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Bought a '17 Pro * Updated with pics*

Discussion in '2.5 Gen TRD Pro (2014-2021)' started by Rangers, Dec 13, 2016.

  1. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:45 AM
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    Crewmax Chris

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    Congrats and welcome from Maine!
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    WOW, I'm impressed! The suspension on this truck is SEX!
    What a ride and the TRD exhaust sounds great.
    What took me so long to get one of these?

    Ill definitely post some pics tomorrow so everyone doesn't think I'm full of shit. Got busy taking my wife to dinner and son to a basketball tournament today.
     
  3. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    Above I bolded a comment you made.

    In the OP you mentioned your getting a rear TRD sway bar....

    Might I ask why?

    Yes I know I know, your truck your mods - curiosity killed the cat.

    Congrats on the buy!
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:48 PM
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    Thank you.

    Yes, I was planning on getting the TRD sway bar, simply to help with any rear body roll and cornering. Everything I've read has high marks for this mod.
    My understanding is you won't give up any of your capabilities unless your hardcore off roading??
     
  5. Dec 15, 2016 at 6:56 PM
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    I took my front sway bar off and prefer the on and off road feel much better, that's just me.

    IMO when tieing in 2 "independent" components, neither are able to be used to their full potential.

    I tow frequently, only about 4500lbs, but never had the feel that a rear tow bar was necessary.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:07 PM
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    That makes sense, maybe I need to reconsider that purchase.
     
  7. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:17 PM
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    Congrats on your PRO! and welcome to the forum. Since you're new here, you'll find out quickly, that by being here, it entitles ALL of us the help you spend ALL your money on MODS. That sway bar may be getting bumped on the soon to be growing list of fun shit to do on your new ride. Enjoy!
     
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  8. Dec 15, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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    Thank you, lol, wouldn't have it any other way.
     
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  9. Dec 15, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    That TRD sway bar wont do much its too small i dont think you need it. With the 5 star safety system its almost impossible to loose control even if the ground is wet soon as u begin to slip the system will cut power to the engine in a sense choke it out and forbid it from breaking tracking that 5 star system is amazing read up on it.
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2016 at 1:14 PM
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    IMG_1217_zpsxgijwryt_540ae35bf87fdb2736779ded321d829157e7795d.jpg [/URL]

    IMG_1214_zpszhtmzueb_104205b163fd8ac891bdeeef68870993be8ee1e4.jpg[/URL]

    Heres the mandatory pictures, really impressed with this truck.
     
  11. Dec 16, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    Oooooo .... Purdy :drool:
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2016 at 8:58 PM
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    Love the color! I was lucky enough to see that color in person at the Texas state fair this year, definitely pops when it's out in the sun
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2016 at 9:52 PM
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    This is the only red I've ever really liked, sure does look nice! Of course everyone knows white is the fastest color
     
  14. Dec 16, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    NIIIIICE!!!
     
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  15. Dec 17, 2016 at 4:22 AM
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    Get the sway bar, I love mine.
     
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  16. Dec 17, 2016 at 4:54 AM
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    Nice truck bro!
     
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  17. Dec 19, 2016 at 7:13 PM
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    Yup. That Red & Black looks SWEET!
     
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  18. Dec 19, 2016 at 8:17 PM
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    Absolutely gorgeous PRO man. Now all you need is some shims, shackles and some dirty fives!
     
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  19. Dec 19, 2016 at 8:32 PM
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    Its not too small. Itll be enough to reduce body roll for 99% of users. its not a track car. traction control in what you are talking about has nothing to do with what he is trying to do with a rear sway bar.
     
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  20. Dec 19, 2016 at 10:09 PM
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    Welcome and congrats!
     
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  21. Dec 31, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    Why doesn't the TRD come with the TRD SWAY BAR?
     
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  22. Dec 31, 2016 at 8:17 PM
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    Good question, I thought the same thing.
     
  23. Dec 31, 2016 at 9:23 PM
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    I'm considering adding one. More body roll than I'm used to.
     
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  24. Jan 1, 2017 at 7:44 AM
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    Thanks, Jim. I appreciate that information!
     
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  25. Jan 1, 2017 at 8:30 AM
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    Sharp looking ride. Welcome. Happy to help you spend your money on mods.
     
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  26. Jan 11, 2017 at 5:13 PM
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    IMG_10841.jpg Welcome. Did you copy my story? I went to drive the 1794 and took the red one from the showroom as well.
     
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  27. Jan 12, 2017 at 5:52 AM
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    lol, I went to drive a Platinum and yes, there was the Pro on the showroom floor.
     
  28. Jan 12, 2017 at 10:18 AM
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    3k under msrp is really good deal! Congrats on new pro!
     
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  29. Jan 12, 2017 at 6:27 PM
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  30. Jan 15, 2017 at 4:27 AM
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    I did the same, also doesn't feel like the front end dives down when cornering either. Stiffer sidewall makes huge difference.

    2016 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro CM MGM.
     
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