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What should be done next?
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So I am wondering what you all think should be done next to the good old truck when I get back stateside.
Here is the current [abbreviated] list:
95.5-97 Front End
ARB Bar (with 100W lights and Hi-Lift)
King Coilovers
OME rear suspension
Assorted wheels/tires
CB setup
Grey wire/dif breathers/deckplate/ignition cutoff switch
Which of the following?
Safari Snorkel (450)
Warn M8000 Winch (650)
Rear Tube Bumper (300)
Compressor (250)
Just curious what people's input is.
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my vote goes to the winch and compressor. Seems like they could both pay off big when in trouble.
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I agree^ I'd probably get a winch first and then the compressor. Depends on the terrain you're spending most of your time in though... If you're doing water crossing constantly it would nice to have piece of mind with a snorkel. Tough decision!
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Naw the snorkel isn't the most practical thing I know, and I wouldn't 'use' it as much. There's not very many deep water crossings in VT hah. Nor any large, dusty deserts.
So then winch or compressor?
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Definitely do a winch before most other things. Compressor for... Front ARB locker? And you should get a 9.5Ti instead of the M8000; trust meeeee, it's worth the money! Regardless on what winch you get (if you get anything other than a Warn, though, I'll shoot you for being an idiot... but I think you know that already), do that first, then a rear E-locker, then a front ARB locker. That's my recommendation, especially if you're using it as a daily, too.
Believe me: you'll want a winch before a locker. Lockers will get you out of a lot of shit, but they also tend to make you overly confident. If you ever get in a situation that your locker(s) can't get you out of (and it WILL happen, otherwise you're not wheelin' right), then you'll definitely need the winch.
Snorkels can come later. I say just make your own, but you'll just shoot me down on that one. Rear tube bumper would be nice, too, but you know how I feel about that, as well! :)
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Ha alright. The compressor would be initially for tires and like, but I would probably look into an air locker down the road for the front. I already have the Toyota e-locker in the back (with a freshly rebuilt and regreased actuator, I might add) so I'm 3/4 covered in the locker situation currently (my usual wheeling only really requires the rear one).
I wouldn't look at any winches except warn, sarah. You probably already knew that though. Since ARB is in cahoots with Warn, their winches fit seamlessly into the ARB bars.
The snorkel is definitely also for looks haha...so yeah. I wouldn't trust myself building one though. Plus I like the look of the Safari ones.
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Hmm, I wouldn't even get an air compressor unless you're going to get an air locker, too. There are so many better things to get before that! I forgot that you have an e-locker in rear. Silly newer Toyotas... I'm not used to that.
I knowwwww you're a good Warn boy. Proud of you. :)
I like the look of the Safari ones, too, to be honest.
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The problem, dot, is that the Warn 9.5ti with synthetic line is mucho dinero compared to the m8000.
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Yes, I know. Dolla dolla bill, y'all.
I want one for my Toydot!
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Dude, did you put the e locker in yours or did it come with it. I've got a 98 t100 and I'm pretty sure they used to offer the e locker on that. I'm wondering how hard it would be to find one and swap the rear or if that's even possible.
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I have the TRD package...so e locker in the back. The T100 never came with the option of an elocker. Your best option is ARB for a selectable
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Update...
I ended up throwing an ARB compressor in the engine bay and 2.5 gallon VIAIR tank under the bed. It works pretty well; they're tough little machines.
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