Norcal Spotted and BS Thread

Finally made it into the rubicon trail! Went with a group of jeeps on 42s 40s and 37s and none of us took any significant damage and we didn't break anything significant. Had sun, rain, sleet, snow and did whale bones to spider lake in the dark. Super fun showing guys on one tons that ifs tacos can come play too

 

If anyone not doing anything next Sat and wants to get some wheeling done. A 4runner friend is leading this trip: Sourgrass (aka Rattlesnake Creek Rd; aka Pine Needle Flat Rd; aka 05N02R) Trail Run, Saturday May 29th 2021.

Here is the preview, not sure if we go past the creek, lift, 33s, sliders, locker at min. I've never been, and youtube vids make Signal Peak look scary, I was told bumper isn't necessary if you're careful.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yzj69TSY7eQ

 

sourgrass is a short but fun little trail. We took a stock tacoma (I don't think he had a lift but no armor and factory wheels/tires) and they did fine. they had an issue at the creek crossing on the way out and scraped their hitch but they were fine. there are some nice spots to camp and have lunch past the creek. have fun and thanks for the invite.

 

Looks fun. Already got plans the next two weekends, unfortunately.

 

Sweet! Looks fun!

 

Does your dog have the most amazing goatee or a squirrel in its mouth?

 

That's definitely her fluff

 

edit - I am not selling a vehicle.

This is a lead on a new 2021 manual TRD Off Road, Double Cab, V6, white, $37,431

This truck is currently at the dealership in Reno and I'm going to let it go and get my deposit refunded (I already bought my truck). I'm new to the forums, so I can only post in the newbie forum, so if you know somebody looking for a lead on a new 2021 manual:
Bought my 2nd Gen, so dropping the new 2021 manual on hold at dealer. Anybody want this lead?

x-posted: NorCal BS, Sacramento

 

I am Castro Valley as well, If you need help let me know. I have regular hydraulic floor jack and it's always been more than enough to grease the UCA's. If you need to lift little bit higher, I usually put piece of 4x4 on top of the floor jack and raise it using the frame (safety 3rd).

 

There is a new 2021 manual transmission Tacoma available right now on the lot in Reno, Nevada (zip: 89502).
*** This is the last comment I'll make about it. ***

Here's the link to the truck page on the dealer's website:
https://www.dolanrenotoyota.com/new...oma-Reno-571bfbab0a0e09a809881bcd44bfd1be.htm

If you're interested, I'm not exaggerating when I say you need to call immediately. They will take a refundable $500.00 deposit. Ideally, please ask for Dani, but if she's not instantly available, do what you gotta do - talk to anyone that will take your deposit. (In parallel, you can text my google voice and I'll give you Dani's cell number. I'd rather post my number than hers, but I'll give it to anyone who asks. She texts which is convenient. My google voice is 775 525 1878).




Background
When the previous hold fell through Saturday evening, the sharks were circling and Dani called me and I threw a deposit on it instantly. My purchase from the 2nd Gen forums finalized Monday, so I posted that I was dropping out, and this afternoon I cancelled my deposit and dropped out; which is why it's available now.
It *will* get snatched up today; likely within hours, or maybe minutes once the other sales people find out I dropped. It would be nice if Dani can get this sale since she was lookin' out for me, but do what you gotta do, it's a shark tank over there.

Price
Price-wise, they have it for $37,931. I've discussed probably 4 different trucks with them over the last 9 weeks and they've always been 100% "sticker price"; they won't entertain the notion of any discount, but they also didn't tack on markup because of the shortage. (I've seen markup stories on here about $2,000 - $5,000 dealer markups). So, basically, they have been fair so far.


Again, I'm not selling anything; I'm alerting TW there is a truck available. And this is the last time I'll comment about it, since I'm sure it won't make it through the rest of business hours today.

 

Wat

 

3rd gen. Nothing more to talk about. lol

 

And that's why I'm super excited about my 2nd Gen on the way. But for someone looking for a manual 2021, they might be stoked.

 

Thanks for the offer. I think I found the source of the squeaking noise and it’s not the UCAs. I think it’s my brake line brackets. I’m going to try and fix it this weekend. If that’s not the solution, I’ll probably send you a PM

 

What year or gen is your runner? I half assed looked on how to disable that traction control shit without any luck.

 

1997. The good 3rd gen. There's no traction control, nanny control, or any other BS. Even the T-case is J-shift. It just works.

 

Lucky bastard...lol

 

I dunno man. Mine gets me to work everyday.

Beats driving the Subaru I used to own.


Also... anyone want to trade a YJ for a 1g Tacoma?

 

If I had a 1st gen I’d be first in line