TW's active 4runner builders BS thread

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  1. Apr 8, 2017 at 9:29 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Kelvin

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    If you get spindle gussets you'll probably remove them anyway
     
  4. Apr 8, 2017 at 11:09 AM
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    Wow what a joke. I've been on two 9 month deployments and they were back to back. Airframer here and worked on MH60's. Loved that platform.
     
  5. Apr 8, 2017 at 11:12 AM
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    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Quit, move here. Come wheel with us.
     
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    Yeah I don't view myself as being in the real Navy. People thank me for my service, and I just internally chuckle and think "If only you knew what I do on a day to day basis."
     
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    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Heep time

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  8. Apr 8, 2017 at 12:39 PM
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    Light bar on the hood. Classy.
     
  9. Apr 8, 2017 at 2:10 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Was just going to comment on the same thing.
     
  10. Apr 8, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    You'll love the bumper. Pics coming later. #LEDordie
     
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    SixthSnail I have no idea what I'm doing

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    Rear set up is coming along. Just gotta mount the Jerry cans. Digging the trasharoo and finally filled the propane tank and got the last bolt! I only had 3 holdings it on for the longest time because I broke a bolt.

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    Oh I found a spare tire hi lift mount that uses the same 3 studs the tire mounts with. I sent a pic to my friend whose bachelor party in Anza I'm going to and asked if he could make it. Turns out he is the supplier! He owns a small shop. So I'm getting one of those now.
     
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  12. Apr 8, 2017 at 7:02 PM
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    Good to know. Thanks guys. Don't remember messing up any sensors or wiring when I chopped mine, so I should be in the clear.
     
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    Looks good!
     
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    Got me a new cooler! Maybe should have gotten a smaller one
     
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    I've been close to getting a RTIC and such but the weight always kills it. Those things are heavy empty and forget moving them loaded. Does that one weigh much?
     
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    i was thinking about getting an rtic until i found out they only do 30 day warranties now.
     
  18. Apr 8, 2017 at 10:28 PM
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    Thanks man! Excited for Anza :)
     
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    Don't put them upside down
     
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