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The new guy... his first truck ever..

Discussion in 'New Members' started by mattleegee, Mar 28, 2010.

  1. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:45 AM
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    mattleegee

    mattleegee [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Name is matt, 29 years old, never owned a truck in my life, my second toyota, i also drive a 2009 Toyota Corolla S

    Wanted a truck to hit some soft trails, home depot runs, dump runs, and help out the many people i know that are always renting one...

    2000 Tacoma SR5 4x4 5sp 154k miles
    bilstein 2" with add a leaf in rear
    Pretty much stock besides the small lift, also has a DVD/HD radio with a big touch screen that i dont know what to do with... the AUX plug in is nice though

    Picked her up the other day... already hauled something yesterday (70x82 french door. had to lay over rails and tie down, you can see the new french doors in backround of first picture)

    I have a list of mods i want to do, this website over the last week has given me some great ideas..
    • Tint front windows (rest are already tinted)
    • LineX
    • Some kind of guard for the front
    • Some kind of tonneau to maybe get a couple extra MPG
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  2. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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    mattleegee

    mattleegee [OP] Well-Known Member

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    i forgot to say it needs a wax job bad...
    can still see where old badges/stickers where!
     
  3. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:47 AM
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    Taco.Tim

    Taco.Tim Well-Known Member

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    Tim
    Georgia
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    2010 Buhlue Access Cab 2WD
    Looking!
    Welcome! This is my fourth Toyota pickup, and I liked every one.

    Tim Glover
     
  4. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:51 AM
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    TacoTex

    TacoTex Member

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    09 Texas Edition
    Borla Exhaust, Borla Intake, 20"s
    Looks solid! I know you will enjoy it!
     
  5. Mar 28, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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    phynyx38

    phynyx38 Believe

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    Mike
    San Antonio, TX
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    Welcome to TW, nice looking truck!
     
  6. Mar 28, 2010 at 9:18 AM
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    danb86

    danb86 East Ender

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    Dan
    Long Island, NY
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    Don't buy a tonneau if you think you'll see an increase in MPG (we've had both a soft and hard tonneau and there's no difference). They DO keep the bed clean and dry, though...
     
  7. Mar 28, 2010 at 9:25 AM
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    OZ-T

    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    Peter North
    British Columbia
    Vehicle:
    Mag Grey 09 Trd Sport DCLB 4x4
    OME 885x , OME shocks and Dakars , Wheelers SuperBumps front and rear , 275/70/17 Hankook ATm , OEM bed mat , Weathertech digifit floor liners , Weathertech in-channel vents , headache rack , Leer 100RCC commercial canopy , TRD bedside decals removed , Devil Horns by Andres , HomerTaco Satoshi
    Welcome from just north of you ,

    OZ
     
  8. Mar 28, 2010 at 9:28 AM
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    Toyota Truck

    Toyota Truck Well-Known Member

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    Magnaflow Muffler-TSB springs-Nuvi 265wt-aFe pro dry s filter-Husky Liners-Blue dome light-extra d-rings-OME 90000 sport struts-885 coils-N182 shocks-TSB AAL-LR UCAs-procomp black alloy rims- nitto terra grapplers-20% tint
    Nice truck. First mod....Deck plate mod.:D
     
  9. Mar 28, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    mattleegee

    mattleegee [OP] Well-Known Member

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    haha you sold me quick on that LexusTruck
    went out and got a 4" deck plate when i was out shipping, black ring with clear center for $10.85, forgot to get some sensorsafe silicone so looks like it will have to wait...
     

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