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Old Nov 6, 2003 | 09:57 PM
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Good luck dude! Can't wait to see the new and improved ride...
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 07:23 AM
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Re: Tacoma Solid Axle Swap

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We are "ON" for the 8th. (This Saturday) All the parts are in and all I have to do is survive the next two days at work and I can begin cutting
GAH! Rob, you bastard! You suck! I was gonna do the webcam thing.... I thought I was gonna be the first to do a live internet axle swap, there goes that idea.
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Oh well, best of luck man. Wish I could help out but I'm gonna be pretty busy this weekend. Among other things I'm chopping up my ARB so I can graft in my spring hanger, gonna be interesting... My swap, if everything goes as planned, is happening thanksgiving week.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 07:36 AM
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Good luck Rob!!

That truck has gone a long way since you bought it!!
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:46 AM
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Re: Re: Tacoma Solid Axle Swap

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GAH! Rob, you bastard! You suck! I was gonna do the webcam thing.... I thought I was gonna be the first to do a live internet axle swap, there goes that idea.
:pat:

Oh well, best of luck man. Wish I could help out but I'm gonna be pretty busy this weekend. Among other things I'm chopping up my ARB so I can graft in my spring hanger, gonna be interesting... My swap, if everything goes as planned, is happening thanksgiving week.
hehehhe We had been talking about putting a cam up for a while because of the number of folks who wanted to see what was going on. You could always do yours streaming, then it would be *more* live than mine (updated every 5 minutes)

You have my cell number if you get bored and feel like taking a break
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:50 AM
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Good luck Rob!!

That truck has gone a long way since you bought it!!
It certainly has

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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 09:58 AM
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your "office" looks mighty comfy
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 10:05 AM
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your "office" looks mighty comfy
He's got a f'ing futon in his office, it is comfy!

I might have to stop by saturday evening if I get time, I'm gonna be in the Renton area so I'll already be halfway there.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 10:29 AM
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Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
your "office" looks mighty comfy
Are you looking in on me? heheheh

I spend enough time in here that I like it to be comfortable. I like for my staff to be able to come into my office and relax

The futon is nice to have. When the day stretches into evening, it's pretty common to find me on it with the laptop, "unwinding"
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 10:30 AM
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Originally posted by Shane
He's got a f'ing futon in his office, it is comfy!

I might have to stop by saturday evening if I get time, I'm gonna be in the Renton area so I'll already be halfway there.
By Saturday evening, we should be going strong on the grinding, so feel free to come on by and give us moral support or take a spell at the grinders
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 11:06 AM
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Originally posted by Toyo_Runner96
your "office" looks mighty comfy
I just noticed that link.

Get your feet off of the chairs Rob!!
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Originally posted by SLC Punk
I just noticed that link.

Get your feet off of the chairs Rob!!
Since they won't give me a foot-stool, the chair has to do double duty
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 06:29 PM
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Did you set up a WAP for any visiting help...so we can check our e-mail too?

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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 08:21 PM
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Did you set up a WAP for any visiting help...so we can check our e-mail too?

Jim
No, we figured it would be under utilized, but there is an 8 port hub you can jack into if you have a network cable with you Otherwise you can use the shop computer if your mail is web based.
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 10:33 PM
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hey Rob, whenever you get done with this swap is there anyway you can drive down here and put mine on, that would be nice, thanks.

Is there anyway you can take pictures of your truck on that rock after the swap? i wanna see a difference in body tilt and such. thanks much! good luck again, ~KyLe
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Old Nov 7, 2003 | 10:38 PM
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Originally posted by outdoorfever
hey Rob, whenever you get done with this swap is there anyway you can drive down here and put mine on, that would be nice, thanks.

Is there anyway you can take pictures of your truck on that rock after the swap? i wanna see a difference in body tilt and such. thanks much! good luck again, ~KyLe
Now where would the fun be in that? Real trucks are built, not bought, so if you don't do the work yourself, you are missing out on half of it Besides, if you do it yourself, you will be that much more prepared to do repairs on the trail when you need to

I will be taking a lot of flex photos over the next few weeks while I dial in the suspension and get ready for phase two, making it four-wheel drive again I will make sure I post a few.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 07:56 AM
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Yeah, I guess I probably won't need to check my e-mail anyway...hopefully we'll all be too busy cutting/grinding/welding/tweaking/etc...

Jim
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:10 AM
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Hey Rob,
Just came back from Cabo San Lucas.
If I get a chance I would like to stop by and help out.
Im sure you all will be busy but throw me an e-mail with directions when you get a chance.


Mike aka (SMEGAL)
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:12 AM
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anybody else watchin the webcam? It's actually pretty damn cool.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:17 AM
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Originally posted by smr4runner
Hey Rob,
Just came back from Cabo San Lucas.
If I get a chance I would like to stop by and help out.
Im sure you all will be busy but throw me an e-mail with directions when you get a chance.


Mike aka (SMEGAL)
Done, you have directions.
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Old Nov 8, 2003 | 10:45 AM
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Rob, that webcam rocks!
That is a cool idea indeed!
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