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FS: 4x4LABS Bike Rack. I've had 24" - 29" bikes on this rack. Attaches on the right side ladder mount. Used this only a few times. Basically new. $50 pick-up or drop location for packaging and shipping to be organized by buyer. Item is located on Portland, OR [ 97212 ]

This is a Thule Tram Ski and Snowboard Carrier. Luke at 4x4LABS custom fabricated an attachment for the right side ladder mount location. Used this only a few times. Basically new. $150 pick-up or drop location for packaging and shipping to be organized by buyer. Item is located on Portland, OR...

I have those! So he'll be fine. Thank you.

I'm selling my TRD PRO Suspension (local CL ad) and a potential buyer is asking if I have the TRD PRO "end linkage" included for purchase/install. First time I've heard of this... But I could be mistaken. Post-suspension swap, my shop gave me back the front shocks, rear shocks with (piggyback)...

Everything included. Tray (+ all the mechanics). The front side storage bins. Carpet kit that goes under the tray. I think I misplaced a single bolt. But I'll dig to find it. PM if you want to pick it up!

2016 TRD Pro Parts/Pieces | Portland, OR Area FS: 2016 TRD Pro suspension* @ <strike>$1200</strike> $1000 *Pulled at about 1K. Includes UCA & springs. FS: 5th GEN Sliding Cargo Tray, <strike>$400</strike> $350 FS: All Weather Mats + Cargo Tray Mat. - $120 FS: Spare Tire/Wheel [ new ] -...

Interesting. I was told (by a local dealer in the NW) that individual dealer performance metrics played into the allocations. I was also told it was a straight up lottery. I didn't trust most any of them. Especially the big ones.

From what I recall... Invoice is relative. There are holdbacks on every vehicle. So when a dealer sells you a vehicle for "invoice," they are still making money. Not to mention other finical discounts the dealer may acquire (from the manufacture) through monthly quotas or sales goals. Long story...

Something I wish I did. Anybody want to buy my TRDP suspension? :redbrick:

Just look at the size of the dealer. Easy to spot who is going big on inventory and sales. Just as an FYI. My old man is going to search tomorrow in the SW. I'll let you know if he finds anything inbound.

I ran the same rodeo up here in the NW. Was a PITA. Ended up using a broker. Made it so much easier.

My old man is a broker... And has worked in many dealerships over this years. Philsey's comments above are 100% accurate. Especially in super competitive markets like the NW. Dealers often solicit deposits even if they don't have an allocation or inbound TRDP. They are betting on a few...

I went with a 4' firestik. Mounted on my spare carrier in the back. Can't speak to ham, I only run CB right now.

I had terrible luck with my Midland 75-822 + Little Wil. Just installed a firestik... Huge improvement!

I'm using the X-GRIP for my iPod mini. It works out well, and I don't regret the spend. Also stoked the mount does not require any additional holes and/or modifications to the vehicle.