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Hello from Alberta, Canada

Discussion in 'New Members' started by mcquid, Jun 3, 2009.

  1. Jun 3, 2009 at 10:46 AM
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    mcquid

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    mcquid [OP] New Member

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    Alberta, Canada
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    08 TRD D-Cab
    Hey guys, writing from Alberta, Canada.

    Have a 2008 Tacoma Double Cab (TRD Sport & Towing) 4x4
    Black in color.....6 speed manual transmission. I love it, but hardly drive it now that my work provides a commuter car. In fact, I have less than 25K on the Taco.

    Not much for mods........I have a 3" RevTek lift kit and 33" BFG Mud Terrain tires (slightly too big, I need small spacers (1/4") to even be able to turn the thing, and even with that I can't turn right to the locks). Also have some black Aries side step bars, and a Truxedo roll up tonneau cover.

    Prior to this, I had a 2007 FJ Cruiser which I LOVED, however when our first born came along, I thought the 4 doors of the Taco would be nice....and I sure love having a box too, although it is fairly small with the manual tranny.

    I worked for Toyota for 5 years (Parts & Service, Sales), but now - believe it or not - I actually work for a Dodge/Chrysler/Jeep store (Service end). Don't worry, I haven't switched allegiances.......i'm still a Toyota driver. But there sure are lots of Dodge's to fix anyway!

    Looking forward to getting to know some of you. I've been reading through the forum lately quite a bit - especially like the Tacoma Towing Bible, as I am going to be putting my Tacoma to the test soon.

    We have been towing a 2007 Viking Epic 1906ST tent trailer for the past couple of years, but just bought a new trailer yesterday (picking up tomorrow!). It is a 2009 Jayco Jay Flight 22FB. GVWR is 6,000 lbs.......I just got my Tekonosha Prodigy brake controller and CIP towing mirrors (both per advice from these forums) and will be tackling the brake controller project tonight. I'll get some pics up when I have my rig all hooked up!

    As for my truck, here is a picture attached. I don't have a recent pic - this was before the side steps and bed cover were put on, but gives you a good idea of how it looks with the tires and lift anyway.
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    mcquid, Jun 3, 2009
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  2. Jun 3, 2009 at 10:48 AM
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    Phantom_X-SP

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    Phantom_X-SP Rude Boy |><|

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    Welcome to TW! Nice Truck!
     
    Phantom_X-SP, Jun 3, 2009
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  3. Jun 3, 2009 at 12:42 PM
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    Padilla1880

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    Padilla1880 "Let's Ride!"

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    Welcome to TW! Nice truck mcquid! I have family in Red Deer.
     
    Padilla1880, Jun 3, 2009
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  4. Jun 3, 2009 at 1:07 PM
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    neslerrah

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    neslerrah Taco lovin'

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    Secondary air filter removed, elbow mod, BFG T/A KO (31x10.5R15), 15" American Racing Mojaves, BHLM, Dome Light MOD (Blue), Pioneer headunit, Sockmonkey 'TACOMA' Decals, Readylift 5-lug SST, Rear Shocks - Bilstein TRD, Dynomax Super Turbo #17748, DDM Slim Ballast HID Kit H4 Hi/Lo -35W 6000K in headlights, Apexcone Raptor HID Kit H3 - 35W 6000K in Hella 500s, aFe CAI #51-10762, WeatherTech Floorliner, 200W Smart AC Inverter
    :wave:hello & welcome to TW:wave:
     
    neslerrah, Jun 3, 2009
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  5. Jun 3, 2009 at 3:41 PM
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    AK27

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    :canada: welcome to tw!
     
    AK27, Jun 3, 2009
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  6. Jun 3, 2009 at 5:25 PM
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    squad314

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    squad314 Thinks he's Steve McQueen

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    Into the mystic....(foggy Saint John, NB)
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    "Hello Kitty" steering wheel cover.
    Welcome from the East Coast....Great intro,nice truck come back often.:)
     
    squad314, Jun 3, 2009
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  7. Jun 3, 2009 at 5:28 PM
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    Edrin55

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    Avid Off Road Light Bar Line-X'd, Black Sand Pearl Hood Scoope, Truck Covers USA metal roll up bed cover, Thule Custom lockable light bar, TRD Sport Exhaust, Line-X'd TRD skid plate, Slee Off Road Sliders, Upgraded 3.5" Rearview Mirror/Monitor, Anytime Foglight Mod. (TY Jeff), Smoked Foglights, SilverStar Headlight & Foglight Bulbs, Tinted windows all around, Vent visors, Bed mat with security mod, Wet Okoles front & back, Race/Sport Pedals, Tailgate Clamps, PopNLcok 5300 Tailgate Lock, All weather mats, Helo 17x8 Hubcentric Rims & BFG All Terrain 265/70/17, Blisteins 5100's all around with mini leaf add to the rears, AFE Pro Dry drop in filter, Go Rhino Hitch Step, TRD License Plate Frames and Tire Valve Covers. GrillCraft MX Mesh upper and lower grills with "old school TOYOTA" FJ emblem, Cobra CB Radio, Firestick CB Antenna with custom mount.
    Edrin55, Jun 3, 2009
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  8. Jun 4, 2009 at 10:18 AM
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    m.costantini

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    Hello Mcquid! Congrats, nice truck!

    Mark
    Ontario, Canada
     
    m.costantini, Jun 4, 2009
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