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  1. NorthernWoodsman

    2000 Dodge Ram 2500 diesel - Wheel recommendation

    I bought a new to me 2000 Ram 2500. It came with 18x9 rims that I hate. Plans are to eventually put a camper in the bed, not a huge one, something that fits the bed length, probably a hard top. I have wanted to switch to 16x8 wheels, but I keep finding some great deals on 17x9 wheels. I know...
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    New shoes for my Taco...Need recommendations

    When I bought my current BFG AT KO2's I did not know I was getting E-rated tires. I have been running BFG's for 30 years or so and every pair of the truck tires had been C-rated. Apparently moving from 15" to 16" rims all but eliminates C-rated options (apparently now called SL?). The E-rated...
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    Slooooow speed "build" of my 1993 Dodge W250 (aka The Bison...

    ...aka The Family Truckster, aka Clark Griswold) Since I actually bought this thing, figured I'd start my first ever "build" thread. In reality, this will be where I show off my painfully slow and incremental replacement of all its broken bits and its upgrades as I work towards getting this...
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    Pricing on a 1993 Dodge 250 diesel

    Question for the Dodge folks or anyone who knows older diesels. Looking at a 1993 D250 with the Cummins. Extra-cab Long bed 219,000 miles Tires have 30k, maybe could get another year out of them. Body is fair to good condition, no major issues, just the usual wear and tear. Interior is fair...
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    Learn me about the 6.9/7.3 idi motors

    I've narrowed my search for a camping vehicle option down to a full-size truck w/TC. No surprise but costs for anything labelled Cummins or Powerstroke have skyrocketed. That's fine, I like older trucks anyway, right? I had an '88 F150 2WD that I sold to buy my first 4WD, a 1985 Toyota RCLB...
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    Antifreeze in my floorboard

    My 1994 truck sits in a storage space awaiting repairs. I visit every few weeks to run the motor and drive it a little. All has been good since last summer and then last week when I checked on it, I found the floorboard on the passenger side full of antifreeze. Thank god for weathertech...
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    Insulated canopy/camper

    Found this on CL and thought someone here might be interested. Not mine, no affiliation, just sharing. https://vancouver.craigslist.ca/rds/rvs/5890566752.html
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    Removing plastic bed rail caps (2016 Tacoma)- Urgent

    hi all. i need to figure out how to remove the plastic bed rail caps on my new Tacoma. my truck came with the tonneau cover, which i am selling tomorrow (will replace with a new canopy). part of the sale will include swapping out my top rails for the purchasers top rails- mine have the...
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    Seeking information on import-sized Bigfoot and Northern Lite campers

    I've recently discovered, and somewhat fallen in love with, Bigfoot and Northern Lite campers. I have a new 2016 Tacoma that I had hoped to put a FWC on (and may still), but found that both companies made smaller campers a while back- Bigfoot made a 6'10" and Northern Lite a 6'11". Since my...
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    Need Advice: Modifications needed for hauling a camper?

    Asking for a friend.... My friend Sophia has her own business and plans to take it on the road soon. She's been looking for an older F250-F350 Powerstroke diesel with plans to haul a camper around the country. I've been helping her with the truck purchase, but where I fall short on knowledge...
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    Four wheel pop up camper, fits compact trucks - $1500 (lynnwood)- Seattle, WA area

    Coworker found this yesterday. I almost bought it last night, but turned out it was too short inside for me. Interior height is 5'11" according to the owner (I'm 6'3" so definitely not working for my needs). I'm not affiliated with the owner, not my camper, no vested interest in this...just...
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    T100 OWNERS- Need your help please!

    I converted my 1994 pickup to T100 brakes three years ago and today I found out that I need new calipers as the Napa units I bought are failing/rusting/not allowing new pads to be put in....well, the right side is right now, but I want to replace both. I bought Napa/Eclipse calipers so I don't...
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    Potential damage from low oil in a 22RE...?

    Okay, so don't judge me. It's been a very difficult past year for me and I have slacked off on maintenance on my truck. Apparently, I let the last oil change go way too far. Last night after work I checked my oil and it didn't even register! I had to add about 2.5-3 qts. Add to that, that...
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    Bellingham, WA mechanic needed

    My truck is in need of some repairs and I need a really good Toyota mechanic here in Bellingham. I need some engine issues diagnosed (rough idle, rich air/fuel mix...), brakes need to be done, u-joints on the drive line need replacing, and at some point I'll need someone to re-gear the axles for...
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    1 KZTE Turbo-Diesel 4Runner for sale near Portland, Oregon

    Just spotted this for sale while looking for something unrelated and thought folks here might be interested... I have no affiliation with the seller, etc, etc, etc.. http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/emd/4365723578.html *edit- I also found this truck in Portland too. Again, no affiliation...
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    What is this?

    I found the photo below when I was searching for pics of older Hilux double-cab trucks. That is a late model Hilux in the photo below, that much I now. What I don't know, is what that TRD labeled, yellow device with the line and hook is. Anyone know what that is? Rear mounted factory winch?
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    FOUND: Toyota Trucks For Sale!

    In the 4WD (and 2WD) Camper Vans section, there is a Sticky called FOUND Vans For Sale! I would like to see a similar option in this forum. Many of us on the forum look through craigslist and other sites either on our own search for a new vehicle or just window shopping and find trucks that we...
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    Free camper in Surrey, BC

    No affiliation, etc, etc, etc.. http://vancouver.en.craigslist.ca/rds/zip/4147587308.html I think the person means Blazer, not Suburban, but whatever.
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    The "other" Westfalia, aka The Nugget...

    or, yet-another-vehicle-we'll-never-see-in-N. America. http://www.ford.de/Nutzfahrzeuge/FordTransitNugget High-top version: Pop-top version: Interior: Not 4WD I know, but they're vans, man! If the post needs to be moved please feel free moderators.
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    Real world mpg's on a Ford with a...

    ...straight 6? I'm looking at a late 70's Ford E150 "shorty", 2wd, with the straight 6 motor and auto trans. I'm really looking at getting out of my Toyota 4wd since I never use 4wd and switching over to a van for a DD. No need for 4wd now nor in the near future so I'm cool with 2wd. I love...
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