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    69 FJ40 - My first 40

    I've been kinda looking for a 40 for about two years or so... this week I found a beauty. Originally purchased by Elmer in July of 1969 from Fellestad Rambler in Everett, Wa. Elmer sold it to his brother Bill in December 1969 (his wife found both Bills of Sale to confirm). It has been in the...
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    Tire blowout in Colorado Springs

    When I got the new tires last week, I made a specific request that the rim be inspected, and other than some melted tire rubber, they said it was fine/straight. And no real road rash that I noticed. Feeling a little lucky about that one since we were a touch sideways before I could get pulled...
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    Tire blowout in Colorado Springs

    When I got up the following morning, I checked tire pressure on the remaining 3 Bridgestones. They were at 32 pounds cold. The door jam tag says 33 recommended. So I feel like I shouldn't have had a catastrophic failure. But perhaps after nearly 700 miles of driving that day (from SEA), then...
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    Tire blowout in Colorado Springs

    This happened Friday between the Three Forks exits doing 70ish. It’s a Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alexa Plus. The AAA man jacked up the right side and the entire tire slide right off the rim in one piece. They were manufactured in fall of 18 but don’t have a lot of miles on them. Getting some KO2s...
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    Trailer wiring and 7 pin plug

    I have a newer to me 2015, which unfortunately did not come with the harness. Not sure why it didn't come with one. They all should. This thread was super helpful, as I showed it to the Lexus part guy who ordered one for me last week. I'm excited to know that the previous owner didn't tow...
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