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Chicago; second Toyota truck, first 4Runner

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by City_Crawler, Nov 16, 2022.

  1. Nov 16, 2022 at 9:23 PM
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    City_Crawler

    City_Crawler [OP] New Member

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    Hi all
    I had a Tundra - the first one in Chicago! - but was not informed about the magic of Woolwax/Fluid Film until after my purchase of my 4runner. (Had to part with the tundra due to significant rust damage to undercarriage). Application of ww/ff was my first “mod” lol. This truck is kinda my retirement gift as I leave one career and go on to another and I want to keep this baby in prime condition as long as I can, despite the wet, salty and varied temps of Chicago!

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  2. Nov 17, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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    Ironguy

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  3. Nov 17, 2022 at 5:33 AM
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    Dabigono

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    Welcome from SoCal and congrats
     
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  4. Nov 17, 2022 at 7:09 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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  5. Nov 17, 2022 at 2:48 PM
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    mousemeat

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    welcome ....sadly, rust problems are normal in the midwest..
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2022 at 3:06 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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  7. Nov 17, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    glwood54

    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    Hi from NM. Good luck keeping the rust at bay!
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2022 at 4:25 PM
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    Tilley’s Tundra

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    Welcome from Indy. Congrats on the new wheels, and especially the retirement!
     
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  9. Nov 17, 2022 at 4:26 PM
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    Trail Runnah

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    Congrats on the 4Runner and retirement!
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2022 at 5:58 PM
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    Pentangler

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  11. Nov 17, 2022 at 9:29 PM
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    Spjs86

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  12. Nov 18, 2022 at 2:56 AM
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    Toy4X4

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  13. Nov 18, 2022 at 4:29 AM
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    DadOperator

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    Hello from also Chicago area! Where did you go to get the fluid film done? How much did it cost?
     
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  14. Nov 21, 2022 at 7:23 PM
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    City_Crawler

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    Hello.
    I did it myself! Ww and Ff was maybe $70 bucks + a roller, two ramps and face shied from harbor freight totaling maybe $75? I have plenty left over and won’t need to buy any of those items for future touch ups!
     
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  15. Nov 23, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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    UofLCardfan77

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