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New Tundra in NoVa

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by SOCL, Nov 22, 2021.

  1. Nov 22, 2021 at 4:08 PM
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    SOCL

    SOCL [OP] TUND REX

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    Saúl
    Alexandria, VA
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    21 TRD Pro DC LR "Endurance" OHV build
    ARB front bumper, 35" ATX, HC rear bumper, RCI skids & sliders, Warn EVO 12-S, snorkel, UHF/VHF antenna, de-badged, custom decals, GOAT armor, Hi-Lift 60" Jack
    Hi there, hello --

    I got myself a 2021 TRD Pro Double Cab in lunar rock from Koons' Tysons Toyota, to whom I sold my kitted out 2020 TRD Off-Road Tacoma. I have prior experience modding and off-roading a 1987 Wrangler Laredo and a 1991 Jeep Cherokee Laredo 4dr. I swapped from the Tacoma to the Tundra after being disappointed again and again and again by the loss of power from the Wrangler's 4.2L I6 and the Cherokee's 4.0L I6 to the Tacoma's asthmatic 3.5L V6. I hated to lose the manual transmission I had in the Tacoma, but that V6's lack of power was killing me.

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    I plan to begin modding the truck fairly quickly, though with some better planning than my previous projects. I don't do any "hard core" off-roading; mostly overlanding with some off-roading in the Appalachians. So far, I plan to do the following:
    1. Differential and transfer case breathers (Amazon)
    2. Magnetic armor from G.O.A.T.
      - Since they only make it for the CrewMax, I am going to be cutting the rear doors down to fit the Double Cab and use the remaining magnetic armor to cover the bed
    3. RCI Skid Plates in steel
      - I am open to suggestions of other companies! Great experience with these on the Tacoma
    4. RCI Rock Sliders
    5. General Grabber A/TX LT285/65R18 125/122S E
      - Great experience with these tires on the Cherokee and Tacoma
    6. Cold air snorkel intake (eBay)
    7. Steel front bumper from either ARB or Fab Fours
      - Great experience with ARB's Summit bumper on the Tacoma
    8. Bed storage boxes for equipment
    Really excited to take the new rig off road soon and to start the process (again!) of rigging out a new expeditionary vehicle - and sharing my experiences!
     
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  2. Nov 22, 2021 at 4:31 PM
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    mgxsequioa

    mgxsequioa New Member

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    Welcome from just south of GMU!
     
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  3. Nov 22, 2021 at 4:40 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Hudson Valley, New York
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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  4. Nov 22, 2021 at 5:53 PM
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    ZHUNTER

    ZHUNTER New Member

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    Westin Winch mount tray w/ custom light bar, avs hood deflector, 3” lift, badlands winch w/ wireless remote, bed stiffeners, Toyota Predator steps, Husky Floor liners
    Welcome and congrats!
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2021 at 5:59 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2021 at 8:19 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    2017 QS SR5 CM TRD 4x4
    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  7. Nov 23, 2021 at 8:39 AM
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    frichco228

    frichco228 Valued Member

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    Virginia
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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
    Welcome from Richmond VA
     
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  8. Nov 23, 2021 at 8:42 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    OH
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    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio
     
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  9. Nov 23, 2021 at 8:44 AM
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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
    Congrats and welcome from Central PA.. Nice stock Rig
     
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  10. Nov 24, 2021 at 9:43 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
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    Welcome
     
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  11. Nov 24, 2021 at 9:47 PM
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    TILLY

    TILLY Gently Used Member

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  12. Nov 26, 2021 at 7:21 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    2011 Tacoma, Off road, super charged 4x4
    Welcome!
     
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  13. Nov 26, 2021 at 8:35 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    Welcome from SO CAL
     
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  14. Nov 26, 2021 at 8:59 AM
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    D4x4TRD

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    Norfolk, Va
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    Blacked out front grill badge Bigger tires 305/60r18 Tonneau cover
    Welcome from tidewater va.
     
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