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Why not Toyota? For mikeb (6th Jul 09 at 5:16am UTC)
I like Toyota, so why should I stay away? I like Toyota, so why should I stay away?
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (6th Jul 09 at 5:24am UTC)
I believe that a Toyota pickup is a good entry level vehicle for some one who is unsure if they want to be a wheeler, or if this sport is really for them. Weld the rear, throw in a Marlin,( one of the coolest guys I have ever met on the trail) begin wheeling at 7000 rpm's, and forgetting that your transmission has multiple gears.... But if you want to be famouse it is going need a V8 to get it done. I believe that a Toyota pickup is a good entry level vehicle for some one who is unsure if they want to be a wheeler, or if this sport is really for them. Weld the rear, throw in a Marlin,( one of the coolest guys I have ever met on the trail) begin wheeling at 7000 rpm's, and forgetting that your transmission has multiple gears.... But if you want to be famouse it is going need a V8 to get it done.
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (6th Jul 09 at 5:39am UTC)
I dont wanna be famouse, an Id never weld the rear
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (6th Jul 09 at 1:52pm UTC)
whats wrong with a welded rear? Mine is done by fishmouth and i wanted to put it on the coffee table instead of in the 14 bolt, cause it is so damn sexy!! Thanks Dan.
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 12:18am UTC)
Entry level? Some of the baddest rigs I have ever seen have been toyotas with 4 cylinders. Dont be a hater because your toyota 15 years ago broke alot. Im not attacking you. I do like your Jeep. Its not the same old yuppy mobile with all the bolt on doo dads. I have never gone over 5000 rpm in my Yota, shit ive never wheeled with a daul case. I go everywhere all the big boys go. True, ive never made it through the box, but that was because my stock t-case X member was dragging and I couldnt go any further, but I put on a hell of a show trying. I know last rocktober fest my entry level toyota 4runner kept me dry all night while it poured rain.
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 1:00am UTC)
Posted By BigRob on 6th Jul 09 at 6:52am whats wrong with a welded rear? Mine is done by fishmouth and i wanted to put it on the coffee table instead of in the 14 bolt, cause it is so damn sexy!! Thanks Dan. Well Id have to have it street legal to drive it there and back. Welding the rear would make it slide on turns and wear down the tires wouldnt it?
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 1:10am UTC)
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 1:17am UTC)
Posted By sway on 6th Jul 09 at 6:00pm Posted By BigRob on 6th Jul 09 at 6:52am whats wrong with a welded rear? Mine is done by fishmouth and i wanted to put it on the coffee table instead of in the 14 bolt, cause it is so damn sexy!! Thanks Dan. Well Id have to have it street legal to drive it there and back. Welding the rear would make it slide on turns and wear down the tires wouldnt it? Dont weld the rear if your gonna street drive it hell I dont even like in on the trail sometimes with my longer wheelbase, go with a auto locker like a detroit or the lunchbox style that goes in your stock carrier, an ARB would be the choice ticket if you can spend the money on one open on the road and locked when needed will save your tires big time too!
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 3:55am UTC)
Ya Detroits are for the street for sure. Tire wear isn't as bad as everyone makes it out.
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 4:19am UTC)
Toyota 4 cylinders work just fine, mines been thru it all and works great for me. V8's do sound way cooler though ill give you that.
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (7th Jul 09 at 4:28am UTC)
Posted By mikeb on 6th Jul 09 at 8:55pm Ya Detroits are for the street for sure. Tire wear isn't as bad as everyone makes it out. welded tire wear sucks I can vouch for that after 1000 miles you can tell that the rears are wearing unevenly since right hand turns are sharper at least detroits ratchet they have a little give but open is the way to roll on the pavement
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (8th Jul 09 at 9:17pm UTC)
i am not a huge toyota fan... but for the money they flat out work. there are so many parts available for them now that you could put a nice one together with little fab skills. i would say its a great choice for a started rig.
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (12th Jul 09 at 4:08pm UTC)
toyotas are the shit mines never left me stranded:laugh:
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (12th Jul 09 at 6:39pm UTC)
Posted By yeagley on 6th Jul 09 at 5:18pm I go everywhere all the big boys go........... True, ive never made it through the box, ..................... Did anyone else think was the funniest statement ever?? I make it everywhere you go....except the hard palces!!!:laugh: Toyota's are great for highschool, and gas mileage on the freeway. They suck everywhere else;)
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Re: Why not Toyota? For mikeb (15th Jul 09 at 5:18am UTC)
Posted By jeremyhengl on 12th Jul 09 at 9:08am toyotas are the shit mines never left me stranded:laugh: You sayin you have a toyota is like T carp sayin he has a jeep. All thats left is a grill l.m.a.o
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