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  1. TangoBlue

    Crawlarado Hood Blackout for the 01--04 Tacoma

    Box Rocket - finally got some pics...
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    Rear tire carrier mounted camp/work light build

    Part I. Inspired by other threads from this forum we built a light for the rear bumper swing-out tire carrier for my Tacoma that's been working flawlessly for the last 9 months of travel and use this past season. Special thanks to Iron Pig Off Road and Vince (Skrewball) whose skill translates...
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    WTS: Sliders for Tacoma Gen 1 Extended Cab

    DeMello HD tube sliders from my 2001 Extended cab. My recent SAC has required that I build some that are a little more friendly for, shall we say, AARP card-holders. Black crinkle powder coat, great condition, just cleaned and repainted them prior to re-install from the SAC. Weld-on/Fitment...
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    Dyna Beads - recent experience?

    I'm looking at a new set of 315's for my recently SAC'd truck and I searched the forum for experience with Dyna Beads. http://www.innovativebalancing.com/ Most of it is several years old and consists of debates on which is better from pellets, beads, BBs, weights, golf balls... but the best...
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    Past the point of no return...

    Some said it would never happen. I said it would never happen. But I wanted to do more challenging territory and my limitation and weak point was my IFS. Although a very capable Tacoma and proving itself on difficult terrain already, CV issues - 3 rebuilds in about 1 year - convinced me that...
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    Netbook vs. iPad...

    ...ugh, my brain hurts. Have searched the threads on these subjects but can't establish in my mind a clear winner for communication (email, internet; wiFi or cellular) and with the ability to use GPS software and antenna while mounted in my truck. Nor am I tech savvy enough to crack the code...
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    FS: MFC - Govt Liquidators

    Metal and plastic Jerry cans for sale - by the pallet! http://www.govliquidation.com/auction/view?auctionId=3630307
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    Tacoma mod: Dual battery and power management

    Installed the IBS dual battery management system and dual Optima batteries. Thanks to Will of Sierra Expeditions for the inspiration by his installation, "walk-through" at OX10, and the smoking hot deal on the system. Also, special thanks to Vince and his mad fab-skills at Iron Pig Off Road...
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    LED Task Light Install - Tacoma bed

    Installed an LED 3 inch watertight ThinLUX task light in the bed of my Tacoma; light courtesy of Travis of Safari Pacific. Power to the bed from a Blue Sea auxiliary fuse block in the engine bay which is routed through a Radio Shack project box with 12 ga wire. The project box also has...
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    Scan Gauge II - Transmission Temp

    Just entered the below from a thread on the subject from IH8MUD to measure the temp of my 2001 Tacoma 3RZ AT. It works! This should apply for certain model years of Tundra and 4Runners as well. Following the directions for entering an Xgauge, enter the following codes when prompted... TXD...
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