April 2014 | Volume 7 | Issue 2
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- By Stan Wright
I never really considered myself to be an impulse decision maker. I’m as spontaneous as the next guy I suppose, but I’m also a responsible husband and father. Every decision I make affects my family. So when registration opened up for Cruise Moab 2013, I did what any responsible father and husband would do. I signed up without consulting my wife at all. Surely she would understand, right? In my responsible, think of others first mentality, I also signed on for the 3-Day Kokopelli Trail expedition prior to the start of Cruise Moab. Once I reached the “pay now” portion of registration, I paused. I called my wife and explained how epic this trip was going to be. Would she mind staying home with the kids while I traveled the back country of Colorado and Utah? “I’ll only be gone for 5 or 6 days” I said sheepishly. “What about us?”, she asked. I promised her that next year we’d do Moab as a family. Complete with comfortable accommodations, indoor plumbing and hot showers. This year however, I need to get away on my own. It's important for a man to venture out into the wild on occasion and it’s refreshing to know such places still exist in this country. But was I prepared? Was my vehicle ready? This isn’t a trip to the store. It’s 150+ miles of backcountry expedition travel. It was time to take a hard look at what I needed.
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- By Bob Holliday
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- By Shane Williams
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- By Matt Hayward
The Satoshi grille, named for its originator, is a popular aesthetic modification among late model Toyota enthusiasts. The gist of the mod includes removing the original equipment plastic mesh and/or grille slats and replacing them with steel mesh. Diamond mesh reminiscent of the Land Cruisers of yore is typically used, but many unique options exist among those who like to think outside the box. This article will detail the steps necessary to modify an early 4th generation 4Runner grille with diamond mesh and a 1980s FJ60 emblem. The process is similar across vehicle models and grille styles and some techniques used for other grilles will be discussed as well.
Note: fiberglass, body filler, and aerosol paint should be applied in an area with proper ventilation, use of a respirator is recommended as well.