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New guy from Nor Cal!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by RoninPro, May 29, 2018.

  1. May 29, 2018 at 3:40 PM
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    RoninPro

    RoninPro [OP] Abecedarian BASTRD

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    Hello. :wave:
    A new guy, just wanted to say 'HI' to everyone. Have been waiting to purchase a Tundra for over two years, and finally went ahead and got a lightly used 2017 TRD Pro. Aah, this one is going to be a money pit. Already ordered a Diamondback cover. On the list, FRAC harness, dual battery, SPOD system, rock sliders & HAM radio for now. Thank you all for posting such great info on your mods/upgrades.

    Cheers.
     
  2. May 29, 2018 at 3:45 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME


    :worthless:
     
  3. May 29, 2018 at 3:46 PM
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    porkitt

    porkitt New Member

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    Welcome from SoCal.
     
  4. May 29, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    Danimal86

    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

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    Welcome from Sacramento

    Where in norcal?
     
  5. May 29, 2018 at 3:56 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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  6. May 29, 2018 at 4:13 PM
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    Marty McFly

    Marty McFly Nobody calls me chicken!! Except when off roading

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  7. May 29, 2018 at 4:16 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC...:spending:
     
  8. May 29, 2018 at 4:24 PM
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    RoninPro

    RoninPro [OP] Abecedarian BASTRD

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    San Jose, although I am in Sacramento almost every weekend. Yes, Pics coming soon.
     
  9. May 29, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    Welcome from Texas! :worthless:

    And btw....a money pit is a POS constantly in the shop because it breaks. Not a Tundy that you are tailoring to fit you amd your lifestyle;)
     
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  10. May 29, 2018 at 4:41 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Welcome from San Jose
     
  11. May 29, 2018 at 4:45 PM
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    RoninPro

    RoninPro [OP] Abecedarian BASTRD

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    Noted!!:hattip:
     
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  12. May 29, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  13. May 29, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Welcome bud. Are you going to wheel your truck?
     
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  14. May 29, 2018 at 4:54 PM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    Welcome from MD!!

    Bought my 18 sat- Saving for Diamond back!
    Etc. Etc...........
     
  15. May 29, 2018 at 5:07 PM
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    GiantsFanDan

    GiantsFanDan New Member

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    Welcome! Come join the NorCal group on some wheeling trips

    :mudding:
     
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  16. May 29, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    RoninPro

    RoninPro [OP] Abecedarian BASTRD

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    Thanks, I plan to. In fact I just inquired when & where the next meet will be.
     
  17. May 29, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!

    :worthless:
     
  18. May 29, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    BlueBottle

    BlueBottle not a PRO

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    See fine print
    Welcome from east bay!

    Question. Why spods over switchpro? Just curious as I am planning going sp but never looked into spod.
     
  19. May 29, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    GiantsFanDan

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  20. May 29, 2018 at 5:42 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Welcome from CO and welcome to the "we can help you spend your money" pit!!
     
  21. May 29, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Welcome from NH congrats
     
  22. May 29, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    :wave:
    Try to make it out with the guys for a day run!
     
  23. May 29, 2018 at 5:48 PM
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    Yosemite_Fam

    Yosemite_Fam Enjoy Life!

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    Welcome aboard from the I.E. in SoCal.
     
  24. May 29, 2018 at 6:02 PM
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    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Welcome from Las Vegas
     
  25. May 29, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  26. May 29, 2018 at 7:16 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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  27. May 29, 2018 at 9:07 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  28. May 29, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    RoninPro

    RoninPro [OP] Abecedarian BASTRD

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    I like the clean touchscreen approach of SPOD (yes, I am paying extra for it). Also, the switches can be programmed to strobe, flash or dim, which might be useful off road. Also, I did not like the mounting options for switchpro. It seems the SPOD touchscreen can be mounted with a 1" Ram Ball mount, which makes it universal and gives me more options for mounting locations. I have to also mount a Kenwood radio receiver head unit somewhere where I can reach it safely while driving, so having RAM mounting options allows me to move things around. This is of course based on my limited research.
     
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  29. May 30, 2018 at 2:19 AM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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  30. May 30, 2018 at 2:47 AM
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    Randy1794 New Member

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