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How often do you crack your head getting into your truck?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Taco_Fisher, May 7, 2021.

  1. May 7, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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    Taco_Fisher

    Taco_Fisher [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I love my truck but I'm only 6' and I smack my head every time I get into the dang thing. The roofline on these are definitely low having come from a full size truck that you had to climb into.

    Curious if it's just me.
     
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  2. May 7, 2021 at 9:38 AM
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    farmtacoma

    farmtacoma Date Farmer

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    Happens to me. Lot shorter than you. I get on the step bar, then crack my head. Oh well, still love my Taco.
     
  3. May 7, 2021 at 9:39 AM
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    waffleiron

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    6' as well, havent hit my head once.
     
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  4. May 7, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    wiljayhi

    wiljayhi “..ain’t nobody’s business if I do…”

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    Murky Water, MB, eh?
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    Never. Grab handle is a big help.
     
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  5. May 7, 2021 at 9:42 AM
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    Technique

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    Can't say I've ever done that before.
     
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  6. May 7, 2021 at 9:49 AM
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    Rock Lobster

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    No?

    How on earth are you guys getting into your cars?

     
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  7. May 7, 2021 at 9:50 AM
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    VB25

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    About once a year. 6’2 here
     
  8. May 7, 2021 at 9:51 AM
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    Anchovy

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    Never
     
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  9. May 7, 2021 at 9:51 AM
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    shakerhood

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    I have had Tacoma's for 21 years, never hit my head getting in.
     
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  10. May 7, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    RedWings44

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    Never once. My last truck was shorter and had a side step and I still never did. Also used to own a Mustang and never did with that either.
     
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  11. May 7, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    beergeek

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    Once, before the test drive.
    Since then I get in head-first.
     
  12. May 7, 2021 at 9:52 AM
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    Aqualoon

    Aqualoon More stickers!

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    Same, just did this morning in fact.
     
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  13. May 7, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    Taco_Fisher

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    hahahahahahahah

    Carry on...
     
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  14. May 7, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    farmtacoma

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    21 no handle
     
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  15. May 7, 2021 at 9:58 AM
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    DWD484

    DWD484 Could Be Joking

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    You guys must have hit your head pretty damn hard that first time if y'all still can't figure out how to get in your truck without hitting it again... Sucks.
     
  16. May 7, 2021 at 9:59 AM
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    Tacowin1013

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    You got a grab handle on driver side?!
     
  17. May 7, 2021 at 10:01 AM
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    BlkTaco47

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  18. May 7, 2021 at 10:02 AM
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    dagobert

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    6'5"....in the mornings when all systems haven't check in......once a week..ish
     
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  19. May 7, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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    gotoman1969

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    I guess some folks just don’t know where their noggin is :confused: :rofl:.
     
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  20. May 7, 2021 at 10:09 AM
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    CT Yankee

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    ^^- This.
    Can't say that I never have, but can probably count on one hand the number of times in 14+ years with my Gen 2, and not yet with my Gen 3.
    Only issue I've had of late is the catch at the roof for the Access Cab rear door (this morning).
     

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