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New Tacoma Owner in SoCal

Discussion in 'New Members' started by heyitsaustin, Oct 19, 2018.

  1. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:32 PM
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    heyitsaustin

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    heyitsaustin [OP] New Member

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    Recently picked up a 2018 Tacoma dcsb TRD off-road. I have always wanted one and finally have the chance to own a taco. Looking forward to meeting other Tacoma owners in the LA area.

    Planning on adding a camper shell, replacing predator steps with sliders, and upgrading tires.


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    heyitsaustin, Oct 19, 2018
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  2. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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  3. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:44 PM
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    tcjacado

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    tcjacado Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to TW!:hattip:
    Check the local socal threads..... what sliders you plan on go with?
     
    tcjacado, Oct 19, 2018
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  4. Oct 19, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    A little something every chance we get.
    Welcome to TW. Agree, find your locals! You have lots. ENJOY!
     
    Oldie2007, Oct 19, 2018
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  5. Oct 19, 2018 at 10:09 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Oct 19, 2018
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  6. Oct 20, 2018 at 12:15 AM
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    twitchhero ___YOU BOYS LIKE___ MEX-I-CO???

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    See Profile for a full list of Modifications: *Suspension* -Total Chaos Upper Control Arms -Total Chaos Lower Control Arms -Rock Rash performace welded spindle gussets -King EXT Coilovers with adjusters (front) -King Tundra EXT Shock with adjusters (rear) -Icon RXT leaf pack (Option 2) -Timbren active off-road bump stops (front) -Timbren active off-road bump stops with U bolt flip kit (rear) -DRT cab mount relocation -DRT Shackle hangers with DRT cross member -Dobsins front leaf greasable bolts -Polyurethane front body mounts *Performance* -AFE intake (noisemaker) -JLT oil catch can -OTT Tune -Stoptech stainless steel brake lines -Power Brake D-Line kit -Extended stainless steel rear brake lines -AGM Odyssey battery *Interior* -Window Tint -Tacoma Door Sill Protectors -Clazzio (black leather seat covers) -Dashtop Single Mount -Sound deadening material -GATOR floor mats -Cup holder hero mats -Garmin mini front dash cam -JOYING Headunit -Tacoma Kicker tweeter upgrade -Kicker KS front and rear speakers -Rear USB -Meso Customs interior lights *Exterior* -Tacoma tailgate inserts -Mobtown offroad "No drill" Bolt-on rock sliders. -All-Pro Hi-Lift bed rail mount /w Hi-Lift -Rear Diff breather relocated -Alpha REX TRD Pro style headlights -Baja Design squadron sport (Amber fog lights) -Total Chaos Fabrication bed stiffeners -Window Deflectors (AVS) -TRD Pro Grille -Summit DAKAR (BRONZE) 33x12.50 R17) -Sequential turn signals -Softtopper (black) -Toyota Bed Mat -Vinyl wrapped tail gate (black) -C4 high clearance fender liners
    Welcome to Tw!
     
    twitchhero, Oct 20, 2018
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  7. Oct 20, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Congrats on your new Tacoma!
     
    mattgecko, Oct 20, 2018
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  8. Oct 20, 2018 at 7:26 AM
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    Welcome Austin!
     
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  9. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:25 AM
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  10. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    Big ones are King suspension, SSO bumper w/winch, Pelfreybuilt sliders.
    What's up! I'm down in San Diego (the better LA ;) ). Nice looking truck man and welcome to the forum.
     
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  11. Oct 20, 2018 at 5:30 PM
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    A lot
    Welcome to TW!
     
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  12. Oct 21, 2018 at 7:36 AM
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    Welcome to TW and congrats on your purchase!
     
    boogie3478, Oct 21, 2018
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  13. Oct 23, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    HI!:wave:
     
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  15. Oct 23, 2018 at 11:53 AM
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  16. Oct 23, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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    Rob Daman

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