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My First Truck Ever!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Totoy, Aug 22, 2012.

  1. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:11 PM
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    Totoy

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    Totoy [OP] Active Member

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    eric
    Calgary, AB
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    I'm proud to say I'm a new owner of a 2012 Toyota Tacoma TRD Sport DCLB! Coming from a subie community...This whole truck thing is totally new to me.

    So yah, hope to learn lots in this forum and meet more friends!

    Cheers!
     
    Totoy, Aug 22, 2012
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  2. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:13 PM
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    Mapcinq

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    Mapcinq Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! Too bad you live in the West.. J.K
     
    Mapcinq, Aug 22, 2012
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  3. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:16 PM
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    Boerseun

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    Boerseun Well-Known Member

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    Ferdie
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    Upgraded 2002 Tacoma to 2018 Tundra
    Welcome! Good choice for a first truck!
     
    Boerseun, Aug 22, 2012
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  4. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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    CalgaryRider

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    CalgaryRider Well-Known Member

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    Shayne
    Cranbrook, BC
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    09 Access Cab SR5
    2009 Tacoma SR5 Too many to list, but its a SR5 with a TRD Sport Heart
    Welcome! sounds like you picked up a great ride!

    Would love to see some pics of the Red 2012!

    btw, there is a bbq going down at Heninger Toyota on Saturday, you should come out and say hello!
     
    CalgaryRider, Aug 22, 2012
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  5. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:18 PM
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    Artillery68

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    Artillery68 Well-Known Member

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    Bob
    Gloucester Co., N.J.
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    2012 DCSB Super White Sport
    Rugged Cover tonneau, In channel vent visors, Hose clamp tailgate mod, Pop-N-Lock, Fog lights anytime, de- badged/removed graphics, TRD shift knob, OEM bed mat, trimmed all 4 mud flaps, LEDs in
    Welcome from N.J. :wave:
     
    Artillery68, Aug 22, 2012
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  6. Aug 22, 2012 at 12:27 PM
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    engineerd

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    I know how you must feel. I bought my first last april and I still have to kick myself every time I get behind the wheel. I love this little truck. BTW...How long is an LB when the setup is DC? The bed on my access is 6 foot...Is yours the same or less?
     
    engineerd, Aug 22, 2012
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  7. Aug 22, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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    thummyuken

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    thummyuken TDIT - Taco Driver in Training

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    Kenwood HU, Kicker Amp/L7 10" sub
    Congrats on the new ride, you'll love it. Welcome to TW!
     
    thummyuken, Aug 22, 2012
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  8. Aug 23, 2012 at 5:46 AM
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    TicTac

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    Side Step Bars, Hard Folding Tonneau Cover, Level 8 Guardian(17X8.5 -6)
    Congrats!
     
    TicTac, Aug 23, 2012
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  9. Aug 23, 2012 at 9:11 PM
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    tacoma4x4girl

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    Welcome! :wave:
     
    tacoma4x4girl, Aug 23, 2012
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  10. Aug 23, 2012 at 9:12 PM
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    Pope953

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    Pope953 That's a fact Jack!

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    35% up front, 20% in the back window tint, 15" Mickey Thompson bullet hole wheels, with 31x10.5 Firestone Destination A/T tires. Glass Pack, High Flow Cat, S&B CAI, Custom Light Bar with 4 fog lights. 2 10" Rockford Fosgate P2 subs with 1000 watt Rockford Fosgate Amp, CB.
    Congrats on the new truck! :wave: welcome to TW
     
    Pope953, Aug 23, 2012
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  11. Aug 23, 2012 at 9:13 PM
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    Btnewman

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    Btnewman Benjamin Newman

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    Uh. It's beat to he//. But it's only 1 owner.
    Custom body work/damage ARB rear locker Bumpers Shocks Other parts Tires and Rims Air tank fully plumbed into truck "Golf ball mod"
    JUMP IT!!!
     
    Btnewman, Aug 23, 2012
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