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Let’s see that trail rash…

Discussion in 'General Tundra Discussion' started by Nic146, Sep 7, 2021.

  1. Sep 7, 2021 at 4:53 PM
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    Nic146

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    If you’ve ever taken your Tundra off road, you most certainly have noticed how big these trucks are. They are beasts when it comes to how capable they are, but there is no denying that they barely fit on most 4x4 trails. It doesn’t take much more than a couple days of trekking through the woods before you end up with a bit of story telling scratched into your paint…

    So without any further ado, let’s see that Tundra trail rash! Pin striping, dents, scratches, cracked headlights, the list goes on- as long as it happened off road, we want to see it!

    I’ll go first

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  2. Sep 7, 2021 at 4:56 PM
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    des2mtn

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  3. Sep 7, 2021 at 5:36 PM
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    Nic146

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    I’m jealous! I can get my stripes pretty muted, but can never quite get entirely rid of them.

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  4. Sep 7, 2021 at 5:49 PM
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    GTundraX

    GTundraX Rub some dirt on it.

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    What do you use to buff them out?
     
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  5. Sep 7, 2021 at 6:02 PM
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    You must not be dealing with Manzanita
     
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    joonbug

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    I just use some good old soap and water. Works wonders.

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    :D
     
  7. Sep 7, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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  8. Sep 7, 2021 at 6:45 PM
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  9. Sep 7, 2021 at 7:09 PM
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    Beautiful :D
     
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    Was it itchy, or what??
     
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    Tis but a scratch!
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  12. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:11 PM
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    Nothing serious on my end and can’t really tell with it being white… but my last name is Murphy and so it’s bound to happen… maybe at the BIDT race in Laughlin at the end of the month or the Mojave trail in November…. Something will happen lol
     
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    I'm going out on a limb.......99% of us would not see this a badge of courage. For most of us besides buying a house these are our most valuable assets. If your need to beat your way down a trail get a trail rig or a side by side. Granted things happen but not on purpose. I see no glory in trashing a new truck. That's my 2 cents.
     
  14. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:27 PM
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    happens sometimes. It’s not really a badge of honor I would say because no one wants to intentionally damage their rig, but more so, “damn this happened…" sucks at the moment but eventually something to laugh about. Unless it’s a serious matter.
     
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    That's not what I'm seeing here.
     
  16. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:37 PM
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    well we are all open to our own interpretation but those blue trucks are always being “blue” lol
     
  17. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:39 PM
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    Mesquite a second close
     
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    True.
     
  20. Sep 7, 2021 at 8:48 PM
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    Ouch! I guess I got no room to complain about my rocker panel…!
     
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    We’re not talking about YOLO Send It! intentional damage. This is pinstriping and accidents from going on adventures. It is 100% a badge of courage. What’s the point in your truck sitting there in your driveway while you fret about how much resale value you’ve retained by keeping it looking like no one ever drives it? o_O

    The glory is in the time spent and the memories made out on the trail with friends and family. Those are worth far more than a depreciating asset like a vehicle.
     
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    this photo fits your status… “so there I was….” Hahahaha
     
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    But with Beer…lots of it.

    I got a call about this one since I have been up there a lot. That was some humorous posting on that thread.
     
  25. Sep 7, 2021 at 9:00 PM
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    To each their own and I do understand the opinion!

    However, I own a Tundra because it can do every day life with me. Whether it’s going to work, braving blizzards, driving away from my wedding, or exploring particularly tight mountain passes, I love that I can bring it along to every adventure.
    I certainly would not call trail rash a “badge of courage” but a mistake with a good memory and some superficial and repairable damage to show for it.

    Yes, they may be expensive “assets” and I did just spend 8 hours pulling dents, polishing, and waxing my truck to keep it nice.
    BUT, life is too short to miss out on once in a life time adventures because I was afraid to scratch a little paint :D
     
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    Ocotillos are gnarly suckers too.

    The trick for pinstripes on a black truck is to never wash it. I care much more about the memories and adventures in the truck.


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    Stock skid keeps taking a good beating but :itllbuffout:. I sheared through one of the mounting points and added large washers and they've held up. Eventually I'll go Skid Row and get everything adequately protected.

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    The hammer and paint job didn't last too long, but the washers are still fine. I need to gusset the cam tabs.

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    This is the only body damage I have unless you count running boards. I pushed the exhaust back down and rounded it out again.

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    What kind of soap? This is magical.
     
  28. Sep 7, 2021 at 9:04 PM
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    Exactly!
    And there ain’t much that isn’t fixable with a little elbow grease and creativity
     
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    im down to hit ocotillo. Never been in my tundra, just in my 99 Cherokee
     
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