2018 Tundra - Who has one?

Traded my '16 Limited and picked up an '18 Platinum in Barcelona Red Metallic earlier this month. I really like the updates to the '18 and the upgrades on the Platinum.

 

Wow, that is stunning!

 

Thanks! I think so, too. I had a '13 DCSB TRD Sport Taco in this color and it's always been my favorite. I had been contemplating upgrading to an '18 but when I saw this one sitting out front on display in the sunlight it was a done deal. I haggled with the dealer over email for a week and finally got them down to my number on new year's eve via email and picked it up the following week.

 

You are going to love it. The 18’s have so many nice improvements, big difference from my 16.

 

Here’s my 2018!! Just picked it up a few days ago. 1st item on the list completed. I have two boxes that just showed up today.
Thanks David from toytech!!!

 

So many beautiful trucks. I am a new Toyota tundra owner, After being a devout Ford owner for many years, I experienced a lot of problems with my Eco boost motor in my 2012 F150. I sold back the truck and walked away after buying a used tundra off the ford lot. I then traded in the Tundra on a new 2018 Platinum Silver sky Crewmax. I love the truck and find myself lost with all the bells and whistles and really love the LED headlights and fog lamps. One thing that I don't understand is why they don't come with remote start, am I wrong?
I want to put a leveling kit in but will likely wait till the Spring as it is cold and snowy. What leveling kit is the best to use?
TIA, Glenn

 

My first Toyota. Had Ford's and GMC diesel. We're really enjoying our Tundra. 2018 TRD SPORT Barcelona Red.

 

Welcome, Glenn! You're right, they don't come with remote starts but they definitely should, especially at this price point. A lot of guys/gals on here have added the Viper remote start (and I'm sure many other brands). As far as leveling kits, the Bilstein 5100s are one of the less expensive ways to level it out, but @ToyTec Lifts is a popular brand on the site. They are active on the site and take great care of their customers. I know they'll answer any question you have about lifts/levels if you reach out to them. Also, post some pics of your truck when you can.

 

Tuesday I drove home from Texarkana through some weird slippery cold stuff someone spewed all over the ground. It really messed my 2016 2wd 4.6 TSS up.




Being from Louisiana and thinking it must be ruined forever, I freaked out and traded it in just like it was on a 2018 4x4 5.7 TSS the next day.

 

you southerner's are so funny

/sarcasm

 

LMAO....that's funny

 

4X4 and 5.7 is worth its weight in gold, Great upgrade!

If you ever get new color bumper ends, I call first dibs on the chrome ones!

 

Thank you for the warm welcome. I was just on Toytecs website and like the 2.5 leveling kit. What Im looking for is a slight stance improvement and rid the truck of its rake. I had a bedliner sprayed in a couple of days ago and while there the tech. Recomended Readylift, (they also do offroad lifts). He went on to say do a 3-2 lift, 3” front and 2” rear. This would not change the geometry of the vehicle and no alignment would be needed

 

aren't most ready lifts just spacer's which is bad if you have too much extension/compression?

 

Bought at the end of the year—love the added safety features.

 

did you pull the TSS stickers off? I can tell that was a TSS edition tundra

 

2018 1794! Got it yesterday.

 

The rims and step bar were worth keeping...the stickers not so much.

 

Nice photo and great looking truck! Looks really good in that lighting.

 

Was gonna get this...


Got this instead

 

Both are nice. I'm kinda partial to the Plat, though...

 

I intended to get the plat as well, but I much prefer 18s over 20s and like the 1794 interior a lot more than I thought I would.

 

I didn't like the interior color and all of the chrome on the 1794; all of the Plats and 1794s I looked at came with 20s. Didn't even think about negotiating for 18s. I found some TRD 18s locally on Craigslist; sold my 20s there too along with the OEM tires. All good now. I love the comfort of the seats in my Plat and I didn't realize how easy it was to change out the chrome at the time of purchase. I've also never had silver before; black interior was not my first choice, but that's what the Plat came with. Glad I decided on the Plat. Sounds like you prefer the 1794 interior (good for you); all of the other stuff can easily be changed with a little $$. Glad you found what you're looking for!

 

Got around to uploading my video. Here is mine. Never for sale. Tell me what you think!

https://youtu.be/0w4N0w5aM44

 

you could always swap the 20's for 18's if they are oem rims/tires. they have the same circumference. also the plat had fender flares added that are no longer oem add-on.

 

I finally got some photos of mine last weekend. Here's one with my kiddo with her KTM pushy bike.



Color matched grille, mirror caps and bumper caps sitting at home waiting to be installed.

 

Bought my first truck last Saturday

 

Great way to start into Truckhood! Congrats!

 

Very nice! That's pretty much the setup I want... love that Cement color!

 

Got my 18, woot woot!!