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Hi there, newb here

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by MadScientist, Jan 3, 2015.

  1. Jan 3, 2015 at 2:19 PM
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    MadScientist

    MadScientist [OP] New Member

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    Hello,

    I am new to the forum and new to owning a Tundra. I had a couple 2008 Tacomas with TRD off-road packages. I decided to sell my last Taco for a Tundra. I like the size of the 1st generation Tundras for trails off-road and plan to start a build this year when the weather warms up. My blue 2004 Tundra is stock for now and I am going to the Rock Therapy event at the end of May. I'm hoping to get my truck trail savvy by then. I have some experience off-roading in my Tacomas and the Ranger I had before them and the Jeep Cherokee I had before that.
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2015 at 2:21 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome!!
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2015 at 5:42 PM
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    Thank you! I had some pictures of my truck, but I think I deleted them, so stay tuned for those. Might have them up tomorrow, but may be next weekend.
     
  4. Jan 3, 2015 at 6:17 PM
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    Relentless

    Relentless Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Just a few, more to come
    Welcome
     
  5. Jan 3, 2015 at 8:01 PM
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    Welcome from Pa
     
  6. Jan 3, 2015 at 8:51 PM
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    Welcome to tundras
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2015 at 2:18 PM
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    FunkinTundra

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    Welcome from NV!
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    Thank you everyone, I'm glad to be here, and feel very welcomed.:bananadance:
     
  9. Jan 4, 2015 at 5:33 PM
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    George14

    George14 New Member

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    Welcome from W Va
     
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  10. Jan 5, 2015 at 2:05 PM
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    csuviper

    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

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    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Welcome. Interested in what you do to get it trail ready.
    I was considering a future 1st gen tundra with V8 for the trails vs a smaller 1st gen tacoma V6. Not sure which direction i will go when the time comes.
     
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  11. Jan 5, 2015 at 3:05 PM
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    MadScientist

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    I'm not going to be able to go too crazy this year, maybe 3 inch suspension + a 1 inch body lift/leveling kit. I just bought new tires in October so unless I can get rid of them without losing too much I won't be able to upgrade the size there until the tread runs out. So I will probably also do a cb radio and that's about it this year. I'm going to try to pay it all off so I can turn my monthly payment into savings for upgrades.
     
  12. Jan 15, 2015 at 8:58 PM
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    MadScientist [OP] New Member

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    Took a couple pics while at the gas station the other day.
     

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  13. Jan 15, 2015 at 8:59 PM
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    ta da:thumbsup:
     

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  14. Jan 15, 2015 at 10:08 PM
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    Let's see it lifted soon :)
     
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  15. Jan 16, 2015 at 12:08 AM
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    chphilo

    chphilo Tundra addict

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    Welcome and congrats from Western PA. Nice looking ride. I am anxious to see what you do with it.
     
  16. Jun 2, 2015 at 7:04 PM
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    MadScientist [OP] New Member

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    Had a blast in Moab this weekend. I wanted to post up some pictures, but didn't know where so here they come.
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  17. Jun 2, 2015 at 7:19 PM
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    Looks like a blast...! Got a soft spot for the 1st gens.. might pick up one for some fun

    Would that happen to be a 2016 Tacoma in the pic?
     
  18. Jun 2, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    ^^^ yes. Toyota brought it out.
     
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  19. Jun 3, 2015 at 11:06 AM
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    Salutations from the Alamo City, San Antonio, TX
     
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  20. Jun 3, 2015 at 4:56 PM
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    Yes, Toyota came and brought the 2016 Taco and fed us tacos for dinner that night! It would be awesome if we did an event like that with Tundras!
     
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  21. Jun 3, 2015 at 6:16 PM
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    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    TACOs,I'm gettin hungry already. Nice 04. Imagine where you could go with a little more lift. :homer:
     
  22. Jun 3, 2015 at 6:27 PM
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    Welcome
     
  23. Jun 4, 2015 at 4:05 PM
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    Welcome from SE VA. ...:)
     
  24. Jun 6, 2015 at 9:05 AM
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    MadScientist

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    Thanks guys.

    Going to try to lift it this year. After consideration, probably 3" w/ 33's
     

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