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New Member - Considering a Tacoma TRD Sport

Discussion in 'New Members' started by turkeycreek29010, Feb 15, 2021.

  1. Feb 15, 2021 at 5:29 AM
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    turkeycreek29010

    turkeycreek29010 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hello all. Currently a Tundra owner, but considering moving to a Tacoma. Have have a 2019 Tundra having some issues with. Cam Tower Leak and Rear Main Seal being fixed with just 19,000 miles on it. Also have the rock guard paint along the bottom turning a yellowish/creamy color, so a repaint is in the future. Little concerned about the rear passenger space I'll be giving up. Right now I have a 5 year old in a booster seat.
     
  2. Feb 15, 2021 at 5:52 AM
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    six5crèéd

    six5crèéd Be the light

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  3. Feb 15, 2021 at 6:14 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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  4. Feb 15, 2021 at 6:20 AM
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    Iwilltaco

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    @kairo’s guest house having a water with @not_nick
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    Welcome aboard! If it’s only 1 five year old, you’ll be fine. Booster seat isn’t bad at all. If there’s an infant seat, that’s not very enjoyable. Really 5 and up is when it stops being such an issue. But I’d definitely test drive one for a bit, big difference going full size to Tacoma.
     
  5. Feb 15, 2021 at 6:22 AM
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    Fargo Taco

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    Welcome to TW, Chuck! :cheers:
     
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  6. Feb 15, 2021 at 6:28 AM
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    turkeycreek29010

    turkeycreek29010 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    TRD Lift, MKW Offroad M205 Bronze 17 x8.5 wheels, 265/70r17 General Grabber ATX, Hikari LED Headlight Bulbs, Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Amber Fog lights, Tyger Rollup Bed Cover, OEM Bed Mat, Havoc OffRoad HS2 steps
    We test "fitted" one this past weekend at the dealer. We stuck the 5 year old in the back and adjusted the seats to be comfortable for us. I think he is fine. My wife is just 5'2, so she doesnt put the seat all the way back.
     
  7. Feb 15, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    Iwilltaco

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    :thumbsup:
     
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  8. Feb 15, 2021 at 6:42 AM
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    turkeycreek29010

    turkeycreek29010 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    TRD Lift, MKW Offroad M205 Bronze 17 x8.5 wheels, 265/70r17 General Grabber ATX, Hikari LED Headlight Bulbs, Diode Dynamics SS3 Max Amber Fog lights, Tyger Rollup Bed Cover, OEM Bed Mat, Havoc OffRoad HS2 steps
    Here is the one I'm looking at

    20210213_110950[1].jpg
     
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  9. Feb 15, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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  10. Feb 15, 2021 at 2:07 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  11. Feb 15, 2021 at 2:13 PM
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    Big Welcome ‘n Hello :wave:
     
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  12. Feb 16, 2021 at 10:14 AM
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  13. Feb 22, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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    turkeycreek29010

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    Decided to go for it and brought this home over the weekend.
     
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  14. Feb 25, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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  15. Feb 25, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    Gearheadesw

    Gearheadesw must modify

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    How’s the new truck working out? It’s a beaut.
     
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  16. Feb 25, 2021 at 8:58 AM
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    turkeycreek29010

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    Still getting used to the size difference moving from a lifted Tundra to a Tacoma. Getting ready to empty the wallet. I have black overlays ordered for the badging. Trying to decide if I want the black lettering for the tail gate. Trying to decide what steps I want to get to help, then will be a bedcover.
     
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  17. Feb 25, 2021 at 9:09 AM
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    evoedgar23

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    Welcome to TW! Sad to hear the ol’ Tundra been having some issues on you. I did like the new body’s a lot.
     
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  18. Feb 25, 2021 at 9:12 AM
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    I’ve gone back and forth from full size to small trucks. Grass is always greener on the other side of the fence. I find I like the bigger trucks for doing dirty stuff.
     
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  19. Feb 25, 2021 at 11:52 AM
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    Hobbs

    Hobbs Anti-Lander from way back…

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    Welcome to The Forum! :thumbsup:
     
  20. Feb 25, 2021 at 1:02 PM
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    turkeycreek29010

    turkeycreek29010 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    BTW, I got a TRD Off Road instead of Sport.
     
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