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Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Socal Sam, May 24, 2024.

  1. May 24, 2024 at 12:23 AM
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    Socal Sam

    Socal Sam [OP] New(ish) Member

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  2. May 24, 2024 at 12:55 AM
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    Slopemaster

    Slopemaster Slope Survivalist

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    Wild, I’d love to hear what they find out.
     
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  3. May 24, 2024 at 3:26 AM
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    Spare Parts

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    New 6th gen not able to hold up to the pressure of being as good as the 5th gen.
     
  4. May 24, 2024 at 5:11 AM
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    MeefZah

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    Doubt that was vehicle related as to the cause of explosion. No damage from fire at the engine compartment. Looks like it exploded in the cargo area. Meth lab? Flatulent guy sleeping in the back? SUV air mattress catastrophe?
     
  5. May 24, 2024 at 5:14 AM
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    Grandpawmoses

    Grandpawmoses Dirty Old Man

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    Too poor to buy anything now
    Some terrorist got his AM/PM confused on the timer.
    (Also know as a self solving crime)
     
  6. May 24, 2024 at 5:43 AM
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    Guppy1301

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    Only car in the lot. Hope nobody was in it.
     
  7. May 24, 2024 at 5:47 AM
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    backpacker

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    They left the windows closed in the sun.
     
  8. May 24, 2024 at 5:57 AM
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    mcat707

    mcat707 MURDERED TRD

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    I bet you can still start that engine and still drive another 100K miles

    That would be a legendary Toyota commercial

    :itllbuffout:
     
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  9. May 24, 2024 at 6:07 AM
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    McSpazatron

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    Looks like an LP gas explosion. Probably was keeping a bottle or tank inside the vehicle that had a leaky valve.
     
  10. May 24, 2024 at 10:11 AM
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    mainerunr

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    meh, that'll buff out. engine is still fine.
     
  11. May 24, 2024 at 10:17 AM
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    Captain Spalding

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    I don’t think so. There’s no sign that the car was on fire. No puddle of melted plastic below. No scorching if the tree above, or of anything else. No water or fire suppressant on the ground.

    IMG_4907.jpg IMG_4908.jpg
     
  12. May 24, 2024 at 10:22 AM
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    Daddykool

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    Guy didn't listen to your mattress advice and tried to sit up.
     
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  13. May 24, 2024 at 10:25 AM
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    Rocko9999

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    Meth lab.
     
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  14. May 24, 2024 at 10:28 AM
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    icebear

    icebear Recovering Kia Owner

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  15. May 24, 2024 at 10:45 AM
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    Yobruhitsme

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    Meh.. was only an sr5
     
  16. May 24, 2024 at 10:46 AM
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    mainerunr

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    That's why speculation is that it was a meth lab...
     
  17. May 24, 2024 at 10:47 AM
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    Yobruhitsme

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    Meth and sr5.. I have seen the data. strong correlation
     
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  18. May 24, 2024 at 10:48 AM
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    Rocko9999

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    Was it a leaking 100 gallon propane tank? I don't buy it. Way too much damage for him not to be injured.
     
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  19. May 24, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    mcat707

    mcat707 MURDERED TRD

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    Would never happen to my TRD PRO bros or the Limited trim upper class folk.

    SR5s are usually seen in trailer parks.
     
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  20. May 24, 2024 at 11:04 AM
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    kmeeg

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    May be....

    upload_2024-5-24_12-4-42.png
     
  21. May 24, 2024 at 1:45 PM
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    usfbulls

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    That was my first thought. In the KC metro, a house mysteriously explodes about once a month...usually a meth lab.
     
  22. May 24, 2024 at 3:11 PM
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    Manhattan

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    Grenaded rear dif
     
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  23. May 24, 2024 at 3:37 PM
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    Borracho Loco

    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Oooh look, another mod.....

    images_a8b0eee9a36bf35c534cf888ccf5795be66ad37a.jpg
     
  24. May 24, 2024 at 5:06 PM
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    lowflyer

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    Exploding SCUBA tank would do that without a fire.
     
  25. May 24, 2024 at 5:14 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    Wow, wonder who he pissed off?
     
  26. May 24, 2024 at 5:35 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    No no, thats from a sewer back up in the vehicle. Ive had to turn my Ac off the ahit smell was so bad in town.
     
  27. May 24, 2024 at 5:51 PM
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    SR5 Limited

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    I cant take that, I dont have chlorine.
     
  28. May 24, 2024 at 5:57 PM
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    Rick G.

    Rick G. Member since July, 2020

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    Meteor strike.
     
  29. May 24, 2024 at 7:33 PM
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    Socal Sam

    Socal Sam [OP] New(ish) Member

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    Propane and cigarette. Guy survived. He was living in his truck. SR5 confirmed.

     
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  30. May 24, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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    2Toys

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    Maybe UFOs are real? Did one crash land on this truck??? :eek:
     

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