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Pulled trigger on a Tacoma.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Tacotime24, Sep 19, 2017.

  1. Sep 19, 2017 at 6:58 PM
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    Tacotime24

    Tacotime24 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    After a long time lurker in the forum. Financially stable enough to purchase a Tacoma. Originally was going to wait for the 2018 to release but didn't feel like waiting 6 months for a few features. Had to train the sales person on Tacomas since he thought the Tacoma offroad and sport weere same thing... Not a car guy himself but had to explain what a differential was to him. I knew I lost a few thing like jbl and hood scoop but I asked him anything else. He had said no. Which my questions I was 80 percent sure. Took about 10 hours for entire transaction. I lucked out and I wanted a 6 speed they found one about an hour away from me. I had bought 2013 WRX a year traded in that I put a stupid high amount of mileage in a year. Fun car but I needed a truck more in my life. Put a bro grill on, husky mats, Tacoma mat on today. Looking for led interior lighting and upgrade the headlights. Plans for the build is a lift kit I'll install myself wanting 35's and 4.88 gears, take off the b pillar vinyl. Love the purchase so far haven't seemed anything wrong yet... :D rear bumper is off haven't had a chance to check the bed. Replacing fromt and rear bumper looking at cbi offroad and mobtown rock sliders. Modding is becoming disease.

    Being I'm turning 23 shortly and now seocnd toyota. I built a 93 toy from stock and as much money as I dropped into I can't get rid of my first vehicle. Too much time and memories need a offroad rig only anyway. o_O

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  2. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:12 PM
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    gaprider0

    gaprider0 Well-Known Member

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    Nice truck and welcome
     
  3. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:14 PM
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    tcjacado

    tcjacado Well-Known Member

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    Welcome and enjoy your new truck!
     
  4. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    MESO

    MESO Major Modder Vendor

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    Welcome! Awesome introduction and way to start modding!
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:16 PM
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    NAAC3TACO

    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

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    Welcome to TW!
     
  6. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:22 PM
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    Dan 77

    Dan 77 I leave my bikes outside

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    Yup nice truck.
     
  7. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    Pics of the '93 please. Much more interesting subject.

    Welcome.

    Curious though. Why bother with sliders, 35s and 4.88s if its a pavement queen?
     
  8. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:26 PM
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    MESO

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    Mall crawlers gotta look good too BRO
     
  9. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    TACTICAL TACO

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    Congratulations looks great and welcome
     
  10. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:30 PM
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    medic2230

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    Welcome to TW Ethan :wave:
     
  11. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:35 PM
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    Pic of Stock and Pro Grill comparison please !
     
  12. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:38 PM
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    Check your diff fluid levels.... or expect your differential to be toast within a few hundred miles.
     
  13. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:39 PM
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    Right on and welcome to TW!
     
  14. Sep 19, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    Lol

    I'm not mall crawling this truck weekend warrior and this will be out in hills come December. Gonna utilize it as what it is meant for. Pavement princess for now.
     
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  15. Sep 19, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    6 inch lift with 35 ko2 4.88 gears full LED lighting. 157k swapped 3.0 one time already blew it up about to start 3.4 swap.

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  16. Sep 19, 2017 at 8:22 PM
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    dYL0n أنا لست الإسلامي

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    Welcome :thumbsup:
     
  17. Sep 20, 2017 at 3:23 AM
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    Congratulations! Enjoy the truck
     
  18. Sep 20, 2017 at 3:50 AM
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    Congrats and Welcome to TW :hattip:
     
  19. Sep 20, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    I ordered the pro grill before I was even signing papers. :yay:

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  20. Sep 20, 2017 at 8:25 AM
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