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medicbro2000 · Aug 4, 2018

Hello everyone in tacoma land.
I am new to this group site. My name is Andy and I live in Vermont. I have a 2017 Tacoma access cab. Its a manual so off roading will be fun at times. I have experience with manuals and off road before so its not anything new. I haven't been off roading in quite some time. I was part of a group called Northeast Explorers, and had a 1994 Ford explorer that I went many places and did some group trips.

i am married and have 2 kids (3rd on the way in December). Being married with kids will limit my ability to get away from home for too long, but it also will help bring good times and memories with my kids when I do go off road. Up here in Vermont where I live access to trails is becoming scarce due to land owners and previous experiences where others have destroyed trails leading to the trail closures. I'm not sure if that's the same with some of you.

I am into trail riding and not so much "mudding." I think mud makes a mess and destroys vehicles faster. A little mud is ok, but its the challenge of the terrian that excites me.
My truck has no modifications yet but I am interested in some ideas as some firsts. not sure what some of you might recommend but I am thinking bigger tires and a small lift might be first.

I am excited to be part of this group. I'd also be interested to see who else might be from my area. Thanks for letting me be a part of this group. Best to all. Be well.

Hobbs · Aug 4, 2018

Welcome to The Forum!

Is your picture IR?

Wolftaco0503 · Aug 4, 2018

Welcome to the Madhouse!!! How about a real pic?

Rob Daman · Aug 4, 2018

welcome.

it's always fun to go with family.

i can agree that mud isn't fun when cleaning.

Ensemble88 · Aug 4, 2018

medicbro2000[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello everyone in tacoma land.
I am new to this group site. My name is Andy and I live in Vermont. I have a 2017 Tacoma access cab. Its a manual so off roading will be fun at times. I have experience with manuals and off road before so its not anything new. I haven't been off roading in quite some time. I was part of a group called Northeast Explorers, and had a 1994 Ford explorer that I went many places and did some group trips.

i am married and have 2 kids (3rd on the way in December). Being married with kids will limit my ability to get away from home for too long, but it also will help bring good times and memories with my kids when I do go off road. Up here in Vermont where I live access to trails is becoming scarce due to land owners and previous experiences where others have destroyed trails leading to the trail closures. I'm not sure if that's the same with some of you.

I am into trail riding and not so much "mudding." I think mud makes a mess and destroys vehicles faster. A little mud is ok, but its the challenge of the terrian that excites me.
My truck has no modifications yet but I am interested in some ideas as some firsts. not sure what some of you might recommend but I am thinking bigger tires and a small lift might be first.

I am excited to be part of this group. I'd also be interested to see who else might be from my area. Thanks for letting me be a part of this group. Best to all. Be well.

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CMD-KY · Aug 4, 2018

Welcome, we will be happy to help you evacuate your bank account and max your credit cards.

tcjacado · Aug 4, 2018

Welcome to the frat house!

Dctaconny · Aug 4, 2018

Welcome from northern ny. Rear diff mod under $20, a/c drain extension under $5. Enjoy life and hug your family often.

medicbro2000 · Aug 4, 2018

Yea I wanted a "cool looking" photo so I tried to make it look artsy. It's a inverted color shot.

Here are a couple dealership shots of it.
All stock except black painted wheels.

And here's me at walmart:

Can someone tell me why the suggested mods? What's the benefit? Or direct me to the right thread.
Thanks everyone!

Wolftaco0503 · Aug 4, 2018

HI Clark-Andy

asuchemist · Aug 4, 2018

Welcome. Never been to Vermont. Think I owned a house there playing Monopoly though (i know it was only Vermont Avenue).

boogie3478 · Aug 4, 2018

medicbro2000[OP] initial post: ↑

Hello everyone in tacoma land.
I am new to this group site. My name is Andy and I live in Vermont. I have a 2017 Tacoma access cab. Its a manual so off roading will be fun at times. I have experience with manuals and off road before so its not anything new. I haven't been off roading in quite some time. I was part of a group called Northeast Explorers, and had a 1994 Ford explorer that I went many places and did some group trips.

i am married and have 2 kids (3rd on the way in December). Being married with kids will limit my ability to get away from home for too long, but it also will help bring good times and memories with my kids when I do go off road. Up here in Vermont where I live access to trails is becoming scarce due to land owners and previous experiences where others have destroyed trails leading to the trail closures. I'm not sure if that's the same with some of you.

I am into trail riding and not so much "mudding." I think mud makes a mess and destroys vehicles faster. A little mud is ok, but its the challenge of the terrian that excites me.
My truck has no modifications yet but I am interested in some ideas as some firsts. not sure what some of you might recommend but I am thinking bigger tires and a small lift might be first.

I am excited to be part of this group. I'd also be interested to see who else might be from my area. Thanks for letting me be a part of this group. Best to all. Be well.

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