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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by tyoung, Apr 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM.

  1. Apr 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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    Greetings everyone. Just coming over from the Tacoma world. Traded my '23 Tacoma OR for a '23 4Runner ORP. I loved my Tacoma, but the 4R is much more practical, way better driving, and much more comfortable. I plan on only doing a few small mods, I am already looking into Bilstein 5100's to level it, then down the road will add wheels and A/T tires. I also need to get the running boards off ASAP, I hate them! Lol. Looking forward to learning a lot here, and below is a bad pic of my new baby (Threw in a pic of the Tacoma too, which I still miss the Lunar Rock color.)
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    tyoung, Apr 21, 2025 at 7:35 AM
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    Nice

    I would throw on a set of AT and head on down to Silverado !
     
    roooo, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:14 AM
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  3. Apr 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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    Borracho Loco My 4Runner identifies as a Prius!

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    Oooh look, another mod.....

    Welcome aboard! You'll find a lot of converts on this site. I had a 2021 Tacoma TRD Offroad in VooDoo Blue. Man, I really miss that color. But I hated the back seats of the Tacoma and the bed was practically useless. My SloRunner solved all the problems I had with my Tacoma.
     
    Borracho Loco, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:16 AM
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    welcome
     
    JET4, Apr 21, 2025 at 8:24 AM
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    Thanks all. I really wanted a 4Runner originally, but the Tacoma was less expensive new. Thankfully it held it's value, and I lost zero money on it. Had to pay a bit more on top of the trade, but it was so worth it! Love all the space in the 4Runner, and of course the seating position is much better than the Tacoma. My wife and I do long road trips and camping, and the 4Runner will be WAY better for that.
     
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    Ironguy Kind of New

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    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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    DesertSurfer It ain’t bragging if you can do it!

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    Congratulations on your new rig! Welcome to the forum from San Diego!
     
    DesertSurfer, Apr 21, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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    Welcome from SD
     
    blksubykid, Apr 21, 2025 at 11:50 AM
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    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome to the forum from North Carolina!
     
    RumHamRunner73, Apr 21, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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    Welcome. Too bad you couldn't have swapped the wheels/tires when doing the trade-in.
     
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    I seriously considered it, but the Tacoma had 16's and I think 17's look better on the 4Runner and will stick with that size. I will most likely get the 17" Analog's, I loved those wheels (Though my wife thinks they are ugly!)
     
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    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Welcome. Former taco here also.
     
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    Congrats and Welcome
     
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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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    Welcome from the LBC

    Great choice of color & trim
     
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    Welcome welcome… enjoy your new awesome 4R…. I’m loving mine! F2BD74E8-C7CC-4A08-ADED-CEEA5D4C19D7.jpg

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    Beautiful pics Gman!
     
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