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Hello from Chicagoland

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by bigshmoop, Dec 7, 2022.

  1. Dec 7, 2022 at 12:27 PM
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    bigshmoop

    bigshmoop [OP] New Member

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    Joe
    Schaumburg, IL
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    '23 Lime Rush ORP
    LT255/80R17 ATW3's, Westcott Designs DOM/TIG sliders, low profile roof rack, ladder, preload collar lift, Baja Designs 40" S8 lightbar
    Got the call yesterday that my new TRD ORP came in. To say I’m excited is an understatement. Can’t wait to get this thing dirty. Heading down to Arizona to see my Dad in February and already booked and appointment at Westcott Designs for a lift, DOM sliders, and some tires. I'm still trying to decide on 285/70-17 or 255/80-17...I over research everyhing. Looking forward to piling on the miles and get some off-road/camping trips planned for next year.

    Thanks for all the great info here it's been extremely helpful.

     
  2. Dec 7, 2022 at 12:42 PM
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    RumHamRunner73

    RumHamRunner73 Dead on with a zero

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    Welcome to the forum, Joe. Lime Rush looks sweet!
     
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  3. Dec 7, 2022 at 1:28 PM
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    Pentangler

    Pentangler Happy Member

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    Czesc. Welcome to the family.
     
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  4. Dec 7, 2022 at 1:35 PM
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    DadOperator

    DadOperator New Member

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    Nice! My name is also Joe. I’m in Des Plaines
     
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  5. Dec 7, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    Steely123

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

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    Welcome. Love the scowl at taking a pic. Lol.
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2022 at 3:33 PM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    welcome
     
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  7. Dec 7, 2022 at 3:41 PM
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    Cowboy59

    Cowboy59 Enjoy the Adventure

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    Welcome to a great forum.
     
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  8. Dec 7, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    mousemeat

    mousemeat New Member

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    sweet ride...welcome to the forum
     
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  9. Dec 7, 2022 at 5:06 PM
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    drsfly

    drsfly New Member

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    Welcome from Lake Bluff. That lime pop's. congrats.
     
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  10. Dec 8, 2022 at 4:03 AM
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    UofLCardfan77

    UofLCardfan77 Large Member

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    Welcome from the center of the bourbon universe.
     
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  11. Dec 8, 2022 at 4:38 AM
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    Ironguy

    Ironguy New Member

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    New pine scent hanger, new sun shade
    Welcome from Arizona!
     
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  12. Dec 8, 2022 at 10:41 AM
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    ESCT4R

    ESCT4R New Member

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    :101010:
    Sweet ride! Welcome from SD, Ca.
     
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  13. Dec 9, 2022 at 3:30 PM
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    Dabigono

    Dabigono Just Joined

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    Welcome
     
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  14. Dec 9, 2022 at 3:41 PM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
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  15. Dec 9, 2022 at 5:36 PM
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    playdixie

    playdixie Missi'ppi Fella

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    Welcome aboard from way down South! And love the color!
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2022 at 3:05 AM
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    Toy4X4

    Toy4X4 New Member

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    Welcome from Wisconsin!
     
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  17. Dec 10, 2022 at 5:43 AM
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    Spydr5

    Spydr5 New Member

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    RSG sliders, SSO roof rack, ARB awning
    Welcome! Once you hit the AZ trails you won't want to go home. :tumbleweed:
     
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  18. Dec 12, 2022 at 6:53 AM
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    bigshmoop

    bigshmoop [OP] New Member

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    LT255/80R17 ATW3's, Westcott Designs DOM/TIG sliders, low profile roof rack, ladder, preload collar lift, Baja Designs 40" S8 lightbar
    Any suggestions for a novice in the area? I'll be just West of Surpise in Sun City Festival. Thanks.
     
  19. Dec 13, 2022 at 6:23 AM
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    dano461

    dano461 New Member

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    Welcome....Nice color choice!
     
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  20. Dec 13, 2022 at 5:12 PM
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    morfdq

    morfdq New Member

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    TRD Wheels, exhaust and skid plate
    Welcome. From Chicagoland area as well. I just got my 22 4R as well. Heading to AZ in 2 weeks
     
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  21. Dec 13, 2022 at 7:13 PM
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    Mr. Snuffleupagus

    Mr. Snuffleupagus Light Runner

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    Elka 2.5 DC, Sherpa Crestone, C4 Lo Pro, Baja Designs S8, Morimoto 4bangers, Switch Pro 9100, Westcott Designs sliders, Toyo Open Country RT Trail 285 75/R17
    Welcome Joe- here’s my 4Runner running the Westcott precollar lift, 0 degree sliders and 285s if you wanted some stance perspective.

    BD208E59-3891-4670-BC1A-5614885B0EB9.jpg
     
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  22. Dec 14, 2022 at 12:23 PM
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    Pure4Runner

    Pure4Runner Pure4Runner.com

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    Pure Branded Sliders, Icon Suspension, ARB OUtback Console, Baja Designs Lights, BajaRack Ladder, Baja Rack Spy Light System, Banks IQ Man-Machine Interface, Body Mount Chop, Bushwacker Flares, Cabin FIlter, Carbon Fiber Door Handles, CB Radio, Cowl Light Bracket, Custom Light Brackets, DBC Grille, EBC Brakes & Rotors, Edge CTS, Expedition One Front Bumper, skinny Toyo Open Country MTs, Fenix LED Hood Light, Fourtreks Mounts, Halo Headlights, Hood Decal, KC LZR LED, Locking Billet Gas Cap, MBRP Exhaust, Method Race Wheels, Overland Springs, Power Stop Brakes, Putco LED Headlights, Spring Booster, RCI SKid Plates, Rear Window Screen, Rhino Rack Awnings, Roll Top Console, Sound Proofing, Spare Tire Spacer, SPOD, Stereo Instal, Badges, Blackout Kits, Wheel Bearings and Spacers....etc..
    That color is awesome! Welcome from Texas!
     
  23. Dec 15, 2022 at 5:57 AM
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    travelinscout

    travelinscout New Member

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    Welcome from Tucson:dancingbroccoli:
     

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