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My new 2018 Tundra Limited - What are must haves?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by JohnRuck1985, Mar 14, 2018.

  1. Mar 14, 2018 at 8:50 AM
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    JohnRuck1985 [OP] New Member

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    Well guys, after 11 memorable years and 250,000 incredible miles on my old SR5 crewmax, my better half gave me the green light to buy a new Tundra last night! I got a great deal of $39,000 for my new 2018 limited crew max.
    The color is red and the interior is a two tone grey leather which I love. They are also going to install the bolted fender flares to match the color and threw in some all weather toyotafloor mats.

    I have a couple questions for you guys.
    1) What are some cool features and settings I need to know about my truck that may not be visible to the naked eye? Settings in the entertainment system? Just anything that I should know.
    2) What are some must have addons that won't break the bank? I'm definetly getting tint and chrome running boards. Any ebay or Amazon recommendations for running boards?

    One more thing, I'm having issues uploading a startup image and display off image. I followed directions off the internet correctly including the names of the folder, the images being jpegs,etc... anyone figure out how to fix this?

    Thanks guys!

    tundra.jpg
     
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  2. Mar 14, 2018 at 9:02 AM
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    Welcome. Congrats on the new truck .
    My best mod is the addition of under seat storage (ESP brand)
    Regarding the images; did you make sure to have the correct upper and lower case letters in the folder names?
     
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  3. Mar 14, 2018 at 9:07 AM
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    Welcome from CO, sharp looking truck.
     
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    Danimal86 Looks clean even when its dirty!

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    Congrats and welcome
    39k for a limited.....you did well there! is it 4x4 with the 5.7?
     
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    Congrats!

    I have the stock Chrome Running Boards. Where do you live?
     
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  6. Mar 14, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    Welcome and congrats on the new truck
     
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    Thanks for the response, will look into that storage!

    I got the images working, thanks.
     
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    Thanks man! It isn't 4x4 but is the 5.7 :)
     
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    I'm from New Orleans, LA
     
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    Great looking truck, love this color and that grille is my favorite of the 2018 trucks.

    Might want to look into adding the TRD rear swaybar, lots of members enjoy the improved stability it offers.
     
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    Welcome from CO.
     
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Congrats on the new rig! Try hitting Tow/Haul mode and hang on.

    Easy mods I did were swap the antenna to a short stubby 6 3/4” from Amazon - $18.99, helps in garages and car washes. Looks better. LED internal light replacements are nice.
     
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    Pop and lock tailgate is a must
     
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    Welcome from CA
     
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    Well, if you make it to Houston, I’ll make you a deal on the chrome running boards.
     
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