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Discussion in 'New Members' started by LostCaliTaco, May 1, 2019.

  1. May 1, 2019 at 1:46 PM
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    LostCaliTaco

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    Hey y'all - just got myself into a 2014 Taco long bed TRD Sport a couple weeks ago. First time in a truck ever. 8 months ago was driving a Prius; then a Subaru Forester (never again), now in my real love, the Taco.

    Looking to turn it into a living space to take on the road anywhere I want to go. Basically, Overlanding Tacolife.

    Just bought offroad tires, looking for any suggestions/tips/tricks to improve the Taco incrementally (both in offroad capabilities and as a living space).

    Thanks y'all.

     
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    LostCaliTaco, May 1, 2019
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  2. May 1, 2019 at 1:51 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW Rye
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    Bigdaddy4760, May 1, 2019
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  3. May 1, 2019 at 1:53 PM
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    FastEddy59

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    FastEddy59 TTC #0061

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    Welcome & Hello :wave:
     
    FastEddy59, May 1, 2019
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  4. May 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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    Rob Daman

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    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    a lot
    welcome
     
    Rob Daman, May 1, 2019
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  5. May 1, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    irayfz6

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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
    irayfz6, May 1, 2019
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  6. May 1, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    Congrats and welcome.
     
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  7. May 1, 2019 at 6:55 PM
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    Just started with this one. Relentless aluminum bumper, weathertechs, tint, radio. Wheels/tires and camper shell soon. Lift after the warranty has be thoroughly abused
    welcome aboard!
     
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  8. May 1, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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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, May 1, 2019
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  9. May 2, 2019 at 6:08 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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  10. May 3, 2019 at 5:58 AM
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    All the mods
    Welcome to TW! Storage mods are always a great idea. Here are a few popular ones:

    Glovebox Organizer: https://amzn.to/2vAFHPM
    Center Console Organizer: https://amzn.to/2H1w4jN
    Center Console Tray: https://amzn.to/2GXncdG
    Cargo Net: https://amzn.to/2LljvUK
    Visor Molle Pouch: https://amzn.to/2LlMJTv
    Pocket Seat Organizers: https://amzn.to/2LlMms5
     
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  11. May 3, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    Welcome, nice looking truck
     
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  12. May 3, 2019 at 8:36 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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