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Discussion in 'New Members' started by rbishopp, Jun 26, 2011.

  1. Jun 26, 2011 at 12:35 PM
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    rbishopp

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    rbishopp [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2009 4WD Reg cab Taco. Keepin it simple.
    So far I've added an Advance folding bed cover and since removed it. Gave it to my son in Maine, he has an 05 2wd. GT perfect fit seat covers. Weathertech floor mats and window vent visors. Waag center brush/grill guard. Hose clamp tailgate mod. Turned off the seat belt chime. Added Ultra-Gauge. Trailer hitch. Softopper. Replaced sun visors with slide out style. Toyota bed extender. Had Firestone Destinations and now Michelin LTX AT2 in stock size. More mods to come; Fog lights, locking storage in bed, intermittent wipers. Now looking for Radio/HU upgrade. and maybe a lift way down the road.
    So. I looked at a few small pickups to replace a 13 year old dog face and the Tacoma was the clear winner. No competition. Had pretty luck with that Dakota but I took care of it.
    Now I'm loving my 2009 Tacoma. Kept it simple. Manual Transmission. 4cly engine. Everything pretty basic. I bought my new ride without even seeing it first. The dealers here can't keep em on the lot more than a day. I had the choice between a red one or silver. I chose the red. The dealer told me three people came in and wanted to buy it as it was being unloaded from the truck. Clearly I made the right choice.
    My pet peeve is not so much the truck but Toyota. They put the worst tire on it. Dunlop Grandtrex AT20 . Wow do they suck. No traction at all in the snow. Quiet ride but if you're in the ditch it doesn't matter. Looking at Goodyear SilentArmors or maybe DuraTracs. My son has DuraTracs on his Ranger and loves them. His buddy has SilentArmors and he likes those too.
    Also want to do fog/driving light, Bull Bar for the front and maybe a small lift down the road.
    My Tacoma is my only ride, well I have bicycles, so I need to have a reliable truck for everything I do. I'm pretty happy with it so far.
    Rich...
     
    rbishopp, Jun 26, 2011
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  2. Jun 26, 2011 at 4:14 PM
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    Ridingontrd

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    trd sport 4x4 w/towpkg
    aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,Demello front bumper,BudBuilt skids,sliders(local)AllPro rear bumper,Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,5150's@10"aal 3 pack,T/C uca,Light racing c/o,1"diff.drop,de-badged,
    Welcome to TW.
     
    Ridingontrd, Jun 26, 2011
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  3. Jun 26, 2011 at 4:16 PM
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    TacoDawgfan

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    5100's at 1.75, Rear leaf TSB, Moto Metal 951 16x8, BFG TKO2 265/75/16, AFe Stage 2 CAI w/pro dry filter, Kenwood DDX374BT installed with Idatalink Maestro kit, Access Loredo tonneau cover, N-Fab steps, Tinted windows, EGR in channel vent visors, UGA drink coasters in the front cup holders, and a Graco car seat in the back seat
    Welcome
     
    TacoDawgfan, Jun 26, 2011
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  4. Jun 26, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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    Racerboy221

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    18" Wheels & Tires, Airshocks, CB Radio
    Welcome to TW from AZ!
     
    Racerboy221, Jun 26, 2011
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  5. Jun 26, 2011 at 8:53 PM
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    welcome to TW!
     
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  6. Jun 26, 2011 at 8:54 PM
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    Bilstein 5100, K&N Air Filter, Grillcraft
    Welcome to TW
     
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    Welcome from AZ
     
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