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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 05:47 PM
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Yotatech Special!!!

Price drop, $8000!

I'll also throw in the Ramsey winch (no rope) and the HID lights

Check the classifieds section for more details, or PM me!
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Old Apr 22, 2011 | 07:46 PM
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I can't believe this thing hasn't sold yet, I keep seeing trucks that are not even close to being on the same level as this truck on craigslist for the same price, they ads don't stay up for long so they must be getting sold....good luck with the sale, eventually it will go to a good home.
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:30 PM
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At his point I'm actually thinking about selling my truck to buy yours
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Old Apr 24, 2011 | 01:41 PM
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Im in shock I understand your reasons but none the less in shock, best of luck with the sale. awaiting your next build if only to see how long you keep it mild lol.
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Old May 4, 2011 | 09:28 AM
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Very well and clean built runner, love the thread and as everybody else I have to give you top creds.
I think it took me almost a week(part time) to really read through your thread, and I'd wish you would keep it and build on
My 85 truck has many of the mods your runner has, and was for 5years my DD.. I can see why you want a newer vehicle...
Although good luck with the sale.
Just a Q:
How would think of the newer MTR compared to the 37" you had on the green runner? I got 37" myself, and I'm thinking of 38x14,5x17 to the winter.
Which tire was the overall best? Like your, snowbashing is what my truck is used for as well.
On to read the thread on the green runner, thanks and keep up the good work
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Old May 4, 2011 | 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by James Woods
I can't believe this thing hasn't sold yet, I keep seeing trucks that are not even close to being on the same level as this truck on craigslist for the same price, they ads don't stay up for long so they must be getting sold....good luck with the sale, eventually it will go to a good home.
Neither can I, the parts alone are worth more than I'm asking.

Thanks, I'm sure it will sell.

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At his point I'm actually thinking about selling my truck to buy yours
It's yours if you have the money!
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Old May 4, 2011 | 02:38 PM
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Originally Posted by jason in tn
Im in shock I understand your reasons but none the less in shock, best of luck with the sale. awaiting your next build if only to see how long you keep it mild lol.
Trust me, I hate to do this. If I could find a place to keep it that's not 1-2 hours away I would jump on it. The whole reason I live in the mountains is so I can hop in my rig and be on a trail in 15-20 minutes. Even if I found some place that was 45 min. away it would add 3 hours to my wheeling trip.

Thanks! Define mild
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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Rickien
Very well and clean built runner, love the thread and as everybody else I have to give you top creds.
I think it took me almost a week(part time) to really read through your thread, and I'd wish you would keep it and build on
My 85 truck has many of the mods your runner has, and was for 5years my DD.. I can see why you want a newer vehicle...
Although good luck with the sale.
Just a Q:
How would think of the newer MTR compared to the 37" you had on the green runner? I got 37" myself, and I'm thinking of 38x14,5x17 to the winter.
Which tire was the overall best? Like your, snowbashing is what my truck is used for as well.
On to read the thread on the green runner, thanks and keep up the good work
Thank you! I've been daily driving a built rig for close to 10 years, it's fun but your right.

I really like the new MTR's in the deep snow, they get good traction without digging too much. The outer lugs move/clear the snow, while the inner lugs keep the tire on the snow. I really think they are the best all around off-road/streetable tire I have found.

This is my friend Cory, he has the 40" MTR's. He fell into a tree well (the lower, soft snow under a tree) while backing up the trail. He was able to back out of this without winching or getting a pull.



This is how deep the snow was, there was a river at the bottom of the hole! Cory drove through it and I only needed a small pull.





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Old May 4, 2011 | 03:52 PM
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And a couple pictures from my last trip out! I was not stuck, I kept driving for a while but the snow was too deep to get out of the truck and take pictures.





Here's a video from the lower sections of the trail where I could still get out of the truck.


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Old May 5, 2011 | 07:14 AM
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Great snow pics. I got to do a little snow wheeling this year, but nothing like that. Im jealous. Looks like a lot of fun.
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Old May 11, 2011 | 07:29 PM
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How was the snow wheeling with the low 4.7 case? Was there a big difference compared to having the double in the snow?
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Old May 15, 2011 | 07:16 PM
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where did you get the louvers? local? mail order?
i'm thinking of this for my 4runner.
thanks.
you anywhere near frisco?
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Old May 16, 2011 | 04:00 PM
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where did you get the louvers? local? mail order?
i'm thinking of this for my 4runner.
thanks.
you anywhere near frisco?
I bought them through Poly Performance, they are made by Gen-Right. I live in Silverthorne, about 2 miles from Frisco. Do you know the area?
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Old May 20, 2011 | 06:27 AM
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no, don't know the place, but my sister has a place near Como and I'll be that way for Memorial holiday.

Gen Rite sells those louvers on 4WDParts also.

Some of my co workers think I'm nuts for taking my 4Runner with 237,xxx miles to Colorado on vacation. It's 1,000 miles (approx.) from Reno to Frisco.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 03:59 PM
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I sold the Turbo 4Runner today. I will start a thread for the new 4Runner(with a link here) once it stops snowing long enough to take some pictures.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by DIRTCO
I sold the Turbo 4Runner today. I will start a thread for the new 4Runner(with a link here) once it stops snowing long enough to take some pictures.
Congrats!!

I know it took awhile, can wait to see your new project!
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Old May 21, 2011 | 07:02 PM
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Congrats on the sale.
Was hoping to get a look at it while in the neighborhood.
Considering your detailed reports on the other projects you've had, i'll subscribe.
Good luck with the new one.
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Old May 21, 2011 | 08:13 PM
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glad to hear you finally got the sell, cant wait for the next build up
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Old May 23, 2011 | 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by DIRTCO
I sold the Turbo 4Runner today. I will start a thread for the new 4Runner(with a link here) once it stops snowing long enough to take some pictures.
Could'nt post in the sale thread but yes the new owner is a member here. Can't even begin to explain how solid this truck is!

Starting to get acquainted at just over 11,000 feets the day after i picked her up! I may have to quit my day job and take up full-time wheelin'

edit- apologize for the huge picture.

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Old May 25, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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Beautiful Rig

Hey love the build, ur bumper is wicked awesome. Hey kind of a random question, after putting a 5 inch lift with 35s, my front tires rub on the fire wall a little bit. Would 2inch wheel spacers help at all?
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