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Hello from Houston

Discussion in 'New Members' started by tacodrone, Oct 20, 2012.

  1. Oct 20, 2012 at 12:39 PM
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    tacodrone

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    tacodrone [OP] Dust Cloud

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    3" ProComp Nitro Lift, Bilstein 5100's, 33x11" AT-KO's, SpiderTrax 1.25" Spacers, MetalMiller Tire Mount
    Hi all, just recently sold my heavily modded JK and picked up a Tacoma, hadn't been rock crawling in a year or so, and was burning way too much money on mods on that thing, so I figured I'd buy something a little more comfy and useful around the house... And most importantly, not go hog-wild =)

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    Got a '12 DC Short Bed SR5 4x4, had the lift parts in and installed them a week later, and then a week after that took it on trip through Big Bend. No real problems other than the need to relocate the sway bar forward a bit (will get to that later, but I just took the sway bar off on the trail to get rid of the noise).


    • 3" Pro-Comp Nitro Level Lift (front pucks, diff/skid drop blocks, and rear spring blocks)
    • Bilstein 5100's (set at lowest position)
    • Spidertrax 1.25" spacers (to keep stock wheels)
    • 33" AT-KO's (285/75-16)
    • MetalMiller Tire Holder
    • Thule Rack for the Kayak
    I think all I'm going to beyond this is get a soft camper, maybe replace the grill, and mount my CO2 tank up where the spare used to be.


    Nice to meet y'all!
     
    tacodrone, Oct 20, 2012
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  2. Oct 20, 2012 at 12:42 PM
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    NRXTM

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    NRXTM Well-Known Member

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    Hi from houston also :)
     
    NRXTM, Oct 20, 2012
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  3. Oct 20, 2012 at 12:43 PM
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    Markallyn86

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    Markallyn86 I like tacos and burritos

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    OME kit 885, LR UCA, XD addict 17's, 265 70 Nitto, ultra gauge, weather tech
    welcome from houston as well! sweet truck!
     
    Markallyn86, Oct 20, 2012
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  4. Oct 20, 2012 at 12:45 PM
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    thevelvetteen

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    thevelvetteen Active Member

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    Welcome, nice looking set up sir!
     
    thevelvetteen, Oct 20, 2012
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  5. Oct 20, 2012 at 4:55 PM
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    tacodrone

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    tacodrone [OP] Dust Cloud

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    Thanks guys!
     
    tacodrone, Oct 20, 2012
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  6. Oct 20, 2012 at 6:19 PM
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    RLDTACO

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    RLDTACO Well-Known Member

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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
    Welcome!
     
    RLDTACO, Oct 20, 2012
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  7. Oct 20, 2012 at 6:23 PM
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    Delmarva

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    Delmarva Mayor of TW

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Welcome, where in Houston are you?
     
    Delmarva, Oct 20, 2012
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  8. Oct 20, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    Highland Logan

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    Highland Logan UBIQUE

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    Icon Stage 2 w/ overload left in, SPC LR UCA, 265/75 16 BFG KO2, front and rear Weathertech floor liners, OEM (Extang) solid fold tonneau, OEM bed mat, OEM front skid plate, OEM billet oil cap, "TOYOYA" tailgate decal
    Welcome to TW, from Nova Scotia.

    Frank
     
    Highland Logan, Oct 20, 2012
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  9. Oct 20, 2012 at 8:22 PM
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    TeamLombardo

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    TeamLombardo WE'VE LANDED ON THE MOON!

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    OME 886x, OME Trim Packer, OME Shocks, Dakars, Toytec Shims, LR UCAs, CB Drop, Demello Sliders, Pelfreybilt Plate Bumper, Warn VR8000-s, RI 20" LED, RI Duallys, TRD Exhaust, Weathertech Liners, SS Brake Lines Front/Back, BHLM, Anytime Fogs, CV Boot Mod, 20% Tint, Stubby Antenna, Salex Console Organizer, Derped Grill/Badges
    Welcome! :proposetoast: Nice start on the Taco. Let's be honest here. You know you can't just stop with what you currently have in mind for future mods. The bug never goes away. It's like heroin, but without being illegal.
     
    TeamLombardo, Oct 20, 2012
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  10. Oct 21, 2012 at 5:30 PM
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    tacodrone

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    tacodrone [OP] Dust Cloud

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    Thanks - I'm on the southeast side, near downtown and UH.
     
    tacodrone, Oct 21, 2012
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  11. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:32 PM
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    Delmarva

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    Delmarva Mayor of TW

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    damn... everybody lives down there... :laugh:
     
    Delmarva, Oct 21, 2012
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  12. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:35 PM
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    911 Taco

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    Welcome! From NW side of Houston!
     
    911 Taco, Oct 21, 2012
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  13. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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    Welcome aboard.
     
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  14. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:39 PM
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    Welcome to TW from Truckee :wave:
     
    blake5995, Oct 21, 2012
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  15. Oct 21, 2012 at 8:39 PM
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    Delmarva

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    Delmarva Mayor of TW

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    ahh... a NW'er... where are you at? I'm Louetta / Champions Forest area
     
    Delmarva, Oct 21, 2012
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