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Mines up at the cottage, was going to get it in the water but I forgot to grab the battery from Dave, LOL There is a no spark issue with Dave’s that needs to get figured out. That’s why he has the battery, LOL

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Never got to fully air it out but so far so good. They soak up the washboard roads like ninety. Wish I’d felt more up to further testing it in Ardbeg but was just in the cards this time around. There’s always next year!!!!!

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Yeah Steve they did me well, can’t complain. If I get as much life out of the Icons I’d be happy. Still have a few more things to do but it’s to be expected due to its age. Might have to rob a bank first though, damn parts are expensive.

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Of course I ordered rear springs as well because I’d thrown on a spacer to alleviate some of the sag I had in the back end and while in there I noticed my brakes were so bad they should be on my wall of shame, LOL

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Well it doesn’t end there of course. In for a penny, in for a pound as they say. The Toytecs have been on for 14 and a half years now and were long in the tooth. So….

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The end result! With heavy duty CVs

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Well I avoided looking to close at the truck this winter knowing it would only cause grief, LOL Well I avoided the grief but not the pain of having to replace ‘some’ parts that were long over due. Such as…

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Great progress Tom. Betcha can’t wait to hit the trails!

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Where about did you guys go, Bobcagyeon? Looks like you had a great run too!

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Great pics Tom! Was definitely an awesome run! Glad you made it out to the Annual Ardbeg Run for the first time in several years. Just a few minor bumps and bruises but certainly no carnage, LOL. The weather was absolutely fantastic the whole weekend, certainly a bonus compared to other years. Hope everyone made it home okay and wish nothing but the best for those that remained and are still enjoying the next couple of days and all that Ardbeg has to offer. Can’t wait till next year!

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For sure Steve, she’s been a reliable trouble free truck since new but hey it’s a Yoda, right, lol

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Sounds like James has done his research. Great choices all around, just glad its his pocket book, LOL

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What’s you buddy James’s plans for the lift/skids etc? You know, curiosity killed the cat, LOL

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I may know someone with a 5VZ-FE, might even be a standard, wink wink. Would you give it any consideration?

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It definitely was Tom but in the long run most of these parts would have had to be replaced, so getting a little ahead of the game never hurts. The other parts were pretty much toast. Overall she’s in much better shape now and I’ll replace a few more parts that are nearing their end of life. The price of vehicle ownership, LOL

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