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Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by UssMoGn, Jul 20, 2015.

  1. Jul 20, 2015 at 9:58 AM
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    UssMoGn

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    UssMoGn [OP] That Vegas Dude

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    If you got any experience for any newbie off roaders that join. Drop your knowledge here! Please NO back and forth conversations of small opinions.
    I will keep updating the first few posts.

    Heres is nice write up to start it off.
    http://indefinitelywild.gizmodo.com/what-you-need-to-know-before-driving-off-road-1717626763

    First aid!
    http://lanesplitter.jalopnik.com/what-to-do-when-youre-the-first-on-the-scene-at-an-acci-1732427071


    Also, have basic Gear
    -Fire Extinguisher
    -Tire Plugs -    Don’t let your day be ruined cause you nail in your tire.
    -Tow-Strap
    -Tools to fix YOUR rig
    -Communication with the world. Cell Phone, CB radio, Carrier Pigeon
    -Spare Tire -    Full size if you serious off roader with over size tires, Stock tire if you are little over stock and just need to get back to town. (Your truck does not like having different size tires on for long periods of time.
    -Dont wheel alone
    -First AID!
    -Water!

    -Airing down -usually a good idea. Most trucks can be safely aired down to 20-25PSI.
     
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    UssMoGn, Jul 20, 2015
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  2. Aug 10, 2015 at 7:22 PM
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    UssMoGn, Aug 10, 2015
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  3. Aug 27, 2015 at 1:34 AM
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    UssMoGn, Aug 27, 2015
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  4. Sep 17, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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    Jrg24, Sep 17, 2015
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  6. Sep 21, 2015 at 6:43 PM
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    UssMoGn [OP] That Vegas Dude

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    Some Yota doing what Yotas do. Good watch. Might learn something... Shows you dont need to be the biggest badest Yota on the block to have fun.



     
    UssMoGn, Sep 21, 2015
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  7. Aug 5, 2016 at 5:48 PM
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    Love the XO vids, those guys turned me into getting back out in a Yota, lol...

    Got to meet Clay, Kurt and Paul at Expo East last year, great great guys. Also met Mario with A/T and
    eventually got to shake hands with Scott Brady as well.

    On a newbie 4Runner thought, if one were seeking used and could go as high as 25K cash for a vehicle, would a 4th Gen be a better used deal over a 5th, or should I go further back and seek a 3rd Gen.

    My dream used T4R would be a 5th Gen TE in Silver but they are rare as hens teeth in WNC it seems.
     
    Greenbean, Aug 5, 2016
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  8. Aug 9, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    I love my 3rd gen. Easy to work and parts at cheap and easy to get. Most 3rd Gen 4Runners and 1st Gen Tacoma use same parts. I think the biggest thing for me would be... Wider body style and V8 capability. I personally would love to own 4th gen for functionality and 5th gen for looks :)
     
    UssMoGn, Aug 9, 2016
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    I'm feeling the V8 urge.
     
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