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    Too much money for an '84?

    The truck I'm looking at is in about 75-85% condition I. Its very clean with very little rust.The interior looks pretty clean and unmolested. 280,000 miles. Got a reman 22r about 15k miles ago. Mostly stock, it only has a soft top and a mild 2" lift. No rear bumper or body armor. They want $4500...
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    WTT mint condition 2008 KLR650 for 1st gen 4runnner

    Hi all. Wondering if anyone wants to trade a stock'ish 1st gen 'runner for my exceptionally clean 2008 KLR650? My bike: Perfect condition, never down Newer o-ring chain and sprockets Brand new tires (rear is mounted, front is not...still has life) Pannier racks and Wolfman Expedition saddlebags...
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    couple of newbie questions...

    Don't panic about compression fittings, less is usually more. If it's a typical nut and ferrule style fitting tighten so it's just past snug (eg. bump the nut up against the ferrule/filter and go 1/2 turn more) over torque = leak. If you are able to get them off (the hard part) fuel filters are...
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    couple of newbie questions...

    Congratulations on your new 4runner! So...here are my short answers to your questions. -Aluminum wheels will always corrode to steel hubs. You can actually use a large dead-blow hammer (rubber/plastic) to free the tire/wheel assembly. Hammer aggressively on the inside of the tire, while...
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    Is buying an 87 4runner a bad idea for me...

    I'm dying to get back into a 1st gen and found an amazing deal. Here's the problem. I have a 80 commute (total) 5 day a week, an infant and a 3 year old. Is this a terrible idea as a daily driver? Do car seats fit? Will I be fixing it all the time? 12000 on a new 22re. 160000'on the rest of it...

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