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Does it take more skill to drive a LB?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Baerskin, Aug 8, 2017.

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Does it take more skill to drive a long bed truck?

  1. Yes

    64 vote(s)
    31.1%
  2. No

    142 vote(s)
    68.9%
  1. Aug 8, 2017 at 6:34 PM
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    mutely

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    I rate his skill in starting a thread as "short buss"
     
  2. Aug 8, 2017 at 6:59 PM
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    Absolute Zero

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    No it doesn't.

    But to be fair it doesn't really take more skill to drive a manual and dudes love to dick wag about that all the time too around here, so rock on OP.
     
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  3. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    Tacomamike mike

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  4. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:03 PM
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    stun gun

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  5. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    RocTaco

    RocTaco Free stun!

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    If something needs to be taught, and takes practice to master it is a skill. Plenty of people out there couldn't drive a stick if their life depended on it. It may be a very simple skill, but it is none the less.
     
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  6. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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    nDub

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    My name is nDub and I have long bed skill.
     
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  7. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:15 PM
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  8. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Herniator

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    Those are the same people who can't park their Corolla between the lines at the mall.
     
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  9. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:37 PM
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  10. Aug 8, 2017 at 7:55 PM
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    Note that this is posted on page 7 of a thread started less than 12 hours ago.

    What thus guy below says. And seriously, some people can't use a clutch, others don't do it well, and some struggle between different clutches and others can do it in their sleep. I agree any one can grab a shifter and toss it in a gear but the right one? Seriously there are some folks that can't drive at all. The don't have the skill set to drive.

     
  11. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:04 PM
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    Verbal diarrhea is no mark of a thread.
     
  12. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:08 PM
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    Long beds rock for so many reasons . They are multi purpose and make it easier for around the house as well as expedition uses.
     
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  13. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:09 PM
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    Depends on what your looking for. I agree content is non existent for the most part, but the thread is moving and some see that as success.
     
  14. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:15 PM
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  15. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:17 PM
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    This right here ftw

    Still recovering from my previous longbed
     
  16. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:19 PM
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    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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  17. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:20 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  18. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    A back step for when I get older, Carhartt seatcovers, 4Runner wheels, Topper, and "tats all folks"! --for now!!
    I'm sure Your parents would say the same thing to you -- that is if you still communicate with them. I am done -- if you don't get the idea of not insulting older generations --by this time you never will!
     
  19. Aug 8, 2017 at 8:26 PM
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    smitty99 I also bought a 4Runner

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  20. Aug 9, 2017 at 1:16 AM
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    I don't think he insulted other generations. Just you.
     
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