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FINALLY Back In A Toyota

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by gupster88, Aug 12, 2019.

  1. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:31 AM
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    gupster88

    gupster88 [OP] New Member

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    Brett
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    2019 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Off-Road
    WV boy here...Long story short, my first 3 trucks were all Tacomas. When I bought a camper I went to a full size truck but switched to a Silverado. After 3 years of dealing with the petty GM issues I finally came back to my senses and sat myself in a 2019 Tundra Crew Max TRD Off-Road Silver Sky Metallic. Has the large fuel tank already. Only plans are to add:

    1) spray in bedliner
    2) tonneau cover
    3) TUNDRA tailgate inserts

    I am not new to forums, so I won't be asking newb questions, but I'll be lurking around and asking when needed. I thank you all in advance for any help you'll be giving me. And I look forward to providing my input when I can!

    Let's Go Mountaineers!
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    Last edited: Aug 12, 2019
  2. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:36 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    None yet
    Welcome from

     
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  3. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:39 AM
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    Skip_TRD_Sport

    Skip_TRD_Sport Less is More.

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    Westin Pro Traxx 4 Step Bars, Bed Mat, Color Matched Door Handles
    Congrats on the new purchase!
     
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  4. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:42 AM
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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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  5. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:43 AM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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    4:88s and Auburn LSD, dealership faux Pro, 35" BFGs on XD wheels, OME Lift with Dakars
    Welcome from CO.
     
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  6. Aug 12, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCal!!!
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    sf319

    sf319 New Member

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    Dash Cam|PowerStop Z36|DIY bed rails|DIY Pop-n-Lock|LED interior
    Welcome back to the family!
     
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  8. Aug 12, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    Trooper2

    Trooper2 Premium Lone Star Member / SSEM #13

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    TSS 20's with Cooper ATP ll's, N Fab 3 Step Nerf Bars,, Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX, Masters Tailgate Replacement Latch with Camera, 1" Maxtrac Shackles, LED Interiors/Brake/Reverse/Cargo/Fog Bulbs, Fumoto Drain Valve, Toyota Aluminium Oil Filter Housing, TRD Shift Knob, Courtesy Door Projector LEDs with Toyota Emblem, Console Tray and Lower Divider.
    Welcome from TX! Great color!!!
     
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  9. Aug 12, 2019 at 7:54 AM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2019 at 9:39 AM
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    Vector W8

    Vector W8 Old guy with a lot of expensive habits.

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    Congratulations and welcome back.
     
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  11. Aug 12, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    JH5370

    JH5370 Member

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    Welcome back!
     
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  12. Aug 12, 2019 at 10:13 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    Welcome from CO
     
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  13. Aug 12, 2019 at 10:27 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  14. Aug 12, 2019 at 10:44 AM
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    smiles89

    smiles89 New Member

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    I have the exact same specs and I love this truck! Welcome from Oregon
     
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  15. Aug 12, 2019 at 10:56 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    Welcome from CO. Nice Silver!
     
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  16. Aug 12, 2019 at 10:57 AM
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    bossgobbler32

    bossgobbler32 New Member

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    Welcome back home!
     
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  17. Aug 12, 2019 at 11:14 AM
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    TundraLaw

    TundraLaw Fourth Year Member

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    very nice! What kind of GM issues were you having?
     
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  18. Aug 12, 2019 at 11:30 AM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from Western NC.
     
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  19. Aug 12, 2019 at 12:02 PM
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    gupster88

    gupster88 [OP] New Member

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    Just the typical issues everyone has with the 5.3L AFM motor and the 6 speed transmission. Transmission always hunting for gears when swapping between 4 cylinder mode and v8 mode. Hard shifts as well. No "on the spot" acceleration because of that. I even had mine custom tuned by Black Bear. They did awesome at disabling the AFM and making it more drivable, but it still shifted unacceptable to me.

    In comparison, when I test drove the Tundra the acceleration was there all throughout the RPMs and the shifts were flawlessly smooth. You really don't appreciate a smooth shifting and accelerating engine+transmission combo until it's gone.
     
  20. Aug 12, 2019 at 12:50 PM
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    Kerch71

    Kerch71 Surgical Precision

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    CM TRD Pro glass panels, Icon 2.5, TC long travel UCA/LCA, Toyota supercharger, Airlift rear suspension, Warn winch, custom front and rear bumper, Coachbuilder roof rack, lengthened chassis 12", 37" Nitto Grapplers, custom graphics, Magnaflow Flowmaster 4" SS Exhaust
    Hey there from Virginia!:mudding:
    Sharp lookin truck you got there. I'll save my WV jokes for later, since you're new. :D
     
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  21. Aug 12, 2019 at 1:55 PM
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    TokerJoker

    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    None.....yet
    Howdy from DFW and nice truck :thumbsup:
     
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  22. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:24 PM
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    gupster88

    gupster88 [OP] New Member

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    I have thick skin, I’ve worked in a power plant for 12 years now! Isn’t a joke out there I can’t take and dish one right back :)
     
  23. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:35 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio.
     
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  24. Aug 12, 2019 at 6:38 PM
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    Kerch71

    Kerch71 Surgical Precision

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    CM TRD Pro glass panels, Icon 2.5, TC long travel UCA/LCA, Toyota supercharger, Airlift rear suspension, Warn winch, custom front and rear bumper, Coachbuilder roof rack, lengthened chassis 12", 37" Nitto Grapplers, custom graphics, Magnaflow Flowmaster 4" SS Exhaust
    Cool, I'll keep that in mind. Go Hokies!
     
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  25. Aug 12, 2019 at 8:39 PM
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    Raxman80

    Raxman80 New Member

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    Custom bed rack. Roof top tent Baja designs fog lights
    Welcome friend
     
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  26. Aug 13, 2019 at 5:36 AM
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    gupster88

    gupster88 [OP] New Member

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    I can't talk smack about that, WVU-VT in the old Big East with the black diamond trophy sure gave us some great games. Early 2000s especially!
     
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  27. Aug 13, 2019 at 10:28 AM
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    Kerch71

    Kerch71 Surgical Precision

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    CM TRD Pro glass panels, Icon 2.5, TC long travel UCA/LCA, Toyota supercharger, Airlift rear suspension, Warn winch, custom front and rear bumper, Coachbuilder roof rack, lengthened chassis 12", 37" Nitto Grapplers, custom graphics, Magnaflow Flowmaster 4" SS Exhaust
    Yeah, great games.
     

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