1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

New Member from Idaho

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Swamp_Dawg, Jul 18, 2018.

  1. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:41 PM
    #1
    Swamp_Dawg

    Swamp_Dawg [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2018
    Member:
    #17150
    Messages:
    25
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Vehicle:
    2012 Silver Tundra TRD
    Four Wheel Pop Up Camper, Aluminess Ft Bumper, Warn VRS-12000 winch, KC 20” light bar, Bushwacker fenders
    Bought my 2nd Tundra earlier this year and in the process of building it up for overlanding. It’s a 2nd gen TRD and I have a four wheel pop up camper on it. I don’t consider myself a hard core 4 wheeler, but do want to make sure I’m prepared for off road adventures as my wife and I like to get away to the wilderness when we can. My build is as follows. I have added new leaf springs and 4 new Bilstein 5100’s with about a 2 1/2” lift. I’ve installed ARB differential breather tubes. I now have 33” tires and waiting on my Aluminess front bumper due any day now. I will put a Warn VR12-S winch and a KC 20” bar light on it. I will also put my Bushwacker fender flares on it. I’m searching for a way to mount my ARB twin compresser under the hood. Waiting to hear back from a member on the forum soon. I’ll also be installing a ham radio next week. I also have Max Trax’s with me. My list goes on but I have a 2 week overlanding trip planned next month so I have lots of prep work to get done soon. Look forward to learning and sharing with members here in the future.
     
    Last edited: Jul 18, 2018
  2. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:41 PM
    #2
    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2018
    Member:
    #12420
    Messages:
    3,755
    Gender:
    Male
    San Jose, CA
    Vehicle:
    2016 1794
    SnugTop, TRD Catback, DECKed Storage, TRD Sway Bar, ESP Under Seat Storage, Blackvue DR750S-2CH Dashcam
    Welcome from CA
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  3. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:42 PM
    #3
    Jim LE 1301

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

    Joined:
    Apr 29, 2018
    Member:
    #14884
    Messages:
    27,835
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jim
    Hudson Valley, New York
    Vehicle:
    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  4. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:43 PM
    #4
    JakeyTheMost

    JakeyTheMost New Member

    Joined:
    May 25, 2018
    Member:
    #15607
    Messages:
    52
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jake
    Vehicle:
    2018 Cement Tundra
    Welcome from OR. Let's see this beast
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] and jewsNbrews like this.
  5. Jul 18, 2018 at 7:43 PM
    #5
    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Member:
    #9912
    Messages:
    69,594
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    OH
    Vehicle:
    2010 CrewMax limited 4X4
    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  6. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:33 PM
    #6
    COTundraRoamer

    COTundraRoamer New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2018
    Member:
    #12368
    Messages:
    116
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Dustin
    Denver, CO
    Vehicle:
    18' Platinum CM
    Fox 2.5 DSC front, Fox 2.5 DSC rear. JBA UCA. SCS Ray10 custom powder coated on 285/75r18 Duratracs.
    Welcome from CO!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  7. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:33 PM
    #7
    Sas

    Sas Humor is everywhere

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2018
    Member:
    #17087
    Messages:
    4,410
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    OKC, OK
    Vehicle:
    '17 SR5 CM TSS 4WD MGM 5.7 FF
    Lost track after #1.
    Welcome from OK!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  8. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:35 PM
    #8
    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

    Joined:
    Jan 5, 2014
    Member:
    #6
    Messages:
    156,300
    Gender:
    Male
    Welcome from CO.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  9. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:37 PM
    #9
    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2016
    Member:
    #2519
    Messages:
    22,425
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Rafael
    Alberta, Canada
    Vehicle:
    2017 TRD PRO
    WELCOME
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  10. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:37 PM
    #10
    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

    Joined:
    Jun 7, 2016
    Member:
    #3549
    Messages:
    11,580
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Warren
    Santa Cruz
    Vehicle:
    '16 CM limited
    TC long travel. Deaver 420 SU leaf packs.
    Welcome from Ca. Sounds like you've got a lot of the goodies taken care of.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  11. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:43 PM
    #11
    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

    Joined:
    Nov 26, 2015
    Member:
    #2160
    Messages:
    25,307
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jose
    Houston, TX
    Vehicle:
    2016 White Crew Max TRD
    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    Welcome from Colorado
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  12. Jul 18, 2018 at 8:49 PM
    #12
    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2017
    Member:
    #9171
    Messages:
    12,267
    First Name:
    Sunny
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Inferno Tundra DC TRD & Longtravel 1st Gen, Banner/ HulkSmash build
    Welcome from San Diego, Greg! Where do you live in Idaho (close to the wilderness, or do you have to escape into it like the rest of us?)

