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    2009 tundra - scheel mann conversion

    That aligns with my experience in the auto industry. I once had a customer that was denied a whiplash claim when she was rear-ended because the adjuster noticed the front headrests were missing. Since they are designed to prevent/mitigate whiplash the insurance company was able to deny the claim...
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    JUMP ON THIS ASAP! Lo Miles Honda Element with Ursa Top, PNW

    The original dual pump rear diffs worked but not great, I believe the newer CRVs at least have the VTM4 maglock, torque vectoring rear diff they used in the Pilot and Ridgeline. It is a very effective system. My mom had a first year Ridgeline and it did very well in snow and ice.
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    JUMP ON THIS ASAP! Lo Miles Honda Element with Ursa Top, PNW

    There is a little more to it than that. I worked for Honda when the Element came out. If you look at the original marketing brochures and plans it was intended to be a cheapish and versatile vehicle for younger, outdoors-oriented people coming out of college. They missed the mark hugely and it...
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    TACOMA TRD OFF ROAD KHAYA CAMPER

    Working at a shop that had two customers with Tacomas and Khayas that we dealt with the suspension on I would agree that airbags alone are not nearly enough for a Khaya.
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    Our Round-the-World adventure

    I'm sure that's part of it. One of the things I've always loved about living in Washington is that within a couple of hours I can be at the mountains, desert, rainforest, ocean, or in a big city . My yearning to travel overseas has little to do with nature and more to do with historic...
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    Expo Van with unlimited traction and horsepower (S.C.)

    If that is indeed one of the originals I remember seeing it at a show when I was a kid.
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    *SOLD* 2016 Toyota Tacoma + AluCab Canopy Camper, Extras

    I've seen this in person and it is a well-built truck and shows to be taken care of by the owner.
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    SOLD - 2021AEV GLADIATOR - 11k Miles - ALUCAB OVERLANDD

    I can confirm that it was done at MULE in Issaquah Washington. It was on the website while it was waiting to be picked up. I saw it in person and it is a very nice build. In Western Washington they are too big for much more than FS roads, and even then there are still issues with overhanging...
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    Another Budget ER

    I know a few that have, I know more that have purchased one with that intent before they researched the expense of that type trip beyond the vehicle purchase.
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    1985 Blazer with Hallmark camper

    The wiring hanging under the dash and the flex pipe exhaust tell me all I need to know about price vs value on that one. Hard pass at that price.
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    Transglobal Car Expedition

    Seems like the locals are much more upset about the truck that fell through the ice than anything else. Understandably so since it sounds like they didn't bother to talk to the people that have been hunting that area for generations about ice conditions...
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    Transglobal Car Expedition

    More please! Looks amazing.
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    Why so many negative YouTube videos about RTTs?

    Not sure what the bolded has to do with anything. I mean, if you're in a cabin and need to get to your car in a rush wouldn't the same apply? RTTs are a funny topic. Some people the very thought offends them, some people get extremely upset about what other people spend their money on, some...
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    SOLD 2002 Toyota Tacoma PreRunner,2008 Four Wheel Camper Falcon

    Yeah, a 2002 Pre-Runner goes for $8k to $11k by itself here. If the truck and camper are both in decent shape that is one of the best deals I've seen in quite a while.
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    5th gen 2011 4Runner project

    Front locker is definitely something I would wait on until you've seen an actual need for it. It sounds like for most of what you plan to do it would be an unnecessary expense. Bumper wise I would look at SSO or C4 Sliders: C4, White Knuckle, Schrockworks, Hefty Fab all make good product, find...
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