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The problem with old 4runner drivers....

Discussion in 'General 4Runner Talk' started by Sandbuster, Feb 17, 2022.

  1. Feb 17, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    Sandbuster

    Sandbuster [OP] Breaking Wind

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    .. is when you smell something you can no longer just blame the dog.

    :burnrubber:
     
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    ElectroBoy

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    … and when the 4Runner smells like you when you’re not in it.
     
  3. Feb 17, 2022 at 7:08 PM
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    ...is their actuators don’t always engage!
     
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    Time to get another dog!
     
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    You can't hear the needle bearings grinding in your front diff.
    My front axle sure has a lot of slop but it's quiet I think.:thumbsup:
     
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    Can we include middle age office desk jockeys in this?

    Planning your ingress into your lifted 4runner in the most non-embarrassing manner possible, while taking into consideration which of your joints are especially stiff that morning.

    And trying to convince yourself that another half inch of height gained by going w 285s is totally doable with a few extra stretches in the morning…

    Nobody say a word about getting rid of the lift! Nobody!
     
  8. Mar 8, 2022 at 10:10 PM
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    Time for the ultimate old fart mod!

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  9. Mar 8, 2022 at 10:19 PM
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    If you mean fart then it also depends on diet. I had some spicy food last night, and have been farting non stop for the last 24 hours :D I am glad I work from home :)
     
  10. Mar 8, 2022 at 10:20 PM
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    The food had garlic, cauliflower and turnips. It was spicy Indian mix veggie curry with half a million spices. I am on fire :D
     
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    If you want to be absolutely odourless than go on fruit and leafy vegetable diet. Cabbage is bad though. Super greens are good like Spinach and kale and all the wonderful fruits except guava maybe.
     
  12. Mar 9, 2022 at 12:47 AM
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    So, is that something that can be wired into an S-pod? Not sure what amperage relays this might need. Any links to install vids appreciated. Asking for a friend.

    I checked Caliraised led, they dont seem to carry it. Wonder how long the wait time is…
     
  13. Mar 9, 2022 at 5:44 AM
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    They bolt right in with an adapter kit. Hook two wires to the battery, plug in the self-contained control module. :spending:
     
  14. Mar 9, 2022 at 10:05 AM
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    I love Indian food! My ex tried many times to get me to try it. Now, it's one of my favorite things.
     
  15. Mar 9, 2022 at 11:08 AM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    The problem with old 4runner drivers....

    Is unsuccessfully aiming your remote at 3-4 similar 4Rs in the Home Depot parking lot, 'cause you don't remember where you parked.

    Does anyone else besides me not remember their license plate number...?
     
  16. Mar 9, 2022 at 11:10 AM
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    None. Bone Stock. EXCEPT: Brushguard, tow hitch, both welded to the frame. It's good to have friends and a fully equipped garage!
    I LOVE a good curry. The kind that isn't so spicy you can't even get the fork to your mouth, but after you've eaten a fair amount, you work up a good sweat.
    Originally intended to, like so many tropical/warm climate foods, not only hide the taste of slightly tainted meat, but also to make you sweat to cool you off. Works good, too, if it's properly made. YUMMMM!

    What I like about being a curmudgeonly old 4Runner owner is I can sit back, once I finally get in, and light up a cigarette. It's my truck, I can bloody well smoke in it if I want!

    And not even turning the key until all seatbelts are buckled properly. Personal requirement of mine. I learned to fly before I learned to drive, and strapping in good and snug just kinda stuck in my brain. I know I could put one in, but I always thought cars should come with 5-point harnesses instead of just seatbelts. Just me, though.

    Have fun all!
    Pat☺
     
  17. Mar 9, 2022 at 11:14 AM
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    glwood54 Stop making me buy stuff!

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    I go two ways on this. Sometimes when in no rush at all, I follow your procedure above. On the other hand, I sometimes start the truck, and let it warm up as I go through all the gyrations of trying to fish out that buckle from between the seat and the B-pillar with gloves on...it may take a while, so the truck will warm up nicely prior to departure.
     
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    Anytime I have super spicy Indian food with super white naan, I pop in 4 capsules of this to make the exit smooth :D

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  19. Mar 9, 2022 at 11:28 AM
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    I remember mine, and used to know all of my friends' as well. We used to try to come up with silly phrases using the license plate letters as the first letter in each word. Needless to say we were definitely not nerds. :anonymous:
     
  20. Mar 9, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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    Oh so true.....
     
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    I once a saw a fancy Sienna at the dealership. The seat came out like that to seat the handicapped. It was all automatic, very cool.
     
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    I carry a picture of my two cars showing the license plates on my smart phone.
     
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    K-Paul Looking for a water crossing

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    NOT getting a RTT because you use the restroom too much at night and going down the stairs in the dark without glasses takes too long.

    :bananadead::bananadead::bananadead::bananadead::bananadead:
     
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    OMG it comes in pill form!!!! This is way more convenient than the spoon in water technique
     
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    Yep, sooo easy to take. It does wonders.
     
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    Fookin A, man you freaking nailed it with this one. And I dont even smoke.
     
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    Odorless? No can do - I have people that come from afar just to have the pleasure of sniffing my fragrant sweet pineapple wind.... They would be soooo disappointed! :bananadance:
     
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    Mine is old, like me. Things now sag and the joints are stiff. It’s also too heavy and down on power. Every once in a while something leaks out.
     
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    I got used to wiping my ass with dryer sheets during the TP shortage. I tried to crop dust the produce department at the grocery store the other day but instead of noxious fumes it ended up smelling like a laundromat instead. Very disappointing.
     
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