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Taking the leap, time to build a Taco

Discussion in 'New Members' started by Ursusvitae, Mar 2, 2017.

  1. Mar 2, 2017 at 8:30 PM
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    Ursusvitae

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    Ursusvitae [OP] New Member

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    Hello all,
    After taking a near 20 year break from offroading, I dipped my toe back in last year and bought a beater Tahoe- lifted on 33s with a limited slip, but fun to tool around in on desert trails.

    Now it's time to scream and leap (ok, more like plan meticulously, take long strides as I can, and make sure to enjoy the ride).

    After much research on midsize trucks and JKUs, I have decided to go with the Tacoma.

    Now to get it purchased, rigged out for moderate multi-use offroad (some trail running, some overlanding, some crawling- no extremes of anything, just a general overall rig for fun and family adventures)

    The offroading guys I know are jeep guys, so I'll be using the forums to help every step of the way. I'n not a wrencher, so will have to find a local shop to do the any mechanical mods more serious than remove and bolt on.

    Thanks in advance for the support, I'll need it.
     
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  2. Mar 2, 2017 at 8:37 PM
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    crashnburn80

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    Welcome to TW! I'm a former Jeeper myself (TJ). Lots of help on the forum to get introduced to some wrenching and save yourself some money.
     
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  3. Mar 2, 2017 at 9:06 PM
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    Over da Hill

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    Welcome to TW!
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2017 at 7:19 AM
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    Welcome and good luck on your future Tacoma purchase!
     
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    Welcome...:cheers:
     
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    :pccoffee::thumbsup::cheers:
     
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    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 to TW!
     
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