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    Most Common Infiniti QX80 Problems: Understanding and Addressing Issues

    Interesting. The thread is about Infinity but has a link to his Toyota service center.
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    Backyard's M416 Overland Trailer Build!

    my lid was aluminum. I bolted it together with stainless stove bolts. I like the look those give.
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    New to GMRS. Possible to Buy Radios without CTSS Tones Enabled?

    I can verify that. Very good commercial quality radios. It took me a while to deprogram transmit and receive tones.
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    Criteria x Mods

    This exactly. There's nothing worse then selecting a rig just to find out only one shop builds mods for it and the parts are poorly made. If you buy something older, this becomes more apparent.
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    Is a three axle HZJ79 a good idea?

    The frame was not designed for the camper. The camper on the other hand may have been designed to drop on the frame. Odds are it wasn't. Most of the conversions I've seen that are done well, cant be done well enough to stand the test of time. Adding metal can create brittle areas, stress can be...
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    Is a three axle HZJ79 a good idea?

    You need to see how the conversion was done. This also includes how the camper was attached. You also need to understand, when you buy something modified, you may end up buying a "Frankenstein". Custom anything is a crap shoot, even if done by a reputable company. If you have the skills to...
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    Tailgate storage

    Left it bare. Its been over a year since I built it and they still work well.
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    Tailgate storage

    Thank you 96 FJ80 Landcruiser.
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    Opinions wanted on practicality of towing a trailer.

    On another post I commented on how most of the off road trailers are being built. You have a trailer company taking a light weight trailer, adding off road tires and selling it as an off road trailer. Street trailers are built to haul weight. If you buy a trailer rated for 3500 pounds, you get...
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    Opinions wanted on practicality of towing a trailer.

    I've been off-road/overlanding with trailers for a several decades. They stared out as something to haul gear and material in while maintaining black diamond trails. Over the years I turned my M-100 trailer into more of a camping trailer eventually outfitting it with an RTT. About five years...
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    Backyard's M416 Overland Trailer Build!

    The lid itself, no. Early in this post I have some pictures but they have the rtt mounted on it. I had it set up to open from the side to allow access when the RTT was deployed. The RTT would fold on the ladder side.
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    Backyard's M416 Overland Trailer Build!

    perfect. I made the frame out of 1" thin square. 2" angle around the sides to give it a lip, diamond plate for the top and gas struts to help open and close. My only area that had sealing issues was my tailgate. This spring when I rebuild it, The entire box is getting replaced with a sealing...
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    Backyard's M416 Overland Trailer Build!

    This was also an issue when I got my trailer. I ended up having to cut off the rounded metal and replacing it with square. The reason was two fold. First was what it was going to take to repair and second, I wanted a sealed lid.
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    Propane distribution

    I did it on both my trailers. Not difficult. I use quick release fittings and ball valves on both ends. You can use fittings rated for air but I like the brass propane ones better. Going through sheet metal you can get threaded bulkhead fittings, also in brass. For the lines, on my M-100 I used...
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    New 2024 Taco OffRoad

    Aware of what the OP said. Didn't intend to insult. Sorry. I do find it amusing that people even comment on the poor fuel milage. My statement holds true. You don't buy a Toyota truck for milage and sometimes power. You buy it for the quality.
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    New 2024 Taco OffRoad

    Had to chuckle here. Toyota has a couple of the best gas milage vehicles out there and a couple of the worse. Guess which category SUV/trucks are in? You don't buy a Toyota truck for the fuel milage, you buy it because it will out live you if you take care of it.
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    Tire recommendations

    If you spend any time in the Mojave, make sure you have a good sidewall. Nittos do well, KO2's. I'm running Falcons right now and they seem to be holding up to my abuse very well. Your tire should be based on how and where you drive. See what others in our area run and look to those.
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    Heated Camp Shower vs. Powered Cooler/Freezer/Fridge

    Fridge. I use my shower for longer trips. I do more short trips, hardly use the shower. Never having to deal with ice has been a game changer.
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    Storing Portable Power Station

    This exactly. Don't rely on what others tell you. E-mail the manufacture. As you can see there's a difference of opinion. If you store them incorrectly and there's an issue, the company doesn't have to warranty the unit. Information can change as things evolve. What someone tells you may no...
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    AGM Batteries - Which one’s should I buy for my FZJ80 dual setup?

    I run Odyssey. I've tried about every battery manufacture out there. These give me no issues and last longer. I'm forced to use interstate at work. Horrible batteries. We use them in everything from car's to medium duty. I'm also not easy on my batteries. That's probably why the lesser ones...