"Ted Ladue" (ladue-it)
01/27/2014 at 17:15 • Filed to: None
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"Ted Ladue" (ladue-it)
01/27/2014 at 17:15 • Filed to: None | 3
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While the rest of the country has been having their fun in the snow, us yokels down south haven't had a lick of the white stuff this year. In fact, despite having some weather in the teens, it's been sprinkled with temperatures in the 60's, like yesterday. What to do on a warm winter day? Why air out the 4Runners of course!
One of the boys called a meeting of the our little 4Runner crew, so we headed to our local spot. Surprisingly (or not?) there is decent off-roading within a couple miles of downtown Atlanta.
Here are the trucks:
From left to right we have:
J's blue 88: It's got the 3.0L. He's had it since almost new and has driven through quite a few sticker bushes. He also may have every item from the SkyMall 4x4 store.
My gray 89: it's got a 3.4L swapped in from a T-100, rims/tires of an FJ Cruiser, custom hood and no unnecessary crap on it, such as radios, bumpers or doors.
JP's gray 87: Stock 22re, etc.
JJ's Yellow 87: Custom doors and lockers, rust and some gawd-awful paint
Now that you know the trucks, let's begin.
Every trip should start out with some donuts. You know, to make sure everything it tightened down. The 3.4 does sound good, but the lockers really make the dirt fly.
Next, you should find some hills to go up and down. Bonus points for stretching out the suspension a bit. It was totally on purpose.
And then after some more hill climbs and some mud you, as VanHalen says, "Might as well jump!"
This was my third approach. My first two were very lame. Since my speedo doesn't work I just kind of winged it. Pun intended. No damage, either!
Must go bigger next time!
Gimmi-Sagan-Om-Draken
> Ted Ladue
01/27/2014 at 17:31 |
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Very nice, I don't have one of those, just Cruisers. I would get these to keep random things out, I've had a few things hit my doors!
JeffFurbs
> Ted Ladue
01/27/2014 at 17:31 |
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Came here just to say I love the title picture...I'll watch the videos later.
For now though I am super jealous. I love old 4Runners
KB Garage
> Gimmi-Sagan-Om-Draken
01/27/2014 at 17:32 |
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Love those doors.
HammerheadFistpunch
> Ted Ladue
01/27/2014 at 17:40 |
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This post pleases me. I was just now on the phone working out a price on a lift kit, sliders and a compressor for my 80.
FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/27/2014 at 17:42 |
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I like the sound of that. Don't get a Viair.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> Ted Ladue
01/27/2014 at 17:43 |
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Love this post.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
01/27/2014 at 17:45 |
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yeah, I;ve seen the reviews...they aren't good. I was thinking TJM, seems like its nearly as nice as the ARB for half the price. seriously $130 is a good deal despite the non-standard fitting.
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FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/27/2014 at 17:53 |
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I would seriously look into the AC compressor conversions. I don't know anything about TJM. I've always drooled over one of these but man are they pricey - http://www.oasismfg.com/
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HammerheadFistpunch
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
01/27/2014 at 18:06 |
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damn! 180 amps?! I can't find a reliable 160 amp alternator for the 80, let alone 180+
THOMAS5
> Ted Ladue
01/27/2014 at 18:35 |
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Could you tell me where said off-roading spot was. I think it would be fun to bring my jeep GC out there sometimes
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Ted Ladue
> HammerheadFistpunch
01/27/2014 at 19:07 |
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What lift are you thinking? I have a 3.5" OME on my 80. Runs 35's pretty well.
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Ted Ladue
> FJ80WaitinForaLSV8
01/27/2014 at 19:08 |
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Thank you sir.
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HammerheadFistpunch
> Ted Ladue
01/27/2014 at 19:11 |
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2.5 TJM, progressive coils and adjustable dampers. The OME kits are just too harsh, the cruiser in my DD
thebigbossyboss
> Ted Ladue
02/04/2014 at 09:04 |
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I love Old Toyota trucks. This is approved.