    I know of 2 members on here peddling under-hood mounts for the twin ARB compressor. Sounds like you're working on it, but let us know if you need us to point out options.

    Post pics of your truck; I'm excited to see overlanders and what you do with yours!
     
  13. Jul 18, 2018 at 10:03 PM
    #13
    Swamp_Dawg

    Swamp_Dawg [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2018
    Member:
    #17150
    Messages:
    25
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Vehicle:
    2012 Silver Tundra TRD
    Four Wheel Pop Up Camper, Aluminess Ft Bumper, Warn VRS-12000 winch, KC 20” light bar, Bushwacker fenders
    Thanks all. I’m in Boise so not too bad of a drive to get off road. I’ll post photos in a few weeks once I receive my bumper. I have everything but that. Ordered it back in May and chomping at the bit to get it on.
    As far as the Under-hood mounts, I have been trying to reach to Yota Beast and Xfaktr the last few days with no response. Today I found Brandon, a member on here that is close to have a mount ready to sale. Looks like he has several members waning one. Do you know of someone else?
    Here’s a photo from a recent trip showing us airing up. My son has the ARB twin compresser and filled up his 4 tires, plus 2 of mine while I only did 2 in the same time with my $100 portable compresser. Sold me on ARB! He has a Tacoma and there is a mount made for them, but there seems to be a void for the Tundra.

    4F9E3A6D-7C64-44F8-A78D-ACDEB85F9BEB.jpg
    C07F7F1A-679D-45F5-8A32-63820F0C082C.jpg
     
  14. Jul 18, 2018 at 10:20 PM
    #14
    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

    Joined:
    May 30, 2016
    Member:
    #3487
    Messages:
    50,357
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Adam
    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Welcome from Texas
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  15. Jul 18, 2018 at 11:18 PM
    #15
    jewsNbrews

    jewsNbrews SSEM #8 level 3, RGBA #5 lab tested lab approved

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2018
    Member:
    #14506
    Messages:
    14,603
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Jewiston Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD PRO
    Bolt on
    Welcome from Washington.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  16. Jul 19, 2018 at 12:25 AM
    #16
    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

    Joined:
    Aug 21, 2017
    Member:
    #9171
    Messages:
    12,267
    First Name:
    Sunny
    San Diego, CA
    Vehicle:
    2017 Inferno Tundra DC TRD & Longtravel 1st Gen, Banner/ HulkSmash build
    If you're talking with "Brandon", that's probably @Bannock452. His mounts look great! Another guy working on under-hood mounts is @renosauce.
     
  17. Jul 19, 2018 at 5:37 AM
    #17
    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

    Joined:
    Apr 20, 2014
    Member:
    #378
    Messages:
    40,101
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Matt
    Aurora CO
    Vehicle:
    2022 Nissan Frontier SV 4X4
    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    Welcome from CO!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  18. Jul 19, 2018 at 5:44 AM
    #18
    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Squattingpigeon.com Staff Member

    Joined:
    Apr 14, 2018
    Member:
    #14443
    Messages:
    56,132
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Holden
    North Texas
    Vehicle:
    GR Corolla
    Welcome!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  19. Jul 19, 2018 at 6:38 AM
    #19
    blue16

    blue16 New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 5, 2017
    Member:
    #6237
    Messages:
    2,817
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    steve
    Mesa AZ
    Vehicle:
    2016 tundra
    Welcome from AZ
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  20. Jul 19, 2018 at 11:01 PM
    #20
    sdde4n

    sdde4n New Member

    Joined:
    Jun 6, 2018
    Member:
    #15956
    Messages:
    1,680
    People's Republic of California
    Vehicle:
    2018 CrewMax - Sierra Romeo Cinco
    Leitner Designs ACS
    Welcome from SoCal.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  21. Jul 20, 2018 at 5:24 AM
    #21
    Steve6

