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Wisconsin 4Runners - Cheese Heads Unite!

Discussion in 'Mid West U.S.' started by MTD, May 18, 2014.

  1. May 18, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    Wisconsin thread! Who's 0ut there?
     
  2. Jun 25, 2014 at 10:56 AM
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    I might be the closest to you on here. I'm in Fargo, ND.
     
  3. Jul 13, 2015 at 7:18 PM
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    I'm near the border. Closest town in WI for me is De Soto.
     
  4. Feb 25, 2016 at 12:45 PM
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    I just joined, I am from the Milwaukee area.
     
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  5. Mar 8, 2016 at 10:50 AM
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    Has anyone in the area ever done The Wisconsin Adventure trail? It starts down near Galena, IL and ends in Superior. It was originally a bike trail but with a little adaptation to go around the ATV trails it can be done in ORVs. Some friends and I are going to run all 610 miles, but the only time we can all get together is in late September.
     
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  6. Mar 8, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    Hello! I'm picking up a 99 tonight or tomorrow; I'm in Franklin.
     
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  7. Mar 8, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Congrats!
     
  8. Mar 8, 2016 at 5:51 PM
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    Thanks! What part of Milwaukee are you in?
     
  9. Mar 8, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    By Lafeyette hill on the East side.
     
  10. Mar 8, 2016 at 6:39 PM
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    Alright, I'm on the Franklin/Muskego border.
     
  11. Nov 5, 2017 at 7:57 AM
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    Did you ever run the trail?
     
  12. Mar 29, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    New Wisconsin guy, here. Transferred from Tacomaworld.

    I'm actually thinking about taking a ride out to Grant County today and checking out a portion of the T.W.A.T.

    Hope to see/meet some of the members here at an event.

    We're trying to put together a gathering on Tacomaworld. I'm lobbying for a gathering of any Toyota trucks/4×4's.

    I'll post any information about it here as things come together
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2019 at 8:03 PM
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    Green Bay here. I’ve watched a few YouTube videos of people doing that trail. Always wanted to give it a go, but haven’t yet.
     
  14. Mar 29, 2019 at 8:18 PM
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    I found the spot where everyone takes pictures.:D

    20190329_172052.jpg

    20190329_172323.jpg
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2019 at 7:57 PM
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    Your 4Runner's looking good man!
    How are you liking it compared to your taco?
    I'm picking one up Monday if all goes well. Looking forward to catching up at a meet to check out your build
     
  16. Mar 30, 2019 at 10:19 PM
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    Thanks! I'm absolutely loving it! The ride is nicer. The motor feels more refined and you definitely notice the extra power. It's quieter.

    I recommend getting one with KDSS unless you plan on doing a significant lift.

    I might be a bit biased as I owned two 4runners before the Tacoma. But, I really think it's better in almost every way.

    Are you keeping the Tacoma? Or trading in?

    I'm really hoping to get a Wisconsin Tacoma/4runner/any Toyota 4×4 gathering of some sort put together soon. It's been hard to get people committed, though.

    Either way, good luck Monday! Congratulations in advance! I can't imagine you'll be disappointed in any way, except for the stock tires

    I think this picture is a good display of the amount of flex allowed by the KDSS. Of course, it would probably just be a hindrance if you plan on lifting it very high

    20190329_172122.jpg
     
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  17. Mar 31, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    I'm purchasing from a private seller, so unfortunately KDSS isn't an option. I'll be keeping the Tacoma and hopefully keeping thr 4runner close to stock for a long time. Once the weather warms up a little more it'll be easier to get some people together.
     
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  18. Mar 31, 2019 at 6:25 AM
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    Not sure whether I belong here or not but I am so close to Wis I may as well be part of dairy country. I am in far northern Illinois, about 5 miles from the border, east side. I would be up for a road trip to hit the trail if anyone is hitting it.
     
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  19. Mar 31, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Cool! Looking forward to a gathering of any type. Maybe a group cruise up the T.W.A.T this spring. Also hoping to do a camping outing up near the pipeline.

    What year 4runner? Trim, ETC?

    Welcome! I've been thinking about coming down to Illinois for a meet sometime as well. I'll definitely post here if I make any plans to hit the trails. Hope to meet you sometime this spring/summer.

    I might try again to get a few guys together somewhere in southeastern Wisconsin next Sunday as this weekend sort of flew by
     
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  20. Apr 19, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    FYI, a few guys are meeting at Potosi brewery tomorrow at 11am for lunch and hitting the T.W.A.T.

    No real plans. Just lunch and a cruise down the back roads.

    If anyone's interested, message me or just show up at the brewery tomorrow.

    I'll be the guy with the 4runner:D
     
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  21. Jul 14, 2019 at 7:37 PM
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    Saw this today on my way home from a trail run with a bunch of guys from Tacomaworld.

    Anybody here? 3rd gen, I think, only because my '94 had a different tailgate set-up.

    Good looking truck!

    20190714_174558-1.jpg
     
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  22. Jul 15, 2019 at 6:17 PM
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    Not me, but sure makes me miss my 3rd Gen!! :(
     
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    Hello from the fox valley! Im brand new here and to forums. Cant wait to start working on my new truck!
     
  24. Dec 21, 2019 at 8:42 PM
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    Welcome to the forum!

    Nice to see some more Wisconsin folks here!
     
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  25. Dec 22, 2019 at 4:18 AM
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    I hope we can manage a get together sometime. Another MKE-area friend and I may start planning a Nicolet trip for spring.
     
  26. Dec 22, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    I'll probably arrange a Potosi brewery/ T.W.A.T run sometime in April. I did this last year with @Ajmogen and some other Tacomaworld guys and it was fun.

    There are a lot of cool, poorly maintained roads in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. Just be sure to get a Motor Vehicle Usage Map and use it. The Pipeline is closed for a few months every spring and re-opens in June.

    I helped arrange a handful of events this past year in Wisconsin. I'll definitely post here about anything I hear about in the Midwest.

    We did a camping trip last September and had 11 trucks hit the Pipeline for a day of shenanigans. I will repeat that next September most likely.
     
  27. Dec 22, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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    There’s a Wisconsin Facebook group, too:
     
  28. Dec 22, 2019 at 6:34 AM
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    How well equipped does one need to be to partake in those sorts of shenanigans (physically, mentally, mechanically)? I have zero experience with this sort of thing, but my midlife crisis tells me I need to do it!
     
  29. Dec 22, 2019 at 6:52 AM
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    I'm not on Facebook, but I've been considering joining just to get involved with these groups.

    I have only been off-roading for the last 2 years. I have mostly gone alone, so I've been trying to use common sense and approach things slowly. I also went with a few more experienced guys last year, and they helped me gain confidence in this truck.

    The vast majority of what I've seen in Wisconsin has been do-able with a stock truck. The one thing that I think is necessary is better tires. The Dunlops are not going to do much off-road in my opinion.

    Aside from tires, skid plates are a smart investment. I have already smashed the stock one. Rock sliders also help protect the rocker panels as you go over obstacles.

    Keep posting here if you want to get out and check out some trails. I'm always looking for an excuse to put it in 4WD:)

    Also, I'm not sure if you saw my post in the other thread, but I have a rooftop cargo carrier that I might like to sell. In case you haven't bought one yet
     
  30. Dec 22, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    I haven’t, but will take a look. Borrowing my neighbor’s for this trip. But wouldn’t mind having my own.
     

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