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Took a drive on the beach...

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by Gabe Thorne, Nov 7, 2020.

  1. Nov 7, 2020 at 7:28 PM
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    Gabe Thorne

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    Yee Haw took a cruise on the beach in Galveston, TX. Too much fun just wish I had 4x4 don't forget to wash your truck after haha. UQVawcxTRl6F73CXFrNdmA.jpg xMaeUhxrSPOQxdjkV4vCyQ.jpg rTGX32JXSkCUmqtmjI49Zw.jpg
     
  2. Nov 7, 2020 at 7:30 PM
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    Plain Jane Taco

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    Great looking rig :thumbsup:
     
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  3. Nov 7, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    Glad you enjoyed it! Looks like two wheel drive worked out well.
     
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  4. Nov 7, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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    speed_of_a_human

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    You're doing it right! Looks like a lot of fun.
     
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  5. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:05 PM
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    MadKatt

    MadKatt In need of serious help..

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    You lucky bas*#%?. All I got today was 12 bags of leaves that took 6 people 2 hrs to chase down.:annoyed:
     
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  6. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:13 PM
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    Stocklocker

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    That’s a beautiful truck. I love it.
     
  7. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:38 PM
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    Thank you!
     
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  8. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:38 PM
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    That is brutal! Sounds like you need a chill day!
     
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  9. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:38 PM
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    Gabe Thorne

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    Thanks man! Sure was.
     
  10. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:47 PM
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    wood714

    wood714 Got any Quaaludes?

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    I love driving down the beach, it's the only off roading I do.

    Didn't need it on this day, but sometimes 4 wheel drive is a must.

    [​IMG]
     
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  11. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:51 PM
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    Gorgeous view! Yeah I am with you there. I've been humbled a couple times and had to swallow my pride and call my Jeep owning friend.
     
  12. Nov 7, 2020 at 10:55 PM
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    mark5868

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    Nice pictures
     
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  13. Nov 7, 2020 at 11:38 PM
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    wood714 Got any Quaaludes?

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    When I had my 2000 Jeep TJ I was driving down the beach one day and saw a Tacoma Off Road buried to the rear bumper. Thought to myself those Tacoma's suck in sand.

    I didn't find out till I bought mine that not all Off Road models have 4 wheel drive. Kinda hard to comprehend a truck with a big Off Road sticker on the side of the bed being 2 wheel drive.

    Before I changed my wheels and tires.

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Nov 8, 2020 at 7:08 AM
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    I’m curious about the size of the truck and a 4 banger. Does it ever feel underpowered? I went with a 6 because I was afraid it would.
     
  15. Nov 8, 2020 at 7:19 AM
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    The beach is truly off-road as there is no road at all. And I also find it odd that they even sell an off-road 4x2. I know that a 4x2 still benefits from good tires and shocks, but I imagine it's a smaller market (or maybe people who want the OR look but are short on cash?). Idk.
     
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  16. Nov 8, 2020 at 7:29 AM
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    Do I see a slight hint of greenish water? Usually choco milk color in Galveston. Did ya fish? Bull reds are running right there right now...and i'm stuck in the hill country.
     
  17. Nov 8, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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    Landpirate

    Landpirate Strong like horse, smart like tractor

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    My parents live on the island, and I used to go down there a lot in high school in a jeep. Haven't been driving on the beach since then. What entrance did you use? Where are the current access points down there? I've been meaning to get back onto the beach but haven't had time when I've been back down there.
     
  18. Nov 8, 2020 at 9:02 AM
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    Awesome, wish there were more places in Ca to cruise on the beach.
     
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  19. Nov 8, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    10 miles north or 400 miles south of the border.
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    10-12 pounds of air in your tires will get you almost anywhere in the sand
     
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  20. Nov 8, 2020 at 9:09 AM
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    I used to drive on the beach all the time back in ny, east end of LI. It’s definitely fun but the one huge problem is rust.
     
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