1. Welcome to Tacoma World!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tacoma discussion topics
    • Communicate privately with other Tacoma owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site
    Quick Links: New member and long time lurker. Wheel/Tire Question- New Taco Owner - 1st Gen. KingTacoRey’s Super-White ‘15 Commuter Build SWC 2-14 TRD Sport Upper control arm question Husband doesn’t like the truck as much as I do…guess it’s mine

SF Bay Area....new member but OLD

Discussion in 'New Members' started by nano99, May 1, 2017.

  1. May 1, 2017 at 12:44 PM
    #1
    nano99

    #1
    nano99 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2016
    Member:
    #191517
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2008 WHT DCSB 4X4 SPORT
    workin on it
    Hey Guys,
    Been reading for a couple years but am more confused now than ever.
    I live in the city SF but take the truck camping and dirt bike riding not really
    much else, just looking to upgrade my stock suspension, at least I thought that was the plan now I want to get some new wheels and tires.
    Maybe new bumpers just because they're white and ridiculous in the city ( people parking by Braille ) oh yeah I guess im going to need a rack and tent as well, I don't know how I ever got by before. So I guess im waiting for headstrong to open back up. Any sage advise from anyone is greatly appreciated i have spent countless hrs reading the forums and honestly don't know which way to go, I understand there are many options for a modest 2-3" lift and i know you've all probably weighed in before, just tell me what to do like my wife usually does. By the way I'm not even sure how the forum works Im blue collar not Tech.
     
    nano99, May 1, 2017
    #1
    Joe D likes this.
  2. May 1, 2017 at 1:43 PM
    #2
    Joe D

    #2
    Joe D .

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2011
    Member:
    #66942
    Messages:
    7,202
    Welcome to the site.

    I won't offer any purchase advice except pick over what others have done and decide what you like and what works for you.

    Oh, and of course I'm a slow guy so pics are always fun.
     
    Joe D, May 1, 2017
    #2
    Over da Hill likes this.
  3. May 1, 2017 at 1:45 PM
    #3
    NAAC3TACO

    #3
    NAAC3TACO Middle aged member

    Joined:
    Aug 5, 2008
    Member:
    #8350
    Messages:
    8,059
    Gender:
    Male
    Just east of crazy, NV
    Vehicle:
    2014 SR5 DCLB 4x4
    Color matched door handles, Weathertech floor liners, bed mat, Durafit seat covers, tailgate clamp, 2016 TRD Sport 17" wheels with Yokohama Geolander AT tires , Toyota exhaust tip, Toyota/Yakima bike rail mount, Toyota wheel locks, Toyota hitch cover, Redline hood struts, unifilter on air pump.
    Welcome from Nevada!
     
    NAAC3TACO, May 1, 2017
    #3
  4. May 1, 2017 at 1:47 PM
    #4
    4drtaco03

    #4
    4drtaco03 Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    May 5, 2016
    Member:
    #186188
    Messages:
    384
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    BAY AREA
    Vehicle:
    2003 TRD/ 2004 / 2019 SR5 4x4… now awd sprinter
    If you plan on having someone else doing the work... I would recommend SWAT customs in Fremont. They will help you with deciding and charge a fair price
     
    4drtaco03, May 1, 2017
    #4
  5. May 1, 2017 at 1:59 PM
    #5
    nano99

    #5
    nano99 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2016
    Member:
    #191517
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2008 WHT DCSB 4X4 SPORT
    workin on it
    Thanks guys I guess it posted that's a good start for me
     
    nano99, May 1, 2017
    #5
  6. May 1, 2017 at 2:01 PM
    #6
    nano99

    #6
    nano99 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2016
    Member:
    #191517
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2008 WHT DCSB 4X4 SPORT
    workin on it
    IMG_0069.jpg
     
    nano99, May 1, 2017
    #6
    mattgecko and NAAC3TACO like this.
  7. May 1, 2017 at 2:42 PM
    #7
    ODNAREM

    #7
    ODNAREM MEMBER Of The Church Of @ODNAREM

    Joined:
    Feb 28, 2015
    Member:
    #149762
    Messages:
    41,285
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Ron
    Huntington Beach,CA.
    Vehicle:
    2012 TRD Sport Prerunner
    TRD catback exhaust,FJ Cruiser trail team wheels,BFG All Terrain K02 tires,Grillcraft front grill,Pelfreybilt IFS/Mid skids,sliders,standard rear bumper,Total Chaos bed stiffeners.TRD Pro Bilstein front/rear suspension.
    :wave:
     
    ODNAREM, May 1, 2017
    #7
    Over da Hill likes this.
  8. May 1, 2017 at 9:24 PM
    #8
    Over da Hill

    #8
    Over da Hill "Roads...where we're going we don't need roads"

    Joined:
    Jan 2, 2015
    Member:
    #145416
    Messages:
    4,487
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Johnny
    SoCal
    Vehicle:
    15 Black Taco 4WD DC SB SC
    Supercharger, Icon stage 3 suspension, Pelfreybilt Armor, All-Pro Sliders & Leaf Pack, 17 inch Black Rhino Sidewinder wheels, 33 inch Toyo tires, Rigid Lighting, SPod,
    Welcome!
     
