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New to the forum sold my FJ and bought a 2014 Taco Baja

Discussion in 'New Members' started by BajaTaco2014, Jul 7, 2015.

  1. Jul 7, 2015 at 12:50 PM
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    Hello My name is Mike. I have been on the Fj and wrangler forums for years and just bought a new to me (8006 miles) Tacoma Baja double cab with app suite/nav. I sold my 2014 TTUE Fj cruiser that I loved to buy it but it will make life easier camping, hauling kids and all their stuff around.

    I read a lot more than I post so thank all of you for the info on the boards. First Mod will be Under coating as I live near Cleveland, Ohio then tint because I burn easy..

    Am I correct in thinking this has about a 2" lift from the factory?

    Thanks Mike Here are some pics of the Taco and The Fj I sold

    tacomabaja1.jpg
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    uber1.jpg
     
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  2. Jul 7, 2015 at 10:50 PM
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  3. Jul 7, 2015 at 11:40 PM
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    Welcome Mike....nice Baja too! I'm not sure about the amount of lift a Baja has......maybe another member may know.
     
    Warputer, Jul 7, 2015
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  4. Jul 8, 2015 at 8:15 AM
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  5. Jul 8, 2015 at 8:16 AM
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  6. Jul 10, 2015 at 7:07 AM
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    BajaTaco2014

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    Thanks People. Got my windows tinted to match the rear yesturday and had it under coated as well. Ordered a bumper and two 7" LEDS for the front, a 42" light bar for the roof and the Toyota roof rack system to mount it on. I'll get some Pics up later

    Next will be an attempt to make the stereo sound better I'm thinking a JL audio 8w3 in a slot ported box ( I own this already or it would have been a 10) with some better speakers in the front with an amp should just about do it.. I have been reading quite a few threads on this so I will more than likely dynomat the entire inside as well.. Thanks Mike
     
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  7. Jul 10, 2015 at 7:54 AM
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    Under coating is Black No Pics ..lol here is the tint shot. Its 35% legal is 50% but my Doctor wrote me a script for 35% with UV blocker because I have had skin cancer in three areas and my kids have red hair.

    Tinted windows Tacoma 2014 Baja.jpg
     
    BajaTaco2014, Jul 10, 2015
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  8. Jul 10, 2015 at 7:56 AM
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    Good looking Tacoma. But I really really liked your old FJ. I love my truck too but for some reason those FJ's get me.
     
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  9. Jul 11, 2015 at 7:20 AM
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    Fj Cruisers are awesome!!! I just need a truck bed for my active life style and with kids the rear doors are heaven..
     
    BajaTaco2014, Jul 11, 2015
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  10. Jul 13, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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    slick truck op!
     
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  11. Jul 13, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    Congrats on your Baja and welcome!
     
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  12. Jul 13, 2015 at 5:00 PM
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    I live in the area too, who did u get to do window tint. Was told i couldnt have mine done that dark.
     
    o4 Tonka Tacoma, Jul 13, 2015
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  13. Jul 14, 2015 at 12:51 PM
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    Zeebart on Pearl rd cleveland ohio. Its 35% 50% is legal I told them 35% and they did it..
     
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  14. Jul 14, 2015 at 12:54 PM
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    did the roof rack from Toyota yesturday so I have a mounting point for my light bar that I will put on this Sunday. I'm also putting on three of these lights I had them on my FJ and their awesome..

    LED LIGHTS2.jpg
    airdamlights2.jpg
     
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  15. Jul 16, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    I know a lot of people don't like bull bars for several good reasons but there great for hanging lights from without drilling into the bumper and install in about 20 minutes with NO modification just bolt on..

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  16. Jul 16, 2015 at 4:31 PM
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    Thanks , i know where pearl rd is, im in an eastern burb.
     
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  17. Jul 16, 2015 at 4:33 PM
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    Nfab makes a bolt on light bar.... That looks better than a bull bar.
     
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  18. Jul 16, 2015 at 4:48 PM
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    Welcome, nice Baja, love that color. Yes it's approximately a 2" lift in front. I added a ICON progressive AAL on the rear. Works great for me and drastically improved its stance. In addition to your undercoating you may want to consider spraying "fluid film". That stuff repels everything especially the salt we deal with here in the midwest. If nothing else spray your rear shocks including the lines and fittings with it. Below is a cool thread with info on the bajas and trd pro's.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/trd-pro-tx-baja-official-thread.360056/unread
     
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