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Long time car guy, first time truck guy...

Discussion in 'New Members' started by cak, Sep 27, 2017.

  1. Sep 27, 2017 at 1:46 PM
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    cak

    cak [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Until now, the closest I've come to owning a truck is my '69 FJ40. I mean, it's a truck, but it lives in the woods and mostly gets used for fire roads. But as of today, I've swapped my daily driver 2-door Subie for a ... 2-door Tacoma. New off the lot, access cab/long bed, 4x4 V6, magnetic grey SR5. I mostly care about being able to sleep in it, get past chain control on the way to ski, and dirt/gravel fire roads. So this seems about right.

    Now I'm trying to figure out the "must have" accessories, of course :)
     
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  2. Sep 27, 2017 at 1:51 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Welcome to TW!
     
  3. Sep 27, 2017 at 1:52 PM
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    cak

    cak [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the welcome. My first desire is for a tonneau, to cover the bed in winter while I decide what kind of topper ... looks like there are lots and lots and lots of options!
     
  4. Sep 27, 2017 at 3:44 PM
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    ODNAREM

    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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  5. Sep 27, 2017 at 3:47 PM
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    medic2230

    medic2230 @Koditten Pirate Radio member #002

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    Welcome to TW Chris :wave:

    Be careful asking about must have accessories on here. Next thing you know you'll need a full offroad rig. :D
     
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  6. Sep 27, 2017 at 3:51 PM
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    cak

    cak [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Thanks for the warning - I *have* a full offroad rig, my FJ40 :)

    But I can see that there will be a lot of nibbles at my wallet (locking steel bed doors! who knew?)
     
  7. Sep 27, 2017 at 3:53 PM
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    medic2230

    medic2230 @Koditten Pirate Radio member #002

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    Yes but what's better than a offroad rig? Two of them of course. lol
     
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  8. Sep 27, 2017 at 5:00 PM
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    Whizzo

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  9. Sep 27, 2017 at 9:16 PM
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    Over da Hill

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    Welcome!
     
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  10. Sep 28, 2017 at 6:31 AM
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    AverageGuy

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    Same boat. I've owned Jeeps prior to this (still have an XJ), and a few sports cars.

    Baby steps lol
     
  11. Sep 29, 2017 at 7:30 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Congrats on your new Tacoma!
     
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