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New from Texas

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by squid motion, Jul 26, 2019.

  1. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    squid motion

    squid motion [OP] New Member

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    Longtime lurker, first time poster.

    This rig spends most of it's time in the driveway or on the beaches here in Texas. Towing a boat or camper, and making the journeys back home to Florida as well.

    This one has the 40 gallon fuel tank. Probably the best option I ordered.

    TRD wheels with Toyo Open Country A/T 305/70/17

    I've made a few mods to make it more user friendly for the type of travels we do. I'm not really into lifted trucks.. they look cool, just not for me. This one will get a mild lift or leveling, however.

    Added a Leer high-weight capacity camper shell, Nfab Pre-runner bar with Hella 4000s (pencils on the outside, wide beam in the middle), power inverters, weather tech mats, slide in bed divider, portable winch.

    In the near future:
    Bilstien 5100s
    Air compressor



    Before:
    before01.jpg


    After:
    after01.jpg

    beach02.jpg

    beach03.jpg


    Removable bed divider.
    bed.jpg


    I was running the Toyo Open Country R/T 295/70/17... with no rubbing, believe it or not... didn't even have to remove the mudflats.... great tires, but as they wore they got pretty loud. I preferred a less aggressive tread pattern, as I mostly see road use and sand.

    Just put a new set of Toyo Open Country A/T 305/70/17 on it. Even though just the tiniest bit larger than the R/T, I had to take off the mudflaps this time! No rubbing.

    tires03.jpg




    Anyway, there is my intro post.
     
    Last edited: Jul 26, 2019
  2. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCal!!!
     
  3. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:01 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet

    Welcome from The RGV, Houston area now, what part of Texas?
     
  4. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:05 AM
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    mlucas555

    mlucas555 New Member

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  5. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:09 AM
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    sf319

    sf319 New Member

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    Dash Cam|PowerStop Z36|DIY bed rails|DIY Pop-n-Lock|LED interior
    Welcome from UT! Nice truck!
     
  6. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:11 AM
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    squid motion

    squid motion [OP] New Member

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    Thanks, everyone.

    I work in Houston, live in Richmond.

    Travel a lot to Seadrift (we have a bay house there).
     
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  7. Jul 26, 2019 at 9:13 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    None yet
    We have lots of Houston members on here, check the sub forum, Texas , Houston
     
  8. Jul 26, 2019 at 10:00 AM
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    realtorblake

    realtorblake Tundra Thunda

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    Redneckistan... aka Cypress, TX
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    Welcome from Cypress
     
  9. Jul 26, 2019 at 11:01 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Nice intro. Welcome from Colorado.
     
  10. Jul 26, 2019 at 2:08 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
  11. Jul 26, 2019 at 2:36 PM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  12. Jul 26, 2019 at 2:40 PM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    Welcome from Western NC.
     
  13. Jul 26, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    Inquiringone

    Inquiringone -Blue N Blac- an a little chrome

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    U can take the guy out of the garage, But U can’t take the garage out of the guy
    Not many yet, mostly stock.
    Welcome from NorCal, Nice Truck! :hattip:
     
  14. Jul 26, 2019 at 3:23 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  15. Jul 26, 2019 at 3:52 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  16. Jul 26, 2019 at 3:56 PM
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    Patch999

    Patch999 SSEM #17 You are what you do when it counts

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  17. Jul 26, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    TX-TRD1stGEN

    TX-TRD1stGEN Privileged

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    Welcome from Lake Jackson Texas!

    Good looking truck!
     
  18. Jul 26, 2019 at 6:37 PM
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    Fishman57

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    Welcome from SE PA!
     
  19. Jul 26, 2019 at 6:43 PM
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    Hammy68

    Hammy68 Peak Bagger

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    Hello from New Hampshire!
     
  20. Jul 26, 2019 at 8:55 PM
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    Texas Bandit

    Texas Bandit New Member

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    Welcome from the RGV Texas, best color out there :thumbsup:
     
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  21. Jul 26, 2019 at 10:43 PM
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    equin

    equin Texarican Tundra

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    Welcome from Waxahachie, TX!
     
  22. Jul 27, 2019 at 10:55 AM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from The PSW.
     
  23. Jul 27, 2019 at 12:59 PM
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    Fishin RGV-Trd Pro

    Fishin RGV-Trd Pro White is faster

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    Welcome from South Texas. White is right!!!

    :yes::bananadance:
     
  24. Jul 29, 2019 at 4:19 PM
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    greggm

    greggm New Member

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    Howdy from California, you're off to a good start! :thumbsup:
     
  25. Jul 29, 2019 at 4:31 PM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
  26. Jul 30, 2019 at 12:49 AM
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    preacher35

    preacher35 RIGHTEOUS MEMBER

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