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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bryo, Mar 17, 2018.

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  1. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:21 PM
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    Bryo

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    Hello Taco World :)

    So after waiting quite a bit I finally pulled the trigger exactly one week ago today! Picked up this 2018 Cement DCLB!

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    It's been a while since I've been on a forum (clubrsx & m3post/bimmerpost). Looking forward to learning a lot here...and yes I know how to use the search button :thumbsup:.
     
    Bryo, Mar 17, 2018
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  2. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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    Unchained 5150 Rick

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    Welcome, beautiful truck. Now change out that ugly chain link fence grille, can't believe it got uglier from 2016 on.
     
    Unchained 5150, Mar 17, 2018
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  3. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:24 PM
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    Bryo

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    Duly noted...already got the TRD Pro grill coming :D
     
    Bryo, Mar 17, 2018
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  4. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    toyotatacomaTRD

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    The 2018 grille is way better in person than the 2017.
     
    toyotatacomaTRD, Mar 17, 2018
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  5. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:30 PM
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    1bad2k

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    Such a clean truck. I love the DCLB.
     
    1bad2k, Mar 17, 2018
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  6. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    05Taco4x4

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    Beautiful
     
    05Taco4x4, Mar 17, 2018
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  7. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    tacogravy

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    She's a beauty! What a great foundation to start with. Welcome and have fun!
     
    tacogravy, Mar 17, 2018
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  8. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:35 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Very nice. I hope you got yourself a Tuesday ,Wednesday or Thursday truck.
    Welcome to TW!
     
    tcjacado, Mar 17, 2018
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  9. Mar 17, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    boogie3478, Mar 17, 2018
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  10. Mar 17, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Comatose

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    Comatose You snuff it, we stuff it.

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    Welcome! Lift it and get rid of that grille! Good choice on the off-road!
     
    Comatose, Mar 17, 2018
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  11. Mar 17, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW.... Nice ride!!! Longbed fan myself...
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Mar 17, 2018
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  12. Mar 17, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    Welcome to TW and congrats!Be sure to keep that paint finish clean and protected.
     
    ODNAREM, Mar 17, 2018
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  13. Mar 17, 2018 at 6:13 PM
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    It does. I did paint the chrome bezel in the meantime.

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    Still planning on going with the TRD pro grill however.


    thank you!

    Thank you sir! Lift is a must....gotta get some wheels and new rubber first!

    Long bed life :cheers:

    Thanks! Any recommendations?
     
    Bryo, Mar 17, 2018
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  14. Mar 17, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6, Mar 17, 2018
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  15. Mar 17, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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    Congrats!

    I used to on different bimmer forums myself. Previous cars E46 m3 , 135i , e90 335i, e30 s52 swapped.
     
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  16. Mar 17, 2018 at 8:36 PM
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    Bryo

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    Ayeee...I had an e46 M3 myself. God how I miss that car.

    BTW, you're the same dude I asked over on the tacoma subreddit about your wheels 2 days ago! Been lurking around your build for quite some time! Love love everything you've done so far :thumbsup:
     
    Bryo, Mar 17, 2018
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  17. Mar 17, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    Rob Daman

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    Haha. What a coincidence.

    I have a few more things up my sleeve.

     
    Rob Daman, Mar 17, 2018
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  18. Mar 18, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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    TRD oil cap,Tacoma bed mat,vent visors,Undercover Tonneau cover,tinted windows,remote start,auto armor,SS toyo exhaust tip,OEM Tacoma tailgate Letters
    Welcome aboard and i'm different I like the grille,keep it.
     
    mast75, Mar 18, 2018
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  19. Mar 18, 2018 at 10:27 PM
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    Did you break any tabs on that chrome surround? I remember taking it off my 2016 and broke probably 4 tabs trying to get it off hahaha

    Also, in case you didn't already know about these

    https://caliraisedled.com/collections/2016-toyota-tacoma/products/faux-trd-pro-grile-pre-order
     
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  20. Mar 18, 2018 at 11:51 PM
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