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Discussion in 'New Members' started by DRAWN, Oct 17, 2015.

  1. Oct 17, 2015 at 5:35 PM
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    DRAWN

    DRAWN [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I got a tan 2016 3.5 v6 4x4. I love it, will post pics soon! Any advice would be appreciated.
     
  2. Oct 17, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

    DustStorm4x4 BBC 2020

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    If you plan on keeping it forever, undercoat the frame. Can't wait for pics btw.
     
  3. Oct 17, 2015 at 5:49 PM
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    DRAWN

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    Thanks I'll
    Thanks I'll try to do that. I like off-roading, would it make sense to add an air locker and aftermarket shocks?
     
  4. Oct 17, 2015 at 6:15 PM
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    DustStorm4x4

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    It all depends on what you plan to do. Lockers and shocks are definitely a huge plus, but you most likely won't need them. Stock Tacomas are already very capable off-road. But hey, if you have the money, I say go for it.
     
  5. Oct 17, 2015 at 7:24 PM
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    DRAWN

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    How easy is it to undercoat it yourself?
     
  6. Oct 17, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    The real issue is nobody knows how well these frames will last, unlike its predecessors. It's a good precaution but it's not a known issue as of yet.
     
  7. Oct 17, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    On average how long did the first and second gen frames last, I'm looking to put over 200,000 miles on it
     
  8. Oct 17, 2015 at 8:05 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Really it depended on where you lived. The rust was bad on especially the 1st gen frames, enough to perforate through and induce a tsb on qualifying frames.
     
  9. Oct 17, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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    Welcome!Protect it to preserve it!
     
  10. Oct 17, 2015 at 9:27 PM
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    DRAWN

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    Luckily I live in a desert for now so
     
  11. Oct 17, 2015 at 10:03 PM
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    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    You're good then, I wouldn't worry about undercoating it.
     
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  12. Oct 17, 2015 at 10:16 PM
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    Welcome! Lets see the truck!
     
  13. Oct 17, 2015 at 10:24 PM
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  14. Oct 17, 2015 at 10:36 PM
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    Thanks guys! I'll try to post it when I get back home.
     
  15. Oct 18, 2015 at 7:49 AM
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  16. Oct 18, 2015 at 9:41 AM
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    Congrats! And welcome!
     
  17. Oct 19, 2015 at 9:32 PM
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    Here she is

    image.jpg
     
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  18. Oct 20, 2015 at 4:07 AM
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    I really like the color!
     

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