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Howdy from South Carolina

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Badknees, Aug 5, 2021.

  1. Aug 5, 2021 at 7:59 AM
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    Badknees

    Badknees [OP] Well-Known Member

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    1998 Tacoma Extended Cab SR-5 4X4
    King Front Coil-overs, Bilstein Rear Shocks, Add-a-leaf Rear Leaf Springs, 16" Toyota Wheels, KO2 Tires, Alpine 2-Din Head Unit, Alpine Amp, JBL GTO Speakers, Undercover Hard Bed Cover, Back-up Camera
    Hello,

    I'm new to this site but not to Toyota trucks. I currently have a 1989 4X4 Pick-up that I bought new, 1998 Tacoma SR-5 4X4, and 2016 Tundra 1794 converted to TRD Pro (everyone needs 3 Toyota trucks! LOL). I've also had several 4Runners, Sequoias, and other Tundras over the years.

    Looking forward to learning from all the experienced Tacoma folks on this site as I continue to modify my '98 Taco. Here's a pic:
    98 Taco.jpg
     
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  2. Aug 5, 2021 at 8:26 AM
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    Black DOG Lila

    Black DOG Lila Well-Known Member

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    Stock. EZ pass.Dump pass.Inspection sticker.Convict printed lic.plates.FG cap.
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
     
  3. Aug 5, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Dennis
    Quincy IL
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    2014 Spruce Mica Tacoma DCLB
    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    Welcome to TW!
     
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  4. Aug 5, 2021 at 6:34 PM
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    SecureIT2021

    SecureIT2021 Well-Known Member

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    Welcome! :hattip:speaking of mods, you can change out the side mirrors for the ones made for the 2000-2005 4Runner and SR5 Tacomas. They're the exact same fit. Check out my 99 SR5.
     
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  5. Aug 6, 2021 at 6:37 AM
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    Badknees

    Badknees [OP] Well-Known Member

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    King Front Coil-overs, Bilstein Rear Shocks, Add-a-leaf Rear Leaf Springs, 16" Toyota Wheels, KO2 Tires, Alpine 2-Din Head Unit, Alpine Amp, JBL GTO Speakers, Undercover Hard Bed Cover, Back-up Camera
    Thanks for the mirror information - that's good to know. Are the newer mirrors larger or improved in other ways? Can you attach a pic. of yours? Thx.
     
  6. Aug 6, 2021 at 6:45 AM
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    EricL

    EricL Tomahawk Chopper

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    SOS Offroad Concepts Armor
    Welcome! Drop in over here with the rest of us South Carolina folks when you get a chance!

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/south-carolina-bs-and-gossip-thread.411211/
     
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  7. Aug 6, 2021 at 6:46 AM
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    TwinTaco31719

    TwinTaco31719 Well-Known Member

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    Awesome!! Welcome
     
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  8. Aug 6, 2021 at 8:14 AM
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    Badknees

    Badknees [OP] Well-Known Member

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    King Front Coil-overs, Bilstein Rear Shocks, Add-a-leaf Rear Leaf Springs, 16" Toyota Wheels, KO2 Tires, Alpine 2-Din Head Unit, Alpine Amp, JBL GTO Speakers, Undercover Hard Bed Cover, Back-up Camera
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  9. Aug 6, 2021 at 11:53 AM
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    EricL

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    There is a pretty good crew from the Upstate area, and at least before the pandemic hit, fairly regular meet ups for wheeling and such.
     
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  10. Aug 6, 2021 at 3:06 PM
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    SecureIT2021

    SecureIT2021 Well-Known Member

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    @Badknees They give you a much larger field of vision and completely change the 'look' of the truck. Tap on my profile picture (to the left). A black dialogue box will pop up. Click on the 'Media Page' link and take a look at my photos.
     
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  11. Aug 6, 2021 at 3:37 PM
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    Badknees

    Badknees [OP] Well-Known Member

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    King Front Coil-overs, Bilstein Rear Shocks, Add-a-leaf Rear Leaf Springs, 16" Toyota Wheels, KO2 Tires, Alpine 2-Din Head Unit, Alpine Amp, JBL GTO Speakers, Undercover Hard Bed Cover, Back-up Camera
    Awesome! Thanks!
     
  12. Aug 7, 2021 at 11:15 AM
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    Badknees

    Badknees [OP] Well-Known Member

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    King Front Coil-overs, Bilstein Rear Shocks, Add-a-leaf Rear Leaf Springs, 16" Toyota Wheels, KO2 Tires, Alpine 2-Din Head Unit, Alpine Amp, JBL GTO Speakers, Undercover Hard Bed Cover, Back-up Camera
    Congrats. You have a beautiful Tacoma.
     
  13. Aug 7, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    SecureIT2021

    SecureIT2021 Well-Known Member

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    @Badknees Thanks :thumbsup: I'm proud of it and have been restoring it (mechanically), over the last few months. 2020 was a bust, so I wasn't able to get things fixed until after I got back to work. I've removed the step bars and I'm thinking about changing the bull bar to a black one.
     

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