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The Justification: "It's a Truck"

Discussion in 'General Automotive' started by especk, Jan 16, 2012.

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  1. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:03 PM
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    especk

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    especk [OP] Nothin' Special

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    I love this!

    A few examples:

    statement: "hey ur truck's dirty"
    response: "it's ok, it's a truck"

    quesiton: "are u going to fix those scratches/dents?"
    response: "no, it's a truck"

    question: "should I take my muddy boots off before I hop in?"
    response: "no, it's ok. It's a truck"

    etc.

    While I really take care of my truck for the most part, sometimes you just gotta say "f*** it, it's a truck".
     
    especk, Jan 16, 2012
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  2. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    question " why do I get the mileage of a Sherman tank ? "

    response " fuck it , it's a truck , if you're worried about mileage you should have got a Prius "
     
    OZ-T, Jan 16, 2012
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  3. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    sandman427

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    sandman427 KR FAB

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    2 ten inch kicker cvt subs, pioneer deck and alpine 1000 watt class D amp, and flowmaster exhaust, 4 inch camburg lift spindles and my coilover is adjusted to 1" (5inch total) in front and 3" All Pro leafs, KING off road racing reservoir shocks and coil-overs, KR FAB CUSTOM BUMPER with three 9" HELLA 4000 Race LIGHTS , HID headlights with rigid amber LEDs , "KR Fabrication" custom built bumper, sliders and tiregate, Full size spare with matching rim, custom bed bar with two amber off road lights, cb radio, also BHLM (thanks Ray), and debagged
    i cant begin to tell you how many times i have said that... especially when its another guy or gal saying that same statement... i have turned a lot of people away from off roading due to the fact they see what i like to do... and my favorite thing is all these guys who dont want to go ARE ALL 4X !!!!

    A cool dude saw me get outta my truck... mind you he was in a bad ass EJS... "Its looks like you use you truck" i gladly replied "YOUR DAMN STRAIGHT I DO" with a smile on my face...:D:D
     
    sandman427, Jan 16, 2012
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  4. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:23 PM
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    Gregero

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    Gregero TRD: Trail Ready Development

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    Question: "Why does your truck sound so squeeky?"

    Response: "Cuz it's a truck."
     
    Gregero, Jan 16, 2012
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  5. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:25 PM
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    sandman427

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    sandman427 KR FAB

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    shit i forgot about that one... :rolleyes::rolleyes: stupid bushings!!!!
     
    sandman427, Jan 16, 2012
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  6. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:28 PM
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    tacomalex

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    "why don't you wash your truck?"
    "because it's fucking 20 degrees out"
     
    tacomalex, Jan 16, 2012
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  7. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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    sandman427

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    sandman427 KR FAB

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    or.... your not worried about the scratches and dents???
    ITS A TRUCK!!!!

    wait you said that already haha
     
    sandman427, Jan 16, 2012
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  8. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:32 PM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    Manwithoutaplan the full Monty

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    that is a good one :D
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Jan 16, 2012
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  9. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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    Graham

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    Graham Pay it Forward

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    I take great pride in the dings and scratches on my truck! I drive it like a truck and use it like a truck because it's a truck:)
     
    Graham, Jan 16, 2012
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  10. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:35 PM
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    tacomalex

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    tacomalex Well-Known Member

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    exactly why I only got the access cab. I always keep shit back there just so people can't try and snake their way into a ride.
     
    tacomalex, Jan 16, 2012
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  11. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I just tell them to fuck off
     
    OZ-T, Jan 16, 2012
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  12. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:37 PM
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    bjmoose

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    I like to clean it up once I'm back in town because it's also my daily driver, but I'm not maintaining a "show car" finish because... well you know.
     
    bjmoose, Jan 16, 2012
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  13. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:38 PM
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    Jonyd182

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    Jonyd182 What do you mean I can't go up there...Watch this!

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    "What do you mean I can't fit through there?"
    "Aren't you worried about body damage?"
    "Nope, its a truck!"
     
    Jonyd182, Jan 16, 2012
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  14. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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    RenoTacoma

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    Why don't you go slow over speed bumps?
    Because truck. :mudding:
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    Manwithoutaplan

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    X2
     
    Manwithoutaplan, Jan 16, 2012
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  16. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    Pugga

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    Pugga Pasti-Dip Free 1983 - 2015... It was a good run

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    x2. I take care of my truck. I use it for it's intended purpose but I'm not going to intentionally beat the hell out of it but I don't hesitate to put it through it's paces.
     
    Pugga, Jan 16, 2012
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  17. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    It's hard when you're dealing with friends of friends, cause you gotta at least be a little nice..
     
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  18. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:47 PM
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    2011supercoma

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    my favorites....

    can i throw my trash in the bed?
    well yea its a truck dumbass.

    also..

    can i smoke in ur truck?
    hell no, its my taco u dumbass.

    haha.
     
    2011supercoma, Jan 16, 2012
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  19. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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    Steezyskis

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    Ok what if your girlfriends friend writes on your truck when there's dirt or dust on it. And scratches the clear coat. And when you yell at them to stop they respond with "its just a truck" I'm all for dents scratches and dings but only if I cause them. Someone else and it's like 7720018d_05f7dad425adc090c25f32b829173ed0a37b7635.jpg
     
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  20. Jan 16, 2012 at 12:48 PM
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    OZ-T

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    OZ-T You are going backwards

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    I wouldn't base my choice of vehicle configuration on being nice to friends of friends
     
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