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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by two wheel, Mar 16, 2022.

  1. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:06 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Hi everyone. My short story is, I just recently sold my 2008 dbl cab. There was nothing wrong with it. Only had like 55K miles on it. I just thought it was getting old and planned on getting one of the electric Fords if I could sell mine. Truck sold for a higher price than I thought it would. I immediately thought, "I really shouldn't be selling this, should I?"
    Anywho, I don't think I can wait a year minimum to get a Ford Lightning. So what else to get? I'm back looking at Tundra. It was great to me. I just don't know what to make of the 2022.
    1. turbos?
    2. V6 ?
    3. Why is the rear seating smaller? Where did it get lost? Both dbl and crew cabs are smaller.
    4. What's the crew cab with the 6.5 bed like?

    Well, I guess it wasn't too short, was it. Well that's my story. I liked my truck. Should've kept it, but I didn't. Now what to do? Hi all!
     
  2. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:14 AM
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    Bergy24

    Bergy24 New Member

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    Welcome from Pa.
    Me personally - Would not get a 2022, which is why I bought a 2021.
    The 2.5 Gen's (2021 included) are not free from issues, but the 2022 still has kinks that need ironed out.
    Even though I had to have my steering rack replaced under recall, I still love my 2021 and plan to keep it for a long time.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:18 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from so cal
     
  4. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Thanks, that's my general thought. But I do want a truck and I just don't know where else there is to go. I may have to just wait. Thanks again.
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:53 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Thank you! Great to be here!
     
  6. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:56 AM
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    Baem1035

    Baem1035 New Member

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    White 2016 Tundra Crewmax 4X4
    -C4 Fab Overland Series Front Bumper -Demello Offroad Sliders -RCI Offroad Skid plates -Leitner Designs ACS Bed Rack -King shocks 2.5 Front Resi Coilovers w/ CDC adjusters. -King shocks 2.5 rear resi shocks with CDC adjusters -Camburg Racing Uniball UCAs -Deaver Suspension U748 Leafs -BFG 35inch K02 tires -Method 311 wheels -Baja Designs 40inch lightbar and fogs
    I generally tend to stay away from first year production models of anything. I know you’re saying you don’t want to wait so ultimately you have to decide. The 22 has some nice new features but you may want to read up on them here and go test drive one. Some love it, some hate it. I plan to keep my 2016 for a few more years.
     
  7. Mar 16, 2022 at 11:02 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  8. Mar 16, 2022 at 11:19 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Staying away from first year models is certainly the smart thing to do. Sadly, I'm rarely the sharpest pencil in the cup. In all seriousness, I may just have to wait. I really really hate having something that isn't dependable, or something I can depend on. Thanks for your thoughts
     
  9. Mar 16, 2022 at 11:20 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Thank you much, Jim from New York. LMAO!! I wrote Kentucky first. I don't know why, but I've been doing a few things that I shouldn't have done, but still do. How bad am I going to get??:monocle:
     
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  10. Mar 16, 2022 at 12:52 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    :rofl:
    That's the only State east of the Mississippi that I haven't been in.
     
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  11. Mar 16, 2022 at 7:04 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  12. Mar 17, 2022 at 3:45 PM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Thank you very much, Mr L Alabama! Nice being here.
     
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  13. Mar 19, 2022 at 10:13 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  14. Mar 20, 2022 at 12:10 AM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  15. Mar 21, 2022 at 11:15 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Thank you very much!
     
  16. Mar 21, 2022 at 11:16 AM
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    two wheel

    two wheel [OP] New Member

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    Thank you from California!
     
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