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Tacoma to Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Windsor, Apr 15, 2019.

  1. Apr 15, 2019 at 9:31 PM
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    Windsor

    Windsor [OP] New Member

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    Seat covers, SnugTop.
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    Gave my Tacoma some steroids today, and this is what happened.
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    Went from 07 Tacoma Prerunner 4.0 to 08 Tundra 5.7. Figured I should say hello.
    Only changes to the Tundra from when it was new is the canopy, fitted seat covers, all weather floor mats and wheels. Upcoming changes will be vent visors and rock guard along with transfering my self leveling air ride kit over with new bags.
    Thankfully, service and history are known. Original owner is my father who just bought a '19 Crewmax limited, so I sold the Taco and bought the 08.
    But, yeah. Here I am.
     
    Last edited: Apr 15, 2019
  2. Apr 15, 2019 at 9:32 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME
     
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  3. Apr 15, 2019 at 9:49 PM
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    Windsor

    Windsor [OP] New Member

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    Seat covers, SnugTop.
    Thanks. Now I just need to figure out how to get these to get bigger.
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  4. Apr 15, 2019 at 10:18 PM
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    Tempest

    Tempest You feel lucky??!!

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    Welcome from AZ! :tumbleweed:
     
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  5. Apr 15, 2019 at 11:57 PM
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    TRDFerguson

    TRDFerguson SSEM #99/RGBA #8-ish?/It’s a funny name.

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    Welcome from AZ!
     
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  6. Apr 16, 2019 at 12:01 AM
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    CaptSpaulding

    CaptSpaulding ...ain't nothin but nothin

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    Welcome to the club!
     
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  7. Apr 16, 2019 at 2:34 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  8. Apr 16, 2019 at 2:56 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio.
     
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  9. Apr 16, 2019 at 3:56 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hi and welcome from SoCal!!!
     
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  10. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:11 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Nice! Welcome from Colorado.
     
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  11. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:14 AM
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    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Welcome from Ky.
     
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  12. Apr 16, 2019 at 4:48 AM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from Western NC.
     
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  13. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:00 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  14. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:18 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
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    Welcome from Texas
     
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  15. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:22 AM
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    Omohundro

    Omohundro 2018 Not a Pro

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    Bak Revolver, BedRug, Undercover Swingcase, PopLock, Bilstein 5160(rear), Firestone RideRite, TRD rear sway bar, Coachbuilder +2 rear shackles, Andersen 5” aluminum adjustable hitch, TRD dual exhaust, VLEDS interior leds including the footwell kit, TundraTex FRAC mod, VLEDS LPR backup tag mount led, Husky X-Act mats, Color matched cup holder bezel (silver), Ceramic 20% tint all around, 50% Ceramic windshield, Color Matched door handles & mirror caps, The “Stubby” antenna, AMP Research steps, VLEDS 6”step lights, ToyTec/5100 Bilstein coil overs, 700lbs red ToyTec springs (2.75” lift), 20x9 +18 Method 306 custom painted and custom fit center caps, Gorilla spline lugs, Bridgestone Revo 3s 285/60R20, TRD skid plate, RaptorLiner “Red” tow hooks, 19 Pro black LED headlights, VLEDS Triton V6 turns, Rigid SAE D series fog lamps, 19 TRD hood scoop, 2019 TRD Pro grille, Coachbuilder bumper shims, X-Pel protect under mud guards, Opti Coat Ceramic, Opti Coat Sealed. And some snakes and sparklers, because they are my favorite!
    Welcome, that’s a nice trade up.
     
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  16. Apr 16, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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    Fiesta346

    Fiesta346 New Member

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    Welcome I also just made the change from a Taco to Tundra!
     
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  17. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    nishibot

    nishibot Just2havnfun

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    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  18. Apr 16, 2019 at 6:33 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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  19. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:03 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO
     
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  20. Apr 16, 2019 at 7:07 AM
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    Notachickmagnet

    Notachickmagnet New Member

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  21. Apr 19, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    Wiscdave

    Wiscdave New Member

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    Welcome, bigger is better!
     
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  22. Apr 19, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    TundraMcGov.

    TundraMcGov. Your friend. Your foe. Not yo Ho.

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    Welcome from Bamaland. :headbang:
     
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  23. Apr 20, 2019 at 6:08 AM
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    Racingjohndeere55

    Racingjohndeere55 New Member

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    Welcome from NE Pa
     
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  24. Apr 20, 2019 at 6:41 AM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    Welcome, nice Tundra! You made the jump. :thumbsup: I remember you saying on TW that you wanted to some day.
     
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  25. Apr 20, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    Windsor

    Windsor [OP] New Member

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    Thank ya. Yeah, opportunity came faster than expected (was thinking a few more months). But, I couldnt pass on it.
     
  26. Apr 20, 2019 at 7:39 AM
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    Ajak

    Ajak New Member

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    Welcome from TX!

    I'm in the same boat. Recently had to get rid of my '07 Tacoma and got an '11 Tundra. I love it so far!
     
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  27. Apr 20, 2019 at 9:54 PM
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    Windsor

    Windsor [OP] New Member

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    Seat covers, SnugTop.
    I must say, it was weird to be leaving NAPA and seeing someone taking my Tacoma for a test drive at the dealer.
     
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  28. Apr 20, 2019 at 11:21 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    That would be a bit weird. Then again, so was hearing which wrecking yard mine ended up in.
     
  29. Apr 21, 2019 at 6:37 AM
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    Windsor

    Windsor [OP] New Member

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    Yeah. That sucks.
     
  30. Apr 22, 2019 at 2:30 AM
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    rons23

    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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