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Michigan Tacomas

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by harshest, Feb 8, 2009.

  1. Dec 6, 2018 at 10:57 AM
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    kbp810

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    I would be in for some snow wheeling; and perhaps hanging out around a campfire and/or dinner. Not so much for winter camping anymore though... I used to enjoy it, but the cold in the morning just really gets to me now (enough to make it no longer be fun).

    Muskegon area would probably be ideal, as it's close to the Manistee National Forest.
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2018 at 11:08 AM
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    I'm interested in a meet for snow wheeling. I don't know if I can talk the GF into overnight snow camping though :(
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    In Battle Creek - where do you go camping in Augusta? Fort Custer?
     
  4. Dec 6, 2018 at 3:05 PM
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    Im new here! Just moved to Michigan, Id be interested in some snow wheeling and maybe camping. Im in Allendale so the previously mentioned locations would work well for me!
     
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  5. Dec 6, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    Indeed. The snow covered truck pic I used previously was Custer.

    It sounds like Muskegon would be a choice option. There are two mini cabins in the park, along with a yurt across the road with a wood stove, so if anyone has the need or desire for hard shelter, there could be options. The latrines are open in the winter as well. I am going to work on a Muskegon option in Jan and will let you all know.
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    Which park are you thinking?
     
  7. Dec 7, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    I've been looking for an s-runner and found one. I'm in California, it's in Michigan. So I'm asking for help from a fellow member that lives in Flushing, Michigan. I'd want to try and have someone look at it for me before I make the trip out there. I know it's a long shot but it doesn't hurt to ask. Thanks guys.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2018 at 7:21 AM
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    yotafiend

    yotafiend Aloha!

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    Are there any good offroad/4x4/truck shops in the Metro Detroit or Ann Arbor/Lansing areas?

    Toyota trucks seem too rare out here as all the local shops on Google Maps/Shopping seem to be for Jeeps mostly.

    Looking for options on DIY vs shop install of leaf springs, shocks, etc. Ready to "make it rain" on the Tacoma.
     
  9. Dec 9, 2018 at 8:19 AM
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    There's Ken's car care in Fowlerville, Ken has a really good reputation, and I know he's worked on a Taco or two. There's also Freedom Fabworks in Flint; he mostly does Jeep's, but he knows his way around pretty much everything (and is also one of very few people I trust to work on my stuff, when I don't want to DIY...) however, he's also a small shop, and stays fairly busy; might take a bit to get on his schedule.

    If you want to do it yourself, and don't mind a drive to Auburn Hills, I can lend a hand and help you get it done. I've got a garage, tools, and a sufficient heat.
     
  10. Dec 30, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    Asking for a list of anyone interested in a winter camping night in Muskegon. Current choice of nights would be 1/19 or 2/9 (both are a Saturday)

    Muskegon State Park
    Tents/Campsites typical
    Availability of mini cabins / yurt is unconfirmed but both are on site

    If people are interested I will set it up and secure all the needed sites.

    Muskegon State Park has a winter sport park across the street. Also easy access to the lakeshore for fat biking along with a few local trails.
     
  11. Jan 7, 2019 at 6:35 AM
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    Hey guys, selling a TRD catback exhaust that is still in awesome shape. Came stock from the factory on my truck, so its a welded single piece. Will bolt right up to double cab short bed but can also be lengthened for long beds. I loved the sound of this exhaust but upgraded to full 3 inch for my supercharger. Posting here first hoping for semi-local sale.

    This will also fit a 3rd gen Tacoma with some modification.

    Asking $150 OBO and I'm flexible on meeting for pickup depending on location. I'm between Jackson and Lansing.

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  12. Jan 9, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    Anybody know a reputable shop in West Michigan that would install a Trutrac LSD in my Tacoma?
     
  13. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:51 AM
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    JCR Offroad?
     
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  14. Jan 9, 2019 at 11:22 AM
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    I tried them, They outsource to Kens Kar Kare. So I will check with them. Thanks!
     
  15. Jan 9, 2019 at 7:42 PM
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  16. Jan 10, 2019 at 3:55 AM
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    I ended up ha doing the springs and shocks, but will definitely not do the re-gear myself. Between Kens and Freedom Fab, who would you choose for the diff re-gear?
     
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  17. Jan 10, 2019 at 8:13 AM
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    Freedom Fabworks would be my first choice, but I'm mainly just basing that on being a repeat customer of Geoff's. As I said before, he's a busy man and can sometimes take a bit to get on his schedule. I think either would be a solid choice.

    Gears is also the one thing I don't want to do myself... though as FYI, I just recently learned that ECGS sells assembled third members with your choice of gear, and locker (if so desired), installed and ready to go. So basically a bolt in gear change. The cost isn't even that bad compared to a gear change at a shop (after you return yours back to them for the core charge refund that is).
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2019 at 5:19 PM
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    Anybody in the market for some predator steps for a dcsb 3rd gen?
     
  19. Jan 19, 2019 at 6:52 PM
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    Quiet forum, everyone out playing the the fresh snow?
     
  20. Jan 19, 2019 at 7:11 PM
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    Most definitely! Also helped a few people get unstuck!
     
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