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Bought my retirement truck

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Cavscout, Apr 1, 2019.

  1. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:18 PM
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    Cavscout

    Cavscout [OP] New Member

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    5F958C3C-9553-403D-9071-3E02B13A22F4.jpgI actually drove 7 hours to Quantico, Va. to buy this 2015 DC last August. So far I have installed Husky floor liners, Tyger tonneau cover and step bars, Linex bed liner, center console storage tray, and most important the tundras.com window decal. Last weekend I also did the fold down rear seat mod. Next month I am having Bilstein 5100s installed with the front on the middle setting and Falken Wildpeak AW3 275/70/18 tires. Also a Pro shift knob. Hopefully that will be all for a while or I will have to put off retirement for a couple more years.
     
  2. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    bdpeelgren

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    Fallen wildpeaks are a good choice!
     
  3. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    Pinay

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    :wave: Hiya!! Congrats on the new truck and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  4. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:20 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Great truck. Congratulations on your pending retirement!

    Welcome from SoCal!
     
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  5. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  7. Apr 1, 2019 at 4:50 PM
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    ColoradoTJ

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  8. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Congrats on the new truck
     
  9. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    mambo143

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    Welcome from Maine

    I have the same tire setup and love the Falken’s. With a straight level kit there will be no body rub, but you may have to heat and bend the front small mud flappy located dead ahead of the tire. When I lifted the rear 1 inch, I had to trim a small piece of the skid plate on both sides.
    So far these tires are tough as nails, great in the snow and mud, and quiet and smooth on the highway. They are 10 ply and heavy, so be ready for a 2+MPG drop. Your true mpg will be about a half mpg due to the size/distance difference.
     
  10. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:09 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    :facepalm:OP has 39 posts
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:13 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Congrats on a beautiful truck! Can’t wait to see some pics with the tires and leveling kit!!
     
  12. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:15 PM
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    Racingjohndeere55

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    I have to work til I die:annoyed::cheers: welcome from NEPA
     
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  13. Apr 1, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    Welcome from NC.
     
  14. Apr 1, 2019 at 6:02 PM
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    Gotyour6

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    Nice ride
    Noob as well and for two days have been enjoying it.

    Goes back in for upgrades tomorrow
     
  15. Apr 1, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    About this big

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  16. Apr 2, 2019 at 3:25 AM
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    Congrats Rick on your retirement. Now you will have more time to install upgrades on your truck.
     
  17. Apr 2, 2019 at 6:14 AM
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    Britrider750

    Britrider750 Old dude with cool truck.

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    Congrats on your retirement and your new rig.
    I did the same thing (retired and got a ‘17) last September!
    Enjoyretired life.
     
  18. Apr 2, 2019 at 6:29 AM
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    JakeyTheMost

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    Congrats on the truck and retirement. Great tire choice!
     
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    WFD473

    WFD473 Long Live The V8

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    Congrats on retirement and the new truck!!
     
  20. Apr 2, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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  21. Apr 2, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    Tempest

    Tempest You feel lucky??!!

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    Welcome from AZ! :tumbleweed:
     
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    Congrats Rick. I'm looking for my retirement house far away from Seattle. Bought my Tundra to tow my 22' travel trailer for our pre-retirement fun. Awesome.

    Do you really like the Tyger tonneau cover? Need one.
     
  23. Apr 3, 2019 at 1:44 AM
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    Cavscout

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    Yes I do like the Tyger cover.
     
  24. Apr 3, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    Haggis777

    Haggis777 I.L.J.C.M.L.

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    I got the same Tundra in August!
    Year, color, DC, etc! Love it too! Nice choice!

    Wish I could say I was retiring....congrats!

    Thought about a stubby/sporty antenna? LED headlights? Enjoy!
     
  25. Apr 3, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Love the color!
     
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    BTBAKER

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    This is all confusing to me. Why is everyone welcoming this guy? :confused: He’s been a member for over a year!

    Enjoy retirement and nice ride!
     
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  29. Apr 3, 2019 at 6:44 PM
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  30. Apr 3, 2019 at 7:00 PM
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    JMB

    JMB Not new, just a little old.

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    If you want to retire, get the hell out of here now. My planned retirement was 2015, then I got a 2013 tundra new and found this site. Still working.
     
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