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New Member From Louisiana

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by CAJUNTOY, Jul 16, 2018.

  1. Jul 16, 2018 at 7:54 AM
    #1
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    My name is Allen. I am retired Air Force and am also a former Deputy Sheriff. I have a 2017 Black Tundra SR5. Bought it new after selling my 2003 Tundra SR5 with 283,000 miles on it. I bought it new. I miss it and to tell the truth, liked it better than the 2017. For me, it is to big.
    I hope to learn alot from all of you and I will try to help if I can.
    Thank you. :oldglory:
     
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  2. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:05 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    First Name:
    Lucas
    Fort Worth, TX
    Vehicle:
    2018 SLIGHTLY MODIFIED SR5 TRD CM 4x4-CEMENT
    Welcome to the party!!
     
  3. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:09 AM
    #3
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

    Joined:
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    Member:
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    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    Thank you neighbor.
     
  4. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

    Joined:
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    Male
    First Name:
    Jose
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2016 White Crew Max TRD
    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    That's what she said!

    Welcome from CO and thanks for your service.
     
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  5. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM
    #5
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Messages:
    16
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    How do you know what my significant other said!!:). Have a great day!!
     
  6. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:19 AM
    #6
    warlord192

    warlord192 Get off my lawn !!

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    Gender:
    Male
    New Orleans
    Vehicle:
    2014 Silver Sky metallic Tundra Double Cab
    Welcome from N'Awlins..another joins the herd..yeaahhhh boyyyy!:dancingbacon:
     
  7. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Bryan
    OH
    Vehicle:
    2010 CrewMax limited 4X4
    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio!
     
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  8. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:22 AM
    #8
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    I'm across the lake warlord. On the TwinSpan side.
     
  9. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:23 AM
    #9
    warlord192

    warlord192 Get off my lawn !!

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    Male
    New Orleans
    Vehicle:
    2014 Silver Sky metallic Tundra Double Cab
    familiar with that area my son lives in Slidell
     
  10. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:24 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Welcome from Texas, Thank you for your service! let's see your ride
     
  11. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:26 AM
    #11
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    Thank you
     
  12. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:28 AM
    #12
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  13. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:28 AM
    #13
    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    First Name:
    Ron
    Clayton, NC
    Vehicle:
    18’ TRD CM leveled with 295/70 Ridge Grapplers
    Welcome from NC!
    :worthless:
     
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  14. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:29 AM
    #14
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

    Joined:
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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    Been here since 1990. Raised my girls mostly here. so now my roots are here but miss cajun country.
     
  15. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:30 AM
    #15
    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    thank you
     
  16. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:33 AM
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    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    I put a pic later.
     
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  17. Jul 16, 2018 at 8:35 AM
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    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    Thank you
     
  18. Jul 16, 2018 at 5:02 PM
    #18
    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    First Name:
    Ron
    Kill Devil Hills
    Vehicle:
    2008 Nautical Blue TRD
    Sabm (Gtek-Fab), Blake Carbon Diamond Plate door sil protecters, and Air Dam mod, Black Rivited Grill, Devil Horns- Black Anodized(Diaz Fabrication), Hid's in Low Beams and Fogs -6000k, Piaa Extreme for High Beams. Black Rhino Step Tubes, Razir Led interior Lights (white), Low Profile Black Diamond Plate Tool Box, Trd accesories, Weather Tech Mats, Carbon Fiber Shorty Antenna, Drl's, Plasta Dipped Badges + Front Grill Surround
    Welcome from Obx
     
  19. Jul 16, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    WELCOME
     
  20. Jul 16, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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    Pat
    CO
    Vehicle:
    2025 MGM Sequoia TRD PRO. 2016 Black CM Tundra TRD Off Road
    4:88s and Auburn LSD, dealership faux Pro, 35" BFGs on XD wheels, OME Lift with Dakars
    Welcome from CO.
     
  21. Jul 16, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    sdde4n

    sdde4n New Member

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    People's Republic of California
    Vehicle:
    2018 CrewMax - Sierra Romeo Cinco
    Heavy, unnecessary offroad stuff.
    Welcome from SoCal.
     
  22. Jul 16, 2018 at 5:13 PM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    First Name:
    Bill
    Northern MD
    Vehicle:
    18 SR 5.7 4x4
    2” level P&P sliders
    Thanks for your SERVICE!!
    Hope I get 283k out of my 18-Tundra
    Be Nice!

    Welcome from Maryland
    :hattip:
     
  23. Jul 17, 2018 at 7:46 AM
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    CAJUNTOY

    CAJUNTOY [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Allen
    Vehicle:
    2017 Black Tundra SR5
    For Midnite72: Thank you. I hope you get that much mileage also. Of course the '03 Toy I owned had the 4.7L V-8. It was a very good engine. I changed oil every 5000 miles religiously. I miss it. It's good that you have the 5.7L V-8. I have the 4.6L V-8 in my '17. Bad mistake. Way under powered and transmission gearing is crazy. For me to climb a small overpass, the transmission actually shifts into a lower gear even at 70MPH. I'll just have to live with it.
     
  24. Jul 17, 2018 at 12:08 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Male
    San Jose, CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 1794
    SnugTop, TRD Catback, DECKed Storage, TRD Sway Bar, ESP Under Seat Storage, Blackvue DR750S-2CH Dashcam
    Welcome from CA
     
  25. Jul 17, 2018 at 5:27 PM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    Bill
    Northern MD
    Vehicle:
    18 SR 5.7 4x4
    2” level P&P sliders
    NP anytime

    A buddy of mine has a 4.7 with 180m on it

    Yea I looked at an 18-4.6 with 6” & 37” tires
    And told dealer they made a huge mistake putting 37” on the small V8- stock gears- going to burn up that tranny for sure!
    IDIOTS!!

    My necessities were the big motor & 4x4 - the rest is just frills- I got the SR because that’s what I could afford !
    :oldglory:
     
  26. Jul 17, 2018 at 5:33 PM
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    oems1794

    oems1794 New Member

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    Male
    First Name:
    Dustin
    Belleville, IL
    Vehicle:
    2017 Tundra TRD Off-Road
    DV8 Front and Rear Bumpers DV8 12,000 LB Winch 20" LED light bar 6x Round LED lights 3" Rough Country lift 20" Fuel Vector wheels 33" Nitto Ridge Grappler tires
    Welcome from Illinois
     
  27. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    Masher59

    Masher59 New Member

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    141
    Gender:
    Male
    Ponchatoula, La
    Vehicle:
    2018 Platinum Tundra
    Welcome to the fray! I'm across the lake also between Ponchatoula and Madisonville.
     
  28. Jul 17, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    Sas

    Sas Humor is everywhere

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    First Name:
    Jason
    OKC, OK
    Vehicle:
    '17 SR5 CM TSS 4WD MGM 5.7 FF
    Lost track after #1.
    Welcome from OK
     
  29. Jul 17, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    SPARKS, NV
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    2017 QS SR5 CM TRD 4x4
    Welcome from Nevada
     
  30. Jul 17, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    crochetjohn

    crochetjohn New Member

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    Welcome from Louisiana
     

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