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    Cold weather clothing....

    You just can't go wrong with wool. Temperature regulating and warm when wet. I've tried Smartwool and Minus33 medium weight base layers and have settled on Minus33. Smartwool can be hit/miss with their products. Their medium weight is more slick than soft and tight in sizing. Minus33 is so...
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    Exercise rides.

    I've got nearly 10k miles of 3.5 hour rides logged. Have something to complement riding for exercising. Something to work your top half. I'm in my sixth season now and my bottom half is noticeably more tone that my top. I plan on getting a rowing machine toward the end of this summer. I think...
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    Sandals aka flip flops

    I've owned a pair of Reef leather thongs for at least ten years now.
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    Looking For Heavy Duty 4 Bike Hitch Mount Carrier Recs.

    They should have a strap down option (à la Kuat) for the rear tire to accommodate touring and commuters with fenders. It would be nice to simply leave the rear arm folded and use the strap. Better than the fender cozy they offer as it's relying on the supports of the fender. Kind of a big deal...
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    What is your favorite belt?

    Actually, for comfort and utility, suspenders are best. If I'm laboring indoors or out, I always go with them. I tend to wear cargo pants often and despite all my efforts, my pockets are usually full with various items so unless I set my belt to the point of discomfort, my pants will slip. Try...
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    2017 TRD Pro Tacoma

    Sounds familiar. After spending more time on my truck in the garage and on the computer researching stuff than in my truck driving, I made sure not to make that same mistake with my bike: Rodriguez. Simplicity and quality.
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    2017 TRD Pro Tacoma

    I still see Toyota as the best option out there. This 2017 is the likely candidate, I guess. How would you feel if Toyota fashioned an aluminum front bumper for this truck? Plastic front bumpers on pickup trucks make me feel like I'm wearing a sweater vest to go rock climbing. I'm about due...
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    Foul weather and mud gear.

    I have an earlier version of this boot. Warm, dry, and light to walk in. And they sew in a quality footbed. I stood on melting ice and in muck for hours under trees dripping water and occasionally small chunks of snow on me. My feet felt wonderful. Beyond that, three years ago I became a...
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    Trans cooler

    You may get very different temp readings between these two. I have a gauge with it's sensor in the rubber portion of the trans line in front of the motor. While it accurately reflects the temp of the fluid in the pan to within a couple degrees, it does not correspond with readings of the OE...
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    Small Kureg coffee maker?????

    This is what I have done. Given the cost of a 5 cup coffee maker, it's the best way to go. I have been considering Kitchenaids travel mug coffee maker but it just doesn't look the part for outdoor use. One fall off the tailgate and that may be it. Kitchenaid
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    Long term durability

    Yeah, at 184k, if I'm suppose to change my fuel filter, I'm way overdue. You're not going to go more than a 265 tire on this truck so no gear change is needed. I've always changed my own oil. Mobile 1 and Baldwin filters. Doesn't burn a drop. And stock up on the oil drain gaskets. Don't reuse...
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    Winter Tire Questions (5th Gen 4Runner)

    I can vouch for the DM-V1s. I put them on at the beginning of last winter. While many tires will perform well their first winter out and I've only used these for one winter, it was a heavy winter here in OH. Other tires I've used in the past (all ATs) were better or worse by some degree but...
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    Do you feel the need to have a weapon when camping

    I can agree with carrying a rifle or shotgun where the population density is less than the maximum range of the weapon, on average. My point here is that along with the individual right to carry the weapon is other folks right to be safe from that weapon. Does this seem extreme or do I just have...
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    Beer of the day: A saga for the perfect beer.

    I've been drinking Lagunitas over the past few weeks: Little Sumptin', Litle Sumptin' Extra, and Day Time Ale. I, like you have had my fill of hoppy beers. Seems there is some contest going on of who can make and who can drink the beer that most tastes like grapefruit rind. I'm drinking their...
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    Torn CV Boot

    You said in your OP you have a torn boot and nothing else. Replace the torn boot with a OE boot bought from the dealer. If it's an inner boot, I believe you replace inner and outer on that side. Don't replace parts unnecessarily: CV, axle. My truck is 10 years old, lifted 2" with 177k miles on...
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