New from Upstate New York

Hey all, glad to be back in a 4Runner as of last week. Had my first child in late 2022, and my ‘09 Tacoma was no longer the most feasible family vehicle, especially with plans for a second. I had a 2011 4runner SR5 before the Tacoma, and now in a 2021 TRD ORP in magnetic grey. Love being back, super familiar but way, way more comfortable. Already put some stock size Toyo Open Countries on it and took the family out on a mini adventure this past weekend. Think I’ll be looking into an awning next before our beach trip this summer, I saw that ‘Rago fabrication’ makes mounts for the stock roof rack, if anyone has alternative suggestions or insight though I’d appreciate it. Looking forward to holding onto this one for a long while, and making some great memories with it

I’m now hunting auctions for a decent 7.3 ford or first gen tundra to replace the usefulness of the Tacoma, was flirting with the idea of a 2.5 gen tundra over the 4R, but decided against DDing a full sized pickup, awesome trucks but decided this would be better for long term happiness, not to mention the wife thinks OBS fords look cool, so it’s not like I’m just going to pass up on that

 

Best of luck with your new rig.. welcome

 

Welcome from Arizona!

 

Welcome from NJ

 

Welcome to the site and congrats on your first born

 

Welcome from Wisconsin!

 

Nice rig. congratulations on the little one

 

Welcome!

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from AZ!

 

Welcome!

Where in upstate NY are you?

Contrary to my username, I spent a little time in Hopewell Junction and did my undergrad at SUNY Albany. Came back to Texas right after.

 

Thank you! Just outside of Albany actually up in Rensselaer County, love the Poughkeepsie area, tons of beautiful towns around that area, especially with all the random cafes owned by former Culinary Institute students. Texas is a good move though, seems like most of my NY friends have ended up there or Colorado!

 

I had a few friends that went to the CIA (Culinary Institue of America for those that done know - not the other one). Certainly ate well while I was there. But I learned that I hate shoveling snow and alternate side parking so I came back to Texas where I can honestly say, I've not picked up a snow shovel in 25 years.

 

Welcome from San Diego!

 

OP, welcome from upstate New York!

 

Welcome