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tacoma to 4runner new guy

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by KT77, Aug 20, 2019.

  1. Aug 20, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    KT77

    KT77 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
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    Male
    Pasadena CA
    Vehicle:
    98 4Runner SR5
    Hey
    Yea, I just recently switched from a 97 Tacoma (that I drove for 20 years) to a 98 4Runner. Its SR 4wd w/ electronic rear locker and 5sp manual trans....handy for when it snows real bad in Pasadena or when the sand dunes roll thru. Same 3.4L 5VZ-FE as my old Tacoma.
    I refer to it as 'the family wagon'.
    My wife and I like to explore back country CA, AZ & New Mexico...fire roads, old jeep trails, Forest Service roads, old gold mine access trails in western AZ....not into the extreme rock climbing or dune jumping thing.
    I'm also over at 4Runner.org
    I'm electronics pkg engineer (aviation and research electronics), but have succumbed to designing guitar amps for a living.
    Hope to meet other similar beings and just get more involved in maintenance and reliability upgrades for these wonderful machines.
    Howdy do!
     
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  2. Aug 20, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    Southeast, Va.
    welcome
     
  3. Aug 20, 2019 at 7:56 AM
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    4x Old Guy

    4x Old Guy New Member

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    Riverside, CA
    Vehicle:
    2019 Silver TRD Off-road Premium
    Big-O Bigfoot A/T tires
    Welcome! I’m out in Riverside. Sounds like we’ve got similar interests. Still have my ‘03 Tacoma 2.7L 5-speed open diffs, bone stock (250,000+ miles) for going to Home Depot and hauling stuff. Wife and I are getting older so we got a 2019 TRD Off-Road Premium for better comfort when we’re exploring the boonies and my daily commute.
     
  4. Aug 20, 2019 at 10:12 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    First Name:
    John
    Ramona Ca.
    Vehicle:
    2017 4-Runner SR-5 P. Kings, Built Right uca’s, Durabumps, RSG sliders
    Welcome.
     
  5. Aug 20, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    brownbear

    brownbear Relax

    Joined:
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    First Name:
    Brian
    OB Fl
    Vehicle:
    2018 4Runner TRD OFF ROAD
    NFab side steps TRD matte blk wheels K&N airfilter, go rhino rear hitch step,
    Welcome from FL.
     

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