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    This website is the passion-project of a USMC veteran/mechanic, @Tyler. I created Tacoma3G.com to share my knowledge of this subject with others and to provide like-minded folks with a comfortable space to ask questions and create 'build threads' within our Tacoma Forums. Now, if the format of this website is confusing to navigate for you, or if you're interested in my full mission and T3G's history, check out the Help and About pages.

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  1. itsthex

    SoCal Part Out! Available now - Wheels, suspension, sliders, spacers, tonneau cover, lights

    Hey guys! Unfortunately selling the truck. Life! All of these parts are off the truck and are now for sale. Don't hesitate to reach out. I can also offer checkout through PayPal so you can use their available PayPal financing options for the expensive stuff. Located in Inland Empire, CA...
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    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    It looks extremely bloated just like the new tundra. Front bumper is disgusting and those arches look like they'll be a problem in the long run for running larger tires with their lower height. It'll probably weigh a LOT more than the current gen too. Meh. Guess we will have to wait for the...
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    Suspension creak/noise

    I usually get a creak from my new leaf springs in the back when the U-bolts need to be retorqued. Usually that solves it for me, but I'm also running a different setup than stock. I've heard of the cab mount making noise as well or the bed bolts also needing retightening. All things you can...
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    Maintenance I did the my dumbest dumb in my 10 years of working on trucks….

    Can you do my trans service next? Haha! We all make mistakes. Sometimes wrenching on the truck is a good way to de-stress and feel more positive. I know I like working on my vehicles, even if I'm in a bad mood it cheers me up. Except when it's being a pain in the ass, but then the success of...
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    What will my truck look like with 285/75r15 0 offset.

    Ooooh, my bad! The truck looks good at that height, definitely. Bigger tires later on will look and feel much better. What kind of spacers did you install?
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    You guys were right!!

    He sounded reasonable from his response but came from a place that didn't quite understand the upgrades you had, I believe. The "extractor pipes" and the U exhaust that removes all the cats improves power by itself. Equivalent to something like bolting on aftermarket headers, if not more...
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    What will my truck look like with 285/75r15 0 offset.

    Not to bring you down, but 3" spacers would be a terrible idea. With wheels at 0 offset, that puts you at -75mm effective offset (100mm more offset than the factory +25 wheel) which is in the territory of wheel that is just straight non-functional. The extra strain from that much offset would...
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    4.88's or 5.29's for your Tacoma?

    This is really interesting. Maybe it has something to do with the built-in speed limiter? Or do you just run out of power and it wont accelerate?
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    Millennials Really Want A Fully Electric Toyota Tacoma, Says Survey

    Yeah I still don't see a way around fuel in that sense. I mean, if you installed a bunch of solar panels maybe you could get away with it. Perhaps a hood made of solar panels.. and roof.. and tonneau cover... Hahaha.
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    NEW 16-23 Tacoma Sequential LED Headlights | FORM Lighting

    These look awesome! Thinking they might have to be one of my next upgrades.
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    To tune or not to tune

    So it really depends! If you're happy with it, why change it? But: When you decide to go even bigger tires or add weight to the truck, the throttle response and power may feel more hindered. I added skinny 33's to my truck and noted a difference in the way it drove and factored in that I tow a...
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    New from Texas

    Welcome!
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    Archive Garage Tacoma Hammer Hangers® HD Shackle Hangers

    Have you guys built a solution yet for limit straps? Is/was it going to be for front, rear, or both? Would be amazing to offer a bolt-on solution for straps instead of weld-on.
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    Driving out on the massive dunes in Florence Oregon

    Awesome, thanks for the info! I might have to talk a friend or two into a camping trip up there. Just keep at the videos and you'll get there! Great content so far.
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    255/80/17 Nitto Recon Grapplers on a lifted TRD Sport w/ Stock Wheels

    Thanks man! Much appreciated.
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    Farmers tan
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    Driving out on the massive dunes in Florence Oregon

    This is such a cool looking area! Are there any good camping spots right around there? What are the rules on side by sides (dirt bikes etc)? Also: subbed ;)
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    Heaviest Tacoma? Mine weighs 7,900 lbs!

