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Shin protector?

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by PilotguyPA28, Nov 18, 2020.

  1. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:30 PM
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    PilotguyPA28

    PilotguyPA28 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Feel like I need a soccer shin protector to get in my Tacoma. Lol
     
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  2. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:31 PM
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    JKO1998

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    Sounds like you need a head protecter too

    but for everyday use
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    Tacospike

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    :anonymous:
     
  4. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:35 PM
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    Tacospike

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    Idk OP, I’ve never had this issue

    my hitch is a different experience
     
  5. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:39 PM
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    brandon78lusch

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  6. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    ICU1

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    Stay away from the tail pipe
     
  7. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:40 PM
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    Anchovy

    Anchovy Rule #1: Never take me seriously

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    I have no idea how any of you get into your truck but I’ve never hit my shin getting into mine
     
  8. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:43 PM
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    3r3Taco

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    Are you 3'4"?
     
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  9. Nov 18, 2020 at 3:45 PM
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    Sig45

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  10. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:33 PM
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    TacomaBeast67

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    I might have had my fingers slammed by my hood and doors a few times but never did my shins in getting in.
     
  11. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:38 PM
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    Bishop84

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    The oem running boards scrape my leg, I hate them, but I've never had them on my own truck lol.
     
  12. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    EvergreenOffroad

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    My shins have hit many hitch balls in my life
     
  13. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    gudujarlson

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    I hit my shin on the dash every so often, but I tend to like my seat pretty far forward so I don't have to reach for things. Almost everyone that drives my truck adjusts the seat backwards.
     
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  14. Nov 18, 2020 at 4:51 PM
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    ICU1

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    Let the height challenged service technician forget to reposition the seat...
     
  15. Nov 18, 2020 at 5:56 PM
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    kahanabob

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    my 2008 had them and same thing is why i never put them on my 16.
     
  16. Nov 18, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    Bleep100

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    You need to try to get into a sports car with a seat about 6 inches off the ground . You learn how to get in and out of vehicles .
     
  17. Nov 18, 2020 at 6:05 PM
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    MaverickT883

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    I personally swan dive into my truck and slide like a penguin into my seat.
     
  18. Nov 18, 2020 at 7:36 PM
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    9th

    9th Not a Civil Engineer

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    are you barking your shin on the exhaust pipe?
     
  19. Nov 18, 2020 at 7:43 PM
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    Rock Lobster

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    So do you guys enter a vehicle head first or something? Does your hand and/or knee touch the drivers seat at any time during this transaction?

    I've seen weirder ways to climb aboard. Not many, though.
     
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  20. Nov 18, 2020 at 7:54 PM
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    shakerhood

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    I just step right into my truck, have no idea how guys are bashing their shins or heads getting in.
     
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