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  1. Nov 5, 2021 at 9:29 AM
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    WeWantTacos

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    WeWantTacos [OP] New Member

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    After years of dreaming about owning a Taco I finally pulled the trigger and got this 03 4X4 V6 with a stepside bed and 5 speed for a decent price and no frame rust! She's a little rough around the edges with the clear coat gone in a few places, but the engine and transmission are strong.

    Here are my plans for mods (nothing too crazy)
    • swap out rims and tires (already have some 4runner rims I am going to paint)
    • swap the bed for a fleetside and get a camper shell
    • off road lights
    • rock sliders and rear bumper (probably DIY)IMG_20211008_172150.jpg IMG_20211008_164927.jpg
     
    WeWantTacos, Nov 5, 2021
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  2. Nov 5, 2021 at 9:56 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
    Black DOG Lila, Nov 5, 2021
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  3. Nov 5, 2021 at 11:18 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Welcome to TW!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 5, 2021
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  4. Nov 5, 2021 at 11:28 AM
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    That one old guy

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    That one old guy Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW.

    I'm in on all the plans, except the bed swap. That's a pretty rare configuration (at least in these parts), I like unique!:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Nov 5, 2021 at 11:44 AM
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    brandon78lusch

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    Welcome! I think Toyota only made 2000 stepside tacomas in that model year. Awesome truck!
     
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  6. Nov 5, 2021 at 12:11 PM
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    WeWantTacos

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    WeWantTacos [OP] New Member

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    I know the stepsides are rare, but the main use of the truck for me is camping and taking it on trails, so I will want a shell on it. The rarity of the stepsides kills when you're trying to find a used shell for cheap...

    In other words - if anybody wants a stepside bed with almost no clear coat, no bumper, and a tailgate that doesn't open then let me know.
     
    WeWantTacos, Nov 5, 2021
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  7. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:47 PM
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    Keahiokekoi

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    Yes
    I would love to take you up on that offer. Would you consider shipping to Hawai'i? Lol
     
    Keahiokekoi, Nov 5, 2021
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  8. Nov 5, 2021 at 5:48 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Just east of crazy, NV
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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
     
    NAAC3TACO, Nov 5, 2021
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  9. Nov 5, 2021 at 6:01 PM
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    Big Foot

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  10. Nov 5, 2021 at 6:10 PM
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    tacotoe

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    tacotoe Pastry Chef

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    Welcome to Tacoma World.
    I seen a few step side Tacoma on my last road trip to Arizona. I don’t think it would appeal to me to purchase a new one with that option but like others mentioned I do appreciate their uniqueness.
    For sure ditch those wheels and get some dirt road rubber.
     
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  11. Nov 6, 2021 at 11:28 PM
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    WeWantTacos

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    Here's what it looks like after getting new wheels on this morning.
    IMG_20211106_111818.jpg IMG_20211106_111840.jpg
     
    WeWantTacos, Nov 6, 2021
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  12. Nov 6, 2021 at 11:33 PM
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    Awesome welcome to TW
     
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  13. Nov 6, 2021 at 11:33 PM
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    Much better!
     
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  14. Nov 7, 2021 at 1:41 PM
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    Dope
     
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