    Holy hell. lol! That's definitely scary to see the tear. Time for hammer hangers?
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    255/80/17 Nitto Recon Grapplers on a lifted TRD Sport w/ Stock Wheels

    Looks amazing! Pizza cutters are the way to go for sure. Currently running 255/85r16. From my experience (and expiriments) - It's safe to say you can go up to 0mm offset on a 7 inch wide wheel with this tire size with minimal issue. My only problem was slight rubbing on the innermost edge of...
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    Will 2020 4runner trd pro suspension fit 2017 tacoma off road?

    Ignore - Was tired, missed the 4 runner part. lol
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    New guy

    Welcome welcome!
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    Let's see your current favorite photo of your truck, photography-wise 📸

    The best camera is the one you have in your pocket ;) Always available! Plus, using Lightroom Express to edit on your phone makes it even better.
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    Let's see your current favorite photo of your truck, photography-wise 📸

    I think this one is my favorite from my most recent trip up to Lytle Creek after installing all the new suspension. Shot on a Nikon D850 with Nikkor 70-200mm @ 50mm, f14, 1/125. I had my 50mm prime with me but sometimes the zoom is just easier. I will say I'm not the biggest fan of the lens...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Finally installed suspension on the truck. Locked Offroad 2.5" all around with 14" 650lb springs and Accutune Offroad's new Tacoma UCA's, plus Accutune's custom Deaver N98 in the rear with their new U Bolt Flip & Bump Stop kit! This is really the first full shoot of the truck with all the new...
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    Hurricane Ian

    Good luck to everyone out there!! Hoping as minimal of issues as possible with yet another crazy hurricane for Florida. :\
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    Hot Wheels / Diecast Models

    I was able to snag the voodoo blue taco myself at a local car meet a month or so ago. I was hoping they'll come out with a gray one too!
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    Hi There!

    Welcome! Don't forget to get familiar with the multi-quote button ;)
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    Hurricane Time Again

    Woof, good luck you guys. Hoping for inaccurate chances and small storms! Meanwhile, I'll be about to boil alive in CA. Looking at 103-110 all through next week.
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    Traveler trailer towing

    Very interesting setup with the boat up top! What kind of MPG's are you getting with this setup?
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    Traveler trailer towing

    I tow a Winnebago Hike 171DB coming in at about 4200 gvwr and it tows like a dream. Don't expect to have a ton of power to accelerate hard but theres plenty of torque to get you moving down the road and carry good speed. I've towed at 80 smoothly before (not that you should!!) but usually keep...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Finally got around to installing my 33" skinnyboi spare! Couple of whacks on the brackets and a shimmy towards the back of the truck and she sits nearly flush. Could probably have thrown in a few more whacks but i don't imagine 1" is going to make a ton of difference in clearance. She's tucked!
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    Tacoma Truck Bed Tents

    Awesome, I'll take a look! Thanks!
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    Tacoma Truck Bed Tents

    I think this is a cool option. I just recently learned about the over-bed-only version without a tent floor and am considering it. Especially with your photos. You mentioned different size tents; do you have the 5ft or 6ft bed version of your truck? In-bed!
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    Tacoma Truck Bed Tents

    I definitely will! I think it will be a while before I go the route of bed-tent, but we will see. My thought process is I can leave it mostly set up in the truck bed, just folded down and hidden beneath my foldable tonneau. Shouldnt take more than a few minutes to pop up from there. With regards...
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    Tacoma Truck Bed Tents

    Well, don't they still have the benefit being up off the ground? Sure, you're not 6 feet up, but at least you're not on the dirt. Maybe it isn't quite as easy to set up, but outside of that what benefits am I missing? Also, a lot less likely to fall and break a leg in the pitch-black night when...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Very nice! Congrats.
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    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Hoping they make some real improvements before its release. Toyota has been pretty on point with most of their designs over the past decade, but this would be a disappointment. However, I still hold hope for the best!
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    Course Motorsports Phone Mount Install/Review

    Yes it's a magnetic iPhone style. Your solution looks good, we will see what's in store for the next purchase.
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    E85/ 88 unleaded.