    Over da Hill, May 1, 2017
    #8
  9. May 2, 2017 at 12:06 PM
    #9
    mattgecko

    #9
    mattgecko The LED Lighting Guy. MattGeckoLEDs.com

    Joined:
    Jul 5, 2011
    Member:
    #59337
    Messages:
    13,089
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    South San Jose, CA
    Vehicle:
    2011 DCSB O.R. 4wd TRD Super Charged
    Welcome!
     
    mattgecko, May 2, 2017
    #9
  10. May 5, 2017 at 12:57 PM
    #10
    nano99

    #10
    nano99 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2016
    Member:
    #191517
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2008 WHT DCSB 4X4 SPORT
    workin on it
    Thanks all for the welcome. Sorry My bad, I will post my questions separately. Although my questions have probably been answered many times over. Thanks again.
     
    nano99, May 5, 2017
    #10
  11. May 5, 2017 at 1:02 PM
    #11
    nano99

    #11
    nano99 [OP] Well-Known Member

    Joined:
    Jul 8, 2016
    Member:
    #191517
    Messages:
    154
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Fred
    San Francisco
    Vehicle:
    2008 WHT DCSB 4X4 SPORT
    workin on it
    Sorry again, if anyone wants to suggest the threads I should read please send it along, seriously slow on all this.
     
    nano99, May 5, 2017
    #11
  12. May 5, 2017 at 1:36 PM
    #12
    Jckdnls

    #12
    Jckdnls Roads less explored

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2017
    Member:
    #217530
    Messages:
    3,626
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Spicer, mn
    Vehicle:
    93 3.0 v6 sr5 5spd 08 ac or 6sp
    Dakar torsion bars
    Suggest take the truck to Tahoe, beat it around for a weekend and decide what you think you need first. Other than that bumpers are always a good start. But what I know I got a new 93 pretaco stock n living it that way. Loved it at Hollister n tahoe.
     
    Jckdnls, May 5, 2017
    #12
  13. May 5, 2017 at 1:38 PM
    #13
    Jckdnls

    #13
    Jckdnls Roads less explored

    Joined:
    Apr 27, 2017
    Member:
    #217530
    Messages:
    3,626
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    John
    Spicer, mn
    Vehicle:
    93 3.0 v6 sr5 5spd 08 ac or 6sp
    Dakar torsion bars
    Oops n welcome to the club
     
