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03-12-07, 06:42 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Reno, Nevada
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Lil Sunday run!
Hey Rusty!
Thanks to you and the wife for heading out with us on the rigs "Maiden SOA Voyage".
Im not one much for wheeling alone, much less wheeling alone in a freshly built up rig, so it was REALLY appreciated that you guyz took the time to roll with us.
My Mrs. had a BLAST, and actually said that she would like to do some "bigger" terrain!!!!!   I bet you can guess how that made me feel!
Ill post up the pics we got later this eve
Just so you all know, Rusty TLC was nice enough to roll with me and the wife from the Damonte ranch area up to the VC highlands.
Nothing too challenging, but it was great to get out and stretch the rig out a bit.
The SOA functioned AWESOME, and the wide BS rims and the AAL's make for a SURPRISINGLY STABlE ride! I could not be more pleased!
Chicago
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Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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03-12-07, 07:00 AM
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Sounds awesome, there is nothing like that first trip after a lonnng build up. How was the spring wrap? Oh yeah, let's see those pictures. I suppose it will make it's appearance tomorrow night?
Jack
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03-12-07, 03:50 PM
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Gratz on the maiden voyage Keith glad to hear your up and runnin cant wait to see the pics and the rig hopefully will see it at the meeting tomorrow night 
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03-12-07, 05:23 PM
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Forum Lifer
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Location: Reno, Nevada
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I posted up in the SOA thread too, but here they are!
Nothing too impressive, but what a hell of a day to get out!
Jack,
I havent noticed any wrap issues as of yet!
I havent noticed any COG issues as of yet either!
I have noticed the increased clearance, better articulation, better handeling and better traciton though....
I LOVE THIS MOD so far!
Im reserving judgement for a challenging trail though, cuz everything can change in a "hardcore" environment!
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TLCA#16202, KE7VAT
Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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03-12-07, 05:25 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Reno, Nevada
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More!
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TLCA#16202, KE7VAT
Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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03-12-07, 05:27 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Reno, Nevada
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more
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TLCA#16202, KE7VAT
Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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03-12-07, 07:38 PM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Reno
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I think I see a $hit eating grin on your mug in #5  .
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Modded '99 for overlanding/exploring: 35's, 4.88's, AO drawers, Slee rr, TJM fr, ARB fr locker, ear candy, Waeco CF-50, PowerGate with 2nd battery with custom home brew battery tray, home brew sliders & Slee belly and skid plates, 9.5XP/Masterpull, Solstice LEDs, OEM 864's, Foxes x 4, 12mm BL, Carl's UCAs, LT285/75R18 GY MT/R Kevlar, KK in tow... HAMified
ROTM: http://forum.ih8mud.com/100-series-c...pressomon.html
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03-12-07, 09:24 PM
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Looks nice...cant' wait to check it out tomorrow night.
Jack
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1996 FZJ 80 (explorer)
2002 F350, PSD, 6SPD,4X4,CC, LWB (hauler)
1995 Mazda MX-6 (speedster)
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03-12-07, 11:17 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2005
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Congrats on finishing it up and enjoying it. I still remember my 'first drive' after I finished mine and I smiled for days, your rig will definetly fully repay you the cost you have into it times ten.
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03-13-07, 06:34 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Reno, Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by spressomon
I think I see a $hit eating grin on your mug in #5 . |
Oh YEAH!
The only time Im not grinning when Im driving is when Im FLOGGING it up a hill on the road!
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TLCA#16202, KE7VAT
Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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03-13-07, 06:38 AM
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Forum Lifer
Join Date: Jan 2006
Location: Reno, Nevada
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Quote:
Originally Posted by CaliCruiser
Congrats on finishing it up and enjoying it. I still remember my 'first drive' after I finished mine and I smiled for days, your rig will definetly fully repay you the cost you have into it times ten. |
Thanks Dylan!
I bet you were grinning ear to ear!
As I mentioned on the back channel...Ive been very attentive while driving since its been done...
Im starting to relax a bit now and feel a bit more confident in IT and the work.
Chicago
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TLCA#16202, KE7VAT
Toyota family:
88 FJ62 (Sold to a good home. Goodbye old friend!)
76 FJ40 (Blotch rig part deux)
06 4runner...wifes rig!
06 Tacoma, DD, BONE STOCK and staying that way!
PROUD member of the WEST COAST BLOTCHERS and the Battle Born Cruisers of Northern Nevada!
FAWKING CUBS!
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03-13-07, 09:19 AM
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Dain Bramaged Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
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The grin is a classic.
We had a great time, always nice to have company on a ride.
Looking forward to next time.
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What the large print giveth, the fine print taketh away.
Battle Born Cruisers
1975 FJ40, A couple of thingamajigs and a deally bob, fully integrated whatzits, dash board Hula girl (pending spousal approval.)
1998 pair of Pink Panties, now with a doohicky in the front.
1984 FJ60, Detroits F&R and a gawd awful spring lift.
Rust never sleeps.
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