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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Jan 15, 2023 at 11:07 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    I was looking at tequila and damn, they sure do have a variety of shapes and sizes!
     
  2. Jan 15, 2023 at 11:16 AM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Yeah! So far, Altos Plata's is my favorite tequila for a mixer. It's inexpensive, but still tastes like Tequila. I tried some other cheaper stuff and it was like rubbing alcohol.
     
  3. Jan 15, 2023 at 11:32 AM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Rubbing alcohol is not acceptable for our fine group of bandits and brigands!
     
  4. Jan 15, 2023 at 11:41 AM
    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Wait…3rd gens have a rear sway bar? Huh, did not know that.
     
  5. Jan 15, 2023 at 11:44 AM
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    No they do not have a rear bar. I was referring to the video where they did the test with rear sawy bar only. Sorry, my wording was confusing.
     
  6. Jan 15, 2023 at 12:01 PM
    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Ahh no worries, that makes sense. I need more coffee to be human today.
     
  7. Jan 15, 2023 at 12:28 PM
    CygnusX191

    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    Given that you only have a front one, but if you're not into crazy wheeling, I do recommend keeping it. Especially when she start adding equipment to the truck. I took mine off and while I really do enjoy it, it does tamper my heavy cornering in the city a little bit. You can really feel the body roll on the puddle jumper without it :D

    Wild. I sent this video to all of my 4Runner and FJ customers. We're going to have some interesting discussions the next couple weeks

    3rd gen Frontiers do
     
  8. Jan 15, 2023 at 2:20 PM
    LarryDangerfield

    LarryDangerfield One Larry a day keeps the money away ™ Moderator

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    Definitely interesting results in that video. There is one thing (that is admittedly somewhat subjective) that he didn't test or talk about and is the main reason why I won't run one. I'll copy a quote of mine from another thread on here to explain.


    What's it like driving in road without the sway bar? Wouldn't there be a lot of body roll?

    "Stock, absolutely. With the 6112 it's not bad at all. Only time I could get it to feel remotely unsafe is purposely cranking the wheel back and forth. Yes there is more body roll so if no roll at all is important to you then keep the sway bar on otherwise it doesn't bother me in the slightest, I have just as much confidence driving it now as I did stock and it is a worthwhile trade-off to have the better ride quality. (The reason the ride quality is improved is because the front suspension can be truly independent. With the sway bar on when you hit a pothole on the passenger side it jerks the truck and you feel it on the driver side. Now I can nail a hole on the passenger side, and hear it, but not feel it. My first Tacoma with 6112s I didn't take the sway bar off right away and I actually was extremely disappointed in how it rode off road, whipping my head back and forth. Taking it off was a lifesaver.)"
     
  9. Jan 15, 2023 at 2:39 PM
    wi_taco

    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Stoney Ranger

    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    Trail Mater did a recovery on a 4R that had removed the front sway bar. The increased articulation caused the CV axle angle to over exert and reach the point of failure. I had considered losing my SB. I probably wouldn't have anyway, but after seeing that vid it was a hard no.
    FWD to 5:30 for the sway bar comments.
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJPgBzf85sc&t=2s
     
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    That would be handy for the trip I plan on taking after I retire next year but I really shouldn't right now. Bumper/winch/skids have me tapped out right at the moment.

    No Rich, you really shouldn't.



    I said NO, NOT RIGHT NOW.






    Maybe? Damn!
     
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    I'm Fighting those demons too.


    Need....... to..... finish other....projects first....
     
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    I’m glad I’m not alone in fighting these demons!
     
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    Bastards are strong....
     
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    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Hey I'm just trying to be a good forum member and encourage spending/modding. I thought we all agreed recently that was a good thing? Muhahahaha

     
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    Stoney Ranger Pizza Cutters, Baby... and Lockers? Pffft

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    I can buy a lot of ice for $600. Gotta get gas anyway.
     
  18. Jan 15, 2023 at 3:56 PM
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Actual photo of @wi_taco taken just moments ago.

    images (3).jpg
     
  19. Jan 15, 2023 at 4:01 PM
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    wi_taco My skid plates give rocks taco flavored kisses

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    Don't be hatin.
     
  20. Jan 15, 2023 at 4:02 PM
    Thatbassguy

    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    This has generally been my thinking as well. But, if I were going to make a habit of being in the woods for a week or more at a time, I'd really love a fridge!
     

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