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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by azimuth, Jan 2, 2021.

  1. Jan 2, 2021 at 7:59 PM
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    azimuth

    azimuth [OP] New Member

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    Hi. New here. I lurked for a few weeks after I bought a new to me 2010 Double Cab. I've owned a first gen Tundra since '01. Put 500,000 miles on it. Could have gone another few hundred thousand, but my needs changed and that 1st gen wasn't sufficient. I did all of the maintenance and timing belt services myself. Rebuilt the suspension entirely around 350,000. I came to know that truck like the back of my hand (pardon the cliche). When things changed, I was sad to see her roll down the driveway without me.

    But......now I have a 2nd gen and have learned quite a bit from the threads and members here. Have replaced the brakes, spark plugs, filters, oil. Wasn't a fan of the cartridge filter so I went to a Baxter adapter and Wix canister filter. Have some Morimoto headlights and fogs on their way. Will be swapping out the water pump, alternator, tensioner pulley, idler pulley and thermostat when those parts come in. Having fun with it. Much more to learn and do. Thanks for being here with the info.
     
  2. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Ron
    Clayton, NC
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    18’ TRD CM leveled with 295/70 Ridge Grapplers
    Welcome from NC!
     
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  3. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:03 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
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    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
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  4. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:19 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Kelly
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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  5. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:22 PM
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    Green Thunder

    Green Thunder Smooth in the Cruise

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    Washington
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    Food crumbs and dog fur
    Welcome from WA
     
  6. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:30 PM
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    KingsAustin

    KingsAustin Grey Goose II

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    Morgan County, AL
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    BakFlip MX4, Gator All Weather mats, Console Safe, Ceramic Tint, Roadmaster Active Suspension, Interior/exterior LED conversion, Wireless console charger, AJT designs.
    Welcome from Central Texas!
     
  7. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:32 PM
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    Cruzer

    Cruzer Wheeling Full Size

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    Sunnyvale, CA
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    Build Page: Cruzer's Re-Build for the Rubicon
    Damnnnnn! 500k?! I wish I can get that much out of my truck. Welcome!
     
  8. Jan 2, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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    azimuth

    azimuth [OP] New Member

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    Thank you all from Utah. :thumbsup:
     
  9. Jan 2, 2021 at 9:17 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    SPARKS, NV
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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  10. Jan 2, 2021 at 9:22 PM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Toytec 2.0 Aluma 3/1.5 lift with JBA's UCA Falkens AT3 295/70/18
    Welcome
     
  11. Jan 2, 2021 at 9:26 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  12. Jan 2, 2021 at 10:29 PM
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    Lovetrucks

    Lovetrucks Member

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    Welcome from Ontario Canada.
     
  13. Jan 3, 2021 at 4:52 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio
     
  14. Jan 3, 2021 at 4:57 AM
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    Midnite72

    Midnite72 Anything DIRT !!

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    Northern MD
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    2” level P&P sliders
    Welcome from Maryland :hattip:

    Labor of Love- wrenching on your own truck can be enjoyable and rewarding and sometimes frustrating

    500k- yea buddy- take care of your TRUCK and it will take care of YOU !
     
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  15. Jan 3, 2021 at 5:06 AM
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    Tyman

    Tyman Isaiah 41:10

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    Tyler
    Indiana
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    That is very impressive. Your ability to work on the truck, and the quality of the Toyota says a lot. Welcome to the forum.
     
  16. Jan 3, 2021 at 8:23 AM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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  17. Jan 3, 2021 at 9:47 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from So Cal
     
  18. Jan 3, 2021 at 12:37 PM
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    azimuth

    azimuth [OP] New Member

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    Truth. I tried to anticipate what could go wrong and which parts are wearing vs. their expected life span. Changed and upgraded things proactively. Almost 20 years later, my Tundra only left me stranded twice for mechanical failures. Both were my fault for missing indications of imminent failure. The seven other times I was stranded was me forgetting to re-fuel. Really only four of the seven was I stranded. Three times I coasted into a filling station out of gas....lol
     
  19. Jan 3, 2021 at 2:27 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania
     
  20. Jan 4, 2021 at 12:15 PM
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    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW SSEM #82 RGBA #4 “That Guy” Vendor

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    Check the build link in my signature.
    welcome from the wet side of WA.
     

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