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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

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

  1. Apr 20, 2025 at 6:46 PM
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    I was going to share the map track I made but I guess I didn't save it... Grrrr!!!
     
  3. Apr 21, 2025 at 4:16 AM
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    If the link works. This is the route up until MM where we split. I recorded down MM until I met up with the route, again.
    https://www.gaiagps.com/public/FD9Rs2OCBmqJLVP36fvtepgp

    Looks like I didn't start recording until Big Falls.
    Prior to Big Falls was Tower Rd > QQ > Q > K.
     
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  4. Apr 21, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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    If any of you other Hooligans need to get away for a day to get your tires dirty, let me know.
    I know of some spots. :D
     
  5. Apr 21, 2025 at 10:23 AM
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    You are an amazing 3 hours from everybody... I took M all the way up to 70 and then dirt to 8 mi. from my house. Got some new trails to me on the way home too!
     
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    All that distance on dirt is impressive.
     
  7. Apr 21, 2025 at 1:15 PM
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    Shellshock King Shit of Turd Island

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    one of these lives in my vehicle most of the year, especially during the summer humidity and time at the lake
    https://damprid.com/product/hi-capacity-absorbers-fragrance-free-4-lb-tub/
     
  8. Apr 21, 2025 at 1:17 PM
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    Shellshock King Shit of Turd Island

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    theres no shortage of places you can play around out there. I think ive got some saved. @BEAR_KNIFE_FIGHT has been out there a few times and probably has a few ideas
     
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    I just learned about the Magruder Road Corridor that gets one from Montana into Idaho and then onto the Idaho Adventure trail... FUN!
     
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    CygnusX191 Gangster of Boats

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    So. Many. Stickers.
    :playball:
     
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  11. Apr 21, 2025 at 5:17 PM
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    That's what I'm here for, the mods and the gear.
    Not to brag, but mine has full autoInShot_20250421_191453089.jpg
     
  12. Apr 21, 2025 at 5:29 PM
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    My work truck has this. I only use it when I'm being chased by a squid.
     
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    I'll bet that could get you out of a jam.
     
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    Does this happen often?
     
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    Camerasandcoffee 900hp short of 1000hp

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    Relentless Fab hybrid bumper, 2.5” Dobinsons IMS lift, RCI skids and sliders, block heater. Painted FJ Steelies. Was trying to keep it stock, now slowly building for the Wisconsin trails.
    Just a follow up. I cleaned the battery terminals, Starter terminal and ground, blew the dust out of the fuse box, and sprayed the alternator out with contact cleaner.
    Truck definitely starts easier now. Dunno what the exact cause was. Last few starts I definitely heard the solenoid engage and then the starter go. I'm thinking it was the Battery terminals.
     
  16. Apr 21, 2025 at 6:01 PM
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    Thatbassguy [OP] Sweet or sour?

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    Only during sharknado season. Usually.
     
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    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Ouch, that stings!
     
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    OldSchlPunk A legend in my own mind!

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    Mine's been good again the last couple of days. When it acts up, I hear the solenoid click, but nothing. I've gotten it good and warm the last couple of drives, so, we'll see...
     
  19. Apr 22, 2025 at 4:20 AM
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    I don't know the cause either.
    All I knew was......
    Truck got wet. Truck need dry.
     
  20. Apr 22, 2025 at 4:22 AM
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    That's great to hear.

    Now you're ready to go offroad again.
    Wash, Rinse, Repeat.
     

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