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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Squirrel1969, Nov 1, 2022.

  1. Nov 3, 2022 at 10:03 AM
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    Squirrel1969

    Squirrel1969 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    new 17" tacoma wheels with 265/70/17 meats, stock for now
    Bkicks333 not anymore, only about 10% plus occasion employee rebates. Used to be 15-18%.
     
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  2. Nov 3, 2022 at 10:07 AM
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    Bkicks333

    Bkicks333 Well-Known Member

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    Wow, that's still good. Just curious never met anyone who works at a plant. :fistbump:
     
  3. Nov 3, 2022 at 10:08 AM
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    ARCHIVE

    ARCHIVE Well-Known Member Vendor

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    2.5" Fox relocation * Hammer hanger * Archive MD springs
    Congrats on the good deal. You can pick up take-off 3rd gen UCAs and LCAs from the marketplace on TW, same same, actually I have low mile UCAs for sale.
    Check out Archive Garage kits for the rear suspension, TW member discount applies
     
  4. Nov 3, 2022 at 10:12 AM
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    Just_A_Guy

    Just_A_Guy Rain is a good thing

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    Not as great as you think. Pre pandemic an F150 could be had for up to 20% off MSRP. Yes it depended on the location, time of year, etc. But possible.
     
  5. Nov 3, 2022 at 2:30 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Good to know and as it should be. I know in the past at the 2 Louisville plants it was sketchy driving a non B3 truck to work.

    The way I see it.... your money....buy what you want.
     
  6. Nov 3, 2022 at 2:41 PM
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    You build this one?
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    Still needs a King Ranch grille, Fox 2.0s and the black Raptor bead locks.
     
  7. Nov 3, 2022 at 3:32 PM
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    Squirrel1969

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    Actually I don’t build anything these days, I’m a chip and scratch analyst on the Transit side of the plant. We’re a double line plant. The f150 and the full size transit van. I spent a lot of years on the motor line decking transmissions though.
     
  8. Nov 3, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    eon_blue If I would, could you

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    My cousin works at that plant in MO, checks out all the electrical on the trucks I believe
     
  9. Nov 4, 2022 at 7:42 AM
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    Sounds like a good deal, but despite your assurances, I don't think I'd drive it to work.
     
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  10. Nov 4, 2022 at 7:48 AM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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  11. Nov 4, 2022 at 7:50 AM
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    Welcome to Tacoma World! I recently joined as well (August):hattip:.
     
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