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Longtime Toyota Enthusiast, former Tacoma owner

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by dorton, Aug 14, 2020.

  1. Aug 14, 2020 at 7:10 PM
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    dorton

    dorton [OP] #RockCreekOverland

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    CBI Off Road Front Bumper, Rock Sliders, Skids, and Bed Rack. Prinsu Designs Roof Rack, CVT Hybrid Rainier Tent, Old Man Emu lift, Fuel Vectors, Yokhama 305/70r18s
    I just sold my 16’ Tacoma(Pongo), and am waiting on delivery of my 2020 Tundra. This forum has already been a great resource of information for the upcoming build. I’m looking forward to reading more and hopefully being able to contribute as well.

    former build:

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  2. Aug 14, 2020 at 7:18 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from SoCal.
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2020 at 8:02 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC! Beautiful pics!
     
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  4. Aug 14, 2020 at 8:09 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania
     
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  5. Aug 14, 2020 at 8:53 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    None yet
    Welcome
     
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  6. Aug 14, 2020 at 9:05 PM
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    Lovetrucks

    Lovetrucks Member

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    Welcome from Ontario Canada
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2020 at 6:06 AM
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    dorton

    dorton [OP] #RockCreekOverland

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    NC as well. Just updated my info.
    Thanks for the compliment.
     
  8. Aug 15, 2020 at 6:48 AM
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    GODZILLA

    GODZILLA New Member

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    Welcome from Wyoming.
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2020 at 7:12 AM
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    frichco228

    frichco228 Valued Member

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    Eibach Pro Truck Stage 2 suspension, HD RAS, 285/75-18 Nokian Outpost AT, LoPro bed cover, TRD rear sway bar, DD 10 inch exhaust, and various other goodies
    Hello from VA
     
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  10. Aug 15, 2020 at 7:16 AM
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    Jim1983

    Jim1983 New Member

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    IL
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    Welcome! Where is that last picture from, if you don’t mind sharing.
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2020 at 7:18 AM
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    dorton

    dorton [OP] #RockCreekOverland

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    CBI Off Road Front Bumper, Rock Sliders, Skids, and Bed Rack. Prinsu Designs Roof Rack, CVT Hybrid Rainier Tent, Old Man Emu lift, Fuel Vectors, Yokhama 305/70r18s
    Black Bear Pass, looking down into Telluride Colorado
     
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  12. Aug 15, 2020 at 7:21 AM
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    Jim1983

    Jim1983 New Member

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    It’s beautiful. I’ve seen a lot of the country but never had a chance to spend much time in CO. Guess I’ll have to change that :)
     
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  13. Aug 15, 2020 at 8:11 AM
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    dorton

    dorton [OP] #RockCreekOverland

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    CBI Off Road Front Bumper, Rock Sliders, Skids, and Bed Rack. Prinsu Designs Roof Rack, CVT Hybrid Rainier Tent, Old Man Emu lift, Fuel Vectors, Yokhama 305/70r18s
    We’re fortunate to live in a country with such beautiful diversity of terrain.
     
  14. Aug 15, 2020 at 8:49 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!
     
  15. Aug 15, 2020 at 9:51 AM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Alot of them
    Welcome. Make sure you get this for the gas pumps....:spending:
     
  16. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:28 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     
  17. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:31 AM
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    JDL17CM4x4

    JDL17CM4x4 Adventure Mobile

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    More to Come ...

    Welcome from SoCal. Cant wait to see what you do to the Tundra.
     
  18. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:34 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  19. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:39 AM
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    Doctor Flex

    Doctor Flex Just browsing...

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    TRD Pro skid, Line-X, Tonneau, drivers grab handle, wireless charger, RB 20's, TRD Pro wheels, Gator Liners.
    Welcome to the Tundra side. I for one am a convert, can't go back unless they figure out how to design the cab so as to not be sitting on the floor. didn't fit well in the Taco, love the Tundra though. Very spacious.
     
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  20. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:41 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY. Beautiful pictures.
     
  21. Aug 19, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Boerseun

    Boerseun MGM XP-Series

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    Welcome from Florida!
     
  22. Aug 19, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    dorton

    dorton [OP] #RockCreekOverland

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    CBI Off Road Front Bumper, Rock Sliders, Skids, and Bed Rack. Prinsu Designs Roof Rack, CVT Hybrid Rainier Tent, Old Man Emu lift, Fuel Vectors, Yokhama 305/70r18s
    I could drive forever and be fine, but something about the passenger seat geometry created hip pain after 3 hours of riding. I’m 6’2” and have had to lay across the back seat with my legs sticking out of the right rear window when traveling cross country. We’re super stoked to be upsizing to the Tundra.
     
  23. Aug 19, 2020 at 5:44 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! I've skied Telluride but have never been there without snow covering everything.
     
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  24. Aug 19, 2020 at 6:36 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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