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Discussion in 'New Members' started by a.s., May 17, 2009.

  1. May 17, 2009 at 4:42 PM
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    a.s.

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    a.s. [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I figure - "Why not?"

    I have an '07 sport package double cab in silver The only off-road it's seen (and wil most likely ever see) is a few dirt fireroads with big potholes. I put a mesh grill and a bull bar, plus a chrome tip for the exhaust (cheesy, I know).

    I really want to make my truck a little "tougher" looking (sounding and handling too). I'm thinking dual tip exhaust, 5" lift kit, beefier tires...

    Any suggestions? What about (relatively) cheap ideas for increasing HP?

    This picture was taken when it was 12 days new, just after slamming a deer at 60mph. Thank goodness for the bull bar!
    deerhunter_28a707b22e4462d671806f4d31714c62f6d74790.jpg
     
    a.s., May 17, 2009
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  2. May 17, 2009 at 5:00 PM
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    neontrail

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    neontrail ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈ ✈

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    De-badged, Tint 20%, Blue 48 LED dome-light, .......
    HeLLo!! Welcome to the forum!! WOWza, did you get that fixed?
     
    neontrail, May 17, 2009
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  3. May 17, 2009 at 5:12 PM
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    a.s.

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    a.s. [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yea. It happened over 2 years ago. My "guy" appraised the damage at just over 8K. Insurance covered it. "Don't worry about the deductable." LOL;)

    Since then I've managed to ping-pong the right side off a guard rail on an icy road, side swipe a tree on a wet dirt road and banged up the rear corner backing into a metal fence at 5am on my way to work. (I was tired and hungover:thumbsup:). Oh, and I lost a mudguard on a snow drift somewhere.

    I like to push my vehicles (or I'm just a bad driver). :D
     
    a.s., May 17, 2009
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  4. May 17, 2009 at 7:45 PM
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    TEX357

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    Nice Truck! Welcome!
     
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  5. May 18, 2009 at 6:44 AM
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    Simon's Mom

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    Welcome to the forum from Vermont :wave:
     
    Simon's Mom, May 18, 2009
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  6. May 18, 2009 at 10:44 AM
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    Danzer

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    Danzer Well-Known Member

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    Welcome. Good thing you had the Bull Bar to help a little with the impact. Lift and tires would def make it look tougher.
     
    Danzer, May 18, 2009
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  7. May 18, 2009 at 1:20 PM
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    w8n4mud

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    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Stock. Purchased 2/17/19. Cement!
    :sorry: about the truck.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
    w8n4mud, May 18, 2009
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  8. May 18, 2009 at 1:23 PM
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    Agent475

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    Hood Struts, 3" Tuff Country Lift, Shortie Antenna, WeatherTechs, Tinted front windows, custom TRD seat covers, custom pedals, debadged, custom USMC badging, quasi-functional hoodscoop (i.e. I cut it open), black front Yota emblem, Tailgate Theft-Prevention mod, Horn Relocation mod, Old Man Emu Carrier Bearing Drop, Brighter Backup Lights Mod, Smittybilt Reciever Hitch Tow Point, currently working on Satoshi Grill Mod
    Welcome!
     
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  9. May 19, 2009 at 8:32 AM
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    a.s.

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    Thanks. Looking forward to getting some tech tips from y'all.
     
    a.s., May 19, 2009
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  10. May 19, 2009 at 5:37 PM
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    aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,Demello front bumper,BudBuilt skids,sliders(local)AllPro rear bumper,Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,5150's@10"aal 3 pack,T/C uca,Light racing c/o,1"diff.drop,de-badged,
    :wave: Welcome to TW.
     
    Ridingontrd, May 19, 2009
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  11. May 19, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    Khaos

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    Pretty minor damage for a deer @ 60mph.

    Welcome to TW!
     
    Khaos, May 19, 2009
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  12. May 19, 2009 at 5:39 PM
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    Ouch!! Well welcome anyway...
     
    Jazzfan, May 19, 2009
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