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I'm tired of having a stock Tacoma

Discussion in 'New Members' started by SemperGumby0311, Apr 12, 2014.

  1. Apr 12, 2014 at 7:52 PM
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    SemperGumby0311

    SemperGumby0311 [OP] New Member

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    Bought a new Tacoma in 2012 and kind of fell into some money while deployed to Afghanistan. I know very little mechanically speaking and was looking for a shop in southern MD that could hook me up. Tires, rims, lift, etc... any advice or a good azimuth would be awesome!! YUT YUT!!
     
  2. Apr 12, 2014 at 7:58 PM
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    Biznitch15

    Biznitch15 Well-Known Member

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    Dude, You're a Marine. Dont blow your Load real quick. Like the guy above said. Look at the Mid Travel Coilover section and do it Right the first time.
     
  3. Apr 12, 2014 at 7:59 PM
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    ColtsTRD

    ColtsTRD Well-Known Member

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    Is your Tacoma 4wd or 2?
     
  4. Apr 12, 2014 at 8:01 PM
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    SemperGumby0311

    SemperGumby0311 [OP] New Member

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    Former Marine man. I'm a deployed Gov. Civilian right now and have some extra money saved up.
     
  5. Apr 12, 2014 at 8:03 PM
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    SemperGumby0311

    SemperGumby0311 [OP] New Member

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    I didnt realize they made em in 2WD ;) its a 4WD TRD package and all that. Four full doors and the short bed
     
  6. Apr 12, 2014 at 8:06 PM
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    Polymerhead

    Polymerhead Well-Known Member

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    This is all I've ever done to the suspension and I've never needed more even when hitting some pretty gnarly mud, snow and ruts. I fish and hunt off the road quite a bit. Our trucks already have better approach angles than about any full size. Lifts are for trail monsters, or people who just want the look.
     
  7. Apr 13, 2014 at 8:15 AM
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    Biznitch15

    Biznitch15 Well-Known Member

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    Haha. I thought "once a marine, always a marine".
    Anyway, welcome to TacomaWorld. I haven't upgraded my suspension yet but here is what I'm going with.

    Icon Vehicle Dynamics Stage 5 setup from SDHQ Off-road.
    285/70/17 D517 Krank wheels from Fuel Wheels.
    Toyo MT tires.

    I'll end up adding a Dakar rear leaf pack eventually for more load capacity in the bed and some icon bumpstops
     
  8. Apr 13, 2014 at 11:31 AM
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    ComaRyder1

    ComaRyder1 Well-Known Member

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    2000 tacoma 4x4 5speed caged FOX shocks
    2.5" bypass remote resevoir FOX shocks(front), caged(almost done) stage 3 clutch, cold air intake, flowmaster dump, 33x12.5 BFG A/T tires, 15x10" american racing rims, touchscreen dvd player with gps, 2 12" subs with 1000 watt amp n capacitor
    dude just drop 13 grand on some long travel, fiberglass, and some 35's and get it over with. your gona wana do it once you learn more about these trucks anyway lol. welcome to the site buddy!

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