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Hello, first pick-up, first Toyota and first new vehicle

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Mr Piddles, Jul 7, 2020.

  1. Jul 7, 2020 at 2:01 AM
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    Mr Piddles

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    Mr Piddles [OP] New Member

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    I was a suby driver tired of blown head gaskets and transmission issues. I spend a lot of time in the mountains collecting trees in the cascades and the blues and i love exploring off road. I bought a 2020 trdor (access cab/6' bed) recently, and i am in love with this truck.
    Yesterday wife was feeling the cabin fever so we went to check out a road that led from walla walla to bluewood (wa/or). I didn't expect it to be a narrow dirt road hugging cliffs with few turn-outs in some areas. Made it to a mile high elevation before i came across an impassable mound of ice. We had a great time getting out, and this truck drives like a dream. I felt a little unprepared considering all I had was a military shovel for recovery gear.
    I don't want to be "that" guy. So i am definitely ordering some max tracks and i am open to suggestions for tow-lines and other recovery gear. I am also interested in upgrades over time, but i'm going back to school at 41yr so progress will be slow until i am in a position making them real moneys.

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    Mr Piddles, Jul 7, 2020
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  2. Jul 7, 2020 at 2:05 AM
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    Hardscrabble

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    Hardscrabble Well-Known Member

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Welcome to TW John! Great picture.
     
    Hardscrabble, Jul 7, 2020
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  3. Jul 7, 2020 at 2:26 AM
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    FishnTx

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    FishnTx ⚓️rather be feeschin⚓️

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    FishnTx, Jul 7, 2020
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  4. Jul 7, 2020 at 4:29 AM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
    OEDRO, Jul 7, 2020
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  5. Jul 7, 2020 at 4:36 AM
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    Beautiful picture and congrats on your new ride. Don't get sucked into the black hole of mods- make sure you have the gear to get home and let her eat. Max Trax are fantastic. A winch would be next on my list, but they can be pricey. If you own any kind of property you will find other uses for it, though. Don't forget a first aid kit, flashlight and hand tools. You will get through to a lot of places, and back, with just those things.
     
    MDFM31, Jul 7, 2020
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  6. Jul 7, 2020 at 4:37 AM
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    Cattywampus

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    Cattywampus Splitter of CV Boots

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    Should have gotten a 1st gen.... JK, I'm a bit biased :rolleyes:.

    Congrats on your Taco, Welcome to TW!
     
    Cattywampus, Jul 7, 2020
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  7. Jul 7, 2020 at 4:48 AM
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    Clearwater Bill

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    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    A few OE parts from fancy trucks
    Wonderful to see a first post with a bit of adventure, no complaints and no requests for info on big tires, black wheels or a leveling kit!

    :bowdown::bowdown:

    Welcome!
     
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  8. Jul 7, 2020 at 6:29 AM
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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome aboard John
     
    Black DOG Lila, Jul 7, 2020
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  9. Jul 7, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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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, Jul 7, 2020
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    Welcome to TW
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  11. Jul 8, 2020 at 7:11 AM
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