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New to me *2003 Toyota Tundra*

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by bnvs, Sep 1, 2020.

  1. Sep 1, 2020 at 1:31 PM
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    bnvs

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    bnvs [OP] New Member

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    Longtime troll and finally able to purchase one. .

    New to me **2003 Toyota Tundra Limited Access Cab 2wd (Couldn't find an affordable 4WD)**
    Purchased from original owner with 96k miles and not a spec of rust on the underbody or frame. Totally a southern truck.


    Have a long list of upgrades I've got planned: (Certainly the wife will not be happy)

    - Replaced all the dashboard lights which were either dim or burnt out. Stuck with stock bulbs from Toyota (Lame I know)
    - GTR Ultra 2 LED bulbs (Fog Lights) - Added alreadyBright as heck and get flashed once in a while.
    - Added the CURT Trailer 7 way / 4 way PIN - Added already
    - Baja bar - Added already (Toyota Tundra Light Bar (2004-2006) #51051)
    - ScanGauge Mount - Added already (https://spikerengineering.com/product/scangauge-mount-01-15-tacoma) Fits perfectly on our 1st gen Tundra (Highly Recommend)
    - Rigid Industries 360 Series 6 inch (360-Series | PAIR) and the damn harness which was sold separately
    - Rago Fabrication - 1st gen Tundra ditch light brackets ( )
    - Kenwood DMX907S Double-din head unit
    - Kenwood Dash-cam DRV-N520
    - Kenwood CMOS-320 Backup Camera
    - Polk Audio DB6502 6.5 inch components speakers (Front)
    - Steering Wheel Control Interface (ASWC-1)

    Next few options need your help deciding:

    1) Baja Designs LP6 Pro (Amber) - Expensive since each light is like $500 each and I have to buy another harness separately
    or
    Diode Dynamic SS3 Pro (Amber)

    2) Add LEDs to the current headlights housing
    or
    HID Retrofit

    3) Have seat covers
    or
    Fix the tired (not cracked) leather seats

    Anyways, share your thoughts.
    AK

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    bnvs, Sep 1, 2020
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  2. Sep 1, 2020 at 1:32 PM
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    bnvs

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    bnvs [OP] New Member

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    Installed the baja bar (Randy Ellis Design)

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    bnvs, Sep 1, 2020
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  3. Sep 1, 2020 at 1:34 PM
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    bnvs

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    bnvs [OP] New Member

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    Spiker engineering mounts for the Ultragauge or ScanGauge are easy to install and are super convenient. Highly Recommend this install.

    If you have any questions, hit up Leon (service@spikerengineering.com). He is super responsive.

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  4. Sep 1, 2020 at 1:35 PM
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    bnvs

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    bnvs [OP] New Member

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    GTR Ultra 2 LED bulbs (Fog Lights) (Headlightrevolution.com)

    The fogs make a huge difference right in front of me and filling out the sides a bit more in the dark.

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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! And Congrats on a great find! That is some low miles and it looks like it was WELL taken care of!
     
    Bakershack, Sep 1, 2020
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  6. Sep 1, 2020 at 8:47 PM
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  7. Sep 1, 2020 at 8:51 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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  8. Sep 1, 2020 at 8:54 PM
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    Welcome aboard from The Pacific South West.
     
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    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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  10. Sep 1, 2020 at 10:09 PM
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    Welcome! Clean truck. Digging the leather interior.
     
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    Welcome from Ohio
     
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  12. Sep 2, 2020 at 4:11 AM
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    Welcome from So Cal
     
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    Eibach pro suspension Nitro 4.88 with Auburn Pro LSD and PTFE diff bushings Level 8 MK6 18x9 SAIS bypass JBA cat back Scangauge 2 Diode dynamic fogs. LED heads Husky liners
    beauty and welcome!
    timing belt been done yet?
    sell that disgusting 'bed extender'!
     
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  14. Sep 2, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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    bnvs

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    Yup Timing Belt service performed at Toyota of Plano at 95k miles

    Actually I've used that bed extender already to move a 8' long bookcase. Nope not for sale.
     
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  15. Sep 2, 2020 at 12:35 PM
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    bnvs

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    Thank you everybody.

    Hoping to gain a lot of knowledge and insight from everyone's experience.
     
    bnvs, Sep 2, 2020
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    Welcome from NC and congrats on a beautiful gem of a truck!
     
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    bassman417 "Tundra Time". My favorite time of day...

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    Welcome from Vegas. Nice Truck and only getting nicer.
     
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  18. Sep 2, 2020 at 3:59 PM
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    ktundra rust be damned

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    Welcome from the Garden State. That is one real nice find!
     
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  19. Sep 4, 2020 at 9:36 AM
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