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Advocate III
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Ship groceries and TPCost of shipping, Ridiculous isn't it ? I can by all the solar panels I want just 200 miles away in Tucson AZ. @ about $100 for 400w panel, $50 for 250w panel. I called and asked the shipping cost and they said $250 a panel UPS or Fedex. I can drive there and back for $100 so why would I buy the UPS shipping. Maybe we should go into the shipping business HUH ?
BTW my bumpers shipped for free so the actual cost would be around $250. But IF I walked into the store, the price would still be $500.
I know there is nothing I can do about it but it makes me angry to know the amount of profit is built in to goods today. In the 70's we use to contract to build a house for 0.08% of the cost. Today a builder wont touch a house for less than 50-75% over the cost. On top of that they all drive 70- $100k cars and pick up's the company pays for that's a total write off over 5 years.(basically a tax free automobile expense) but paid for by the home buyer.
Advocate III
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Naw ready to get outside...Sorry OP I get carried away sometimes with my posts. Ready for the old folks home I guess !
Expedition Master I
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Oh yes that is a very well know fact.... LOLKRose,
You do know the Black Runners are the fastest! And are more capable! Haha! Vance.
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I thought it was the ones with a stripe ! Should I re-evaluate ?Oh yes that is a very well know fact.... LOL
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Thanks Lanlubber. I have always loved these old yoters. Especially the 4runners.Wow a 2 door. I didn't know they made one ! pretty unique isn't it ? I thought at first glance it was a pick up with a topper. Very nice Steven !
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I had a friend (he passed) that had 400K miles on his truck. He was in construction and that old truck hardly ever stopped running more than a few minutes a day from 6 am til 8 pm every day except Sunday when he went fishing or hunting in it. Sold me.Thanks Lanlubber. I have always loved these old yoters. Especially the 4runners.
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She's mighty fine machine.View attachment 145147
Just realized I hadn’t ever said hi in this thread. Here is our 4runner
2018 TRD off road
Billstein 6112/5100
Wheelers t13 rear coil
700lb front coils
Shrockworks bumper
Warn VR10 winch
Home made bed/drawer system
Falken wildpeak M/T 285/70/17
working on clear vinyl wrap and comms at the moment.
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Ummmmmm nice rig, couldnt ask for more.View attachment 145149View attachment 145150 Here's "Dwight" in capitivity, and in the wild. Can you see those ominous rain clouds above? It dumped on us that night. This is my '97, it's been in my family since... '97! Recently had a new engine built for it, also had the transmission rebuilt. Front end, suspension, everything's been gone through. Steering rack is still original. Just last week it took me through the Mojave, up into San Bernadino Nat'l Forest, The Salton Sea, and back home to Phoenix. It's a good truck. 4x4, SR5 but has leather interior, no locking diff.
Here's a great old review of the 1st gen 4Runner. I had a lot of fun watching this.Most 1st gen 4Runners (if not all) were 2 door... I don’t think I have ever seen a 1st gen without 2door and removable top.
Advocate III
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That was a fun video...although looks like I want a <88 to keep the 22re and solid axles.Here's a great old review of the 2nd gen 4Runner. I had a lot of fun watching this.
Traveler III
That’s very nice and I like the front bumper on it.View attachment 145147
Just realized I hadn’t ever said hi in this thread. Here is our 4runner
2018 TRD off road
Billstein 6112/5100
Wheelers t13 rear coil
700lb front coils
Shrockworks bumper
Warn VR10 winch
Home made bed/drawer system
Falken wildpeak M/T 285/70/17
working on clear vinyl wrap and comms at the moment.
Traveler III
Influencer I
Traveler III
Good looking rig, looks like you have everything you need for a good overlanding experience.Here is my 3rd gen
twin locked supercharged 265k miles still rolling strong
Traveler III
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Really like your rig , set up and kid enjoying himself. Somewhere in my archives I have a picture of my boy doing exactly the same thing 50 years ago. Memories last forever.Here is my 3rd gen
twin locked supercharged 265k miles still rolling strong
Traveler III
I like the rooftop tent, what kind is that? Also are the tubular bars the OEM roof rack style for the Sport editions?View attachment 145164
2007 Sport v6
ARB Bumper
Daystar 2.5/1.5
5th gen Stock suspension (removed XREAS)
P285/70/17 Falken at3w
FJ 6 Spoke Wheels
1.25” Spidertrax Wheelspacers