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  1. Aven2rus

    Toyota Financial Loan selling truck.

    Anyone experienced selling a truck with money owed to an individual, financed through Toyota? Always used banks in the past and simply went in, so unfamiliar territory here.
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    Northeast AFE Momentum Intake and Dynamic Scoop Northeast PA

    $300 for both the Intake and Scoop Toyota Tacoma 16-22 V6-3.5L Part Number: 54-76005 Everything there and remove from Truck, Filter will need to be cleaned. Included is the Dynamic Air Scoop P/N: 54-76005-S (Sold Separately) +17 HP / +19 lbs. x ft. Torque max gains Momentum Intake (New cost...
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Going to be on some rocky trails here in the northeast in a couple months for a trail ride and wanted to address the hitch mount hanging up and getting trashed. Nothing I found addressed the forward motion and protected the entire assembly, so fabricated this over the weekend. The 90 degree...
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    Northeast Tacoma 3rd Gen High Clearance AFE Exhaust and a Stock Exhaust PA

    2-1/2" Stainless Steel Cat-Back Exhaust System https://afepower.com/mach-force-xp-2-1-2-cat-back-stainless-steel-cat-back-exhaust-system Was in truck for 1 year. $300, is $648 new. Also have the Stock Exhaust removed at around 1000 miles $100 Lake Ariel, PA
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    Help! **ACCIDENT PHOTOS FOUND**Hey guys I'm interested used 2019 Toyota Tacoma with salvage Title!!

    This is starting to read like an advertisement......trolled???
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    Help! **ACCIDENT PHOTOS FOUND**Hey guys I'm interested used 2019 Toyota Tacoma with salvage Title!!

    Carfax is helpful but not always enough information to understand the title change. Biggest concern I would have is that flood damage vehicles fall into this area of concern. Flood damaged vehicles are often sold in another part of the country from where the damage occurred, so a buyer is less...
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    Help! anybody here had to replace a front driver's side transaxle needle bearing with a bronze bushing?

    What puller did you purchase? The Puller, Bushing and Seal was only a total of $130 from ECGS, ordered last week.
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Completed the switch installation and very please with this, economical priced, function and quality. Used a fuse tap to grab power out of the fuse box, drilling the hole so the wire is forced through to maintain a seal. Always use shrink wrap connectors and a second layer of shrink wrap for a...
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    Shops in North jersey ?

    OK 4WD
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Victory 4x4 Bed Stiffeners installed. Simple task really. Removed Headlight & OE hardware, scribbed the holes, center punched them and used a step drill until the scribe disappeared. De-burred the holes and painted them, installed the new hardware. I also placed the hoops I removed from the...
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    Tacoma slider steps

    That Victory 4x4 will best meet you criteria as it protrudes the furthest allowing it to function as a step more so than most. I have thier Blitz and it functions more of a slider/rocker protection, smaller foot hold area like others, but uses same bolt on mounting and was a quality fit and...
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    So I have not shown much with the wiring in regards to the Bumper Light, Rocker lights and TRD driving lights I installed as I ran to switches installed to the dash and was not happy with the scattered locations as a result of using the Toyota open location. That and wanted a shutoff for the...
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Bringing this into my build page from the Armor section. Victory 4x4 Front Skid Plate and Mid Skid Plate installation. Went with aluminum to keep the weight down to a minimum. Fit and finish on these was excellent and working with the reduced weight of the aluminum is a bonus. All access points...
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Victory 4x4 Blitz Rockers installed. Love the look, function and fitment was great. t These are aluminum so no worries about rust while keeping the weight down and highlift jack points meets my top concerns and lighting included saves figuring out what you need and spending extra dollars...
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    Fox Shocks 980-24-670 Fox 2.0 Performance Series

    Yes email sent
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    Northeast Overland Festival in PA

    Anyone else attending this weekend? Northeast Overland Festiva
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    Pennsylvania !

