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New from NJ

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by SoJersey, Dec 30, 2021.

  1. Dec 30, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    Good evening! I figured it was time to introduce myself now that the “build” has begun!

    I came from a 2012 Taco I bought new in late 2011. I had some mods done to that, lift, wheels, tires, bumpers, lights, etc..

    I put 185k miles on it then with the family growing it was time to look for a Max.

    I picked up this 2019 limited with 43k miles.
    I’ve got a pretty simple build planned for now.
    I’ll start a full build page soon!

    Here’s some pictures!

    Thanks for looking,
    Brandon


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  2. Dec 30, 2021 at 9:38 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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  3. Dec 31, 2021 at 12:58 AM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    Thank you greatly!
     
  4. Dec 31, 2021 at 2:42 AM
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  5. Dec 31, 2021 at 3:58 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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  6. Dec 31, 2021 at 4:04 AM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Congrats and welcome... Nice Rig.
     
  7. Dec 31, 2021 at 4:06 AM
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    Njmike13

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  8. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:38 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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    welcome from so cal
     
  9. Dec 31, 2021 at 6:47 AM
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    TundraTex

    TundraTex FRAC On!

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    Howdy, and welcome from Texas. FRAC on!
     
  10. Dec 31, 2021 at 7:47 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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  11. Dec 31, 2021 at 8:01 AM
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    Lupe

    Lupe New Member

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    Welcome from Monmouth County NJ
     
  12. Dec 31, 2021 at 1:26 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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  13. Dec 31, 2021 at 1:27 PM
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    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Welcome from SoCal

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  14. Jan 6, 2022 at 7:43 AM
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    AircoolerKirk

    AircoolerKirk Old School VW Nut

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    Fantastic looking truck! What are the the stats on your wheels? I love the look.
     
  15. Jan 6, 2022 at 10:34 AM
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    d_kinneyjr

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  16. Jan 6, 2022 at 10:36 AM
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    Motor71

    Motor71 teufel hunden

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    Welcome from central NJ.
     
  17. Jan 6, 2022 at 11:34 AM
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    Hello from another SoJersey member.

    T
     
  18. Jan 6, 2022 at 12:41 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  19. Jan 8, 2022 at 6:09 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  20. Jan 10, 2022 at 3:52 PM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    Thank you!

    Thanks neighbor!

    Thank you very much!

    Thank you!

    Thanks West Coaster!

    Thank you!!

    Thanks!

    Thanks! I used to do quite a bit of Striper fishing in Monmouth!

    Hot damn! Thank you!

    Thank you greatly!

    Thank you! They’re Method 703 in a 17” with a 0 offset.

    Thank you! I love them!!

    Hey neighbor! Thanks!

    Thanks, where at down here?

    Only been to Nevada once, loved it! Thank you!

    Thank you!

    More pics and mods coming!!!
     
  21. Jan 10, 2022 at 3:57 PM
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    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    Method 7xx series are legit. My 316s are cool.
     
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  22. Jan 10, 2022 at 4:08 PM
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    18DCTRD

    18DCTRD New Member

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    welcome and nice truck! What amber cubes are those? They look impressive!
     
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  23. Jan 10, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    I wanted these or the 316!
     
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    Baja Designs Squad Pros with Amber Wide Cornering lenses. I had them on my Tacoma and swapped them to this. Small package with a hell of a punch. And in all honesty, with the wide cornering lenses I do not get flashed on the road. The driving/combo I had before these I always got flashed. Been running these for about 6-7 years now.
     
  25. Jan 18, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    Got the grill surround and bumper caps wrapped, so much better imo. C8B201F7-362D-4EB0-B9A4-58D89A4AAB51.jpg
     
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  26. Feb 12, 2023 at 2:43 PM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    Figured I’d pop in and give a little update!

    I swapped out the Eibach kit for a set of Kings. I’m throughly pleased with that upgrade. The ride is so much better. No longer does the truck feel like a brick with wheels. It is nice having the adjusters and being able to fine tune them. I ran them on the softest setting for about a day and while it soaked up everything and rode so plush, you didn’t feel a slight up and down “pulsing” while driving. I guess they were just too soft. I’ve got them at about 3 clicks firmer from open and it’s great now.

    I’ve added a set of the +1 CB shackles, ditch lights, and some rear facing lights.

    Next on the list: Deavers, CB Steering ends.

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  27. Jun 18, 2023 at 8:32 PM
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    SoJersey

    SoJersey [OP] New Member

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    IMG_1388.jpg

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  28. Jun 19, 2023 at 5:24 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome neighbor, from Pennsylvania
     
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  29. Jun 19, 2023 at 6:27 PM
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    dofu

    dofu New Member

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    What brand wrap did you use?
     
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  30. Jun 19, 2023 at 6:29 PM
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    dofu

    dofu New Member

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    Welcome from California
     
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