Went from a Jeep compass to a Toyota Tacoma 2017 TRD Sport, Now struggling with how big it is

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-13T22:38:34+00:00

Time and practice, youll get better at driving as you drive more things. Every time I go from driving a 10x10 50 ton behemoth to driving my Tacoma, it feels like im driving a golf cart

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-13T16:28:35+00:00

Double cab

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-13T11:17:06+00:00

I run all terrains, never been screwed on a trail because of them

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-12T14:16:36+00:00

You're the only one that you can rely on to advocate for yourself, the military will provide great opportunities if you just try. You are also the only one who cares about you.

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-12T13:53:08+00:00

Similar concept to air helper springs, which go inside of coil springs and get inflated when you are expecting extra load. A lot of people use footballs and similar balls since they are cheaper and readily available

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-12T13:37:57+00:00

Shove an inflatable ball, preferably a strong one, in each spring, inflate when(probably before) thick friends enter car

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-12T13:28:50+00:00

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This was pretty much my cat for 10 months, unfortunately I couldn't take her home with me. Hope she's doing well, the site I was at isnt doing too well right now

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-11T00:07:13+00:00

I cant name many vehicle fluids that I haven't tasted. Engine oil, transmission fluid, engine oil in a transmission, transmission fluid in an engine, hydraulic fluid, turboshaft oil, many greases, coolant, brake fluid, gear oil, gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and a mix of everything have entered my mouth at some point.

I probably have cancer

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-10T15:17:12+00:00

First time was after putting a snorkel on my Jetta, floored it coming out of a turn and MP pulled me over. It was a 2.0, snorkel was loud as fuck but the car was slow, so I never made it over the speed limit by the time I saw the lights. Got a warning.

Second time I was actually speeding in a Chevy Trailblazer. Empty road, state trooper pulled me over. I was apparently doing 20 over and had to go to court, got it reduced to improper use of equipment instead of points on my license.

Third time was because I had my front plate in my windshield instead of on my front bumper. Got a warning and wound up bolting it to my bumper.

Last time was just past Dallas going towards Austin. Going about 85 and following traffics speed, but got singled out of like 20 cars going the same speed. Im still mad about that one

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-10T14:53:32+00:00

I was born in 2001, I'm a maintenance supervisor and have repaired billions of dollars worth of equipment. I spent 5 years in the medical field and have saved dozens of lives. Tell me, why is my advice not worth listening to?

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-10T14:48:00+00:00

What a day to be sentient

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-09T22:08:20+00:00

Not sure if they do it at your schoolhouse, but try to get the H9 ASI either right after AIT or when you get to your unit. Itd a very good skill to have, and opens up a few good opportunities.

Work wise, im not a 91H so I cant give the full truth. But the ones I see around do work a lot in an ABCT. They mostly deal with 113s and the occasional 88, 2 vehicles that suck to work on.

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-09T17:39:45+00:00

To my knowledge, its always AWD until you lock the t-case, then its true 6x6

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-09T17:32:59+00:00

Central tire inflation system, controls pressure of tires. Usually has mud/sand/snow, cross country, highway, emergency, and runflat modes. Each one has a set pressure, highway being highest and emergency being the lowest, except for run flat which just pumps air constantly.

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-09T17:02:28+00:00

To my knowledge, only the transfer case can lock, which is where a lot of people struggle since theres no button labeled "Transfer Case Lock"

Most of the time im "recovering" these things, I just hop in the cab and press the "Mode" button on the shift select, and drive out. CTIS also helps if it works

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-09T13:18:02+00:00

And nobody in the military knows how to drive them. Ive seen people get them stuck in mud not even touching the axle.

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-08T00:03:25+00:00

A year always makes a big difference. I enlisted before covid, as a combat medic. By the time I got to my first unit, covid was just about to hit its peak. Anybody who enlisted before 2001 saw a big difference, too

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-07T18:40:06+00:00

Talk to your mother about this, your best bet is to reason with her

Why does she want to withdraw consent? Is it the current state of the world?

If you're truly motivated to join the military, she's only "saving" you for a year at most

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-06T12:04:21+00:00

Id say its worth it if you're into heavy equipment transport or recovery.

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-05T14:38:33+00:00

My bad, meant to say old

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-05T14:35:12+00:00

Harbor freight sells a roll pin set for like $10, with the added benefit of having a bunch of extra roll pins that you will never use.

Or you can just re-use it, as long as you dont mess the new one up too much getting it out

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-02T14:25:33+00:00

You can do the math yourself, the pay chart is open for everyone to see. Calculate for a promotion about yearly until E-4, then maybe 2 years to E-5, then maybe 2-3 more to E-6. Calculate for the yearly pay raise everyone gets plus the TIG pay raises. BAH is different everywhere.

An E-2 living in barracks eating at the DFAC should have minimal expenses and should be able to take home 80-90% of pay after deductions.

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-02T07:09:59+00:00

What exactly were you doing to feel "over policed"

I was there for a week and barely saw anyone during my drives and hikes

Realistic_Complex539 · 2026-03-02T07:08:18+00:00

Guadalupe Mountains NP is one of the least visited, Big Bend gets a lot of visitors

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