on Christmas Eve?
     
  2. Dec 20, 2019 at 8:06 PM
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    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!
    20191220_200148.jpg

    Robert's new ride :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Dec 21, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    Papadave418

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    Which generation of the 4Runners is the one to stay away from? Which is the best?
     
  4. Dec 21, 2019 at 7:57 AM
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    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Stay away from 2nd gens. The 3.slow has too many head gasket issues. The 3rd gen is the best but I may be a bit bias
     
  5. Dec 21, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    El Taco Diablo

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    Just 3 tons of fun!!!

    You can be bias and right at the same time :thumbsup:
     
    Last edited: Dec 21, 2019
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  6. Dec 21, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    RobertsT4R

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    Uphillshunter took a picture of my 4runner in the dark heres a better one and thank you dad for helping me get my 4runner

    20191221_103544.jpg
     
  7. Dec 21, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    Twizted

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    stock af, but hover if you think you disagree... RV living: Vagabond Drifter (6' bed) Custom bed cabinet buildout 175w Renogy solar panel 40a Rich Solar MPPT solar controller 1000w Wagan Pure Line inverter Lavaner Pro 2kw diesel heat exchanger Suspension/wheels: Toytec Aluma 2.5 front shocks with resis 13x700 coils (soon 14x700) Toytec Aluma 2.5 rear shocks SPC UCAs Deaver Stage 3 rear leaf springs Wheeler's 3 degree axle shims Wheeler's U-bolt flip Wheeler's Super Bumpstops 18"x9" XD Monster (x5) 275/75/18 Cooper ST MAXX (x5) EBC Stage 3 pads/rotors Electronics: Kenwood DNX773S iDatalink - Maestro RR Stubby Antenna No-name Switchback LEDs Hella Sharptone horns (no relay) Relocated backup camera w/DIY bracket Armor/recovery: BruteForceFab Rear HC w/swingout BAMF Sliders (DOM, 10 degree w/kick out, rattle-canned) BAMF IFS Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Mid Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF TC Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF LCA Skids (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Rear Diff Skid (early model, powder-coated) BAMF CMC Plates US Offroad Winch Bumper Smittybilt X20 10k synthetic rope winch Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners ARB compressor w/air-up kit DIY cowl snorkel ARB rear air-locker Interior: Husky Floor Liners (F&R) Rear 40% seat-delete Hinged fridge platform in place of rear seat Exterior: CaliRaised Low-profile Ditch Light Brackets CaliRaised Side-projecting LED pods CaliRaised Faux TRD Pro Grille Morimoto amber LED fog lights One-of-a-kind 1GRFE plate (second iteration) Removed: OEM Bed Mat CaliRaised bed molle panels
    Noob!


    :cheers:
    Welcome.
     
  8. Dec 21, 2019 at 11:20 AM
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    Thank you Twizted and i embrace my noobish status
     
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  9. Dec 21, 2019 at 11:34 AM
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    CalTacoma09

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    A lot of crap and too much money spent
    Good looking runner.
     
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  10. Dec 21, 2019 at 11:38 AM
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    Papadave418

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    Can you give me some details on it? My son is possibly looking at a forerunner and just curious about the stats on it, mileage, and a rough ballpark price on what those would be
     
  11. Dec 21, 2019 at 11:56 AM
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    foxrcing07

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    Detail 1 :boink:
    4 not fore
     
  12. Dec 21, 2019 at 11:57 AM
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    foxrcing07

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    Welcome Robert



    Now let’s make your T4R bigger than your dad’s taco.....
     
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  13. Dec 21, 2019 at 12:21 PM
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    Don5352

    Don5352 Liberty or Death

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    I've heard the same. But what I also heard about the 2nd gen is that it had the better frame and drive train. So, it was a toss up. I had a 2nd gen for 13 years. I loved it, despite the head gasket issue. But, yeah, it was weak on the freeway. 4lo was very nice, however. I preferred the body style, as well. At times, I wish I still had it. I owned it before my introduction to TW. No doubt it would have looked different had I been here earlier.


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  14. Dec 21, 2019 at 1:15 PM
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    meatusmc

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    Does anyone want a set of front lift spacers? Came off my third gen when I changed suspension. They are free...16F6611F-025E-44AD-9474-4BB071BE0995.jpg
     
  15. Dec 21, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    Twizted

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  16. Dec 21, 2019 at 2:14 PM
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    2BeersPlease

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  17. Dec 21, 2019 at 2:16 PM
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    2BeersPlease

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    I always thought the 2-door was pretty cool.

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  18. Dec 21, 2019 at 2:37 PM
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    Don5352

    Don5352 Liberty or Death

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    Nice. Don't think I've ever see one.
     
  19. Dec 21, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    Papadave418

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    Siri and spellcheck. You trying to rile up my weak heart? Hahaha
     
  20. Dec 21, 2019 at 3:19 PM
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    2BeersPlease

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    I've only seen them in the wild a couple times.
     

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