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First Truck Looking for Advice

Discussion in 'New Members' started by shifty4x4, Nov 23, 2017.

  1. Nov 23, 2017 at 3:33 PM
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    shifty4x4

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    shifty4x4 [OP] New Member

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    Hey guys,

    So about two months ago I purchased my first truck: a 2017 Tacoma 4x4 TRD Off Road. I absolutely love it thus far, and I'm looking to personalize it a bit. As a complete novice to modifications, I'm looking for advice on what to begin with, which brands are best, etc... At this point, I have a new interior mats, bed-mat, and a tonneau cover (Bakflip Mx4).

    I do a bit of hunting and would like to do more off roading. To expand what I can do with the truck, I'd like to:

    -Lift the truck
    -Repleace wheels/tires with something a bit bigger and more aggressive
    -Replace front bumper and install winch
    -Install Rocksliders

    Any advice would be much appreciated!
     
    shifty4x4, Nov 23, 2017
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  2. Nov 23, 2017 at 3:34 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    NAAC3TACO, Nov 23, 2017
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  3. Nov 23, 2017 at 3:37 PM
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    shifty4x4

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    shifty4x4 [OP] New Member

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    Could you expand a bit on end plans for weight considerations? Break it down like your talking to somebody who knows nothing, because that's practically the situation
     
    shifty4x4, Nov 23, 2017
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    ODNAREM, Nov 23, 2017
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  6. Nov 24, 2017 at 2:34 AM
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  8. Nov 24, 2017 at 2:36 AM
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  9. Nov 24, 2017 at 4:33 AM
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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Use it as is, then mod when you find the weaknesses for how you use it.

    They are quite capable as is. Tires are usually a solid upgrade. But better grip for how YOU use the truck doesn't always mean bigger is needed.
     
    Clearwater Bill, Nov 24, 2017
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