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 Re: Looking for Isuzu and Family Friendly Club in Central VA
[Re: 2002trooper4me]
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01/27/08 07:34 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Well 2007 slipped by and we were able to take the Trooper on its maiden wheelin trip. All said and done it did well, however ground clearance proved its biggest weakness.
I have also met and made plans with Matt at 4xIndependant to ditch the factory side steps and fabricate some sliders with integrated steps for the wife and little people in the family The wife has agreed to a mild (3-4") lift and a set of 33's when the current set of tires wear out.
Anyone that is interested in hitting the dirt let me know!!
"If you think you hate it now, just wait till you drive it!"
Mike M.
Richmond, Va
2002 Trooper, stock for now...
2002 Taurus Wagon "The Family Truckster"
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 Re: Looking for Isuzu and Family Friendly Club in Central VA
[Re: 2002trooper4me]
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01/28/08 05:44 AM
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Body Damage is Cool
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Re: Looking for Isuzu and Family Friendly Club in Central VA
[Re: Chris_J]
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01/30/08 04:52 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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That's all I have gotten through the finance dept (wife) at this time but, yes I have many upgrades planned. On another note glad to hear that Smiley made the move to Richmond!
"If you think you hate it now, just wait till you drive it!"
Mike M.
Richmond, Va
2002 Trooper, stock for now...
2002 Taurus Wagon "The Family Truckster"
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Re: Looking for Isuzu and Family Friendly Club in Central VA
[Re: 2002trooper4me]
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02/01/08 05:52 AM
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Joined: Oct 2002
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Toyota & Classifieds Moderator
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If the wife likes her outdoor experience to be 'clean', score the budget for onboard hot water. <img src="/forums/images/graemlins/notooth.gif" alt="" />
Remember, 4x4 in caps = $X$ (nod to 4Crawler)
http://www.walkablecommunities.org/Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for dinner. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote. **ubi apis- ibi salus**
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Re: Looking for Isuzu and Family Friendly Club in Central VA
[Re: kewlynx]
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02/02/08 04:21 AM
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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Plans already in the works for a propane fired water heater. I think it's made by a company named "zodi" or something along that line. Nice simple system though. They also make propane fired tent furnaces with a battery powered blower. Compact, lightweight, just set the furnace up outside of your tent and feed the 4" duct into the tent. A friend has one and is great for warming up on cold mornings or for changing kids clothes (ever try to get a 5yr old to change when it's 35 degrees)
"If you think you hate it now, just wait till you drive it!"
Mike M.
Richmond, Va
2002 Trooper, stock for now...
2002 Taurus Wagon "The Family Truckster"
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Re: Looking for Isuzu and Family Friendly Club in Central VA
[Re: 2002trooper4me]
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02/16/08 04:43 PM
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Joined: Apr 2007
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Getting the Wheeling Fever
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!!Update!!
Anyone interested in this thread, please read "New 4x4 Club in VA, Kinda..." Based on the responce I have recieved from this thread and many PMs I am working to organize a group for this very goal.
Our first trailride will be this spring up the Shoe Trail to the top of Crabtree Falls.
The date will be announced as soon as all the details are worked out.
Thanks!
"If you think you hate it now, just wait till you drive it!"
Mike M.
Richmond, Va
2002 Trooper, stock for now...
2002 Taurus Wagon "The Family Truckster"
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