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" So I setup a redirect using the winch so I could pull the tree away from the cabin (and not right on top of the land cruiser)"
Oh damn! Yeah. We spent a majority of our time down off Barrier Canyon but wheeled around there. We saw ZERO people the whole trip. Only cars on the highway and even then, maybe only about 20... Happy New Year!I was down in the Swell this past weekend with the Wasatch Cruisers. Would have been fun to bump into you.
The current Ford Ranger 4x4 is a far superior truck compared to the 2016-2023 Tacoma 4x4. I am saying this while owning a Tacoma but it is what it is. Not sure about the 2024 Tacoma however.
Too bad the diesel variant isn't available here.
what tires are you running?I love that Ranger. Their 2.8L Turbo petrol engine gets 22mpg with their current build. The OZ spec TD engine gets about the same. Petrol is still cheaper than diesel in the US so I think they made the right choice. The biggest Achilles for the Ranger is the small ass gas tank and the lack of long-range tanks... The new 2024 Tacoma is just a smoke-and-mirrors game. Its track width is achieved by just wheel offset, the bonnet/front end is ghastly, the rear seats are cramped, and those suspension seats look like they came off an Expo Jeep build. Toyota USA is just trying to compete with the Dodge lineup. The only modern US spec Toyota that looks appealing at all is the new Prado body (Lexux/LC).
They're Falken MT in 255/85R16 last I sawwhat tires are you running?
Correcto!They're Falken MT in 255/85R16 last I saw
interesting I guess I have to check the falcon website again.Correcto!
They're really awesome. The sidewalls aren't as stiff as the BFG MT but that seemed to help out on this trip. We didn't air down at all since it wasn't too sandy and they graded a lot of the roads so corrugation wasn't bad either. So far I've driven over passes in a blizzard and they did great in snow/ice without chains and seem to be super sticky on rocks. Really into them.
I just realized I left you all hanging on this post.A disappointing day today... though more from my son's point of view than mine, however, I am probably feeling almost as bad for my son as he is for himself.
We were headed out to a pool hall for the kids to play some billiards that they wanted to try. My oldest wanted to take his car because he was thinking he might head out with some friends possibly before we were done. I remember being his age and having that freedom and independence is great, so I said sure if that was what he wanted to do.
He was following me and as I came to a stop waiting to turn left into the parking lot, he said he was checking the time on the clock.... sigh...
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Poor kid. He wants to fix it, so we will probably be making several trips to the wreckers. I need to order a sticker from parts-souq so I can get a free bumper reflector...
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There are some scuffs on the plastic as well... not sure if I will replace these or not
At least everyone was fine, so this is a relatively inexpensive life lesson that could have so easily been much, much worse.
s*** happens. Important thing is to learn from it. Mind you, s*** still happens post-learning, just with less frequency. Glad he could get it fixed and a bit of a project out of it.I just realized I left you all hanging on this post.
I managed to find all the parts for my son's car except for the bumper skin, but I was able to repair that enough for it to be safe and attached well.
I also made my son do the majority of the work since it was his mistake, so he will learn.
This was actually completed about a week before Christmas. But I think it turned out fairly well, all things considered. We also fixed it all for under $1000
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Sorry for the poor lighting pics
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I hadn't realized how much I was enjoying NOT driving all my kids around so when his car was down I was a veritable taxi service.
Nice to have him driving again, and that I didn't need to part out my old car.
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