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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by 509Tundra, Dec 9, 2016.

  1. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:00 PM
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    509Tundra

    509Tundra [OP] New Member

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    PNW
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    2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum
    Weather Tech Mats, Light Bar in front Bumper, Bedliner, Tri-fold, 3-1" Low Range Off-Road leveling kit, MB 352 Wheels, 295/70/18 Cooper ST MAXX tires, shorty antenna...
    I have been lurking around on Toyota and/or Tundra forums for years. We have owned a 1991 Toyota MR2 Turbo, 1997 4Runner, 2000 4Runner, 2001 4Runner, 2001 Tundra, 2002 Sequoia, 2013 4Runner Limited, and our current 2014 Tundra Platinum that we bought used a little over a year ago. When I bought my Tundra the previous owner had already gone to the effort of a tri-fold bed cover, Line-X bedliner, and TRD exhaust (don't think that's a factory option?). The first week I owned it I installed a light bar inside the front bumper cover, and that has been about it for 'upgrades,' besides Huskey mats up front and WeatherTech's in the back. A few weeks ago I started to realize that it was time for new tires before the first snow we were destined to get here in the PNW, and I started scanning forums for common upgraded tire sizes and brands Tundra owners liked for all-terrains. After a few weeks of reading, looking at different picture threads, and doing my own measurements, I decided to get new wheels, tires, and a leveling kit.

    Here are pictures before this week:

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    It's nice having free access to a shop BTW!

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    And the finished result:

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    Here is what I installed:
    Low Range Off-Road 3-1 leveling Kit
    Cooper ST MAXX 295/70/18
    MB 352 wheels 18x9 et25

    As many others have had to do, I removed the front mud flap, and moved the front fender liner in farther to eliminate the rubbing from the larger tires. I'm really happy with how the trucks rides and sits now. It's a little stiffer than it was stock, and I can feel that it's shifting a little different than before, but that's the price you pay for making adjustments to factory spec. I'm really pumped about how it looks, and look forward to detailing it in the spring.

    I purchased the crewmax mainly for the extra space in the back to transport our children and to tow project cars, but it mainly transports my bike and my friends bikes too...

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    Thank you for the space.
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2016
  2. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:09 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    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.
    Nice looking truck and welcome from CO! Glad to have you onboard.
     
  3. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:15 PM
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    thumper7799

    thumper7799 Bad Girls Drive Bad Toys!

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    Welcome from San Antonio, Texas
     
  4. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:19 PM
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    757TUNDRA

    757TUNDRA Not a New Member

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    Tim
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    OEM Bed Cover, OEM Bed Rail System, OEM Bedmat, OEM Doorsill Protectors, OEM TRD Rear Sway Bar, OEM Color Matched Door Handles, OEM Color Matched Mirror Caps, OEM Bed Net, OEM Driver Side Grab Handle, BFG K02 LT275/60/20, WeatherTech Digifit FloorLiners, Salex OCD Console Organizer, Salex Console Tray
    Welcome from Virginia! Your truck looks awesome.
     
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  5. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:19 PM
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    CaptTyler

    CaptTyler Life’s too short to have an ugly boat.

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    Welcome to the site!!! Looks great dude.
     
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  6. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:27 PM
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    BlueBottle

    BlueBottle not a PRO

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    See fine print
    welcome and sweet truck. I like those stock wheels too.. don't see those around. are those 20's?
     
  7. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:29 PM
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    509Tundra

    509Tundra [OP] New Member

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    2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum
    Weather Tech Mats, Light Bar in front Bumper, Bedliner, Tri-fold, 3-1" Low Range Off-Road leveling kit, MB 352 Wheels, 295/70/18 Cooper ST MAXX tires, shorty antenna...
    Yes, they are 20" wheels.
     
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  8. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:37 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Welcome from Canada. Sweet ride
     
  9. Dec 9, 2016 at 9:46 PM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Welcome bud
     
  10. Dec 9, 2016 at 10:29 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO!
     
  11. Dec 9, 2016 at 10:35 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
    Nice truck! Nice bike too! Welcome to Tundras brother.
     
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  12. Dec 9, 2016 at 10:37 PM
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    r4z0r51o

    r4z0r51o have fallen off the forum, but I’m still alive.

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    Welcome from the S.F. bay area. I like the new look!
     
  13. Dec 9, 2016 at 11:01 PM
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    Viper3G

    Viper3G Why isn't work more like this?

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    Phillips X-treme Ultinon LED H4 bulbs, 3M Color Stable 35 tint on front doors, 3M Crystalline 40 on sunroof, OEM bed liner, OEM running boards, Morimoto fog LEDs, Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite, Husky X-Act Contour floor mats
    Nice mods and welcome!
     
  14. Dec 10, 2016 at 1:00 AM
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    TundraGuy80

    TundraGuy80 New Member

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    18x9 Fuel Gripper Wheels 33x12.5 Atturo Trail Blade MT Tires Bilstein 5100 Front & Rear Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust Super 10 Muffler 2 in 2 out 20% Window Tint Color Match Door Handles
    Welcome from WA
     
  15. Dec 10, 2016 at 1:06 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Bienvenidos! (Welcome!) Sweet ride
     
  16. Dec 10, 2016 at 12:59 PM
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    509Tundra

    509Tundra [OP] New Member

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    2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum
    Weather Tech Mats, Light Bar in front Bumper, Bedliner, Tri-fold, 3-1" Low Range Off-Road leveling kit, MB 352 Wheels, 295/70/18 Cooper ST MAXX tires, shorty antenna...
    Thanks for the welcome. Look forward to reading and learning on this forum.
     

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