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New 2012 owner

Discussion in 'New Members' started by tommyg29, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:19 PM
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    tommyg29

    tommyg29 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Been posting for a few weeks now but figured I would add my first picture


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  2. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    Ugly Betty

    Ugly Betty Well-Known Member

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    1985 ex cab, 92 toyota pickup, 95 4runner
    Thats sure purty
     
  3. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:35 PM
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    tommyg29

    tommyg29 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    thanks,
    in the not too distant future I hope to black some things out.
    Maybe black emblems, bhlm, oem roof rack (ladders/canoe) and eventually either new black XD revolver rims, or maybe just powdercoat the oem's.
    Not into offroading obviously. Will use it as my daily and as a work truck. Real estate management/building contractor work.
    After 4 years of driving a dodge SRT-10, my right foot is having to acclimate :D
    Instead of wanting to twist 90 degrees sideways when I mash the pedal, now I find myself wondering if anything is happening! lol
    Not complaining though. Ill get used to it quicker when I start saving about $200 per month in gas.
     
  4. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:39 PM
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    Ugly Betty

    Ugly Betty Well-Known Member

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    Sounds good, I ordered and will b getting installed this weekend a 6 in procomp stage 2, 18 in rock stars and 35 in MT. Only offroading I do is at the beach so should b good enough for me
     
  5. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:40 PM
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    eh2win

    eh2win HIM

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    afe s-dry filter
    nice truck looks like a storm trooper
     
  6. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:47 PM
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    tommyg29

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    It definitely will when Im finished with it. I like the clean "professional" look of the super white, and obviously you cant get a better color to contrast with black. Almost bought a silver because it hides dirt the best, but changed my mind after seeing some stormtrooper trucks on this site. I just like that look.
    Not that Im a star wars fan, but my SRT was kind of a darth vader look, and I swear to never own another black vehicle again. Here in south florida, with all the humidity, it always looks dirty the day after you wash it, and shows every little spec and swirl mark.
     
  7. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:51 PM
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    eh2win

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    herd that i like how black trucks look but i cant own one after seeing how much dirt and dust it get easy and for sure the white looks great with black
     
  8. Apr 18, 2012 at 4:13 AM
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    bikinit

    bikinit EXTREME...poser

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    Interesting how the TX doesn't have the same mirrors/door handle color combo....

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  9. Apr 18, 2012 at 5:35 AM
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    RLDTACO

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    Debadged,Tailgate theft mod,Extra D-rings,OEM bed mat,TRD exhaust, 5100 Billys@ 4 corners set@ 0 with Eibach springs, rear TSB springs.N-Fab tube Steps. TRD FJ SE wheels and Michelin LTX A/T 2's
    Nice lookin truck! :thumbsup:
     
  10. Apr 18, 2012 at 5:48 AM
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    JTaco386

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    Where are you getting your lift done? Cost?
     
  11. Apr 18, 2012 at 11:24 AM
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    Ugly Betty

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    4wheel parts store locally, was $5,600 :eek: for parts and free install because it was at the grand opening of that store.
     
  12. Apr 18, 2012 at 11:25 AM
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    Ugly Betty

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    cuz its the "sport", they only do that for those trucks:confused:
     
  13. Apr 19, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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    Welcome to TW, love the vehicles in your sig!
     
  14. Apr 25, 2012 at 10:09 PM
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    Ugly Betty

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    Got her back today.

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    Just some food for thought
     

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