Hey all. My name is Ed Steinbauer and I live in North Wales, PA. I was at Rausch Creek this past weekend and was invited to the club. Glad to be an official member now!
I currently drive a 1998 4Runner Limited that I've owned since 2001.
I have driven Toyotas since my first 4x4 pickup in 1988.
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I later bought a 1994 extra cab. Both pickups are long gone but still fresh in my memory.
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In 2001, we needed a "family car". We found this beauty at a Toyota dealership in Dublin, Ohio when we lived in the area. It was fresh off a 3 year lease.
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For 15 years it was our road trip car, grocery getter, etc. Along the way, we bought a couple of Prius' for my wife, and she now has a RAV4 Hybrid, which means the 4Runner became strictly my vehicle. The transformation began in 2016 with a 3 inch lift, 17 inch wheels and Nitto Trail Grappler M/T's.
A few years ago I met an avid overland geek at a local bar. He saw my 4Runner sitting outside. He was donating his used up 1999 to the local high school and offered to sell me his CBI bumper, Warn winch, Gobi ladder, WMW roof rack, and ARB snorkel. These accessories fell into my lap and I couldn't be happier.
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Even though she is 22 years old, I still am as careful with her as I was when I brought her home. That means I keep to the green trails and easy blues for now. I am sure that will change when it stops being my daily driver.
Looking forward to hanging out and doing some trail riding!