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"How to" videos

Corey on Mar 11, 2007

Oct 5, 2016 02:47 PM
by steven91

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A Caution About HiLifts

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Crawdad on May 31, 2008

Jun 20, 2014 07:40 PM
by deutschman

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Airing up/down info

Corey on Sep 3, 2007

May 6, 2013 06:16 AM
by _schtick_

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UTV speaker suggestions

kBrianju on Mar 23, 2026

Mar 23, 2026 06:41 PM
by kBrianju

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manual locking hub and dowel pins question.

ramiro_25 on Feb 26, 2026

Mar 2, 2026 04:27 AM
by rattlewagon

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4-Wheelin' EDC Gear?

Brock Lee on Jan 4, 2019

Feb 22, 2026 08:39 AM
by newiron008

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arb, lizardlegs, motorcycle, shackles, shakles, spansets, straps, strong

How strong are straps and shackles REALLY?

tc on Jun 8, 2007

Jan 26, 2026 01:02 PM
by newiron008

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Hisun 500 Soft Cab Enclosure Upper Doors — Need Advice

Takrjau on Dec 20, 2025

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by Takrjau

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Close call with winch

fkh1966 on May 19, 2022

Nov 19, 2025 06:08 AM
by newiron008

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reason not to wheel at night

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southernyota90 on May 10, 2011

Dec 1, 2020 09:28 PM
by yotabroski

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is this the right kind of strap?

twitchee2 on Jan 24, 2010

Nov 1, 2018 09:51 AM
by Brock Lee

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Meet Jack

Corey on Apr 4, 2018

Apr 5, 2018 03:28 PM
by Yotard

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beach, beaches, camp, campgrounds, camping, campsites, coast, driving, east, forums, overnight, overnights, road, secluded, trip

Looking for info on beach driving & overnight camping on East Coast

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Kraeken on Nov 12, 2007

Jan 14, 2018 08:23 AM
by billabob1234

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87 4runner keeps high rpm

87snowrunner on Oct 10, 2013

Sep 28, 2017 05:59 AM
by karencooper

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Smoking deal on synthetic winch line

muddpigg on Feb 28, 2017

Mar 1, 2017 03:51 AM
by coryc85

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Snow wheeling

chrisbnaz on Nov 22, 2008

Oct 9, 2016 05:07 AM
by muddpigg

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4wd shifter stuck

Joshfnd on Aug 16, 2016

Aug 19, 2016 12:49 PM
by Joshfnd

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4 Wheelin' and Now got Chunks Outta my Tires!

Brock Lee on Nov 20, 2015

Nov 20, 2015 05:48 PM
by habanero

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Out on the Dunes

coastal runner on Jan 17, 2012

Nov 20, 2015 09:44 AM
by Brock Lee

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What should I have done here?

moroza on Oct 16, 2015

Oct 20, 2015 07:09 PM
by dark_fairytales

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Aussie Locker on Ice/ Single manual hub?

kevyg on Apr 12, 2015

May 5, 2015 03:52 PM
by deesmckee_ak

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Tow Strap Storage

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90runnerfan on Feb 3, 2010

Apr 18, 2015 04:29 PM
by Paul B Jones

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How do you Store your tools ( 1st gen 4runner )

Yota4Runner86 on Nov 12, 2014

Nov 14, 2014 05:18 AM
by Yota4Runner86

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Adjustable shock question

clok on Sep 2, 2014

Sep 2, 2014 11:26 PM
by clok

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How much gear do you carry on a daily basis? [pics]

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sdstud212001 on Oct 25, 2007

Jun 30, 2014 04:45 AM
by CopenhagenYota

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Gear storage for FJ

GONWHLN on Aug 13, 2008

Apr 10, 2014 05:21 AM
by stovetop36

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Q Industries MV50 SuperFlow Hi-Volume Air Compressor

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Corey on Nov 22, 2007

Oct 7, 2013 04:00 PM
by eric-the-red

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Post-sand wheeling maintenance

The Ruckus on Jul 21, 2009

Jun 10, 2013 09:48 PM
by MudHippy

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What to clean after a trip out?

Colby_ on Oct 8, 2012

Jan 24, 2013 01:42 PM
by neon_jaguar

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Proper use of a snatch strap

Corey on Mar 25, 2008

Dec 30, 2012 07:26 PM
by StewsRunner

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33x125x15, forum, gearing, items, spokane, stock, things, toyota, ur, wat, wheeleing, wheeling, yotatech

more things not to do while wheeling...

dropzone on Sep 24, 2007

Dec 26, 2012 07:02 PM
by thenewman

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Wheeling with loaded bike racks

habanero on Jul 8, 2012

Oct 6, 2012 08:44 AM
by hrt4me

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What do you take with you when you go wheeling?

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wimpywade94 on Jun 16, 2003

Aug 16, 2012 03:20 PM
by ThatGuy1295

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Weight distribution question

moroza on Jul 16, 2012

Jul 18, 2012 05:24 PM
by moroza

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Anybody heard of "PullPal"?

