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First truck and 4x4 purchase 13' Baja DBL Cab

Discussion in 'New Members' started by BAJAxMIKE, Nov 17, 2014.

  1. Nov 17, 2014 at 4:03 PM
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    BAJAxMIKE

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    well I traded from my 2015 WRX for this for more convenience and room for my adventures on two wheel (mountain biking) and I must say I love the room and capabilities of this awesome truck. Had to go 4wd and double cab for access to more gear storage and cargo room for people as well.
    was shopping far and wide for new but nothing came close to the deal of this
    kind, another thing its a BAJA

    here are the pics

    12/5 Installing 1" spacer front Baja From Toytec
    12/5 Installing 2" AAL progressive spring pack From Toytec

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  2. Nov 17, 2014 at 4:11 PM
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  3. Nov 17, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    Looking good and my favorite year and color for the Baja :thumbsup:

    and welcome to TW :thumbsup:
     
  4. Nov 18, 2014 at 5:23 AM
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    THANKS much... but why the favorite year, color I get, I love white on pickups and sports cars.

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  5. Nov 18, 2014 at 7:54 AM
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    Welcome :wave: love super white.
     
  7. Nov 21, 2014 at 3:09 PM
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    Any one know what lifts I can do on the Baja suspension? been trying to see if anyone has done 3- 6 inch without issues since its not the same setup as regular DBLCAB 4x4... thanks much
     
  8. Nov 21, 2014 at 3:16 PM
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    If you put a lift like that on then you should have just bought an offroad and lifted it. Your taking off the only thing that separates the baja from an offroad model.:confused:
     
  9. Nov 21, 2014 at 3:27 PM
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    I purchased this because best bang for my buck, all other 4x4 new or used came out to be more than the Baja. even base 4x4 sr5 dblcab with 20k miles came to 30k
     
  10. Nov 21, 2014 at 3:36 PM
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    Ah okay then, seems like you got a good deal out of it. I would install a quality coilover kit on it and/or a good leaf pack.
     
  11. Nov 21, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    Looks like those pics are in the hill country ...Wimberley TX area even
     
  12. Nov 22, 2014 at 10:36 AM
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    Congrats!! Sold my EVO X to get a 14 AC Baja Taco! Another convert from the WRX/EVO world..
     
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    Nice pick up! I too traded my 2009 STI for a 2011 Tacoma TX TRD access cab.
     
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    BEST DECISION EVER, just came back from Hidden falls adventure park this weekend only spent 2hrs there and man was it fun, the Baja took everything I could throw at it before nightfall! love the beast, next time gonna take my go pro and have my 3" lift on it. maybe even my new wheels I got for it. Im gonna try to got within the next two weeks
     
  16. Dec 2, 2014 at 9:14 AM
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    Pics to come shortly,
     
  17. Dec 3, 2014 at 3:42 PM
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    update: just ordered some wheels for my Baja (wheel whore) I know they come with nice factory beadlock style wheels but I always want better, anyways here they are in all their glory. will install them tomorrow cant wait! 16x8.5 with -6 offset, should look nice with my 3" level kit that im going to install Friday

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    Those are cool! What brand/type are those?
     
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    Level 8 Pro by discount tire, got wheels in but now im waiting for bead rings, lug kit, and air gauge. pics soon to follow. gonna put these on the factory BFG ATko 265 70 16 tires
     
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