Recent content by REDrum

  1. REDrum

    The Hilux Thread

    Agreed, I run 31s on stock height springs
  2. REDrum

    The Hilux Thread

    My Central American based RN106. BTW, what the biggest diameter spare tire that will fit under the bed, anyone put a 33" under there?
  3. REDrum

    Hilux LN106 Blank Canvas

    Welcome to the RL106 club amigo!! The NA 3L is a pretty bullet proof engine, a million KMs is common before tear down. Dobinsons has a few options. For my RL106L I went with medium spring rates with 1.75" lift. That also offer a stock weight spring but only .75" of lift. Donde en Nica estas...
  4. REDrum

    Tempro Garage, Hobe Sound FL - Anyone used?

    "That Dude", did you end up working these guys? Good/Bad/mediocre experience? Looks like they took over Stoney's old shop/building. TiA
  5. REDrum

    FZJ80 won't start when hot....

    Hi All, Quick follow up. No start condition still happens when engine and truck get hot, usually when air temp outside is >90F and/or been running slow speed on trails or around town. Cool months in New England Sep to May, no problems with it starting, only hot months. I'm 80% certain it's...
  6. REDrum

    Information Re: Importing to the USA and Complete DIY How-To

    Could depend a lot on which compliance box you are checking on the CBP HS7 Declaration form. If Box #1, body modifications could be a yellow flag. Non OEM engine swaps are pretty much a red flag. CBP inspectors are not stupid and it's their job to only allow eligible vehicles into the...
  7. REDrum

    Information Re: Importing to the USA and Complete DIY How-To

    Simplistically, there are 4 separate elements to importing a vehicle into US and getting it nationalized for street use. No idea if being active military status provide any special benefit to importing a vehicle that you used for personal use while out of the country for # 1 and 2 below. 1)...
  8. REDrum

    Thread showing pics of no-flare 80s?

    I shaved the flares of both of my 80s, and never looked back. Only downside is that I get tired of correctly people when they say "nice 4runner"
  9. REDrum

    Vermont People

    Good point, forgot about that. Sorta like all Montana plated SxS around me in NH...
  10. REDrum

    Vermont People

    Anyone know of anyone with a white 80, VT plates, shaved fender flares, a white Maggiolina RTT who is traveling through Central America? I just saw the truck in Montezuma Costa Rica
  11. REDrum

    Information Re: Importing to the USA and Complete DIY How-To

    I hear ya, and I got news for you.....many states have adopted the NADA cost guide for determining “value” and tax rate on imported cars, NJ is not alone. It's pretty much the price of importing these days, and selling/buying cars in general. The double whammy is when the type of car you...
  12. REDrum

    Information Re: Importing to the USA and Complete DIY How-To

    Define "very expensive". Why not NJ?
  13. REDrum

    Fall Gathering 2023 Trail Pre-Run Sat 02Sep: Cancelled/postponed

    Sorry, have to cancel/postpone.
  14. REDrum

    Greater Boston area owners thread

    Is this new version significantly different than what is in my truck now?
  15. REDrum

    The Daily Chat Thread

    SW NH People! Anyone game for some class 6 trail scouting and sweeping tomorrow (Sunday 16Apr)? Would like to get out there before the rains start to soak everything in th next few weeks. Would be great to have a couple trucks to join in and take a first of the season run through some of the...
Back
Top Bottom