    E85 will not damage a stock fuel system. I'm running E85 in a car from the 90s with nearly 100% factory fuel system, aside from a fuel pump upgrade and new injectors. Both of which work and are made for standard unleaded fuels. Pump E85 is manufactured and has additives for lubricity to ensure...
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    Course Motorsports Phone Mount Install/Review

    After the replacement was sent, I've not had any issues except the phone falling off on huge bumps, but my pro max iphone is pretty heavy. I wouldn't expect it to hold up at all during offroading, street use is ok though.
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    Off road campers

    It's great. My girlfriend is the same, needs the luxury items! haha. This trailer is basically a lifted minnie with more capability, so if she likes the minnie she would probably like this. They have a few different designs and even a bigger size if that's what you're looking for. However, this...
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    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    WOW. This is insane. So sorry to see this happened to you. A true insight to the carelessness of people.. I'm happy you and your family are OK but this is definitely devastating. Good luck with the recovery and I hope it comes quick!
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    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    Good to know! Maybe I'll make it happen after all. I'll keep you in the know.
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    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    I'd feel like a boob showing up with a trailer to an overlanding expo. Haha! Maybe once the truck is in featherlander gear.
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    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    I believe you can put it away and bring it out as necessary! It's not like a traditional dish since it's able to be moved.
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    Does anyone know of any rear bumper that are BSM compatible?

    For what its worth, I got the 4WP sliders installed and it was easy as cake- aside from wrestling with the 80lb bars themselves! But yes, there were relocation brackets for the electronic modules and wires under the truck and everything was high quality. Great instructions as well. I'm trying...
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    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    Stay strong brother, this is truly a tough situation. Fuck cancer for sure. You will beat this shit!
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    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    Keep your heads up guys.. Depression sucks but you can conquer it and we are all rooting for you.
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    How’s everyone holdin' up? T3G's therapeutic mental health and general chat thread.

    Depression is an ugly thing to have to deal with. Good look to you @Meclizine and additionally to anyone else who struggles with depression. Personally, the end of last year was pretty rough for myself. In the end, it's all been for a positive end and I'm finally getting back on my feet and...
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    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    So, basically, you get starlink "installed" at your home address, but you can install it on your camper at that address. I believe the antenna/dish is movable as well. Anyway, there's a new option for roaming that can be enable which essentially means that once the dish establishes a connection...
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    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

    New wheels are going back on soon but here's some older photos from last year when playing around in Calico.
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    Off road campers

    I'm a little late here since you already jumped on the Wolfpup, but here's my Winnebago Hike. Has everything the girlfriend needs for comfort plus solar and plenty of water for a few days trips, or more if you only shower every other day. Plus a sweet exoskeleton that acts as a protector, adds...
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    Tyler's #VanLife on 37s Four Wheel Camper Build & Tacoma3G.com Shenanigans

    Just a heads up Tyler, Starlink is now roaming enabled!
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    Spring Theory: An Intro To Rates, Height, Preload and Ultimately: Lift!

    On a basic level, being "maxed out" on preload with the bilstein shocks is not necessarily a bad thing. The only time this would be a problem is if you're running too heavy for the current spring rate (IE: You're expecting 2.5" of lift but only getting 2" because the vehicle is heavier than...
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    Pizza Cutter MT Shootout - Officially Over. No Rubbing!

    Awesome! The added caster adjustments of uca's are always a massive life saver. Congrats, looks awesome!
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    Early welcome to the super-top-secret lounge for supporting members!

    Not that I saw, no! Just imagining scenarios in my head, honestly. haha.
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    Early welcome to the super-top-secret lounge for supporting members!

    Just chiming in, @Tyler, are you sure about restricting PMs? I feel that this may deterr some people from wanting to browse on a standard basis, in case they wish to PM someone about a sale, for example. Just thinking out loud, I know I'm a bit late here.
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    Suspension install

    I heard a lot of people just cut that stubborn thing. Though, I wouldn't want to.. But I understand why they do it. Though it's hard to say whats better, bending the pinch or cutting the bolt. haha.
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    Bedside Molle Panel Strength?