    Steve6 New Member

    Joined:
    Dec 1, 2017
    Member:
    #11292
    Messages:
    1,856
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Steve
    Tucson
    Vehicle:
    2018 Silver Tundra SR5 TRD Off Road
    Welcome from Arizona.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  22. Jul 20, 2018 at 6:46 AM
    #22
    Sandman614

    Sandman614 New Member

    Joined:
    Jan 7, 2014
    Member:
    #54
    Messages:
    18
  23. Jul 20, 2018 at 4:30 PM
    #23
    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

    Joined:
    Dec 30, 2017
    Member:
    #11835
    Messages:
    4,160
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Lucas
    Fort Worth, TX
    Vehicle:
    2018 SLIGHTLY MODIFIED SR5 TRD CM 4x4-CEMENT
    Welcome to the party!!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  24. Jul 20, 2018 at 4:36 PM
    #24
    Stroke250

    Stroke250 New Member

    Joined:
    Mar 18, 2018
    Member:
    #13668
    Messages:
    960
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Todd
    Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2023 Ford F-350
    Welcome!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  25. Aug 14, 2018 at 3:30 PM
    #25
    Swamp_Dawg

    Swamp_Dawg [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2018
    Member:
    #17150
    Messages:
    25
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Vehicle:
    2012 Silver Tundra TRD
    Four Wheel Pop Up Camper, Aluminess Ft Bumper, Warn VRS-12000 winch, KC 20” light bar, Bushwacker fenders
    Installed a new grill from Custom Car Grills while waiting on some other items hopefully coming in this month. I also painted the grill housing black. You can see the difference in last post. I think it works well with the Aluminess Front Bumper, KC light bar, Warn Winch and Factor 55 flatlink & Fairlead.

    08B2DA5F-E614-4517-90E4-88D6D019964D.jpg
    BB66256F-7315-4146-A8B0-BBB43B6DA65F.jpg
     
  26. Aug 14, 2018 at 3:46 PM
    #26
    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

    Joined:
    Jan 6, 2014
    Member:
    #8
    Messages:
    7,645
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Don
    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Sick build. Welcome from PA.
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  27. Aug 14, 2018 at 3:47 PM
    #27
    HighDesertSurfer

    HighDesertSurfer Surf The Dirt

    Joined:
    Jun 30, 2018
    Member:
    #16601
    Messages:
    619
    Gender:
    Male
    New Mexico
    Vehicle:
    2018 SuperWhite DC TRD OR
    Leer shell
    Sweet Idaho Overlander!
    Howdy from NM!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] likes this.
  28. Aug 25, 2018 at 7:16 AM
    #28
    Swamp_Dawg

    Swamp_Dawg [OP] New Member

    Joined:
    Jul 18, 2018
    Member:
    #17150
    Messages:
    25
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Greg
    Vehicle:
    2012 Silver Tundra TRD
    Four Wheel Pop Up Camper, Aluminess Ft Bumper, Warn VRS-12000 winch, KC 20” light bar, Bushwacker fenders
    Finished my build up this week (for now) and am off to go play for a few weeks. We were headed up North through Idaho and then south through Washington on their backroads system but the fire smoke has changed our plans. Headed down to Moab then into Colorado.

    B1F6D587-BF79-49BF-827C-9ACB98AED928.jpg
    B901F2C5-AAE3-4E3D-81F3-40C7D9B8915D.jpg
     
    jewsNbrews, Stroke250 and Prostar 190 like this.
  29. Aug 25, 2018 at 7:27 AM
    #29
    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

    Joined:
    Sep 26, 2017
    Member:
    #9912
    Messages:
    69,594
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Bryan
    OH
    Vehicle:
    2010 CrewMax limited 4X4
    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Looking good!
     
  30. Aug 25, 2018 at 10:02 AM
    #30
    jewsNbrews

    jewsNbrews SSEM #8 level 3, RGBA #5 lab tested lab approved

    Joined:
    Apr 16, 2018
    Member:
    #14506
    Messages:
    14,603
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Tim
    Jewiston Idaho
    Vehicle:
    2019 TRD PRO
    Bolt on
    Looks great! Hope you have a great trip. Take lots of pictures!
     
    Swamp_Dawg[OP] and Stroke250 like this.

Products Discussed in

To Top