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The Old is Gone and the New has Come

Discussion in 'New Members' started by TRD-baby, Jun 28, 2017.

  1. Jun 28, 2017 at 11:03 AM
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    TRD-baby

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    Leitner Designs rack, BFG A/T k02 265/70r17 with TRD Pro wheels (4runner not Tacoma).
    Hey guys, super pumped to of have finally owned a reliable Toyota! I used to have a Jeep, but I have had so many freakings problems with it.

    It was a 2008 Black Wrangler 4dr Rubican Unlimited with an AEV reduction Hood, AEV premium front bumper with a 9,800 lbs warn winch and IPF lights. 3.5 Rancho lift with 35" Nitto Mud Terrain Grapplers and silver AEV wheels as well as AEV corner guards and a SmittlyBilt Bumper with a SmittyBilt Hi Jack Mount. Lastly, it had the new 3x thicker Bestop soft top.

    The thing was a beast but as all jeeps it was unreliable. It took me 3 years to figure out what was wrong with it after taking my Jeep in so many times. I would start my car and all it would make is a clicking sound. It wasn't the starter or ground cables or the battery. Turns out after with some research and Jeep forums it was the Transmission Range Sensor.

    Recently just sold this baby to a family in Arkansas which it will as I imagine be forever a Mall Crawler which brings tears to my heart but oh well.

    In the start of new beginnings, I purchased a Tan 2017 Tacoma TRD Off Road! This thing is awesome. Perfect for hauling my dirt bike around.

    I don't plan on doing a whole lot because mpg's is a lot better than what I used to have on my Jeep. But so far I have a Leitner Designs Rack system and the TRD Pro wheels off of the 4runner with some BFG A/T K02 266/70r17 on them with the TRD Pro Grille. Looks pretty sick. I will have pictures soon.

    Super pumped and excited for the upcoming adventures with this thing. Probably will be asking a lot of questions since I am a rookie to the Tacoma world!

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    TRD-baby, Jun 28, 2017
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  2. Jun 28, 2017 at 11:06 AM
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    NAAC3TACO

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    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  3. Jun 28, 2017 at 11:59 AM
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    Colorado_Taco17

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    Always sad knowing your old rig will not be used to its full potential! Nice looking truck though. I'll give it a couple weeks of you on this forum before you break down and start modding your taco:thumbsup:
     
    Colorado_Taco17, Jun 28, 2017
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  4. Jun 28, 2017 at 12:05 PM
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    kumo1341

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    Both are sweet looking rig! congrats!:thumbsup:
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2017 at 12:13 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    tcjacado, Jun 28, 2017
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  6. Jun 28, 2017 at 2:24 PM
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    Congrats on your new Tacoma and welcome!
     
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  7. Jun 29, 2017 at 6:39 AM
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    :pccoffee::wave:
     
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  8. Jun 29, 2017 at 6:56 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:01 AM
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    nice and welcome.

    I'm just at mall crawler status myself. lol
     
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  10. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:10 AM
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    Nice Kevlar canoe, I used that same one on a couple trips in Canada, they are super light and awesome!
     
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  11. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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  12. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:18 AM
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    Awesome :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Jun 29, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    Welcome. I came from a Jeep as well... Had always been a Jeep person, but I enjoy the ride of the Taco much better. Don't feel like I'm driving a brick anymore.
     
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  14. Jun 29, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    welcome!
     
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  15. Jun 29, 2017 at 9:38 PM
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    Thanks! My brother and I did the Texas Water Safari! most brutal race ever!
     
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