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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by mattyd170, Aug 12, 2018.

  1. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:28 PM
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    mattyd170

    mattyd170 [OP] New Member

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    TRD Front Suspension, Bilstein Rear, TRD rear sway bar kit, 35" tires, working on stereo.
    So I am new to the forum, but have been using it for a few months now. I recently bought a used 2012 Tundra Limited Platinum edition crewmax 4x4. I LOVE IT!!!!!!!!!!! It is awesome and such an upgrade from my 2003 Dodge Ram 2500. Plush inside, looks good on the outside, wife loves it, kids love it. It has 71,000 miles on it and the previous owner must of had some type of trailer. Trailer brakes inside, extra wiring in the back and they did an exhaust system to it. Windows are tinted, headrests have DVD players, leather interior, navigation, etc....Loaded.

    So my simple list of upgrades are: leveling kit (already bought a Readylift 2.4 front spacer kit, but thinking about Bilstien 5100's in front instead on 3rd setting), new tires (just a little taller I think, 20" rims, so was thinking 33x9.5x20's or somthing. Really want BFG All Terrains), Husky or weather tech floor mats (mostly cause of kids) and a few other odds and ends.

    I love the forum and gonna keep watching. Wanted a TRD Pro, but this truck is so nice, just do suspension and have a decked out ride.

    Just FYI about me, currently a Sheriff's Deputy, was in the Marines in the 90's, married to a nurse wife with 2 girls.

    Thanks. Matt
     
  2. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:31 PM
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    Bob

    Bob Member Staff Member

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    Welcome! Thank you for your service
     
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  3. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    porkitt

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    Welcome from SoCal and thank you for your service!
     
  4. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
  5. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:47 PM
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    Welcome, and congrats!
     
  6. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:49 PM
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    4x4_Angel

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

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    Welcome Matt from Texas! I work for the sheriff's dept but I'm not a deputy.
     
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  7. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome Matt.
     
  8. Aug 12, 2018 at 8:51 PM
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    CCLJ03

    CCLJ03 Tundra forever

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    Welcome!!! I need a picture.

    Edit: my wife is also a nurse!! Basically superheroes.
     
  9. Aug 12, 2018 at 9:15 PM
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    mattyd170

    mattyd170 [OP] New Member

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    TRD Front Suspension, Bilstein Rear, TRD rear sway bar kit, 35" tires, working on stereo.
    Here's another picture, angled view. Oh, I have put on some Westin side steps too. Helps the girls to get in.

    20180517_084433.jpg
     
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  10. Aug 12, 2018 at 9:28 PM
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    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Congrats on the new truck and welcome to the forum.
     
  11. Aug 12, 2018 at 9:51 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    WELCOME
     
  12. Aug 12, 2018 at 9:54 PM
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    Fiestee23

    Fiestee23 A CHICK'S TRUCK

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    Welcome from SoCal:worthless:
     
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  13. Aug 12, 2018 at 9:56 PM
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    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors

    He's alright.... Haha
     
  14. Aug 12, 2018 at 10:08 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Welcome from CA
     
  15. Aug 12, 2018 at 11:03 PM
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    sdde4n

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    Welcome from SoCal.
     
  16. Aug 13, 2018 at 2:44 AM
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    Prostar 190

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
  17. Aug 13, 2018 at 2:45 AM
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    Adam

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    Welcome. Nice color.
     
  18. Aug 13, 2018 at 3:35 AM
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    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  19. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:00 AM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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  20. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:34 AM
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  21. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:38 AM
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    Welcome from CO. Nice looking truck!
    Consider the 5100 and if you can swing it the 6112. Personally I would steer clear of the spacer lifts.
     
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  22. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:40 AM
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    BTBAKER

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    Also, I have the Husky mats and have two little ones. I really like them but they don’t go up far enough in back to cover the carpet that my girls tend to rest their feet on. I believe they have a version that goes all the way under the rear seating.
     
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  23. Aug 13, 2018 at 5:42 AM
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    Thanks for your service Matt, from Matt! Welcome from CO! Semper Fi!
     
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  24. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:19 AM
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  25. Aug 13, 2018 at 6:53 AM
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  26. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:06 AM
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    Tundra101

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  27. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:49 AM
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    Tundrablue

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    Welcome from OH. Thank you for your service!
     
  28. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  29. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:52 AM
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    mattyd170

    mattyd170 [OP] New Member

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    TRD Front Suspension, Bilstein Rear, TRD rear sway bar kit, 35" tires, working on stereo.
    Some more pictures. Red River, NM. Bikes, horses, mountains, what else do you need.

    20180804_193953.jpg
     
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  30. Aug 13, 2018 at 7:54 AM
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    mattyd170

    mattyd170 [OP] New Member

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    TRD Front Suspension, Bilstein Rear, TRD rear sway bar kit, 35" tires, working on stereo.
    Side view, you can see how raked out it is. Need the front leveling kit. Have one, only want to do it once, so trying to decide on installing it or doing the 5100's in the 3rd setting.

    20180601_123351 (1).jpg
     

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