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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by guey_out_there, Sep 24, 2019.

  1. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:04 AM
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    guey_out_there

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    guey_out_there [OP] New Member

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    2017 Tundra SR5 Double Cab TSS
    What's up y'all. Been lurking for awhile and finally pulled the trigger on buying a new-to-me 2017 Tundra SR5 Double Cab TSS Edition. I live in Austin, TX and had been driving a 2008 Nissan Frontier for the past 8 years. I work in the architectural/design/build industry and often used the Frontier to make deliveries out to the field with building supplies. I'm an avid back-country hiker/camper and have spent many months on the trails and needed something that would get me to some of the more remote locations that my RWD Frontier just wasn't capable of reaching.

    The Tundra is a major improvement in every regard aside from fuel efficiency, which was expected. What wasn't expected was how much I'd fall for this truck! The amount of forethought and design intent put into this truck continues to blow my mind even a month after purchase.

    Just for fun, I'm listing some of my favorite features that have shown to be improvements from my Frontier:

    -Better turn radius

    -Hydraulic hood hinges

    -Hydraulic tailgate hinges

    -Automatic Bluetooth connection with my phone/music streaming (no more Scott Elder commercials!)

    -Cavernous storage compartments

    -Ultra smooth transmission shifting

    -No more cam issues (had to replace the sensors on the Frontier a couple times, with the crammed engine compartment it was a chore which brings me to...)

    -Ample work space inside the engine compartment

    -Customizability and general aesthetics (these things just look good)

    The only feature I wish it came with is a manual switch for locking rear differential. The
    $10 auto-lock 5pcs 12V waterproof push-button on-off switch, carbhub 12V waterproof push-button on-off switch with 4" leads for motorcycle/auto car
    auto-lock seems interesting but I have no experience with it yet so any stories or tips would be appreciated.

    I'm pleased with my purchase and looking forward to many years of use. I'll make another post of my build but I'm attaching a picture of what mine looked like on day 1.

    TUNDRA - CURRENT.jpg
     
    guey_out_there, Sep 24, 2019
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  2. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:10 AM
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    Bakelite

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    Bakelite New Member

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    Sam
    Texas
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    2018 Toyota Tundra TSS 4x4
    Welcome from Texas!
     
    Bakelite, Sep 24, 2019
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  3. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:12 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

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    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Alberta, Canada
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    BIENVENIDO!
     
    Y0TA PR0, Sep 24, 2019
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  4. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:16 AM
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    Trooper2

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    Trooper2 Premium Lone Star Member / SSEM #13

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    JR
    Houston, TX (Suburban South)
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    2007 Tundra 5.7 L Double Cab TRD 2WD
    TSS 20's with Cooper ATP ll's, N Fab 3 Step Nerf Bars,, Pioneer AVIC-8100NEX, Masters Tailgate Replacement Latch with Camera, 1" Maxtrac Shackles, LED Interiors/Brake/Reverse/Cargo/Fog Bulbs, Fumoto Drain Valve, Toyota Aluminium Oil Filter Housing, TRD Shift Knob, Courtesy Door Projector LEDs with Toyota Emblem, Console Tray and Lower Divider.
    Welcome from TX! Great color! :thumbsup:
     
    Trooper2, Sep 24, 2019
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  5. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:18 AM
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    e30cabrio

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    e30cabrio I'm e30cabrio, I'm a modaholic

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    2010 Crewmax, 2013 Sequoia Limited
    Sequoia LED Headlights! D.T. L.T. headers, dual exh., BDX, S&B intake, 2018 seat skins.
    Welcome and enjoy!
     
    e30cabrio, Sep 24, 2019
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  6. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:20 AM
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    Pinay

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    Pinay New Member

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    2015 Black - SR5 - CrewMax - 4x4 - TSS Dirty Seven Club
    Mahal kita Kuya
    Welcome!!
     
    Pinay, Sep 24, 2019
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  7. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:30 AM
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    Mcoop

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    Mcoop Throbbing Member

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    Welcome from southern NJ.
     
    Mcoop, Sep 24, 2019
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  8. Sep 24, 2019 at 6:38 AM
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    Rubberdown

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    Rubberdown Spilling my guts here.

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    Houston, TX
    HERWO!!!! I was in Austin a few weeks ago and it was soooooooo hot. Hope it’s cooling down for y’all.
     
    Rubberdown, Sep 24, 2019
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  9. Sep 24, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Bienvenidos de RGV, ahora Houston guey!
     
    TXRailRoadBandit73, Sep 24, 2019
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  10. Sep 24, 2019 at 8:27 AM
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    Larmand

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    Larmand SSEM #6

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    2018 SLIGHTLY MODIFIED SR5 TRD CM 4x4-CEMENT
    Welcome to the party!!!
     
    Larmand, Sep 24, 2019
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  11. Sep 24, 2019 at 8:49 AM
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    Kerch71

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    Kerch71 Surgical Precision

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    Mechanicsville VA
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    2015 CM SC TRD Pro/ICON/Total Chaos Build
    CM TRD Pro glass panels, Icon 2.5, TC long travel UCA/LCA, Toyota supercharger, Airlift rear suspension, Warn winch, custom front and rear bumper, Coachbuilder roof rack, lengthened chassis 12", 37" Nitto Grapplers, custom graphics, Magnaflow Flowmaster 4" SS Exhaust
    Hey there from Virginia!:mudding:
    Sweet rig man!
     
    Kerch71, Sep 24, 2019
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  12. Sep 24, 2019 at 9:18 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    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.
    Orale vato! Welcome from CO
     
    TXMiamiFan, Sep 24, 2019
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  13. Sep 24, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    Mountun Goat

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    Mountun Goat She baaaaaahd

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    EhBerta, Canadia
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    It’s a Goat.
    Welcome from Alberta :canada: nice Tundra!
     
    Mountun Goat, Sep 24, 2019
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  14. Sep 24, 2019 at 9:22 AM
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    Prostar 190

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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio.
     
    Prostar 190, Sep 24, 2019
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  15. Sep 24, 2019 at 10:33 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
    Jim LE 1301, Sep 24, 2019
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  16. Sep 24, 2019 at 11:19 AM
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    vanthesupreme

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    vanthesupreme I'm Batman

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    Nice Truck
     
    vanthesupreme, Sep 24, 2019
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