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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by JohnK, Jul 15, 2024.

  1. Jul 15, 2024 at 9:56 AM
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    JohnK

    JohnK [OP] New Member

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    Hello All,

    Just joined the forum. I was a Tacoma driver from about 2003-2008, when I took advantage of the Tacoma buy-back for the undercoating issue. Loved that truck, but been driving hand-me-down Honda/Acura sedans and a CR-V since then, no complaints.

    Family man now, little more income, considering upgrading from my 2013 CR-V with 180k miles to a 4Runner, which has kind of been a dream car for me for a while.

    I don't see myself doing any off-roading except for some light camping with the fam. But if I'm going to spend the money, I want to get the truck/trim that I'll love for then next 10 years, which is a TRD. Right now I'm leaning towards a 2023 TRD Off Road Premium, although I might settle for the right TRD Off Road and do save some money for upgrades if the right one comes along. That's what I'm here to figure out!

    Cheers,
    JK
     
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  2. Jul 15, 2024 at 10:08 AM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome aboard, lost of good reading and information available here.
     
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  3. Jul 15, 2024 at 11:05 AM
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    JET4

    JET4 Old Member

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    welcome
     
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  4. Jul 15, 2024 at 12:03 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer New Member

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    Gary
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    My vote is, TRD ORP w/KDSS, but I’m kinda bias. Welcome to the forum!
     
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  5. Jul 15, 2024 at 12:06 PM
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    JohnK

    JohnK [OP] New Member

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    I don't know much at all yet about KDSS. If I'm almost 100% on road, does this have advantages? Also, is this a standard on the ORP or is it an upgrade?
     
  6. Jul 15, 2024 at 6:05 PM
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    Steely123

    Steely123 What's the new trend? I'll do it!

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    Welcome
     
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  7. Jul 15, 2024 at 6:25 PM
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    BS67

    BS67 New Member

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    Welcome
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2024 at 7:02 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  9. Jul 15, 2024 at 8:01 PM
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    steelevo

    steelevo Not so new anymore...

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    Welcome
     
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  10. Jul 15, 2024 at 8:22 PM
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    DesertSurfer

    DesertSurfer New Member

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    I’ve found it to be effective on mountain roads and heavy cross winds. The KDSS system mitigates body roll using hydraulic rams front & rear to apply pressure to the side experiencing the roll. It’s an option or upgrade of $1,750.00.
     
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  11. Jul 16, 2024 at 3:30 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    RevTek 3" front- 2" rear leveling, JBA uca's, LED interior lights, Cooper 275-70-17 AT3 LT
    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
  12. Jul 16, 2024 at 4:32 AM
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    Chillmatic

    Chillmatic New Member

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    Welcome to a fellow CT member. I wanted the ORP but was impatient and couldn't find one in the lunar rock color so settled for OR. I don't regret it but it would be nice to have the leather, heated seats, sunroof and all the accessories that come with it. On the flip side the money I saved by getting an OR I had a lift kit, UCA and tires purchased before I even picked up my 4R.
     
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  13. Jul 16, 2024 at 5:37 AM
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    JohnK

    JohnK [OP] New Member

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    I haven't figured out the exact setup I want, but it will almost definitely include black wheels and some larger tires (if not already on the truck). Not sure about a lift kit, which would be purely for aesthetics since I'm not planning on off roading.

    Other than that, the normal stuff...blackout emblems, roof rack, lights, audio, etc.
     
  14. Jul 16, 2024 at 6:01 AM
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    qcTRDct

    qcTRDct New Member

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    Nice to see another CT member. Welcome
     
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  15. Jul 17, 2024 at 6:49 PM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy New Member

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome!
     
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