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Discussion in 'New Members' started by phidauex, Jul 28, 2009.

  1. Jul 28, 2009 at 9:16 PM
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    phidauex

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    phidauex [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Small lift and a topper!
    Just bought a truck today, so I can officially be a member. ;)

    Bought a '97 Tacoma LX, 4x4, V6 manual, extended cab, 193k, for $3900. Comes with a good topper, almost brand new Bridgestone Dueler A/T Revos, newly replaced clutch, belts, timing belt, water pump and front axles. Everything works great except the door locks which lock from the inside, but can't be unlocked from the outside. Its clean and in good shape, and has been well maintained.

    I've got a few weeks now to get it prepped up for some long trips, towing a trailer. Not much to do besides the usual fluids change on a new vehicle, put a hitch and wiring on, and vacuum the dog hair out of the cab!

    Probably paint the wheels too (stock alloys, getting a little oxidized...)

    Look for more questions from me soon in the 1st gen forums as I get it tweaked up. Not planning on doing anything crazy with it, but I'll probably update some of the suspension components soon.

    -Sam
     
    phidauex, Jul 28, 2009
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  2. Jul 28, 2009 at 9:18 PM
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    DanGer

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    DanGer Avatar approved by 98tacomav6

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    White Head Light mod, White shorty antennae, Doug Thorley Long Tube headers, AFE Drop in air filter, Secondary Air Filter Removed,
    sounds like an awesome truck! welcome!
     
    DanGer, Jul 28, 2009
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  3. Jul 28, 2009 at 9:19 PM
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    Incognito

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    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Welcome, great truck! :)
     
    Incognito, Jul 28, 2009
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  4. Jul 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    matthew5olson

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    matthew5olson Well-Known Member

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    K&N cold air intake, doug thorley headers, rear sensor simulator, flowmaster 40 series, magnecor plug wires, Royal Purple synthetic gear lube, airaid throttle body spacer, Hyperground system, flex-a-lite elec fan.
    congrats on the truck. Seems to be the same setup that I have only 7 years older. That looks like a great deal.
     
    matthew5olson, Jul 28, 2009
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  5. Jul 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM
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    Kmoney

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    Congratulations on the truck! Welcome!
     
    Kmoney, Jul 28, 2009
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  6. Jul 28, 2009 at 9:24 PM
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    fletch aka

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    fletch aka www.BeLikeBrit.org

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    :wave: Welcome to TW


    Oh wait...hold on, got something here for ya........

    :worthless: yep there it is :D
     
    fletch aka, Jul 28, 2009
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  7. Jul 28, 2009 at 10:41 PM
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    phidauex

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    phidauex [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Small lift and a topper!
    Ha, thanks for the welcome! Hopefully this will satisfy you. A few pics to get started! You can see the nice new 31" tires, and it seems to have a small lift on it, though I can't tell from what just yet (still getting used to the suspension components).

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    Not perfect, lots of dings and bumps from being 12 years old w/ almost 200k on her, but she runs strong, handles well and inspires confidence!

    -Sam
     
    phidauex, Jul 28, 2009
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  8. Jul 28, 2009 at 10:42 PM
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    Ridingontrd

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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, Jul 28, 2009
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  9. Jul 28, 2009 at 11:05 PM
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    Very nice truck bud! Welcome to TW :wave:
     
    ColtsTRD, Jul 28, 2009
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  10. Jul 28, 2009 at 11:06 PM
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    Burgman

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    Burgman I KEEEEEL YOU

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    Welcome
     
    Burgman, Jul 28, 2009
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  11. Jul 29, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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    HwyRogue

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    HwyRogue Resident Canuck

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    Arctic bull bar, hitch step, side bars (All by Avid Off Road!), BHLM, eye lids....
    Welcome to the club.. just goes to prove, you can't kill a good thing! :D
     
    HwyRogue, Jul 29, 2009
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  12. Aug 25, 2009 at 10:04 AM
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    make sure you post pics of everything you do!

    welcome to TW :wave:
     
    gupster88, Aug 25, 2009
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  13. Aug 25, 2009 at 9:50 PM
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    w8n4mud

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    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Stock. Purchased 2/17/19. Cement!
    And a member you are now! Welcome to TW!
     
    w8n4mud, Aug 25, 2009
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  14. Aug 25, 2009 at 9:53 PM
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    welcome to TW.
     
    neslerrah, Aug 25, 2009
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  15. Aug 25, 2009 at 10:58 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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