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Hello from Connecticut

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Gecko., Oct 13, 2023.

  1. Oct 13, 2023 at 11:48 AM
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    Gecko.

    Gecko. [OP] New Member

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    Hello from Southwestern CT. Just picked up a 2014 Tundra SR5 that will be hauling my race bikes back and forth to the track(s). Retiring my 2000 Ford Excursion (v10) track hauler which served me well for the better part of 13 years now (it finally succumbed to rust). Prior to that was a Chevy Suburban 2500 (6.0L) (which also succumbed to rust). Hoping the Tundra can pick up where the Excursion is leaving off.

    Here she is:

    T1a.jpg

    The undercarriage must have received annual treatment because there's hardly any rust. I plan to continue in that vein. There one minor areas on the bed that has a small rust spot, but going to have my buddy's body shop take care of that.

    Not real excited about the red headlights and fog lights. Already have the 2019+ TRD Pro black headlights on order, and reached out to iHacker about the harness. Fog lights are next.

    Need center caps for the Vision Black Manx II wheels (any good sources?).

    Ordered the driver side grab handle, and it should be here tomorrow.

    Going to also do all four auto up/down window switches from Cartrimhome.

    Also not real excited about, but find interesting, the dual side exhaust. On the chrome of the tail pipes it is stamped TRD. The exhaust seems to be nicely done, but....

    Also not real excited about the grille area. Think I'm going to go with super-white grille surround and hood bulge to match the rest of the truck. Not sure yet which grille, but it will be black.

    Tow mirrors are in my future as well.

    Almost forgot, also looking to do the RAS leaf springs enhancement HD kit for towing.

    Anyway, this site has been a great resource over the past 3-4 weeks, and I'm sure it will continue to be in the future.
    .
     
    Last edited: Oct 13, 2023
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  2. Oct 13, 2023 at 11:59 AM
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    bmw345

    bmw345 New Member

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    2018 Platinum Pro, Pro Fox's TRD Skid
    Nice Ride! Welcome from North Central CT!
     
  3. Oct 13, 2023 at 12:01 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!
     
  4. Oct 13, 2023 at 5:58 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  5. Oct 13, 2023 at 6:13 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  6. Oct 15, 2023 at 8:39 PM
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    Play80y82

    Play80y82 New Member

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    Hey Gecko.
    Congrats! I just joined too.. I also reached out to IHacker for the headlight led wiring harness
     
  7. Oct 16, 2023 at 7:16 AM
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    Gecko.

    Gecko. [OP] New Member

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    He pm'd last night that mine was ready. He worked over the weekend to get our harnesses ready. Impressed with his responsiveness and customer service. Above and beyond.

    Ps. Thanks for the welcome everyone!
    .
     
  8. Oct 16, 2023 at 8:32 AM
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    Play80y82

    Play80y82 New Member

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    Am I messaging IHacker correctly? Dont wanna piss any1 off... (bein a newb) i Clicked his profile pic.. start convo? I'm looking to buy his "2014-17 TRD PRO/SR5/LIMITED Non-Dimming LED DRLs (Bright mode all the time) $110 +shipping"
     
  9. Oct 16, 2023 at 9:56 AM
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    Trdripper

    Trdripper New Member

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    King 3.0 front Coilovers with TC UCA King 3.0 rear Bypass shocks
    Welcome from NorCal!
     
  10. Oct 16, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    Gecko.

    Gecko. [OP] New Member

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    Here's a link to start a conversation with iHacker: https://www.tundras.com/conversations/add?to=iHacker

    Just tell him what you have, and let him know what you want. He'll tell you the rest. Any further questions, hit me up.
    .
     
  11. Oct 16, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    Bammer

    Bammer I'm disinclined to acquiesce your request.

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    Welcome from Monroe Ct.
     
  12. Oct 16, 2023 at 10:09 AM
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    Gecko.

    Gecko. [OP] New Member

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    Ha! No kidding. Just a hair up rt25 from you.
    .
     
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  13. Oct 16, 2023 at 10:45 AM
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    Play80y82

    Play80y82 New Member

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    Thanks a mil Gecko.!
     
  14. Oct 17, 2023 at 3:50 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  15. Oct 19, 2023 at 7:26 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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    Welcome!
     

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