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Hello from MT

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Brewster, Dec 1, 2019.

  1. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:08 AM
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    Brewster

    Brewster [OP] New Member

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    Hello from snowy Montana!

    Made the switch from a well loved 2002 Tacoma to a 2006 Tundra. Spurred in part by a planned Baja trip with my lady and our two dogs this coming spring, and part by a growing need to tow, I said goodbye to the Tacoma and found a unicorn of a truck.

    2006, 135k, frame swapped, rust free, older gentleman owned.

    I’ll be getting some pictures together soon, as right now I’m building a bumper and restoring a camper. (Speaking of which, I have an 06 black oem bumper for sale).

    Stoked to join the community!

    -Brewster
     
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  2. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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  3. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:09 AM
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    Pinay

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  4. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:11 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  7. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:23 AM
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  8. Dec 1, 2019 at 7:31 AM
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  9. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:29 AM
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  10. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:33 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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  11. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:35 AM
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    Ely010606

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  12. Dec 1, 2019 at 8:38 AM
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    georgiey22

    georgiey22 Moving to Idaho

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    Welcome. Let’s see this said “unicorn!!”
     
  13. Dec 1, 2019 at 9:02 AM
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    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
  14. Dec 1, 2019 at 9:14 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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  15. Dec 1, 2019 at 9:17 AM
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    Hello....also from MT.
     
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  19. Dec 1, 2019 at 10:10 AM
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  20. Dec 1, 2019 at 11:05 AM
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  22. Dec 2, 2019 at 9:49 AM
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  24. Dec 2, 2019 at 12:32 PM
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    mtTundra

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    Welcome to the party from Bozeman
     
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  25. Dec 2, 2019 at 12:37 PM
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    Winning8

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  26. Dec 7, 2019 at 4:39 PM
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    Brewster

    Brewster [OP] New Member

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    So, finally finished the bumper after work, waiting on the powder coat.

    Bumper is a Coastal Offroad, and aside from my terrible welding skills, was an easy assembly. Only thing I'm running up against now is trying to fit the winch (Smittybilt X20 gen2 w/ synthetic line) into the bumper. I think I will end up relocating the solenoid to the engine bay, but waiting on the ol pooder coating to do a final fit.

    Main reason I don't want it in the engine bay:
    I would like to mount an AC, and there is very limited space to begin with.
    The winch has a wireless controller, but popping the hood in the off chance that doesn't work as it should is something I would like to avoid.

    Side note, has anyone experimented with aluminum ATV truck ramps as sand ladders/traction mats? There are a fair amount available rated for 1500lb, at sub $100. They seem similar enough to PSP/PAP/Marston mats, are lighter, and are objectively better at gripping tires when wet.


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  27. Dec 7, 2019 at 4:46 PM
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    kparrow

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    Welcome, also from MT. I’m in Great Falls. What part of the state are you joining us from?
     
  28. Dec 7, 2019 at 4:48 PM
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    Brewster

    Brewster [OP] New Member

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    Bozeman!
     
  29. Dec 7, 2019 at 4:49 PM
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    Brewster

    Brewster [OP] New Member

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    Thank you all for the warm welcome!

    -Brewster
     
  30. Dec 7, 2019 at 5:57 PM
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    DexterL

    DexterL New Member

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    Was just going to say bozeman from the last pic, welcome to the forum. I transplanted from missoula to Boise about 4.5 years ago.
     

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