    Thanks for the recommendation! The tricky part is getting them under the BakFlip tonneau I have installed. I haven't been able to find any others that make a system to fit yet outside of Cali Raised.. Unless anyone else knows! Thanks! I've heard good things about the LED brand's products, but...
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    Bedside Molle Panel Strength?

    Thanks for the reply! Yeah, that's my concern is the aluminum itself and the bolts. That's why I was hoping for some input from those who have run them before. Realistically, I can't imagine I'll have too much back there aside from my shovel, some straps, traction boards, and maybe a water...
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    Bedside Molle Panel Strength?

    Whats up guys! I am planning on procuring some bedside molle panels for storage of all of my offroad gear and just had a general question for those that have run them before. What's the overall durability like with these kits? Are they able to take abuse; aka: If I'm bouncing hard offroad with...
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Stub Toe
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    Pizza Cutter MT Shootout - Officially Over. No Rubbing!

    Offset will not solve your issue. The negative offset in this case is better as it creates a smaller wheel sweep radius and actually pulls the tire in giving you more turn with less actual area needed for the wheel to move through. Moving out to a 0 offset will move it away from the one area it...
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    Is there anybody out there??

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    Early welcome to the super-top-secret lounge for supporting members!

    Style switching, VIP section, buyer/seller ratings, AND talk of beer vending machines?! I'm in! Good work Tyler, I also am a man who knows about fighting with motivation. I blame these damn 5G radio waves, maaaaaan. :ROFLMAO:
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    Fitting 37” tires on a 3rd Gen Tacoma (with photos)

    Not sure about that sheared wheel though- ouch :ROFLMAO:
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    Pizza Cutter MT Shootout - Officially Over. No Rubbing!

    Sorry about that, they're 255/85r16! Also thanks @Tyler :P
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    Pizza Cutter MT Shootout - Officially Over. No Rubbing!

    So i recently grabbed a new setup and mixed in some skinnies as well. One I don't see in your list is the Yokohama Geolandar MT/ 003. I spent a ton of time before I picked my tires and found that the Yokohama's come in at the lightest in this size and MT at 54lbs. I saw a lot of reviews about...
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    Course Motorsports Phone Mount Install/Review

    An update- There was a lost email that delayed my claim, but once I reached out again I received a quick response. They asked a few questions to verify and validate the claim, and quickly shipped a new mount. Solid customer service. Will report back should I have any other things to add!
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    West Cleaning out the Mod Closet and Parts Shed!

    Does this do wireless apple carplay? Any specs on audio output?
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    Fitting 37” tires on a 3rd Gen Tacoma (with photos)

    Here's a dumb question, @Tyler - What kind of MPG are you getting? Hahaha.
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    Fitting 37” tires on a 3rd Gen Tacoma (with photos)

    Oh man- Thats great! Maybe one day I'll have this kind of dough. I'm really curious to see how these perform. The way they are designed seems to retain all of the function of a regular long travel kit but with more under-arm clearance. I feel like it could be a really great hybrid kit allowing...
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    Wanted WTB: BORA 1" Spacers

    Hey guys! looking for a full set of BORA 1 inch spacers. Thanks!
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    Fitting 37” tires on a 3rd Gen Tacoma (with photos)

    If you're a fabricator at heart (or loaded with cash, either way) the Marlin RCLT kit is apparently the next big thing for fitting 37"+ tires with ease, and without hacking up the truck *too* much. Nate of Dirt Lifestyle just started his install and is in the midst of throwing 38's on his taco...
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    Course Motorsports Phone Mount Install/Review

    Long time no update! Apologies everyone. Life hasn’t been too easy on me since October of last year. Long story short, my mag safe mount failed after about 1 month of use! The insert came out of the housing and my phone was dangling by the power wires. D’oh. Outside of that, the magnet is...
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Bolt Ons
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    what is the largest sized spare

    I'll be seeing how to go about stuffing my new spare setup in later tonight. Wish me luck! I'll report back.
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Ding Dong
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Dirty Dog
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Beer Belly
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Concrete Plan
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    Game Keep-a-Word Drop-a-Word

    Point Blank
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