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Discussion in 'New Members' started by JL2003trd, Aug 19, 2015.

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  1. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:55 PM
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    JL2003trd

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    Hello Tacoma World, and fellow Offroad enthusiasts. New to Tacomas, not new to wheelin'... So I got my 2003 Tacoma back in March, been creeping on the threads for a while. Finally decided to make a profile and start a build thread.

    -John
     
    JL2003trd, Aug 19, 2015
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  2. Aug 19, 2015 at 12:57 PM
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    JimboAnz

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    Welcome to TW :cheers: great resource here and a lot of opinions on everything :crazy:
     
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  3. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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    JL2003trd

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    I'm sure many questions are soon to come.
     
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  4. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:04 PM
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    265s are the largest wheel size you can put in there wout rubbing .
     
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  5. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:04 PM
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    on a stock truck
     
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  6. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:05 PM
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    Dont be afraid to ask, but use the search bar first........you will get ridiculed if you ask the "how much lift can I ....., or the How big o' tars can I fit...... :thumbsup:
     
    JimboAnz, Aug 19, 2015
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  7. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:08 PM
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    You knew it was coming! Haha
    I actually just got an awesome deal on 285/75/16 KO2s. They'll be here tomorrow. Looking for best price on an OME 3 inch kit now.
     
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  8. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:11 PM
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    I'm well aware. I've been an IH8MUD member for years. I had a 100 Series LC. I miss her! :facepalm:
     
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  9. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:12 PM
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    Welcome
     
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  10. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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  11. Aug 19, 2015 at 1:59 PM
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    Plastidipped the grill and corner lights last weekend still need to de-chrome the rest of the truck.

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  12. Aug 19, 2015 at 2:01 PM
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    Welcome to TW John :wave:
     
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  13. Aug 19, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    Stock but awesome!
    Welcome! I'm a new member too (joined last month) and really enjoy this forum. Congratulations on getting your Taco!
     
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  14. Aug 19, 2015 at 2:07 PM
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    Thank you, Sir!
     
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  15. Aug 19, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    Welcome to TW John
     
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  16. Aug 21, 2015 at 7:18 AM
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    New tires have arrived.

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  17. Aug 21, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  18. Sep 20, 2015 at 6:11 AM
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    Found out my truck had a Tundra brake conversion :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Sep 20, 2015 at 7:16 AM
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  20. Sep 20, 2015 at 7:23 AM
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    Bought a Wheelers Offroad Progressive Add A Leaf and I'm going to raise the 5100s to 2.5 inches and try and get the 285s on this week.

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