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Cathedral Valley | Capitol Reef #4 Cathedral Valley | Capitol Reef #4 - Even with a big breakfast to make, no one was up early to get started on their contribution to the… …
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Reef-ing on Cam Bolts | Capitol Reef #3 Reef-ing on Cam Bolts | Capitol Reef #3 - The pitter patter of rain continued on and off throughout the night as we slept along the edge of a… …
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Horse Canyon | Capitol Reef #2 Horse Canyon | Capitol Reef #2 - We awoke amongst the Pinyon Pine to the barking of pups, ready for breakfast. Given that we were nearly outnumbered… …
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Two Days Late | Capitol Reef #1 Two Days Late | Capitol Reef #1 - I was two days late - at least according to Ben @m3bassman - when I rolled into the camp site… …
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Shop Talk

Shop Day - A Bit of Everything at Mike's Shop Day - A Bit of Everything at Mike's
Look at that Bod! Fixing the 4Runner Look at that Bod! Fixing the 4Runner
Snow and tow! Snow and tow!
The First Rear Differential Oil Change (with the new gears) The First Rear Differential Oil Change (with the new gears)
Protecting the Front Shock Towers with Limit Straps Protecting the Front Shock Towers with Limit Straps
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Big Adventures

Big Adventures
Multiple days - and always exciting!

Tundra Brake Upgrade

Tundra Brake Upgrade
Step-by-step photo guide, and
links to all the parts at several different price points.

How-To's & Tutorials

How-To's & Tutorials
Step-by-step instructions for some of the less-common or more complex maintenance items on a Tacoma or 4Runner.

Timing Belt Replacement

Timing Belt Replacement
Everything you need to change the timing belt on your 3.4L V6 5VZFE, whether it's a Tacoma, 4Runner, or Tundra.

Route Planning

Route Planning
Get out there yourself!

Truck Mods

Truck Mods
Details on the build-out of a 1st gen Tacoma.