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Sold the jeep....to get back in a taco. Whats up from Las Vegas?!

Discussion in 'New Members' started by BeastyDirtSlut, May 2, 2018.

  1. May 2, 2018 at 9:42 PM
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    BeastyDirtSlut

    BeastyDirtSlut [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Whats up everyone!? New member to the forum but I have stalked info here for a while now. I have been looking for a Tacoma for a few months, decided to ditch the cramped TJ. Finally found my new toy, 1 owner (airline mechanic), 2002 double cab 4x4 SR5 TRD with a few mods and 110k original miles. I am super excited to finally be back in a Tacoma. I bought the truck with a 3 inch suspension lift, bilstein shocks and military wrapped leafs, 17" 4runner rims wrapped with 31" A/Ts (probably my first change will be some rims and 33s), rock sliders welded to the frame and a few other things done. I have some small mods in mind for the next month, subs, in dash double din touch screen with front and rear cameras, rock lights, light bars, probably some new bumpers and a winch, on board air compressor, etc...Im thinking about setting up an accessory battery with a solar setup and building a bed storage system with a bunk on top (already have a paint matched Leer shell). Took the truck out in the rain and "mud" yesterday, were in Las Vegas so its not really "mud" ever lol. Truck runs flawless, original owner gave me receipts for every single thing he has ever spent money on. Timing, water pump, cvs, etc were all done @ 98k miles, it has 110 now so fairly recent. Previous owner removed TRD badges for some reason but it is 4x4 with the factory locker.20180430_140028[2].jpg 20180430_140008.jpg
     
  2. May 2, 2018 at 9:48 PM
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    Jorgy1

    Jorgy1 Well-Known Member

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    VERY nice! Mods you have planned sound great
     
  3. May 2, 2018 at 9:49 PM
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    Tacomamike mike

    Tacomamike mike Just that, nothing more.

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    Working on it, dissent offroad racks, shift sense pro, pedal commander , ARB twin, rigid SS dually's , dual batteries, ARB fridge , 2.5 Fox coil overs wResi , 2.5 Fox rears w resi Total chaos UCA , deaver packs , Nitto trail grappler's 33" .
    Welcome to the World.
    Great find !!! Holy crap it’s clean and only 110k Miles !!!!
    Lucky Man.
    Have a 2004 double Cab I bought new.
    259k on it with supecharger . Regular maintenance and the heads done :).
    You have decades to look forward to in that beauty.
     
  4. May 2, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    Prayn4surf

    Prayn4surf 20 minutes late

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    Welcome back to the light! May the TW force be with you :amen:
     
  5. May 2, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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    PROseur

    PROseur Well-Known Member

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    Welcome

    Tons of ex Jeep owners here, who finally got smart
     
  6. May 2, 2018 at 10:05 PM
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    buckhuntin-tacoma

    buckhuntin-tacoma Shed hunter

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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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  7. May 2, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    BeastyDirtSlut

    BeastyDirtSlut [OP] Well-Known Member

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    @Jorgy1 thanks, probably wont get half that done but ill dent the list at least.
    @Tacomamike mike PREACH!!! Dude I checked paper work, had it inspected and couldn't contain myself....If anyone is looking I also found a 2003 double cab 4x4 automatic (non TRD) with 102k miles, suuuper clean. Leveling kit, maybe 2 inch lift, nice rims and decent life left on what looked like 33s maybe 35s. The guy has offered me first shot at it for 13k in a few weeks.
    @Prayn4surf I feel like I got my light saber back lol.
    @PROseur Yeah....it was fun but this is my forever build right here.
     
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  8. May 2, 2018 at 10:12 PM
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    BeastyDirtSlut

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  9. May 2, 2018 at 10:13 PM
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    PROseur

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    Jeeps are the mistress

    Tacomas are the wife
     
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  10. May 2, 2018 at 10:13 PM
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    ZachPrerunner

    ZachPrerunner Sometimes she goes, sometimes it doesn’t

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  11. May 2, 2018 at 10:18 PM
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    BeastyDirtSlut

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    @PROseur hahaha, yeah she gonna get in my wallet like the wife for sure. Hell probably dig out my flesh wifes wallet too lol.
    @ZachPrerunner Thanks dude!
     
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  12. May 2, 2018 at 10:56 PM
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    irayfz6

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    Welcome!
     
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  13. May 2, 2018 at 10:58 PM
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    Kabogski

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    Hi tuck Exhaust FalkenWildPeaks Blackout Badge
     
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  14. May 2, 2018 at 11:21 PM
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    BeastyDirtSlut

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    @irayfz6 and @Kabogski thanks guys, cant wait to get started.
    Is there a decent group of people from vegas on here?
     
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  15. May 2, 2018 at 11:31 PM
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    TashcomerTexas

    TashcomerTexas My truck is a whiner

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    Shit I remember when my truck looked exactly like that minus the shell.
     
  16. May 3, 2018 at 12:13 AM
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    synergy10

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    Welcome, based on the chrome mirrors, grille and rear bumper, looks like you got yourself a Limited. Should have front seats that have better bolsters than the SR5 with adjustable lumbar support as well.
     
  17. May 3, 2018 at 1:06 AM
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  18. May 3, 2018 at 3:14 AM
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    tn_popo OINK

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  19. May 3, 2018 at 3:49 AM
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  20. May 3, 2018 at 4:03 PM
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    Also checking in from NV. Good to be here!
     

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