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Discussion in 'Mid West' started by BIGLuke, Jul 30, 2009.

  1. Oct 20, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    MikeyLikesIt

    MikeyLikesIt Supercharged Mileage Master

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    Went to Byron yesterday and improved my best time to 14.20 at 94.72mph.

    Someone crashed in front of me while I was staged for my 2nd run so I got to take some pictures of my truck ready to run.
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  2. Oct 25, 2013 at 7:05 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Badlands December 7th Toys for tots lets make it out and support a good cause!


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  3. Oct 30, 2013 at 6:56 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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  4. Nov 5, 2013 at 6:47 AM
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    edipema

    edipema Active Member

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    Satoshi grille, bhlm, TRD exhaust, Loredo tonneau cover, Hurst short throw shifter kit, oem rearview mirror with backup camera, Kenwood head unit with navigation, Kenwood 2000 watt amp, JL 13.5" sub, custom built box and amp rack,king 2.5" adjustable reservoir coilovers and total chaos uca's in front, king 2.5" adjustable reservoir shocks in the rear, add-a-leaf, and front diff drop kit, 285/50/20 Nitto Terra-Grappler A/T, Pro Comp 20 inch rims black, AFE cold air intake
    Been a member on this site for a while now, but first time posting in the Midwest section. Gonna try and get a couple pics up later after work.
     
  5. Nov 5, 2013 at 8:11 AM
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    LoadedTaco

    LoadedTaco Kick A$$ Member

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    Welcome! Unfortunately this section is pretty quiet.

    We are going to badlands on Saturday if you or anyone else is interested in joining.
     
  6. Nov 5, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Going with Jon and friends?

    You gonna go for toys for tots in December?
     
  7. Nov 5, 2013 at 9:16 AM
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    edipema

    edipema Active Member

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    Satoshi grille, bhlm, TRD exhaust, Loredo tonneau cover, Hurst short throw shifter kit, oem rearview mirror with backup camera, Kenwood head unit with navigation, Kenwood 2000 watt amp, JL 13.5" sub, custom built box and amp rack,king 2.5" adjustable reservoir coilovers and total chaos uca's in front, king 2.5" adjustable reservoir shocks in the rear, add-a-leaf, and front diff drop kit, 285/50/20 Nitto Terra-Grappler A/T, Pro Comp 20 inch rims black, AFE cold air intake
    It's a possibility, I was supposed to go to cliffs last Sunday but never went...If I go to badlands I would Prolly end up taking my 84 Toyota tho
     
  8. Nov 5, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    LoadedTaco

    LoadedTaco Kick A$$ Member

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    I'm going with a group of FJ's that I often wheel with. ChiTownTRD on here is one of the guys, but he can't go this weekend.

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  9. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:44 AM
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    MikeyLikesIt

    MikeyLikesIt Supercharged Mileage Master

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    Sorry, I really like the clean look of my truck with no scratches. No offroading for me at the moment.
     
  10. Nov 6, 2013 at 5:56 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    You or they coming for toys for tots? I would like to meet up and wheel with some of you guys...
     
  11. Nov 6, 2013 at 7:39 AM
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    LoadedTaco

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    What day is that on? I will post it in our Facebook group and see who's interested.
     
  12. Nov 6, 2013 at 8:25 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    December 7th. I will be there with several others.
     
  13. Nov 6, 2013 at 11:51 AM
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    LoadedTaco

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    Damn it everyone is trying to schedule shit for that day. I can't go I already have plans.
     
  14. Nov 7, 2013 at 3:05 AM
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    no mods

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    Some stickers
    Dec 7.. On calendar
     
  15. Nov 7, 2013 at 10:57 AM
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    boostbaron

    boostbaron Well-Known Member

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    Hey guys, are there any chicagoland tacoma faceboook pages? Just got my truck recently looking to see whats going on local to me. Thanks
     
  16. Nov 7, 2013 at 11:03 AM
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    LoadedTaco

    LoadedTaco Kick A$$ Member

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    Not that I know of. I am the only Tacoma in the group that I wheel with. Do you plan on taking it off road?
     
  17. Nov 7, 2013 at 11:28 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Right on brotha!

    Started another project for a member last night...he has a Baja bumpers front bumper and the approach just plains stinks, plus no winch or skids :(

    So I am gonna take care of that for him :D

    Heres some before shots:

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    Gonna give it a lil tuck and remove that low hanging front crossmember.

    Like this:

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    Also will be removing the front sway bar and the diff drop currently installed.

    Stay tuned!
     
    Last edited: Nov 12, 2013
  18. Nov 7, 2013 at 11:30 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Bumper tubing trimmed and 1/4" Thick winch plate going on (will drill for winch mount at a later time):

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    Last edited: Nov 12, 2013
  19. Nov 12, 2013 at 7:58 AM
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    NwiTACO

    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    Winch plate on and bumper installed

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    Working on skids now :D
     
  20. Nov 12, 2013 at 11:26 AM
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    LoadedTaco

    LoadedTaco Kick A$$ Member

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    We need to have a meet soon.
     
    Last edited: Nov 12, 2013

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