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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Rudge, Jan 4, 2020.

  1. Jan 4, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    Rudge

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    Hi all.

    The title of this thread isn't really true, I owned a first gen Tacoma back in the early 90s but that truck bore no resemblance to my new 2020 4x4 Sport so I claim "First Tacoma" as valid.

    Anyway, I'm Rudge and until recently I was driving a 2003 Ford Ranger 4x4 Level 2 with 3" lift on 33s with a manual transmission and a manual transfer case. (yes, there are two shift knobs ;) )

    Loved that truck and intended to drive it until I died. Well,, it died first so I had to start doing some research on mid sized 4x4 pickups and we all know where that landed me, squarely and without doubt, right here.

    I drove it home on the 1st day of the year what a new years I had.

    I love the thing but I've already got a million questions if you all will be patient with me. I've owned my share PC's and worked on computers and teck gear all my life but I've never owned a computer controlled truck so there might be a learning curve for me. I did manage to buy a manual transmission at least in my Tacoma so that makes me feel at home.

    Howdee to all and thanks for providing a welcoming atmosphere.
     
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  2. Jan 4, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    FishnTx

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    FishnTx ⚓️rather be feeschin⚓️

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  3. Jan 4, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Welcome. The 4runner still comes available with a t-case shift knob, I wish the tacoma did!

    Start by browsing all the threads and work your way up!
     
    Bishop84, Jan 4, 2020
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  4. Jan 4, 2020 at 9:17 PM
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  5. Jan 4, 2020 at 9:21 PM
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    Welcome to TW
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2020 at 9:46 PM
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  7. Jan 5, 2020 at 4:32 AM
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  8. Jan 5, 2020 at 4:48 AM
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    Welcome aboard
     
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  9. Jan 5, 2020 at 7:34 AM
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  10. Jan 6, 2020 at 7:25 PM
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    Welcome. Pics?
     
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  11. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:00 PM
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    Rudge

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    I'll get some pics up soon. Right now I'm still suffering from 21st century technology shock.

    I've never owned a computer controlled truck before. LOL
     
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  12. Jan 6, 2020 at 9:02 PM
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    :worthless:

    Welcome to TW! :taco:
     
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  13. Jan 7, 2020 at 2:51 AM
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  14. Jan 7, 2020 at 3:13 AM
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    R242 I have a tortoise

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    Welcome manual brother!:burnrubber:
     
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  15. Jan 7, 2020 at 3:19 AM
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    How did Ford die?
     
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  16. Jan 7, 2020 at 12:29 PM
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  17. Jan 7, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    Rudge

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    The Ranger died a slow and painful death at the hands of electrical gremlins over a two year time span.

    Eventually, I was poring more money into it than it was worth.
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2020 at 7:56 PM
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    Pablo8 Here!

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    Youch!

    Anyways - welcome!!
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2020 at 8:07 PM
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    Yeah it was my first time as well. I had a '93 and an '01 Grand Cherokee prior to this truck. If you're anything like me you'll love some of the tech and hate a lot of it. Welcome to the forum!
     
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