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New Toy(ota) Tacoma 4x4 --- Suggested Mods?
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gonefishing
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 5:15 pm    Post subject: New Toy(ota) Tacoma 4x4 --- Suggested Mods? Reply with quote

Ok, I've just purchased a new quad cab long bed Tacoma, complete with a Ziebart undercoating. I'm planning on using this new machine to fish Yarborough pass, Big Shell and maybe the Port Mansfield cut. Does anyone have suggestions (in addition to the sticky posting) as to what I need to consider carrying/adding? I plan on adding a headache rack, toolbox and making some pole holders. I'm also considering getting a wench. What to most people pull against? I figured some sort of buried board would probably be the only option.

-Michael
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Tyler
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:20 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Get a wench and make her get you beer!
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texasbeachmaster
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:27 pm    Post subject: new 4x4 Reply with quote

lights, north hill or folding anchor with chain on it 75lbs class to go with winch
ranch jack the tall one, 2 8ft 2x10s shovel long handle 2 to 4 tow straps,
with all this gear you should never get stuck but if you do you can handle it.
Very Happy
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PostPosted: Tue Aug 05, 2008 7:47 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Tyler wrote:
Get a wench and make her get you beer!


For the price of the new Taco's, they should come with a wench that gets your beer and pumps the gas.

later,
Ernie
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ironmanstan
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 4:04 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

fix-a-flat... Idea
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Air compressor so that when you air down you can air back up.

Inverter @ least 500 watts.

Maglite

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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:43 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

ironmanstan wrote:
fix-a-flat... Idea



That's pretty much all you're gonna need with a 4x4 Tacoma..
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 2:46 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Damn, what they'll do to sell cars these days!! LOL.

Anyway, you need one of these if you are going to pull yours out of the sand w/your own winch.

http://www.pullpal.com/

But I'm not sure how necessary it is. The folks I've talked with that run smaller 4x4 (i.e., lighter) than full size tend to do pretty well with aired down tires. Maybe you can get away w/ a shovel, high lift jack and some carpet to use as sand ladders.
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Big John
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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 6:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

You can always lift your toyota. Here is one I know will drive IMS wild with envy!


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PostPosted: Wed Aug 06, 2008 9:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

It all depends on how much money you want to spend. There are several forums for the Tacoma:

http://www.tacomaworld.com/

http://townhall-talk.edmunds.com/direct/view/.f0a1e42/

http://forums.off-road.com/toyota-tacoma/

http://www.tundratalk.net/


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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 6:45 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

[quote="Big John"]You can always lift your toyota.

If you're going to get modifications, I'd recommend Billy & Nick at 4 Wheel Specialties in CC. They did a great job on my Jeep. Good guys, knowledgable, honest and reasonably priced.
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 7:57 am    Post subject: TUNDRA Reply with quote

TUNDRA 4X4 GOT IT YESTERDAY 24,900 THE REBATE WAS $5,000 DON'T KNOW HOW LONG THEY PLAN THAT REBATE BUT I COULDN'T FIND A BETTER PRICE ON TUNDRA 4X4 LOADED AT THIS PRICE...
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 10:42 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

There are dealerships up here selling Dodge Ram for 50 to 60% off the sticker price right now. Same goes with Chevy and Fords.

A buddy at work picked up a 2008 Dodge 1500 Laramie Lone Star 4x4 for $24k. It is one really nice truck. It has everything. Now that was a deal.

Wish I was in the market for a vehicle right now. Laughing
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PostPosted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 3:21 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a friend who just bought an 08' F250 4x4 crew cab Power Stroke Lariat for 30k. 53k sticker.



I'd hate to see what my 07' Duramax is worth these days...
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PostPosted: Sun Aug 10, 2008 1:26 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have an 05 DC Tacoma. I had to get air bags for the rear suspension. When loaded down, the weak suspension bottoms out alot. The airbags work great.
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