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Discussion in 'New Members' started by TacoTime55, Sep 28, 2021.

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  1. Sep 28, 2021 at 12:50 PM
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    New Guy here from Delaware!

    I bought my first NEW truck back in May...A Black 2021 TRD Sport! There's pics somewhere on my phone that I can add...soon.

    Been looking at YouTube videos about upgrades done from Tacomabeast.

    I'll be browsing and checking out Tacomas & mods done by you guys.


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  6. Sep 29, 2021 at 5:22 AM
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    Good morning fellow members!

    I'm a member of 2 other forums for motorcycles...I own a vintage Suzuki GS750T.

    With that said, I will need to learn how to navigate through TW so bear with me.

    Thanks for the welcome and the links. See you guys around.
     
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  7. Oct 1, 2021 at 2:25 PM
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    Some photos when I picked my baby up on May 14, 2021.

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    And some add-ons within 2 weeks.

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    And of course, "First Wash!"

    May 22, 2021.

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  11. Oct 31, 2021 at 11:25 AM
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    Installed the "Tailgate Lock" this morning. Took just less than 2hrs...I'll post pics shortly.

    Next to install is the Talon Cat plate.
     
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  12. Oct 31, 2021 at 7:02 PM
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    Here we go with pics...

    I started with the kick panel/floor door panel on the passenger side. It's best to remove this first before the kick panel.
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    I bent this white plug a little...trying to remove the kick panel without breaking attachment.
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    A closer look...
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    Removed kick panel and this is what I saw...
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    Unplugged and replugged the OEM bypass plug.
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    Routed the wire under the seat...
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    Plug was hidden well...but manageable to get to...
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    I thought this was the plug I needed to go through...No, no, no...further down.
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    Tailgate panel off...
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    Actuator installed...just need to add the locking press nut...and post in that open hole...I had to watch the youtube video again to make sure I didn't miss a step.
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    It took me a couple of hours but I got it to functional test correctly. I'm happy with my install.
     
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  14. Nov 8, 2021 at 2:57 PM
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    I'm quite annoyed!

    This evening, I decided to goto Lowe's to look for clocks. As I was coming out of our development, the road runs alongside the backyards of a couple of houses near the runoff/pond area...it's just about dusk and I'm noticing a couple of trucks parked next to square fenced electrical mini power station...when a pebble comes right out of the woods and hits my rooftop...just missing my windshield...I'm like WTF?

    I park at Lowe's and assess the damage. The pebble hit the top hard enough to chip the paint. The first thought...there's kids (probably boys) throwing rocks/pebbles at passing vehicles.

    Man, I'm so annoyed right now. I didn't need to go out and now I'm blaming myself for this...ugh!

    After thinking about it, I'm not going to let this incident ruin my pleasure of driving my truck. I'll get some touch up paint from the dealership and hide the small chip on the front of the roof top.

    I'm glad the rock didn't hit my windshield...I'm trying to get a positive out of this.
     
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  15. Nov 10, 2021 at 5:41 PM
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    Well, yesterday I went to Easton, MD to pick up some touch up paint that matches my truck color. Spoke to the Sales Rep who helped me and off I went home.
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    Moar pics of my drive out to Easton. It's all countryside...a WHOLE new world compared to where I grew up in SoCal, Los Angeles...

    First, the reason why I went to get the touch up paint...got a pebble/rock come across my rooftop. This is why I think a Roof Rack would be a good idea:
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    Thanks for replying.

    I joined the same month you did...even though I had my Sport since May 14. Lots of adventures to look forward to in my Taco.
     
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    Alright...so I got my TRD Skid plate recently. I had to remove the OEM skid plate (which is a basic slender plate) and the Air Dam that comes on the Sport.

    But first, here is how my TRD Skid Plate arrived:
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    As it was packaged:

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    Installed:


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    Close up
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    The 1/2 inch spacer provided by Talon for the CAT plate:
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    The Talon & TRD meet:
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    Removed components...Ahhhhh!
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    Beautiful view:
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    The Talon & TRD Skid Plate meet:
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    Views...
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    I like the way it turned out!
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