    This weekend Northeast Overland Adventure Festival
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Got around to mounting the Rugged Radio I removed before selling the Jeep. Location was a not used for anything but glasses that still fit so not going to miss the space. Was able use mount that came with it and reach all hardware to mount or remove without removing console. Undecided on mic...
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    One step closer to being ready for my first adventure end of August with the installation of the Smittybilt Gen 2 Tent. I installed mine opening to the back so it shelters the tailgate as I will not be installing an awning and like the covered work space. Sets up in 5 minutes. Very pleased with...
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    Massachusetts - Cab Mount Relocation

    I went as aggressive as I could with my CMC and running a 34" Patagonia on Raceline wheels 17x8.5 "0" offset. They rub in the front under a compression on occasion.
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    Best place to my ammo?

    https://www.ammobuy.com/ammo/556-nato Site searches all vendors all ammo, link is .556 because that was what I searched last.
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    Fox Shocks 980-24-670 Fox 2.0 Performance Series

    Still have these available.
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    5.29 Gears / ARB Air Locker Install from ECGS install and thoughts

    Outstanding video! Great content sir.
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Victory 4x4 Rack installed.
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Install instruction are clear and well written as I have found with all Fab Fours products. I also like their products for the two stage powder coating, fit and finish. It is a must for these NE climates were they are dumping salt and chemicals on the road all winter. I have a Jeep bumper that...
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    Pennsylvania !

    Anyone else going to the Koch 33 Toyota Truck show on Sunday? Facebook Link
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Got around to installing the rear breather kit. Was not comfortable with the cap on top in the rear and have a 3 day trip planned that will see some waters crossings. This the ARB knock off on eBay, $35 and everything they include. Mounted bed storage compartment. I routed towards back and...
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    Reference Snorkel Knowledge Dump

    My Snorkel :cool:........... take it from here. FYI, maintains the fender inlet.
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    Timbren bump stops

    Timbren stops installed in front an rear. Rear worked out perfectly to protect the 6" lift shocks from damage while providing additional cushion. Install instructions are simple and straightforward. There are a couple options so I sent their tech a request for installed height for both and had...
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    2021 Midnight Black SR build

    Got the Timbren stops in. Rear worked out perfectly to protect the 6" lift shocks from damage and provide some cushion. Front has stopped that flare corner impact under hard cornering dips. Looks tight but with the angle of arm the outside distance closes faster so worked out great. Adds 1"...
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    OV Tune in Ohio

    There are trucks with over 200K+ so long term proven reliability, dyno proven results, excellent results and customer feedback...and much of what is mentioned above.
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    OV Tune in Ohio

    I have located a guy in NJ doing mine in NEPA and provided a link to here so maybe he will chime in. He also strongly suggested staying with the 2.0
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    Tutorial Seat height "mod".

    I went this route (Seatjackers) with concerns over maintaining shear strength in the event of impact due to loss the of the mounting surface contact. I did both seats. I used the rear kit and split it up to provide the half what the front was on the rear both seats. To do so you need to...
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    Body Amour Bumpers, Front hidden winch, Rear Bumpers??

    I belive so knowing fellow industry friends and did a search. Link I saw a couple thier hidden winch Tacoma bumpers in my travels and noted they recess the bumper within the cut lines rather than hide them Then provide plastic edging to cover cut. Was a bit on the crude side for my liking...
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    Lifting 2019 Taco TRD Pro

    Were in VA? Suggested to my close friend in Stafford VA he take his 4 Runner to Trail Tech and was very pleased with their work.
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    3rd gen Tacoma Turbo testing (video)

    Likely looking for some slip to keep the OE drive line intact :)
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    I m new to this site and Looking to lift my 2018 Tacoma.

    3) I did just order a DV8 FBTT1-05 Center Mount Winch Capable Black Front Bumper, to give it a meaner look in the front. This bumper allows for a 20" slim LED light bar so have it in advance and be sure the wire harness is long enough or extend in advance to avoid removing the grill again...
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    I m new to this site and Looking to lift my 2018 Tacoma.

    2) and then if i was to go with this kit what would be a good tire to upgrade too that won't make the ride bumpy and also won't scrape or anything and will be road legal. This is my daily driver, so i'm not doing heavy loads in i Tire size info is readily available here and reading through can...
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    I m new to this site and Looking to lift my 2018 Tacoma.

    Let's look at a path to work through this question first. 1) $1,500 for the 3" lift using "Eibach Pro-Truck Lift System- Stage 1" and also including with his services he figure on these kits 4 hours plus alignment, which includes strut assembly. Parts would be the Eibach kit, needle bearing...
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    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    If you are doing a winch take a look at my installation post for some insight.
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    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    I don't find any use for the hoop but absolutely with my adaptive cruise.
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    Victory 4x4 Blitz bumper question/thoughts

    I just installed Fab Fours similar hidden winch. With Fab Fours Hidden Winch model they instructed me to purchase "Without" the stinger bar to maintain my adaptive cruise and was the only sensor I found on the front of my SR in that area. Also choose the option from the drop down menu. Victory...
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