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Discussion in 'New Members' started by Bdubz, Feb 7, 2019.

  1. Feb 7, 2019 at 2:02 AM
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    Bdubz

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    Bdubz [OP] Member

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    image.jpg Aloha!
    I've owned many Yota's but I finally bought my first Taco. I mostly stayed with the 4Runner platform's until now.
    I currently own a 2000 4Runner Ltd w/ 330,000 miles and is still in great shape, and running strong.
    My most recent purchase is a 2017 Blazing Blue TRD 4x4 off-road with short bed double cab.

    I plan on doing a quality suspension lift, Yota PRO wheels, and some nice fat gripping shoes on the brand used Taco.
    I live in Liberty loving Arizona Metro valley area and explore a ton in the state, but I do frequently find myself in Colorado up in the hills away from the homeless drug addicts and MSM (aka fake news) believing leftists that have overrun metro Denver, so I need advice on the right suspension/shock/Arm setup for all terrains and spectrums. Iam down for some good insightful suggestions, and do's and do not's from all you 3rd gen gurus, don't be shy.

    I hope to transform my new Taco into a mild overland self contained Swiss army pocket knife, yet still shed the extras and do its duty of city driving during the week, so I can work to pay my now rather large new Truck loan payment.

    Iam a fabricator/inventor/former space craft/aerospace structural tech, with a BS degree in computers. I love God, family, country, guns, drag racing, guitars and my freedom, and I'm one to demand others never to infringe. Iam a wounded warrior (Combat SAR/Aircrew), I love helping others, and other vets, and always leave nature the way I found it or cleaner.

    I plan on posting the progress on my build, and can't wait to get after it.

    Thanks for reading!
    Mahalo!
     
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    Bdubz, Feb 7, 2019
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  2. Feb 7, 2019 at 2:09 AM
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    irayfz6

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    irayfz6 TTC #0249

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  3. Feb 7, 2019 at 2:12 AM
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    deadpocketss Dingus

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    (I can't believe how long it took me to realize that emoticon was there)
     
    deadpocketss, Feb 7, 2019
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  4. Feb 7, 2019 at 4:26 AM
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    Welcome to TW!

    Nice Tacoma :thumbsup:


    Thank you for your service :oldglory:
     
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  5. Feb 7, 2019 at 7:35 AM
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    Bigdaddy4760

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    Welcome to TW
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    Bigdaddy4760, Feb 7, 2019
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  6. Feb 7, 2019 at 8:55 AM
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    StayinStock Set it and forget it

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    StayinStock, Feb 7, 2019
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  7. Feb 7, 2019 at 8:56 AM
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    Welcome to TW
     
    Steve565, Feb 7, 2019
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  8. Feb 7, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    Looking good
     
    Bigmo, Feb 7, 2019
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  9. Feb 7, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    Rob Daman The Taco Formerly Known as Hard Shell Taco

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    a lot
    welcome
     
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  10. Feb 7, 2019 at 11:36 AM
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    Welcome. Currently on my second Tacoma. You won't regret your purchase.
     
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  11. Feb 7, 2019 at 11:54 AM
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    Welcome to TW...Thank you for your service!! :oldglory:
     
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  12. Feb 7, 2019 at 3:50 PM
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  14. Feb 9, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    Welcome, love the blue!
     
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