EvaMonky on Jun 23, 2007

Jul 13, 2011 02:11 PM
by hilslamer

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What's with the stinger?

srozell on Feb 25, 2009

Jun 14, 2011 01:54 PM
by cbr600rx7

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Open Differential Braking Trick

Dude Man on Sep 18, 2010

Apr 14, 2011 07:41 PM
by Cmayer

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Hi-Lift First Responder Jack

Corey on Feb 21, 2011

Apr 14, 2011 07:37 PM
by Cmayer

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Sand Mats

dropzone on Jul 25, 2007

Apr 14, 2011 07:29 PM
by Cmayer

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One wheel danglin'

4bangercraig on Sep 20, 2009

Nov 25, 2010 10:15 AM
by E-ROC

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where not to sit in a truck

dropzone on Aug 23, 2007

Jul 31, 2010 12:19 AM
by DirtyOregonKid

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"After mudding" maintainence?

Joe's Toy on Oct 18, 2007

Jul 5, 2010 10:37 PM
by redhawk427

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inexpensive hand winch suggestions?

Will_4R on Nov 1, 2008

Jun 29, 2010 11:25 AM
by Yopar

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look'n for a new recovery strap...

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iamsuperbleeder on Apr 22, 2008

Jan 31, 2010 03:06 PM
by Volcom

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OHV rules for CA

rhill on Dec 10, 2009

Dec 12, 2009 04:40 PM
by rhill

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Always check to see what is on the other side of a hill when wheeling

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Corey on Oct 25, 2007

Sep 8, 2009 02:38 PM
by X-AWDriver

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200012, 8000, diagram, find, industrial, manual, model, number, owners, part, ramsey, re8000, rebuild, winch, wiring

Ramsey Winches

vic.kulla on Jul 7, 2009

Jul 12, 2009 09:38 AM
by vic.kulla

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cleaning engine compartment

Lumpy on Jun 14, 2009

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Book to buy

taikowaza on May 12, 2009

May 12, 2009 11:41 AM
by BigBluePile

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My recovery Strap...

Lotus1 on Mar 29, 2009

Apr 26, 2009 08:44 AM
by Plumbrbob

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Hi-Lift HandleAll: 4 Tools-in-1

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Corey on Dec 10, 2007

Nov 21, 2008 06:00 PM
by Vermejo

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Recovery Techniques and things to know

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Chapman88SR5 on Oct 24, 2007

Nov 21, 2008 05:25 PM
by Junkers88

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I'm blind!

slisdexia on Oct 10, 2008

Oct 11, 2008 08:31 AM
by tc

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Interesting read in the Mar/April issue of 4WD Toyota Owner "Spotting ropes"

Corey on Mar 9, 2007

Sep 17, 2008 09:27 AM
by DYNNOMMYTE

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New Warn AIR COOLED Endurance 12.0 winch!

4WD Toyota Owner Mag on Jul 31, 2008

Jul 31, 2008 10:00 PM
by 4WD Toyota Owner Mag

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list of stuff to bring offroad.. courtesy of TTORA

ozziesironmanoffroad on Oct 16, 2007

May 27, 2008 05:48 AM
by X-AWDriver

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X Trax (extraction mats)

Corey on May 10, 2008

May 10, 2008 11:37 AM
by Dare44

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Land Rover wheel chocks

Corey on Oct 28, 2007

May 8, 2008 12:16 PM
by TRDPARTS4U

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Stock rear locker on 05 Tacoma

jc197 on Dec 19, 2007

Dec 20, 2007 07:26 AM
by jc197

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WHY are they doing this to me? NJ laws suck

Tacoma750 on Dec 12, 2007

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LifeHammers (type), window breaking tools

Corey on Dec 4, 2007

Dec 11, 2007 04:10 PM
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C02 filling, Kent, Auburn, Renton WA. area

Corey on Dec 8, 2007

Dec 8, 2007 11:02 AM
by Corey

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Why not to use part time 4WD on pavement

Corey on Nov 16, 2007

Nov 16, 2007 09:32 AM
by Corey

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? on wheeling on sand(beach)??

treknwil on Oct 30, 2007

Oct 31, 2007 08:34 AM
by dropzone

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Use Rear Diff Locker for steep gravel descent?

RockyMtRunner on Jul 23, 2007

Jul 27, 2007 05:54 AM
by RockyMtRunner

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Tread Lightly! now has off roading tips via YouTube

Corey on Aug 3, 2007

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Recovery/Tow strab brands?

EvaMonky on Jul 4, 2007

Jul 9, 2007 04:53 AM
by drguitarum2005

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Jumping on vehicles to help with balance while offroad

Corey on Jun 23, 2007

Jun 26, 2007 03:08 PM
by Corey

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big time stuck

jjrgr21 on Mar 15, 2007

May 15, 2007 05:18 PM
by jjrgr21

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