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[*] posted on 8-28-2016 at 02:10 PM


Yep, the new 3rd Gen Taco has had some issues! Avoid the first year of a new model! A Tacoma is no Jeep Wrangler, but a very different vehicle and can't do the sharp trails because of the longer overhang in the back... at least without some damage! I can carry 4 people and lots of gear easily, thanks to the 5 ft. bed. Looking forward to the new Jeep truck!



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[*] posted on 8-28-2016 at 03:56 PM


I don't think any of them are worth a chit if you can't jump an entire ghost town! who caught bryce menzies today? :o:o:o:o:o


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[*] posted on 8-28-2016 at 04:23 PM


Why did he do that? That was a road right through it



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[*] posted on 8-28-2016 at 04:30 PM


I wasn't a big fan of these tires, but reports coming in from KO2 owners is that the tread compound is quite a bit harder, resulting in more chipping than before.

With 23,000 miles, these KM2's have held up respectfully well over the past 2 years.





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[*] posted on 8-28-2016 at 04:33 PM


Quote: Originally posted by chuckie  
Why did he do that? That was a road right through it


:lol:...you know these PRO2 guys, no balz no glory! 380 effin' feet!
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[*] posted on 8-28-2016 at 04:46 PM


The KO got me through some muddy sections of the Rio Salada not far from the Laguna Salada, but the KM2's really responded to serious mud work back in January when a full-size Chevy died in a mud pond.

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[*] posted on 10-1-2016 at 11:21 AM
Full day of Off Road testing


The Jeep did great on its' first full day of off road use. The only area that bothered me was the front coils dangled in their coil buckets throughout the day. Limiting straps or a better coil would be the remedy for this.

The Rubicon Express suspension performance was stellar.:bounce:

The only breakage was a CB radio antenna mount.:!:

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[*] posted on 10-1-2016 at 05:14 PM


Nothing g funnier than some ones coil spring rolling down the trail. As long as it is not you. Lol my bumps tops hold mine from falling out.
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[*] posted on 10-1-2016 at 05:16 PM


Quote: Originally posted by ehall  
Nothing g funnier than some ones coil spring rolling down the trail. As long as it is not you. Lol my bumps tops hold mine from falling out.


The sound of those coil springs banging in and out of their buckets is unnerving!




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