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First post, First Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by WestEndSal, Apr 22, 2022.

  1. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:18 PM
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    WestEndSal

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    WestEndSal [OP] Active Member

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    I've been lurking here for quite some time, around 16 months or so. I enjoy reading, learning and peeping pictures of all these beautiful trucks. I saw my Tacoma at the dealer in early January 2020 and once I saw they color, I had to have it. I'll be honest, I thought about an Army Green Dodge Charger first but I'm more than happy with my decision to get the Taco instead.

    January 11th, 2020, the day I picked it up...

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    As she sits today..

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    WestEndSal, Apr 22, 2022
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  2. Apr 22, 2022 at 11:43 PM
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    johndiddie

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    johndiddie New Member

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    Looks great! Welcome to the cult...I mean club.

    Any idea on first mods?
     
    johndiddie, Apr 22, 2022
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  3. Apr 23, 2022 at 5:19 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

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    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
    Black DOG Lila, Apr 23, 2022
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  4. Apr 23, 2022 at 5:24 AM
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    Kilo Charlie

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    Kilo Charlie I have lost my way

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    Truck looks fantastic! Great job on the upgrades! Welcome to TW
     
    Kilo Charlie, Apr 23, 2022
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  5. Apr 23, 2022 at 5:25 AM
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    Great looking truck! Welcome to TW :thumbsup:
     
    AXL, Apr 23, 2022
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  6. Apr 23, 2022 at 5:50 AM
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    Road_Warrior

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    Road_Warrior There is nothing on my horizon except everything

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    Uugghhh the bronze looks soo gooodd.

    Welcome to TW!!
     
    Road_Warrior, Apr 23, 2022
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  7. Apr 23, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    62CHTS

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    Love the army green and bronze!
     
    62CHTS, Apr 23, 2022
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  8. Apr 23, 2022 at 6:23 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

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    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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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, Apr 23, 2022
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  9. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:35 PM
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    Thanks for all the kind words guys. I've done a bunch of little/ cheap mods, with the wheels and tires being the best one to date. I do love how my truck looks, but I'm not thrilled with the reduced ride quality. The gas mileage loss, I expected. Since the wheels have been installed, the truck is "squirly", the ass end feels loose over bumps, especially while turning with any sort of speed. Also, the tires rub the control arm, only on the passenger side, when I turn to the left on an incline. I have noticed that if I go over a bump too fast, I'll hear a rub sound. This is my first truck, I came from the Jeep world (99 Wrangler TJ). I've seen too many "will it rub" posts here and I know they're annoying, but I do have questions, and ya'll have answers!
     
    WestEndSal, Apr 23, 2022
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  10. Apr 23, 2022 at 10:39 PM
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    Andres

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    Welcome to the family brother!

    Color reminds me of the Warthog from Halo games.
     
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