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Discussion in 'New Members' started by kadearruda, Feb 28, 2017.

  1. Feb 28, 2017 at 6:43 PM
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    kadearruda

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    kadearruda [OP] New Member

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    Greetings,

    I just bought a 2011 double cab 6 speed manual and LOVE it. My brother had one a few years back and I loved it then.

    So, I have the owners manual but it doesn't say what kind of trim or what kind of speakers. I'm guessing that it's base trim since in looking for parts, the base was the only one that had the 6 speed for an option. I'm looking for wheel/tire size as I'm thinking of changing rims. I will also be changing out the stereo and would like to change the dash lights. Can you change the dash lights?? I would do it at the same time as the stereo change over but can't get a clear answer yet.

    Thanks so much!
    Kathy
     
    kadearruda, Feb 28, 2017
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  2. Feb 28, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    icallhertaco11

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    icallhertaco11 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! And yes you can change out the dash lights. It's a pretty simple and cheap thing to do with a little soldering. But a couple people on here will do it for you. But because he's a friend of mine I'll only mention one haha @Jerez
     
    icallhertaco11, Feb 28, 2017
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  3. Feb 28, 2017 at 6:46 PM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    Welcome to the club Kathy!:wave::thumbsup::cheers:
     
    ODNAREM, Feb 28, 2017
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  4. Feb 28, 2017 at 6:47 PM
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    windsor

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    windsor Just a guy

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    Canopy, fitted seat covers, OBA with self leveling air bags, 100w solar, dual Rhino Rack Pioneer platforms, side & rear LED work/FU lights, CB, cell booster. 7x16 cargo conversion, 3" lift, 7'x6.5' fold down aluminum rear deck.
    Welcome to TW.
     
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  5. Feb 28, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    kadearruda

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    kadearruda [OP] New Member

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    Great! Thanks for the info and the welcome. :)
     
    kadearruda, Feb 28, 2017
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  6. Feb 28, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Over da Hill

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    Welcome to the site!
     
    Over da Hill, Feb 28, 2017
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  7. Mar 1, 2017 at 5:02 AM
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    Bennettragland

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  8. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:45 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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  9. Mar 1, 2017 at 8:45 PM
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    Jerez

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    Jerez SoCal LED Dash Swap

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    Just like how Jaime said,
    Not easy but if not comfortable to do it yourself there are a couple members that can do it for you.
    :thumbsup: welcome to tw
     
    Jerez, Mar 1, 2017
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  10. Mar 2, 2017 at 1:35 AM
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    Enjoy, you will not be disappointed
     
    fishin1981, Mar 2, 2017
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