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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Sweed07, Dec 28, 2020.

  1. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Sweed07

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    TRD Pro 17" wheels with BFG 265/70/R17 T/A KO2 (C-rated) AlphaRex Pro-Series projector headlights w/ DRL converters Cali Raised 32" lower bumper flush LED bar Cali Raised 3X2 18W LED fog lights Cali Raised Low Profile 27W Side-Projecting LED Ditch Lights BPF skid plate BPF tow hook w/ 3/4" shackle Yotashop Rear Diff breather mod Bed channel supports MAXTRAX MKII Gunmetal Grey Cali Raised DCLB Zero-degree Rock Sliders w/ Kickout (LINE-X'd) Bilstein 5100 3" lift (885 medium-duty coils) / Dakar rear leaf / SPC upper control arms 3-ton More Power Pully w/ 35' of 5/16" Am-Steel-Blue Rope Extang 44915 Trifecta Tonneau Cover Pioneer AVH-4200NEX stereo and midrange speakers/backup camera Thinkware U1000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Cloud Dash Cam Knock-off MC Auto Parts TRD PRO Front Grill for Tacoma w/ Smoked White Grill Raptor lights
    Hey all, I've been watching TW for years off and on, but only recently had the need to start posting. Long story short, I've had the same 2007 Tacoma TRD Sport DCLB since late 2006 when I got back to the States after an assignment in Japan, and apparently it took a global pandemic to get me motivated to start modifying it.

    I really hadn't done much with it over the years, outside of the manufacturer's maintenance, and a new stereo and speakers, until about October of this year. I began primarily looking at new lighting options, since I'd spent too much money restoring yellow headlights.

    I ended up landing on the Cali Raised site, and the more I did for lighting, the more I realized I wanted to do for other capabilities. I'm not looking to create a Baja truck, but as I look to another move with the Air Force from Florida to Pennsylvania, I thought it was a perfect time to augment the off-road capability somewhat. It's a good thing I paid this bad boy off years ago, because this TW live isn't cheap!

    If anyone has any recommended sticky threads in the 2nd-gen forum, or in general about how to transition a daily driver into a weekend off-road warrior, those would definitely be appreciated!

    I'm super excited to become more active here, and looking forward to getting as many miles out of this truck as I can. Hope everyone is safe and healthy these holidays.

    Thanks,
    Scott

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    Sweed07, Dec 28, 2020
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  2. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    Bigdaddy4760 Well traveled Older Than Dirt

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    Bigdaddy4760, Dec 28, 2020
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  3. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    Nice truck you have there!

    Welcome to TW
     
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  4. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:35 PM
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    Hi Scott
    Welcome to TacomaWorld
    You're gonna need this in PennsylvaniaIMG_20191008_145233266.jpg
     
    Black DOG Lila, Dec 28, 2020
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  5. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    TnShooter, Dec 28, 2020
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  6. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:38 PM
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    TRD Pro 17" wheels with BFG 265/70/R17 T/A KO2 (C-rated) AlphaRex Pro-Series projector headlights w/ DRL converters Cali Raised 32" lower bumper flush LED bar Cali Raised 3X2 18W LED fog lights Cali Raised Low Profile 27W Side-Projecting LED Ditch Lights BPF skid plate BPF tow hook w/ 3/4" shackle Yotashop Rear Diff breather mod Bed channel supports MAXTRAX MKII Gunmetal Grey Cali Raised DCLB Zero-degree Rock Sliders w/ Kickout (LINE-X'd) Bilstein 5100 3" lift (885 medium-duty coils) / Dakar rear leaf / SPC upper control arms 3-ton More Power Pully w/ 35' of 5/16" Am-Steel-Blue Rope Extang 44915 Trifecta Tonneau Cover Pioneer AVH-4200NEX stereo and midrange speakers/backup camera Thinkware U1000 4K UHD Dual-Channel Cloud Dash Cam Knock-off MC Auto Parts TRD PRO Front Grill for Tacoma w/ Smoked White Grill Raptor lights
    Lila, thanks! I guess one big question I did have, being a relative newb at any in-depth maintenance, is how to determine how much frame rust I might already have? I'm fairly certain I did the leaf spring recall years back, but other than garage wizards with tons of tools, are there any threads on how to assess if there's any undercarriage rust issues before I head up ... or how to DIY the corrosion protection? Thanks.
     
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  7. Dec 28, 2020 at 2:41 PM
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    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...Thank you for your service! :oldglory:
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Dec 28, 2020
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  8. Dec 30, 2020 at 4:07 PM
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  9. Dec 31, 2020 at 10:08 AM
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    Welcome!

    How do you like the output of those headlights?
     
    mattgecko, Dec 31, 2020
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