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trekker's taco and Melly's 4R

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by trekker, May 15, 2017.

  1. Mar 23, 2018 at 6:44 AM
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    I know they aren't cheap but ~$100 for a 5g scepter vs $60-70 for a 2g rotopax, Scepters seem like a little better deal. I got it in my head that I wanted 10g of spare fuel. Probably over kill but I would rather have too much than not enough. I can always go to 5g of fuel and a 5g water like you.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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  3. Mar 23, 2018 at 7:24 AM
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    Nomad_Pilot I need to pewp

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    What's wrong with the front diff? I just put ecgs bishing in mine last weekend
     
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  4. Mar 23, 2018 at 7:31 AM
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    He moved up to 4.56 on his shiny new rear axle so needs to match to run 4wd. Might have gone locked upfront also.
     
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  5. Mar 23, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    @ETXTacoma put in a new dynatrac rear axle housing a few months ago and it is geared to 4.56 (changed from the stock 3.73)

    He's FINALLY getting a matching 4.56 front clamshell sent to him in the next week or so and we'll get his front swapped out to match the rear gears. He'll be able to wheel again! :taco:
     
  6. Mar 23, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    Oh yeah it was 4.56. I dont remember seeing if he ordered it with the locker or not though.
     
  7. Mar 23, 2018 at 7:47 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    no :locked:

    :(
     
  8. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    Damn. If i dont do the diesel swap, im gonna go with 4.56 too
     
  9. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    running 35s? Steven is running 34s for now on his 4.56s... I've got 4.88s with 35s and I love it.
     
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    Late to the party, but I was looking at these.
    Jerrycan.com
    Mainly because I like the od green. :anonymous:
     
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  11. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:42 AM
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    Ordered my Roto Pax setup this morning. Just 1 gallon for emergency purposes.
     
  12. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:42 AM
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    I got a CB mount to work with bed stiffeners from Total Chaos, but now that the shell is off, I mounted the antenna to the antenna mount on the stiffeners.

    HELL YEA!

    New gears in the rear. So need to match that in the front end so I can have 4x4 again.

    No lock in the front.

    Don't sad face me... I am still going to abuse the Dynatrac though... if I can't get up something with what I will have... then winch it instead of breaking CVs or something.

    Yea, I love the 4.56 on 34s, pretty sure going to 35s would not be an issue at all. Lots of pep and response in the rear 4.56 gears.
     
  13. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    ETXTacoma Someone gave me a plasma cutter.

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    Nice!

    That is plenty to carry around for emergency purposes and if someone needs some to get down the road to the station!
     
  14. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:43 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    those are some nice cans!

    :rimshot:

    I shied away from the metal jerry cans so they wouldn't bang around on shit while I'm off road :(

    damn those are sharp and priced decently
     
  15. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:44 AM
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    For sure!! Was just trying to get a little something for that 'what if' moment.

    And they look expo as fuck :)

    That gallon should get me about 12 miles

    :laughing:
     
  16. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:45 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    :(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(:(

    I love my front locker :boink:
     
  17. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    smart man!
     
  18. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    Thats a good point I never thought of.
     
  19. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:51 AM
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    trekker [OP] I like tacos

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    I don't know how much of an issue it'd be really... but I'd hate to find out the hard way.
     
  20. Mar 23, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    I know... lol. I am still going to try and keep up with you though or attempt more than though...
     
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