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Another newbie. Just took delivery on this 6/13. 2017 silver sky metallic 1794. 4WD.

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by tricklingstream, Jun 16, 2017.

  1. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:24 PM
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    tricklingstream

    tricklingstream [OP] New Member

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    OCD tray, OCD organizer, trailer hitch ball, under seat fire extinguisher
  2. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:27 PM
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    scurdyness

    scurdyness One thing is sure, uncertainty is certain

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    Welcome to the club from AR!!
     
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  3. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:29 PM
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    tricklingstream

    tricklingstream [OP] New Member

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    OCD tray, OCD organizer, trailer hitch ball, under seat fire extinguisher
  4. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:34 PM
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    bobeast

    bobeast really old member

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    - Bull Bar - LED Bunny Burners - AMP retractable running boards - Headlight leveling retrofit - P3 Brake Controller - 60% rear seat delete - relocation of Sub to rear wall - Bilstein 5100 x4, top setting with 2 shims per side - Coach builder +2 rear shackles w/carrier bearing drop - Firestone Air bags - on-board compressor with auto-leveling - Dual Undercover Swing Boxes. - P285/65/R20 (34.6") BFG TA KO2's - TRD Front skid plate - Pop & Lock Tailgate lock - Remote Tailgate mod - LED Headlights - Nav Bypass - iPhone integration - Serius/XM retrofit - 25% front tint - Bizon electric tonneau cover - Power folding tow mirror upgrade - 2010+ leveling Headlight mod - Auto-fold mirror mod. - one-touch lane changer mod - Flash to open garage opener mod - Rigid H/L fog light upgrade - Pushbutton / Remote start mod.
    Now that's an introduction! Welcome.
     
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  5. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:43 PM
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    gosolo

    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    Welcome pard! AZ here. For a truck that isn't Super White, that one looks really nice!
    What other mods have you got planned?
     
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  6. Jun 16, 2017 at 7:44 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Welcome from :canada:
     
  7. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:00 PM
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    tricklingstream

    tricklingstream [OP] New Member

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    OCD tray, OCD organizer, trailer hitch ball, under seat fire extinguisher
    Not really much planned--yet. I have a tundra bed mat coming on Monday. Need to line-x the bed. Consider in cover for back end or locking storage.

    Mine's a daily driver that I plan to use to pull my pontoon (6,000 lbs with trailer) in/out of the lake and to boat store for service. Went for comfort over the off-road setup--I put 20k miles a year on a car. A good seat and a good stereo help. Really missing the storage I had with my Honda Ridgeline--it was an ugly vehicle, but the trunk in bed was great place to keep jumper cables, tie downs and tools. Under seat storage was also more usable. Ridgeline V6 and brakes not safe with a heavy trailer.

    I have a 2016 Tacoma TRD OR (my son has commandeered) and it has a lot more behind and under seat storage. Crewmax is huge, but it's hard to hide stuff. Looking for a good organizer to cut down on clutter.
     
  8. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:05 PM
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    gosolo

    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    2"CB shackles, bushings and 1 shim, lockerdown console vault, rear folding seat back mod, snugtop shell with opening side windows, 46g fuel tank, SDHQ sliders and hidden winch, Decked Drawers, Alcan leaf springs and got rid of the interior chrome
    50BB8F3C-9752-40F2-8026-0074E51406B0-4742-000008E9E3DC14BC.jpg
    Like this?
     
  9. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:07 PM
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    tricklingstream

    tricklingstream [OP] New Member

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    OCD tray, OCD organizer, trailer hitch ball, under seat fire extinguisher
    I saw that. A little intimidating to cut into a brand new floor--Maybe after a few scratches. Wish that came as an installed option. I'm better with bolt-on, reversible mods.
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:08 PM
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    pbcolt

    pbcolt New Member

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    Ooh shinyy. Nice truck and welcome.
     
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  11. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:10 PM
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    gosolo

    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    I'm not speaking from experience, because mine is a DC but there are many write ups about the install of these and I'm pretty sure it's not very difficult.
    Do a little research and maybe you will feel better about trying it.
     
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  12. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:21 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado!
    You're right, it is intimidating to cut the floor down to the metal, but it's a fear worth getting over. Take your time, measure twice and cut once. You won't regret it.
     
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  13. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:24 PM
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    Viper3G

    Viper3G Why isn't work more like this?

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    Welcome from CA!
     
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  14. Jun 16, 2017 at 8:44 PM
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    Filthy13

    Filthy13 New Member

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    A few goodies
    Congrats!
     
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  15. Jun 16, 2017 at 9:24 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO!
     
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  16. Jun 16, 2017 at 10:26 PM
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    MatthewPTguy

    MatthewPTguy Not a new member

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    Welcome from Oregon!
     
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  17. Jun 16, 2017 at 10:37 PM
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    r4z0r51o

    r4z0r51o have fallen off the forum, but I’m still alive.

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  18. Jun 16, 2017 at 10:41 PM
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    Welcome from Western NC! Another Silver Sky Metallica! :headbang:
     
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    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome Tom.
     
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  20. Jun 17, 2017 at 4:37 AM
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    tricklingstream

    tricklingstream [OP] New Member

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    OCD tray, OCD organizer, trailer hitch ball, under seat fire extinguisher
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  21. Jun 17, 2017 at 4:53 AM
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    Welcome from Concord, NC!
     
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  22. Jun 17, 2017 at 5:11 AM
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    Welcome from NH Congrats on the new Tundy
     
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  23. Jun 17, 2017 at 8:09 AM
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    tricklingstream

    tricklingstream [OP] New Member

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    OCD tray, OCD organizer, trailer hitch ball, under seat fire extinguisher
    Easier to keep looking clean than black.
     
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  24. Jun 17, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    Law323 it’s only weird if you make it weird

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    Welcome from TN!!!
     
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  25. Jun 17, 2017 at 9:38 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Bienvenidos de Tejas!
     
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  26. Jun 17, 2017 at 11:02 AM
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    Welcome from Midland
     
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  27. Jun 17, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    jfrd30 Lead, Follow, or Get the Hell Out of My Way

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    Welcome to the club from one wing nut to another!
     
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  28. Jun 17, 2017 at 7:33 PM
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    XTRMN8R Common sense is not common..

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    Virgin! I just dropped her off for her first makeover!
    Welcome from another newbie, nice truck!
     
  30. May 10, 2018 at 11:38 PM
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