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New Taco Owner in ATX

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Darth.Tacoma, Feb 22, 2019.

  1. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:49 AM
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    Darth.Tacoma

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    Darth.Tacoma [OP] LET'S TACO 'BOUT IT! IG: darth.tacoma

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    New guy here.. :wave:

    Just bought my first truck and I need some advice on mods. I have a very basic understanding of the different parts and components, mainly suspension. If there's a thread that explains the function of each part, what modifications are necessary, and what to avoid, then I'd appreciate it if you could point me in that direction.

    My goals for the taco:

    Daily Driver 90% of the time
    Off-Roading on easy to moderate trails, occasionally climbing a rock here and there..
    I'd like a 3 inch lift with 33s

    Over time, I'll add small mods here and there, but the lift is where I need guidance.

    Thanks!:cheers:
     
    Darth.Tacoma, Feb 22, 2019
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  2. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:53 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Bigdaddy4760, Feb 22, 2019
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  3. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:54 AM
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    scaramouche

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    scaramouche Well-Known Member

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    Welcome to the forum from Nevada, we're glad you're here!

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    scaramouche, Feb 22, 2019
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  4. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    ODNAREM

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    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

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    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    :pccoffee::wave:
     
    ODNAREM, Feb 22, 2019
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  5. Feb 22, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Texoma

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    Texoma IG: Triple C Chop Shop

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    A bunch a cool stickers, a bada ass MetalMiller Tx Longhorns grill emblem painted Hemi Orange, JBA long tube headers with o2 sims, Diff breather mod, Red LED interior lights, Fancy head unit that plays ipod n movies, Also DIY install factory stuff like, factory cruise control, factory intermittent wipers, OME nitro struts with 886x springs and toy tec top plate, JBA high caster UCA's for better alignmnet and dey beefier too, Old Man Emu Dakar leaf springs in da rear with the gear, U bolt flipper, Ivan Stewart TRD rims with 33" K Bro 2's, some bad ass weather tech floor liners so I don't muck up my interior, an ATO shackle flipper for mo travel in da rear wit the gear, also super shiny Fox 2.0 shocks back there too, all sorts of steal armor for bouncing off of the rocks like demello sliders, AP front skid, trans skid, n transfer skid, demello gas tank skid, and a tough as nails ARB bumper with warn 8k winch, I'm sure there's more
    Welcome, let us know if ya need anything.
     
    Texoma, Feb 22, 2019
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  6. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:36 PM
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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!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Feb 22, 2019
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  7. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:42 PM
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    irayfz6

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    Welcome!
     
    irayfz6, Feb 22, 2019
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  8. Feb 22, 2019 at 4:47 PM
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    Welcome. @Texoma is the resource you are looking for as far as experienced advice. He’s been a big help to me and many others as we have journeyed the path you are beginning. He’s a local and he can take care of installing your lift etc. if needed. Check out the links @Bigdaddy4760 included above. The gang over at Texas Toyota Coalition are amazingly friendly and helpful.
     
    Austinguy, Feb 22, 2019
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  9. Feb 22, 2019 at 5:20 PM
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    Welcome!
     
    StayinStock, Feb 22, 2019
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  10. Feb 22, 2019 at 7:33 PM
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    ZheFury, Feb 22, 2019
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  11. Feb 24, 2019 at 7:05 AM
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