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Discussion in 'New Members' started by KonaSean, May 1, 2017.

  1. May 1, 2017 at 3:35 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    6" ProComp on order + 20x12 chrome Moto Metal 962s and 33x12.5" Nitto Trail Grapplers. Clazzio seat covers, tri-fold bed cover, vinyl inserts
    I'm a new member who loves Toyotas. I currently have a 94' (260k+ and no rust) but am looking at getting a brand new 2017 very soon.
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    I live on the Big Island of Hawaii and offroad to all my favorite fishing spots.

    Just wanted to say hello and that I'm looking forward to reading through all these great threads!
     
  2. May 1, 2017 at 3:41 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Welcome from Nevada! (Wishing I was in Hawaii.):rolleyes:
     
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  3. May 1, 2017 at 3:42 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    6" ProComp on order + 20x12 chrome Moto Metal 962s and 33x12.5" Nitto Trail Grapplers. Clazzio seat covers, tri-fold bed cover, vinyl inserts
    Thanks Scott. I probably will regret it but I need a bigger cab and don't have room for 2 trucks. Plus, gonna need $$$ for the lift & rims/tires
     
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  4. May 1, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    ODNAREM

    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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  5. May 1, 2017 at 4:27 PM
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    rcaron7967

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    Nice looking taco, spent 4 months over on the big island for school and loved it, saw a lot of tacomas
     
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  6. May 1, 2017 at 4:33 PM
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    yotatacotrdpro

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    Nice truck Braddah!
     
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  7. May 1, 2017 at 4:37 PM
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    Murkules

    Murkules Well-Known Member

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    Always good to see somebody from big island on TW!
     
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  8. May 1, 2017 at 4:42 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    6" ProComp on order + 20x12 chrome Moto Metal 962s and 33x12.5" Nitto Trail Grapplers. Clazzio seat covers, tri-fold bed cover, vinyl inserts
    Mahalo guys. Yup @rcaron7967 , we love our Tacomas over here.
     
  9. May 1, 2017 at 4:44 PM
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    Murkules

    Murkules Well-Known Member

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    Sold my 1st gen for one

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  10. May 1, 2017 at 4:47 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I'm sure you regret it but how are you liking your new one?
     
  11. May 1, 2017 at 4:51 PM
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    Murkules

    Murkules Well-Known Member

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    At first I did, but I sold that truck the very same day I picked up my 3rd gen.
    Ride was way smoother and quieter. Trust me, guarantee you won't be disappointed. Especially since you're coming from a 94'
     
  12. May 1, 2017 at 4:58 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    6" ProComp on order + 20x12 chrome Moto Metal 962s and 33x12.5" Nitto Trail Grapplers. Clazzio seat covers, tri-fold bed cover, vinyl inserts
    Ya, I'm definitely looking forward to a working air-con plus I've already planned out a 6" lift and some 33's....it's gonna be sik !!!

    Funny thing is that I'm on a waiting list for a Tacoma. Apparently there isn't a single double-cab for sale at this time. Put a deposit down for the next available truck that gets shipped here but it could be awhile :tumbleweed:
     
  13. May 1, 2017 at 5:04 PM
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    Murkules

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    My king shocks should arrive today been waiting 7 weeks!

    What did you order a pro? Should've talk to Bob Holcom at Hilo Toyota. Sure he could've got you one from Servco Toyota in Oahu.
     
  14. May 1, 2017 at 5:12 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bob was the first person I called but I live in Kona so I have Gilbert looking for me. He's super cool and sold my wife her last 3 Toyotas.

    7 weeks for shocks must've been torture. I know the feeling...originally waiting for a black offroad but called back and said I'll take any sport or offroad in black, gray, or white. :annoyed:
     
  15. May 1, 2017 at 5:15 PM
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    cabo wabo

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    Welcome to Tacoma World :hattip:
     
  16. May 1, 2017 at 5:16 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Mahalo
     
  17. May 1, 2017 at 5:17 PM
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    Murkules

    Murkules Well-Known Member

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    Yeah it is now I'm just waiting for my leaf packs.

    Honestly just wait for what for exactly what you want, cause you'll regret not getting what you wanted originally.
     
  18. May 1, 2017 at 5:22 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    6" ProComp on order + 20x12 chrome Moto Metal 962s and 33x12.5" Nitto Trail Grapplers. Clazzio seat covers, tri-fold bed cover, vinyl inserts
    People keep saying that and I really wanted the locking diffs but I could live with a Sport (as long as its not that tan color) :facepalm:
     
  19. May 1, 2017 at 5:42 PM
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    Murkules

    Murkules Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I lucked out. I told Bob either Superwhite or Quicksand TRDOFFROAD. Just so happened he had a superwhite already being shipping over that no one had dibs on, glad I chose white.
     
  20. May 1, 2017 at 6:05 PM
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    KonaSean

    KonaSean [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Lucky !!! You doing your lift at Top Notch?
     

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