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First post; thank you for all the help!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by NC Rick, Jun 3, 2019.

  1. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:36 PM
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    NC Rick

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    NC Rick [OP] Well-Known Member

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    hi folks,
    I’m posting to introduce myself. I’m Rick from just outside of asheville, nc and totally new to any kind of 4wd vehicle. I’m an avid off-road motorcycle person having done that (and continue to do) for over 50 years. Nope, I’m no spring chicken ;). My new 2019 TRD Off-Road is also my very first Toyota. I have been dreaming of one of these vehicles for many years and am very excited to join the ranks here. In researching the truck, this site has been a valuable resource and my thanks go out to the excellent contributors. I fear, as a newb I’ll likely be a taker as opposed to a valued contributor since the truck and the hobby is all new to me. I am a motorcycle suspension professional and a gear head so I’ll likely have a high level of confusion :D

    I’m hoping this will be a place where I can ask stupid questions about setting up and driving my truck (I’m a guy so obviously I am already an excellent driver:))

    Anyhow here is a photo of the new truck:
    5310C8AF-D94A-450F-AC95-3A6FFE8046E0.jpg

    Thanks for reading my post.
     
    NC Rick, Jun 3, 2019
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  2. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:38 PM
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    BINK05TRD

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    BINK05TRD Well-Known Member

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    Welcome and congrats Rick:cheers:
     
    BINK05TRD, Jun 3, 2019
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  3. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Welcome to TW
    :hattip: :cheers:
     
    Bigdaddy4760, Jun 3, 2019
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  4. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:39 PM
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    Matic

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    Matic The "OFG" Baby!!!

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    OME 881 coils with OME nitrochargers shocks up front. TC UCA's OME Dakars with extra leaf in the rear. Warn 8000 winch with 80ft custom braided synth line. Custom 60ft synth extension. All pro tube bumper, Hi-lift jack, Safari Snorkel, Wilco tiregate. 2019 Jeep JLUR.
    Welcome Rick.
     
    Matic, Jun 3, 2019
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  5. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:40 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    Looks great. Here are some things to consider:
    1. Get a bed mat. It's a life saver.
    2. Get some all weather floor mats.
    3. Hondo Garage radio knobs. Trust me.
    4. Paint that tow hook to be like the cool kids.
    5. Do that rear diff breather mod. It'll be easy for you.
    6. Check out the regional forums if you haven't already. Best part of the forum.
     
    Thunder Fist, Jun 3, 2019
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  6. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    rnish

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    rnish Well-Known Member

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    Hello:

    Trade it in for a long bed, more of the bike will fit in the bed.

    :boink:
     
    rnish, Jun 3, 2019
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  7. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:43 PM
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    ClubSoda

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    About $5,000 in is when you've really discovered TW has made an impact in your life. Welcome to the community Rick!
     
    ClubSoda, Jun 3, 2019
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  8. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:45 PM
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    Thunder Fist

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    Like, so many.
    I remember when I first got my truck and thought it was perfect just the way it was lol
     
    Thunder Fist, Jun 3, 2019
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  9. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:47 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, Jun 3, 2019
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  10. Jun 3, 2019 at 1:50 PM
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    Right! And then you see Timmy driving down the road with his new set of wheels, bragging about his gasshole (Rick you'll hear all about Meso soon enough), and you find yourself saying "Just one more mod and I'm done.."
     
    ClubSoda, Jun 3, 2019
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  11. Jun 3, 2019 at 2:06 PM
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    NC Rick

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    NC Rick [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a good buddy with a ‘13 black Tacoma called “Darth Vader” who yesterday coined mine as “Storm Trouper”. It’s important that any advice on modifications follow that theme! :D Right now I’m hesitant to take it on a gravel road, it has 38 miles.:angrygirl:
     
    NC Rick, Jun 3, 2019
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  12. Jun 3, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
    irayfz6, Jun 3, 2019
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  13. Jun 3, 2019 at 3:49 PM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Jun 3, 2019
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  14. Jun 5, 2019 at 7:00 AM
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    All the mods
    Welcome to TW!
     
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  15. Jun 5, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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