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First time Tundra owner from Tennessee

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by power80, Sep 19, 2018.

  1. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:07 PM
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    power80

    power80 [OP] New Member

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    So I just purchased my new Tundra 4 days ago! Super pumped. I was hesitant at owning a foreign made truck at first, but after driving this thing, I absolutely love it! My previous truck was a 2016 GMC Sierra and honestly...it felt like a POS compared to my Tundra! Really excited to take this journey and start building my truck. I ordered some assembled Bilstein 6112's that should be here by Friday. So far I've added a Bakflip MX4 tri-fold cover, a spray in bed liner and tinted the windows.
    I decided to go with the 1.9" setting on the 6112's after reading countless reviews on this incredible website. However, I do tow a bit and need to decide on doing something to the rear. Ive considered Toytec shackles, but I hear that they squeak on the lower settings which would annoy me, especially on a new truck. Any suggestions? I just don't want it to ride ass high.
    Anyone else from Tennessee??
     
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  2. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:08 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
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  3. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:10 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    https://www.tundras.com/posts/754751/
     
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  4. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:22 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC and congrats on purchasing an American made Tundra!!
     
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  5. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Sas

    Sas Humor is everywhere

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    Lost track after #1.
    Welcome from OK
     
  6. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:25 PM
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    Erichudgins

    Erichudgins New Member

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    https://www.tundras.com/threads/the-un-limited-build.25949/
    Welcome from the boro! What part you from?? Weve got a tn tundra owners thread, hop over and say hey!
     
  7. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:53 PM
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    dud13

    dud13 níl aon tinteán mar do thinteán féin

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    Welcome. I’m just over the border, south of you.
     
  8. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:54 PM
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    TuFerLife

    TuFerLife New Member

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    3" Toytec Eibach coilovers with .5" coachbuilder shims and Coachbuilder +3 shackles, JBA Upper Control Arms, Fuel Assault 20x10 -18 offset on 35x12.50 Cooper ST Maxx, Amp research stepbars, JBA Long tube headers, custom mid pipes and TRD Replacement exhaust system by Dirty Deeds, TRD Black Chrome Tailpipes, Bullit liner spray in liner, S&B CAI, Katzkin leather with Degreez heated and cooling system, Husky floorliners, Coachbuilder roof rack with 13 Rigid pods and Switchpro switch, TRD skid plate, Pop-N-Lock, Auto Tailgate down mod, Rattletrap sound deadener in headliner and door panels. Kenwood DDX 9906XR headunit with full Tech 12 volts sound system and dash cam.
    Welcome from Tennessee! In Chattanooga, where you at?
     
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  9. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:55 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME
     
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  10. Sep 19, 2018 at 6:58 PM
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    nk1794

    nk1794 Always torque to spec

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    Welcome from CA
     
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  11. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome. Since Tundras are built in Texas, I think they're American as any of the big 3. You've got Tommy, @Hattori in your area if you need help with mods.
     
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  12. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    Red Fox

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    Welcome from the Boro!!! Go Preds!!!!
     
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  13. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:05 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  14. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:08 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    20180919_220652.jpg
     
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  15. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:22 PM
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    power80

    power80 [OP] New Member

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    HECK YEAH!!!!
     
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  16. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    power80

    power80 [OP] New Member

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    Just up I24 close to Clarksville!
     
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  17. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    Squatting Pigeon

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    Welcome from Texas!
     
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  18. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:33 PM
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    TuFerLife

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    3" Toytec Eibach coilovers with .5" coachbuilder shims and Coachbuilder +3 shackles, JBA Upper Control Arms, Fuel Assault 20x10 -18 offset on 35x12.50 Cooper ST Maxx, Amp research stepbars, JBA Long tube headers, custom mid pipes and TRD Replacement exhaust system by Dirty Deeds, TRD Black Chrome Tailpipes, Bullit liner spray in liner, S&B CAI, Katzkin leather with Degreez heated and cooling system, Husky floorliners, Coachbuilder roof rack with 13 Rigid pods and Switchpro switch, TRD skid plate, Pop-N-Lock, Auto Tailgate down mod, Rattletrap sound deadener in headliner and door panels. Kenwood DDX 9906XR headunit with full Tech 12 volts sound system and dash cam.
    Glad to have you. Go preds!
     
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  19. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    Welcome from East Tennessee! I'm just south east of Jellico,TN! You will really like this site!
     
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  20. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:44 PM
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    Hattori

    Hattori STOP SHIMMING COILOVERS!!!!

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    Welcome boss! You'll find us TN folk love our Tundras! Now where the head shot at?!!
     
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  21. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    backinblack

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    Welcome!

    You may be interested/happy to know that you moved from one of the least American trucks (Sierra is about 55% American made parts and Crew Cab versions are built in Mexico) to one of the most American (Tundra is about 73% American parts and built in San Antonio, Tx).

    I had to do some research on this stuff because I had some family members brand shaming me for my ‘non-American’ choice.
     
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  22. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:53 PM
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    Welcome from AZ
     
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  23. Sep 19, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    You are correct.Tundras are probably more American made now than any other truck.my 2000 tundra was made in Indiana and my 2013 tundra was made in Texas! That makes me proud to drive a Tundra!!!!
     
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  24. Sep 19, 2018 at 8:10 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  25. Sep 19, 2018 at 9:48 PM
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    T-Rex266

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  27. Sep 19, 2018 at 9:57 PM
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    Welcome from SoCal. Congrats on your choice.
     
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  28. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:40 AM
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  29. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:41 AM
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    Welcome!!! I'm over in Donelson, near the airport in Nashville. I've noticed these trucks are very popular in our area. My budget wasn't new, after driving some 3 to 10 year old Chevys, Dodges, and Tacomas, the Tundra seemed like the best truck. Even with a bunch of miles on them, the Tundras held up better than the GM and Dodge trucks(I only looked at 2010+ Dodges), they drove tighter and didn't rattle. Seemed like prices once they were 5+ years old were about the same, maybe the Dodges were a bit cheaper, but not by much. Tacomas cost just as much as the Tundras unless you buy a poverty spec low riding 2wd model with crank windows, even then they aren't that cheap.
     
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  30. Sep 20, 2018 at 3:24 AM
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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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