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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by TheBubbaDude, Aug 16, 2020.

  1. Aug 16, 2020 at 8:59 AM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    Traded in my 19 4Runner yesterday and scored a white 2020 TRD Pro. Right now all stock but I can't wait to dig through the builds for great mods and killer ideas.

    It'll be a daily driver so I can't do most of the off-road stuff, but looking forward to some great creature comfort ideas and mods.

    If anyone has any "must dos" please let me know!49fbde7529ed15dd3d229171369f50cb.jpg 359f3daaf1b3ef1be7897f41757383b6.jpg 12d5937eb21a73adb9498a2fa1ef0b61.jpg
     
  2. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Alot of them
    Get this for the gas pumps.....:spending:
     
  3. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:03 AM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    AJT Blackout Kit 1.25" Wheel Spacers NRG 285/70/18 Meso Customs TRD Start Button
    Fortunately work is 10 miles away so I'm hoping I can do better. The 4Runner wasn't exactly fuel efficient and with an 18-gal tank I was filling up every 4 days. New job, new location, less tolls. Definitely offsets the gas costs.
     
  4. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    Jbehredt

    Jbehredt Burgeoning member

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    Welcome! Drivers side grab handle is...... handy.
     
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  5. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:26 AM
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    BestGen

    BestGen New Member

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    Fabtech 2.5" coilovers, BFG KO2 34/10.5/17, 17x7.5 TE wheels, add-a-leaves, 4.56 gears, Rhino-lined
    Welcome aboard! :cheers:
     
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  6. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    GODZILLA

    GODZILLA New Member

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    Welcome from Wyoming.
     
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  7. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Throw some 295/70/18 tires on there and that’s it! Congratulations on a beautiful truck!
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:33 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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  9. Aug 16, 2020 at 9:38 AM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    AJT Blackout Kit 1.25" Wheel Spacers NRG 285/70/18 Meso Customs TRD Start Button
    Already on Discount's website. I'm curious what kind of trade they'd give me for the stock Michelins! I tried to get the dealer to swap them for a TRD O/R package from a Tacoma but no go LOL
     
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  10. Aug 16, 2020 at 10:06 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  11. Aug 16, 2020 at 10:28 AM
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    FarmerDan1008

    FarmerDan1008 New Member

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    wear out the tires you have on them now, if your only using this for work right now might as well save up money for fuel and use up those tires. plus if you didnt pay cash them im assuming your making patments on it. how much they rape you for? $1,200 a month?
     
  12. Aug 16, 2020 at 10:30 AM
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    FarmerDan1008

    FarmerDan1008 New Member

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    plus u can go pretty far off road with this truck stock, look at the episode of dirt every day with this truck fred williams took a stock trd pro on hells revenge
     
  13. Aug 16, 2020 at 12:39 PM
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    TylerDurden311

    TylerDurden311 Paper Street

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    Good looking truck ya have there!
     
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  14. Aug 16, 2020 at 12:40 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from The Golden State.
     
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  15. Aug 16, 2020 at 2:28 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  16. Aug 16, 2020 at 4:23 PM
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    tAcomaPueblo

    tAcomaPueblo New Member

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    Welcome from Tampa, FL!

    I finally got around to adding the TRD rear sway bar. $255 on Amazon if you’re impatient like me. $200 at other places if you don’t mind the typical one or two week slow shipping from dealers. Took 45mins to install just to make sure I did it right, but was insanely easy, no modification to anything. I don’t off-road mine but when I make fast turns my stuff doesn’t go flying into the door now. I bought my truck lifted so I’m not sure how bad it is stock. Worth a look though if you notice turning makes your truck tilt too much.

    1531123C-00A7-4587-AC7C-C95BD14A69EE.jpg
     
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  17. Aug 16, 2020 at 4:25 PM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    It caught me off guard the first time I took a hairpin and it is much different than the 4Runner. I may look into this
     
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  18. Aug 16, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  19. Aug 17, 2020 at 7:40 AM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    Would I need any spacers or lift for these? I really like the TRD rims and want to keep the truck as stock as possible.
     
  20. Aug 17, 2020 at 8:42 AM
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    SomdTundra

    SomdTundra New Member

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    6 inch Rough Country Lift NITTO Ridge Grappler 35’s American Thunder Flowmaster Dual Exhaust Moto Metal Rims
    Welcome from Southern Maryland!!! Nice looking truck for sure.
     
  21. Aug 17, 2020 at 8:44 AM
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    Rakso

    Rakso Tundra + Tacoma=Winner

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    TRD sway bar, TRD filter
    :cheers:
     
  22. Aug 17, 2020 at 9:40 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    No sir, you can fit them without any alterations other than removing the very front mud flap...

    DC915216-168E-41EF-A7A1-3723516D29B3.jpg
     
  23. Aug 17, 2020 at 9:48 AM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania
     
  24. Aug 17, 2020 at 12:24 PM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    SICK I'm sold!!!
     
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  25. Aug 17, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    AJT Blackout Kit 1.25" Wheel Spacers NRG 285/70/18 Meso Customs TRD Start Button
    Recommendation on brands? I'm a Bridgestone fan
     
  26. Aug 17, 2020 at 1:01 PM
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    Heath423

    Heath423 New Member

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    Console tray/dividers, Interior LED's
    Good looking truck. Welcome aboard!
     
  27. Aug 17, 2020 at 1:18 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    This is my second set of Nittos and I have to say they are a very good tire.
     
  28. Aug 17, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! There are a ton of mods not even counting off-road mods. Try these, instructions for which can all be found on this site:
    Driver Side Grab Handle
    Remote Lock/Unlock/Pop Open Tailgate
    LED Bed Lights
    Front Camera with option to see rear camera anytime
    Ceramic coatings for paint and windows
    Additional storage for under the rear seat
    Console safe
    Stereo/head unit replacement
    Tonneau covers and storage boxes for the bed
    Step for rear bumper
    Chrome delete
    Grill replacement
    And the list goes on and on and on. . .
     
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  29. Aug 17, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    TheBubbaDude

    TheBubbaDude [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the update!!! A lot of these are there already! Not a lick of chrome (thank God) This thing has more gadgets than I would have considered. My favorite dealer install was the console safe. It's big enough to double-stack, but looking at the ESP aluminum 3-box storage.

    I'm working on the stereo system now but just had the windows retinted, my guy is doing my ceramic later this week and the stereo is being designed right now. For all it's worth, the JBL system now sucks and I can't wait to reconfig Any thoughts or ideas would be greatly appreciated.
     
    Last edited: Aug 17, 2020
  30. Aug 17, 2020 at 9:35 PM
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    Maadcaap

    Maadcaap White Tundys

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    Interior chrome delete..
    Cool leather steering wheel
     

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