Recent content by Woodpuppy

I like the bullnose on those OEM decks!

That boat needs a pair of “01” decals about 8” tall on either side midships :D

Quoted for emphasis.

I use that same Northstar pad. Seemed awfully expensive but I wouldn’t be without it. And I do use a pool noodle under my ankles. Can’t kneel very long without it. Sometimes straightening up off the seat is enough to get a break, but sometimes I need to sit and stretch my legs.

Looking closer, I think I have this same rack on the 4R. Old school Thule euro bars and newer foot packs with the rubber coated steel strap? They sure are easy to install, but my god do they howl on the 4R.

I like the pink flagging on the bar ends. You could stick tennis balls on the ends for head bumper protection!

My 9yo would be more excited about a blocky paddle in Minecraft. He’d probably go whack sheep with it. (video game characterized by pixelated stages, objects, animals, and people as a throwback to those gen 1 poor res games)

Isn’t this just insane? This is why I like an AC that I set to the color I want (red or blue or mixed) and how hard I want the fan to blow. There’s no reason for the car to know what the temp is, inside or out, nor what temp I want the inside of the car to become. I’ll back the controls down...

You’re right. There are some choices to be made when accepting certain employment. I wouldn’t choose them.

Only under extreme and limited circumstances, such as visiting Alaska or Hawaii. If I can make the drive in 2 days, then no. At three days I may consider it. For me the journey is almost always as important as the destination, why miss out on all the great places the urbanites refer to as...

Where’s my little flying VW bubble that turns itself into a briefcase upon my arrival at work?

No. No. And No. the last thing we need is imperfect electronic crutches to allow drivers to pay less attention to the job at hand.

Canoe straps last a rather long time as compared to the 2” heavy duty straps we use to secure drill rods and other gear on our trailers and flatbeds. These live in the weather. When I see the signs of deterioration I cut the ratchet off the strap and send the guys to the store.

I like to center the wide belly of the boat between the bars such that it can’t slide in either direction through the straps. On my pickup this only left ~3’ sticking out to the rear. Not sure how this will work on my 4Runner, but I expect it to be further back based on where the cross bars are...

Hurry up and shop for a gen 3 Tacoma then! 2023 was the last model year. 24 for the 4Runner. Thereafter they have been “modernized”.