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Fear is just excitement in need of an attitude adjustment.

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Sillyhugs, Nov 23, 2018.

  1. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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    Sillyhugs

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    Intake & muffler
    Aloha, My name is Jen and I need an attitude adjustment. Long story short. I bought a 2004 Tacoma because my partner said that they are easy to work on and he also has the same truck so he only has to learn how to fix something once. Instead of learning Mazda and Toyota. BUT I am now on my own. So I need some help because now I have nothing. Please share any information that might help me learn about this Tacoma.

    What are the best tools to buy for a 2004 Tacoma for just maintenance?
    My Mazda had an electric rustproof box on it. Is there one I can get for this truck?
    I would also like to get one of them computer readers, Which is a good one for a newbie to get?
    Any advice would be greatly appreciated!
     
    Sillyhugs, Nov 23, 2018
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  2. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:58 AM
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    BillsSR5

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    BillsSR5 Looking out for #1

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    a good set of metric box end wrenchs and ratchet and sockets between 10mm - 17mm and one 24mm socket
     
    BillsSR5, Nov 23, 2018
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  3. Nov 23, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW!!
    :hattip:
     
    Bigdaddy4760, Nov 23, 2018
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  4. Nov 23, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    tcjacado

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    Welcome to TW!
    Look in the regional section for your local threads. Maybe somebody willing to show you and coach you through.
     
    tcjacado, Nov 23, 2018
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  5. Nov 23, 2018 at 1:27 PM
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    Sum1 Else

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    Welcome to TW
     
    Sum1 Else, Nov 23, 2018
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  6. Nov 23, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Welcome to TW...Jen!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 23, 2018
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  7. Nov 23, 2018 at 4:21 PM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Nov 23, 2018
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  8. Nov 23, 2018 at 5:19 PM
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    barretta

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    Aloha! Welcome! (I grew up there so I think it’s okay that I say it)
     
    barretta, Nov 23, 2018
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  9. Nov 24, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    Welcome to TW! Good things to start with are a torque wrench ( https://amzn.to/2BwoxH1 ), jack stands ( https://amzn.to/2Sh2lX5 ), and floor jack ( https://amzn.to/2BvArRn ).
     
    boogie3478, Nov 24, 2018
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  10. Apr 25, 2019 at 3:29 PM
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    Intake & muffler
    What part of the Island?
     
    Sillyhugs, Apr 25, 2019
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  11. Apr 25, 2019 at 3:30 PM
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    Intake & muffler
    Sillyhugs, Apr 25, 2019
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