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4x4abc
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Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco  | DK-
Your love affair with the Tacoma makes me wonder about the condition of its tail pipe.... Just kidding! But really, never been stuck? I think you
ought to try a little more extreme terrain before drooling over your vehicles amazing ability. Stock Tacomas are NOT impressive offroad, nor does
their reliability seem above normal when owners are honest about their vehicles issues. |
I have not seen any impressive 4x4 ever - and i have been in that business since 1986. I have seen some really good ones and a lot of lousy vehicles.
But I have seen a number of impressive drivers, making impossible stuff look easy. And they were not necessarily driving any of the better 4x4.
At the moment no other vehicle matches Toyota quality.
Harald Pietschmann
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Tioloco
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4x4abc
Many of us use and abuse our vehicles off road.
Toyota isn't the only game around. Being objective is difficult for some, I guess.
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4x4abc
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| Quote: Originally posted by Tioloco | 4x4abc
Many of us use and abuse our vehicles off road.
Toyota isn't the only game around. Being objective is difficult for some, I guess. |
abusing your vehicle off-road means you are abusing nature
nobody here stated that Toyota was the only game around, but it is the most solid.
And yes, being objective is difficult. You'll get better.
Harald Pietschmann
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Tioloco
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4x4abc-
Hugging trees is harmful to your ability to reason. I hope you are able to loosen your grip on the tree and restore your natural blood flow.
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That rig would be a good one for when you get stuck in the outback. No worry about going hungry. 
| Quote: Originally posted by wessongroup | Hey PaulW ... a little help on the 06 TJUR
Just Googled it ... and came back with this ..
Not much on speed, but, would agree with the climbing ability  ... and "tire air pressure" wouldn't be a real concern
[Edited on 12-5-2014 by wessongroup] |
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Tioloco
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Could try dog sledding Baja on a skateboard....
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wessongroup
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Thanks for the ride ... some really tough road in a few of those pic's
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Jeepers?? 
Mission Santa Maria 2006
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David K
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About the same area in 2010:
Nomads Neal Johns, CG, and edm1
Neal Johns
edm1 (Art) was indeed the biggest surprise and the best off road driver any of know... driving his 'motorhome' to the mission!
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wessongroup
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Yeah, that is and/or was some set up for going places ... did he sell it
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David K
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Yes, Art did and built this one, with four wheel drive and front and back ARB lockers...
July 2011, on the road to Shell Island.
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Stay tuned. This has not been about tires for a couple of pages. There are so many good tires on the market, most the good ones are about the same
price. 200+ There is a Goodyear with kelvar that nobodys is talking about but it's real money.
http://www.goodyear.com/en-US/tires/wrangler-mtr-kevlar
"Never teach a pig to sing it frustrates you and annoys the pig" - W.C.Fields
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From everything that has been reported the new BFG AT/KO2 tires are better than the old one. So if you like BFG tires this one is for you.
I'm testing a set of ProComp Xtremes on my Tacoma. Couldn't wait any longer for the KO2 tires. I've only been to Death Valley once with them on. In
the dirt only on Hunter Mtn, Hidden Valley Rd and Racetrack Valley Rd. No problems.
[Edited on 12-7-2014 by TMW]
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the MTR is the only Goodyear tire for off-road worth considering. I have run them side by side with BFG MT for many many years. The BFG tires last 2
years longer than the MTR in equal conditions
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| Quote: Originally posted by 4x4abc |
the MTR is the only Goodyear tire for off-road worth considering. I have run them side by side with BFG MT for many many years. The BFG tires last 2
years longer than the MTR in equal conditions |
4x4abc, thanks for the compressor info and yes until I find something better for my apps I'll have some more KM2s please
Love your G wagon, My Mog just wasn't practical for some apps, did have an engine driven air compressor though 
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aguachico
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Sucks these new tires don't come in 295/75 R16. In the market for a new pair.
I don't understand the trend towards 20inch tires in off road conditions.
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Personally, I enjoy all the input ... just me ...
I live vicariously through all of you "out there" doing stuff ... which I would really like to be doing ...
In field experience .. is IMHO the best source of information on just about anything ... and that some of you having been using equipment in the Baja
for over a decade is valuable information .. not "data" .. information
A bit surprised "beer" hasn't been discussed, it was always an important consideration, when going down ... in the old days ... think keeping beer
cold was the toughest challenge one faced back in the 50s and 60s .. for some of us
[Edited on 12-7-2014 by wessongroup]
And Art is one creative guy .. when it comes to large vehicles with the ability to go places ... most would consider impossible .. good for him 
[Edited on 12-7-2014 by wessongroup]
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If it's beer you want OK I prefer AB Hurricane (8%)malt liquor along with O'Doul's (0.5%) with a little lime juice.
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5 Will get you 10 it wasn't some Gringo in a Tacoma or Jeep 4x4 that was the first to blaze that trail  
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