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Left the 4Runner family for the Tundra family

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by MrZack, Aug 29, 2022.

  1. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:20 AM
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    MrZack

    MrZack [OP] New Member

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    Well, this happened about 6-8 months sooner than I anticipated since the 4Runner died. The wife thought instead of sinking money into a 20 year old truck, just get something newer.
    317,000 miles on the 2002 4Runner. I always said I will always own a Toyota. Here’s the newest member of the family. 2016 Tundra TRD Pro



    Pic of the fallen
     
  2. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:22 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  3. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:37 AM
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    RoadtripJim

    RoadtripJim New Member

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    Welcome and greetings from Minnesota. Both of your Toyotas look great. I sold my 2000 4Runner SR5 to get a new 2021 Tundra SR5 TRD. Big change, wasn’t it?
     
  4. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:41 AM
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    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    Welcome to the forum from Dallas.

    I traded in my 97 4Runner for my 2005 Tundra.
    Traded that in on my 2014 Tundra.
    I've had pretty good luck with all 3.

    Your property and house look nice..
    Research catalytic converter shields if you do much urban driving..
     
  5. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:43 AM
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    texasrho83

    texasrho83 Old Member

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    See build link
    Welcome from TX!
     
  6. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    Cruzer

    Cruzer Wheeling Full Size

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    Nice Yotas! Welcome from NorCal!
     
  7. Aug 29, 2022 at 8:56 AM
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    Tundra2

    Tundra2 Zoinked

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    Nice ride! How'd the 4runner die?

     
  8. Aug 29, 2022 at 9:19 AM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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  9. Aug 29, 2022 at 9:35 AM
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    NCarolina910

    NCarolina910 New Member

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    I used to have a 2001 4Runner Sport Edition. Loved it! They’re great. Hate to hear yours gave up the ghost.

    Welcome from North Carolina!
     
  10. Aug 29, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    FrenchToasty

    FrenchToasty The Desert rat, SSEM #5/25, 6 lug enthusiast

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    Welcome nice looking 3rd gen runner
     
  11. Aug 29, 2022 at 11:00 AM
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    pjh183

    pjh183 New Member

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    Welcome. Nice truck
     
  12. Aug 29, 2022 at 11:04 AM
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    Ginsterkev

    Ginsterkev Lessons not learned in blood are soon forgotten

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    Tvs1900 magnuson blower Team rxp catch can Wescott designs collar lift on fox factory suspension Front and rear TRD sway bars
    welcome brother also sold my 2001 4Runner for my 19 Trd pro tundra
     
  13. Aug 29, 2022 at 11:07 AM
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    GunnyTundy

    GunnyTundy New Member

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    I too came from the 4Runner. Welcome from North Dallas, Texas.
     
  14. Aug 29, 2022 at 11:10 AM
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    EC1

    EC1 Ask about our BumperShellz Vendor

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    Good choice! Truck looks great! Welcome from Gold Country!
     
  15. Aug 29, 2022 at 2:44 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  16. Aug 29, 2022 at 3:18 PM
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    MrZack

    MrZack [OP] New Member

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    Big change but a needs one. It’s so much nicer with the big back seat and two little ones.
     
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  17. Aug 29, 2022 at 3:21 PM
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    MrZack

    MrZack [OP] New Member

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    blew a hole in a piston.
     
  18. Aug 29, 2022 at 4:18 PM
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    Jernik

    Jernik New Member

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    Man... assuming the inside was as nice as the outside, that had to be a tough decision! The Tundra is a great truck, you're going to love it too.
     
  19. Aug 29, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    alb1k

    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    It's good
    Nice work on the tundra! What size tires are on that 02?
    WELCOME TUNDRA.jpg
     
  20. Aug 30, 2022 at 3:56 AM
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    MrZack

    MrZack [OP] New Member

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    Yea, it was pretty nice for the age. I swapped the front seats for heated leather corbeaus a couple years ago. I wish I rolled the damn thing. Would make it easier to part with it than one single blown piston. if it doesn’t sell by winter, I may slowly chip away at it. I was in a time crunch to have it done by winter but now I have the tundra so no need to rush.
     
  21. Aug 30, 2022 at 3:57 AM
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    MrZack

    MrZack [OP] New Member

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    Those are 285/75/16. That pic was before I swapped the OME lift for a toytec lift that raised it another inch or so.
     
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