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    Any Springbar Compact 2 users out there?

    I'm looking for some reviews and campsite user pics of the Springbar Compact 2 tent (or the Kodiak equivalent) and this tent only. I know this is a limited market so I probably won't get many replies. I already have a Tepui Autana rooftop tent, a Kodiak Canvas Flexbow tent and a backpacking...
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    Springbar tents. Which one?

    So, I will be buying a Springbar tent before May (gotta be ready for Cruise Moab). I will let it be known that I am dead set on a Springbar tent. Although all of the following are well made, I am not interested in input on Kodiak canvas tents, Oz tents, RTT's, or anything else (unless the Kodiak...
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    Post your 3rd Gen (89-94) pickup photos and mods

    There are a lot of great trucks on this website to draw ideas from; but, I have found that (at least for me) navigating through all of them can be tedious. I have been inspired by many builds on this forum and DeskToGlory's build is what inspired me to start my own build thread. With the idea...
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    Looking for some Flippac input!

    I have been shopping for a camper for my '89 Toyota Pickup since I regrettably sold my Wildernest. There were a few things I didn't like about the Wildernest; mainly, it was a bit difficult to set up and take down by myself. I really like the Flippac. I feel that this is the more modern and...
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    truck camper vs. small tow behind trailer

    I'm seeking some input. I now have a 1989 Toyota pickup with the 22re 4cylinder motor with a Wildernest camper on the back. My build thread is here: http://www.expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/116171-slow-budget-built-89-toyota-pickup-expedition-rig I love my setup for exploring the...
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    3rd gen pickup ifs suspension performance

    This thread started out to show what some simple modifications to an early Toyota ifs suspension was capable of; both to increase trail performance and to give some room for increased tire size on the cheap. As my experience with the truck on the trail has increased, so have my modifications. I...
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    slow, budget built '89 toyota pickup expedition rig

    Where the truck is now. Vs. what it last looked like: [/URL][/IMG] Inside: -Bench seat replaced with SR5 bucket seats; and again with Corbeau Baja RS reclining suspension seats, with custom dog bench in extra cab. Basic stereo upgrade. Not much else. Outside: -Trail-Gear sliders -Budbuilt full...
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    Rear swing out tire carrier pics?

    I know many of you have swing out tire carriers and I would like to see some pics. I got an EMS Offroad build it yourself tire carrier kit for Christmas and am now looking for ideas. I am building upon a bumper I have already built for my 1989 Toyota extra cab. I have a Wildernest on the...
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    Tire height or weight, which will be more noticable?

    Been a reader for a while but this is my first post. I've been wandering for some time about what is more of a power killer with tires; Height or Weight? Whenever people talk about gearing for tires they talk about the height and that 4:88's work with 33's, 5:29's work with 35's ect., ect...
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