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new from the PNW

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by girdwood, Oct 28, 2018.

  1. Oct 28, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    girdwood

    girdwood [OP] New Member

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    Hello, all. I'm new to the truck scene... use to be heavily into VWs (still have a Corrado). I use to have a 2001 Sequoia for about 4yrs and it was the best vehicle my wife and I ever owned... but, after making multiple trips and loading a bunch of gravel by hand into the cargo area of it, I decided it was time for a truck. We bought a 2012 DCLB Tacoma TRD-S. Had it for about a month, and traded it in on this 2004 Tundra. I lost me arse in the deal, but I am much happier with it. Live and learn. I'm looking forward to learning all about it and getting some toys (canopy, suspension, backup camera, etc). I'm looking forward to a very long and happy relationship with this one, hoping it's my 'forever' vehicle.IMG_1841.jpg250266_225352720834732_100000800171594_533677_2542186_n.jpg
     
  2. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:00 PM
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    TokerJoker

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  3. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:07 PM
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    phabej

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    Welcome from Washington as well.
     
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  4. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:10 PM
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    Pinay

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  5. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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  6. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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  7. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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  8. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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  9. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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  10. Oct 28, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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  11. Oct 28, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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  12. Oct 28, 2018 at 5:02 PM
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  13. Oct 28, 2018 at 5:06 PM
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  14. Oct 28, 2018 at 5:21 PM
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    girdwood

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    Thanks, everyone! Any chance I could have some input on suspension (stock height-ish) for heavy loads...? Looking to beef up the front and rear bumpers, add a RTT/canopy combo for camping... any recommendations on those kind of setups would be greatly appreciated as well!
     
  15. Oct 28, 2018 at 5:50 PM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  16. Oct 28, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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  17. Oct 28, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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    MatthewPTguy

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    Welcome from Oregon!
     
  18. Oct 28, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    SoCal.Tundra.Guy

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    Looking for bumpers, winch, etc
    welcome from SoCal, I'm new too! nice truck and I like the bumper a lot! I want something similar that protects the entire front with the headlights and all, although with a winch. I think I found what I need, and I'm going to keep watching your thread because I have the same questions on canopy combo for camping.
     
  19. Oct 28, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    Ely010606

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  20. Oct 28, 2018 at 7:54 PM
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    Freak Show

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    Welcome from another in the great PNW!
     
  21. Oct 28, 2018 at 8:16 PM
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    Squatting Pigeon

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  22. Oct 31, 2018 at 4:17 PM
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    girdwood

    girdwood [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! The brush guard was on the truck when I bought it. I hope to find something more like what you're talking about as well, wanting a winch as well.
     

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