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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Apple Jacks, Jul 8, 2014.

  1. Jul 8, 2014 at 8:34 PM
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    Apple Jacks

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    Apple Jacks [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Brendan
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    Greetings from San Diego!

    I've been sneaking and peeping on these forums for quite a while now and it's time I properly join and become a contributing member to this community. I've really appreciated the expert advice, tips, and - most importantly - the good ideas I've been able to pick up.

    You all couldn't could care less about me, so here's the important information (and an admittedly crappy picture of my ride)...

    She started life as a 2014 Tacoma Double Cab Short Bed, with the TRD Off-Road Package. Then she got a little nip and tuck and this is how she sits today:

    [​IMG]

    So far, we've got:

    Exterior
    - Debadged TRD Off-Road sticker and tailgate emblems
    - AntennaX Billet 14-inch Antenna
    - Exterior LED overhaul (thanks to Chris "csjumper2003" for the license plate, rear turn, reverse, third brake, fogs, front turn/DTRL, parking, and headlights)
    - N-Fab Wheel-to Wheel Nerf Steps
    - Color Match Front Grill
    - Front Grill Wind Noise Mod
    - Tailgate Hose Clamp Mod
    - SnugTop XtraVision Truck Cap
    - Method NV305 17x8.5 Wheels, Matte Black
    - General Grabber AT2 285/70R17
    - Bilstein 5100 Adjustable Struts, front and rear with Add-a-Leaf kit (thanks to the Truck Shop SD for the expert install and service)
    - Cab Mount Chop

    Interior
    - Front Window Tine, 20%
    - OEM All-Weather Floor Mats
    - Interior LED overhaul (dome, map, vanity, automatic gearshift)
    - OEM In-Dash Navigation Radio

    Up and Coming...
    - Color Match Rear Bumper
    - FrontRunner Slimline II Canopy Rack Kit
    - Grillcraft MX Grill, BAMF Light Bar, KC Slimlite Driving Lights

    Hope to run into all you SoCal folks on the road or off!
     
    Apple Jacks, Jul 8, 2014
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  2. Jul 14, 2014 at 8:57 PM
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    Dragons Taco

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    Dragons Taco Well-Known Member

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    Can ya spell Tonneau
    Hi! Welcome to TW. Very nice work so far. Be careful of the SoCal peeps, they will want you to use your rent/mortgage money on a LT kit before long. Stay strong!
     
    Dragons Taco, Jul 14, 2014
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  3. Jul 14, 2014 at 8:59 PM
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    nfs257

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    nfs257 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome from poway!
     
    nfs257, Jul 14, 2014
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  4. Jul 14, 2014 at 10:15 PM
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    mxchic621

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    mxchic621 Well-Known Member

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    Yukon Oklahoma
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    Method Double standards 285/75/16 Falken Rocky Mt tires. Toytec front spacer for Baja Suspension. Flush mounts on rear bumper. Past: 2007 TRD_Offroad Ext cab Tacoma 2wd.
    LMAO ^^^
     
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    mxchic621, Jul 14, 2014
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  5. Jul 14, 2014 at 10:19 PM
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    nfs257

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    nfs257 Well-Known Member

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    Not true! ;)
     
    nfs257, Jul 14, 2014
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  6. Jul 15, 2014 at 8:52 AM
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    mattgecko

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    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    South San Jose, CA
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    Welcome Brendan! Your truck is looking good, big fan of the grey/black look.
     
    mattgecko, Jul 15, 2014
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  7. Jul 15, 2014 at 5:55 PM
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    Apple Jacks

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    Apple Jacks [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Brendan
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    Thanks for that warning, totally accustomed to that pressure. I came here after spending some time over at VWVortex with my last ride. I've almost been convinced a few times that my kidney is a small price to pay for that "must have" mod!

    Thanks for the warm welcome, gents. Damn happy to be here.
     
    Apple Jacks, Jul 15, 2014
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  8. Jun 5, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    Apple Jacks

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    Apple Jacks [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Been a while and the truck's been through a lot more upgrades. Here's where she stands now...

    Screenshot_20220605-103309_Photos.jpg

    This community has been an epic source of information and assistance. Time to stop lurking and start contributing. Feel like I'm new on the boards again, so time to say "hello!"
     
    Apple Jacks, Jun 5, 2022
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  9. Jun 5, 2022 at 4:55 PM
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    bumhunter

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    bumhunter Well-Known Member

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    Welcome, looks nice!
     
    bumhunter, Jun 5, 2022
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  10. Jun 5, 2022 at 4:57 PM
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    Slick Taco

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    Slick Taco Id Rather Be Airborne

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    Lost somewhere in the PNW
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    Current vehicles: 2019 Rav4 Lunar Rock. 2018 TRD OR DCSB KD Max tuned. 2010 Tundra Limited Crew Max . 1991 4Runner Crawler. Ivan Stewart Edition
    KD Max Tune, King 2.5 coil overs T.C. UCA's, Deaver leafs, 17x9 Black Rhyno Warlords, 33" Toyo M/T's, Metal Tech rear bumper, Westin HDX drop steps with Bullet Liner coating, K&N CAI, Baja Designs fog pods, Rigid Midnight addition 3" pod ditch lights. Cali Raised brackets and 32" behind the grill mounted light bar, Southern Style Offroad Lopro Stage II front bumper, Warn winch, FACTOR 55 Ultra Hook, FACTOR 55 Hawes Fairleed, full debadge, Cosmetic goodies such as 15% carbon tint, matte black in channel rain guards, interior LED's, Teton Workshop shift knob, Inferno vinyl detailing on the interior, Cali Raised multi rocker switch cubby insert with Mc Tuning LED switches and a few other mods I've probably left out.
    Sup :hattip:
     
    Slick Taco, Jun 5, 2022
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