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Discussion in 'New Members' started by TacoTabe, Feb 10, 2011.

  1. Feb 10, 2011 at 4:14 AM
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    TacoTabe

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    TacoTabe [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hey everyone, just got an '11 Access Cab 4x4 TRD Offroad, and joined the forum. I've been doing my resaerch and looking into the Taco for awhile before buying it, and this site was a huge asset in finding answers to the questions/concerns that I had. Y'all are awesome, keep it up!

    Kevin
     
    TacoTabe, Feb 10, 2011
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  2. Feb 10, 2011 at 4:15 AM
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    David Tarantino

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    Welcome to T/W enjoy
     
    David Tarantino, Feb 10, 2011
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  3. Feb 10, 2011 at 4:19 AM
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    907taco

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    907taco Alaskan Assassin

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    ultimate lift kit ( toytec ) ome dakar leaf pack , w/ extended length billies, LR uca's, Pro comp 7089s, KM2's 285 70 17, neoprene seat covers, weather techs, CBI sliders w/kickout, URD ss, cab mount chop, VHT night shade tint>tails,3rd B-light. Debadged. Grillecraft grille, rear diff breather mod. CBI Moab front bumper, warn M8000 winch, HID kragens 7", Hella's micro fogs. retrofit headlights HIDS, LED solutions maps/license! 886 back up light mod,
    welcome and post a pic when you can. within a couple of years from now the wife and i are moving down to Florida, tampa area.
     
    907taco, Feb 10, 2011
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  4. Feb 10, 2011 at 4:31 AM
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    4.0L V6 DOHC 24V 236hp 5 Speed Auto trans Part Time 4x4 2 Speed Transfer case Auto LSD, 16" TRD wheels, VSC TRAC TPMS, TRD OFF-ROAD EXTRA VALUE PACKAGE.... OFF-ROAD TUNED Suspension, Bilstein Shocks... Locking Differential.. VSC + ATRAC , HAC, DAC, SKID PLATES TOW HOOKS POWER INVERTER,FOG LAMPS , WINDOW TINT, RUNNING BOARDS ROOF RACK DOOR SILL PROTECTORS hot plug for my cell phone... A R E camper shell
    :wave:Hello Kevin and Welcome to T W-----------> JIM
     
    TRD4x4JIM, Feb 10, 2011
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  5. Feb 10, 2011 at 4:35 AM
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    Welcome!
     
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  6. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:56 AM
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    RLDTACO

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    Congrats on the new ride and welcome to TW! :wave:
     
    RLDTACO, Feb 10, 2011
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  7. Feb 10, 2011 at 6:57 AM
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    A few bolts are different.
    :wave: Welcome.
     
    Dark Knight, Feb 10, 2011
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  8. Feb 10, 2011 at 8:26 AM
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    Simon's Mom

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    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

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    Stock for now
    Hi Kevin, congrats on your new truck & welcome to the forum from Vermont :wave:
     
    Simon's Mom, Feb 10, 2011
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  9. Feb 10, 2011 at 8:29 AM
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    Jester243

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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    Welcome to TW!
     
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  10. Feb 10, 2011 at 9:34 AM
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    TacoTabe

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    Thanks guys. I have learned 3 things in the past week:

    1. As much as I loved my Ford Explorers, this Tacoma is significantly better in many ways.

    2. This was my first, and will probably be my last brand new vehicle. I bought my previous vehicles cash and am learning to appreciate how nice it was not having a payment...

    3. I love my taco even more every time I get in it!
     
    TacoTabe, Feb 10, 2011
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  11. Feb 10, 2011 at 9:40 AM
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    BryWi

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    BryWi Psalm 109:8

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    Welcome from Ohio.

    I hope you held back some cash for mods...:D
     
    BryWi, Feb 10, 2011
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  12. Feb 10, 2011 at 2:45 PM
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    TacoTabe

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    Learned some more stuff about the truck this afternoon:

    Did a little wheeling (nothing serious)- ya know, to test the features ;)
    and all I was thinking at the time was WOW!

    The rear locker is the shit. And as for the A-Trac, i'm not sure what was being smoked by people who've posted on this site that A-Trac is anything other than awesome- I went through the same mud 3 times: 4LO, locked, and locked with A-Trac engaged, and there was a noticeable difference in the 3- the ATRAC being the best traction BY FAR.

    Also learned how much I like the back-up camera. Its great for revealing all the rocks/stumps/branches and other dent/scratch/gouge causing shit that you can't see in your mirrors.
    Incidentally, i learned the value of this camera after picking up my first dent :D

    I love this truck and couldnt be happier that i bought it!
     
    TacoTabe, Feb 10, 2011
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  13. Feb 10, 2011 at 2:46 PM
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    Andrew H

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    Andrew H What is this "search" you speak of?

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    welcome from the friendly state of AZ!

    enjoy the site.
     
    Andrew H, Feb 10, 2011
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