    Jckdnls, May 5, 2017
    #13

Products Discussed in

TrendsAuto 5100 Series Set of Front & Rear Shocks fits 2016-2023 Tacoma with 0-1" Rear Lift | Provides 0-1" Front Lift | Includes TrendsAuto Decal | 24-263108 24-186728
$454.98
NATIKA Backup/Front View Camera,IP69K Waterproof Great Night Vision HD and Super Wide Angle Metal OEM Style Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans (Black)
$39.99
Bilstein (24-186728) 5100 Series Shock Absorber
$109.17
Hayden 679 Universal 11” Rapid-Cool Add-On Transmission Cooler to Enhance Cooling (not for direct replacement of the factory unit)
$57.58
Mobil 1 104361 75W-90 Synthetic Gear Lube - 1 Quart (Pack of 2)
$28.27
Air Intake Snorkel Kit Fit For 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma With 4L Right Petrol intake air snorkel kit high performance system compatible kit Replacement black Rotational Molding (2005-2015)
$89.99
Freedom Off-Road Front Upper Control Arms for 2-4" Lift Compatible with 05-23 Tacoma
$390.00
Toyota Genuine 2020-2021 Tacoma TRD PRO 16" Matte Black Wheel PT946-35200-02 w/Center Cap
$278.01
VIPMOTOZ Red OLED Neon Tube Pure White SMD LED License Plate Light Tag Lamp Assembly Replacement For 2005-2015 Toyota Tacoma & 2000-2013 Tundra Pickup Truck
$15.99
Genuine Toyota Accessories PT580-35050-SB Bed Mat for Short Bed Tacoma Models Black, 59 1/2" L X 52 1/2" W X 3/8" H
$198.25
Bilstein 24263108 Shock Absorber
$140.08
AUXITO 912 921 LED Bulb for Backup Light Reverse Lights High Power 2835 15-SMD Chipsets Error Free T15 906 922 W16W Bulbs, 6000K White Daytime Running Lights (Upgraded, Pack of 2)
$13.99
VIAIR 88P Portable Compressor Kit (12V, 120 Psi, Forup to 33" Tires)
$98.00
Cougar Motor H11 Fog Light Bulbs, Fog Light for ATV UTV OFF-Road
$40.99
4 PACK PLASTI DIP Mulit-Purpose Rubber Coating Spray BLACK 11oz Aerosol
$42.95
Nilight - NI04-100W 17" 80w LED Work Light Single Row Spot Flood Combo LED Light Bar Driving Lights Offroad Lighting - 2 Style Mounting Brackets,2 years Warranty
$40.49
Tuffy Flip-Up License Plate Holder - Hawse Fairlead
$41.88
Turn Clicks Into Customers: Proven Marketing Techniques for Converting Online Traffic into Revenue
$42.32
HIGH FLYING Car Accessories LED Side Mirrors, Sequential Dynamic Turn Signal Lights Indicator, Pair for Toyota Tacoma 2016-2023, RAV4 2019-2025, Highlander 2020-2025, Set of 2, Smoked Black
$45.00
Heise Metra 1 Lamp Dt Wiring Harness and Switch Kit (HE-SLWH1)
$44.13
Piaa 15224 H4 (9003 / HB2) Xtreme White Plus High Performance Halogen Bulb, (Pack of 2)
$44.99
ARP 100-7718 Wheel Stud Kit for Toyota
$43.96
Bussmann (BP/CB185-100) 100 Amp Circuit Breaker
$44.93
UPLUS 12V 20Ah Deep Cycle AGM Battery, LP12-20 Rechargeable SLA Batteries, Replace for EXP12200, HR22-12, BP20-12, F19-12B, UB12200, FM12200, 6fm20, ML22-12, ML18-12, EXP12180, DJW12-20Z
$42.99
Echo Auto (1st gen) - Hands-free Alexa in your car with your phone
$49.99
ARB 10000011 Speedy Seal 2 - Universal Heavy Duty Tire Repair Kit For Car, Truck, RV, Jeep, ATV, Motorcycle, Tractor, Trailer. Flat Tire Puncture Repair Kit Fix Punctures and Plug Flats 50 String Plug
$48.95
DEPSTECH Industrial Endoscope, 5.5mm 1080P HD Digital Borescope Inspection Camera 4.3" LCD Screen IP67 Waterproof Snake Camera with 6 LED Lights, 16.5FT Semi-Rigid Cable,32GB Card and Helpful Tool
$49.98
Carlinkit 3.0 Wireless CarPlay Adapter USB for Factory Wired CarPlay Cars (Model Year: 2015 to 2025), Wireless CarPlay Dongle Convert Wired to Wireless CarPlay
$49.25
Yomikoo USB AUX MP3 Player Radio Car Digital Music Cd Changer Aux Adapter for Toyota 5+7Pin Camry 1998-2004 Corolla 1998-2002 Highlander 1998-2003
$25.99
Towever 84433 Towever Trailer Hitch Extension, Hitch Extender for 2 Hitch receivers, 12"es Length, 3500 lbs. GTW
$27.99
Nilight - 60005C-A 20" 126W Spot Flood Combo Led Light Bar Off Road Lights Boat Lighting Fog Light Driving Lights LED Work Light for Trucks, 2 Years Warranty
$26.23
NGK (5464) BKR5EIX-11 Iridium IX Spark Plug (4 Pack)
$27.88
Power Central Locking System for 4 Doors, AUXMART Universal Keyless Entry Car Kit with Remote Control Conversion
$34.99
Signature Life Assurance Car Handle, Automative Door Assist-Handle for Adults, Seniors, and Elderly, Auto Standing Aid Support, Portable Vehicle Stand-Assist Grab Bar with Built-in LED Flashlight
$35.00
Aisin VST-024 Bulk Vacuum Switch Valve - Blue
$36.72
How to Make Money with Your Blog: The Ultimate Reference Guide for Building, Optimizing, and Monetizing Your Blog (How to Make . . .)
$36.31
SWR METER for CB Radio Antennas with 3' Jumper cable - Workman SWR2T & CX-3-PL-PL
$36.49
SCC SC1038 Radial Chain Cable Traction Tire Chain - Set of 2
$39.95
IRWIN Bolt Extractor Set, 5-Piece (394001)
$39.43
F133N with LC-10 F-Series Large Body FUMOTO® Valve with Long Nipple and LC-10 Lever Clip for M12-1.25
$39.88
A-Premium Mud Flaps Splash Guards Mudguards Mudflaps [W/Hardware Accessories] Compatible with Toyota Tacoma 2023-2016, [Doesn't Fit SR], Set of 4PCS, Front and Rear (Driver & Passenger Sides)
$38.99
MOOG 515040 Wheel Bearing and Hub Assembly for Toyota Tacoma
$38.74
To Top