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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Tacoma Mike, Aug 16, 2019.

  1. Oct 12, 2024 at 3:06 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    We'll see. I would need to sell my truck to make the wife happy about it. But if I do get one it would only be new. That's not a car you want to purchase used. Every person that's touched it will have banged on it. And even though it's built for that I still would not want to take any chances
     
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  2. Oct 12, 2024 at 3:24 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Ohhhh Boy……..:D
     
  3. Oct 12, 2024 at 4:31 PM
    Knudsen

    Knudsen Well-Known Member

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  4. Oct 12, 2024 at 4:33 PM
    Knudsen

    Knudsen Well-Known Member

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    Congratulations brother!

    My only advice would be to marry up. Looks like you already knew that.
     
  5. Oct 12, 2024 at 5:28 PM
    CTSpruceMica

    CTSpruceMica Is a hotdog a sandwich?

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    We're both super happy for you, Kip
     
  6. Oct 13, 2024 at 3:56 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    @kidsmoke
    Now you have to reveal your TW obsession to your better half. Might as well get it out in the open now..
    lol
    Congratulations, stay happy..
     
  7. Oct 13, 2024 at 3:58 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    @CTSpruceMica and I always say we married above our pay grade…
     
  8. Oct 13, 2024 at 4:12 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Morning all.
    I think we Went on our last bike ride yesterday.
    Roads were very dirty with lots of down twigs.
    Didn’t dare lean into the turns to much. Wasn’t very comfortable. Even Carol gave me body language
    she was nervous.
    Rain today so I might wash her up and get ready to wax her for winter.

    Can’t even tell I did about 6 loads of leaves yesterday. Which is expected but have to keep after them cause after
    2”or3” of leaves the sweeper becomes a plow and doesn’t pick up anything.lol

    But first.
    COFFEE….
     
  9. Oct 13, 2024 at 6:03 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Best time to wash the bike
    Not

    In the rain

    IMG_8399.jpg
     
  10. Oct 13, 2024 at 6:43 AM
    MQQSE

    MQQSE I take naps

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    Good Morning Stock Truck Faithful :wave:
     
  11. Oct 13, 2024 at 6:48 AM
    Knudsen

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    Hi Stocklings :hattip:
     
  12. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:06 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Dude....you must be hung like a bull elephant. Just sayin' :notsure:

    :fistbump:
     
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  13. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:14 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Got the 2nd transmission drain and fill done on the daughter's car....also rotated the tires, cleaned and adjust the rear brakes and cleaned and re-lubed the front caliper slide pins. Fully expected this thing to need front brakes with 53k mostly city miles. But nope. Easily 50% left.

    Pix from earlier in the summer with the same procedure. Exactly the same today.

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    The transmission temp check tool that I made years ago for the Taco works for the 11th gen Corolla too.

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  14. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:20 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Washed and waxed and fuel stabilizer.
    Ready for winter beddy by….

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  15. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:40 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

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    Good night :bored:

    It's 80° and sunny here. :D
     
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  16. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:47 AM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    I have 2 words for you and they aren’t Happy Birthday..
     
  17. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    "Hello handsome"? :notsure:
     
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  18. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:54 AM
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    140.19
     
  19. Oct 13, 2024 at 11:56 AM
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    1"+ of rain headed our way

    Gutters cleaned...check
    Leaves blown into woods...check
    Lawn mowed...check

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  20. Oct 13, 2024 at 12:01 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike [OP] 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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