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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tundraoffroad0408, Nov 22, 2018.

  1. Nov 22, 2018 at 11:00 AM
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    Tundraoffroad0408

    Tundraoffroad0408 [OP] New Member

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  2. Nov 22, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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    Welcome from CO. Whatever you decide, Buy once, cry once!
     
  3. Nov 22, 2018 at 11:01 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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  4. Nov 22, 2018 at 11:12 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  5. Nov 22, 2018 at 11:21 AM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Most offroad bumpers will help fitting 35’s.
     
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  6. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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    Tundraoffroad0408

    Tundraoffroad0408 [OP] New Member

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    What would everyone recommend for a first modification. What's the most important?
     
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  7. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Everyone is different, as we all have different needs for our truck. So its really all going to depend on your needs and busget, for your truck. Lots of build threads on here feel free browse and see what you think would make you happy.
     
  8. Nov 22, 2018 at 12:56 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  9. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:11 PM
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    Pinay

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    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
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  10. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:11 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas
     
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  11. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:12 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    First and most important....paint your truck -

     
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  12. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:15 PM
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    joonbug

    joonbug °°°°°°°°°°

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    Suspension, wheels and tires, sliders, skids, then bumpers. If you’re getting bumpers and/or winch, be sure to plan for the weight when you get your suspension.
     
  13. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:16 PM
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    Tundraoffroad0408

    Tundraoffroad0408 [OP] New Member

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    Well trucks already black haha, I think I'll just start off with the basics. Save up the cash and buy all the skid plates I can and some sliders. I guess after that I'll just see what my truck can do. Wont know what I need until I need it
     
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  14. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:17 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Awesome!!! You can stay! :rofl:
     
  15. Nov 22, 2018 at 1:20 PM
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    Tundraoffroad0408

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    I've been trying to figure out what kind of build I really want. I guess ideally I'd like to be able to drive around where I live. (Upstate ny) and park it in the middle of a river and fly fish off my tailgate. I dont think I would wanna take it through anything too extreme since it's my daily driver
     
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  16. Nov 22, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    Welcome! That is a good bumper. Makes fitting larger tires a breeze.
    Here’s mine F86C8C18-2249-4F26-BEEB-3E7A44742475.jpg
     
  17. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  18. Nov 22, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio!
     
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  19. Nov 22, 2018 at 5:15 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Yep, this. I did protection before suspension. But I'm high challenge. If you're gonna park in a river, you better first do the rear diff relocation mod. :thumbsup:

    https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy-rear-differential-breather-mod.5253/
     
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  20. Nov 22, 2018 at 6:21 PM
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    Tundraoffroad0408

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    I'll definitely have to look into doing that diy rear breather mod. Any possible setbacks from that? I'm definitely mechanically challenged so just kinda learning as I go along.
     
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  21. Nov 22, 2018 at 6:30 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Same here with the mechanically challenged part; mod was easy enough that I could do it LOL

    No setbacks so far
     
  22. Nov 22, 2018 at 6:44 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Yeah, it's easy if you relocate to the rear taillight area. I tried putting it up high in a bedside near the cab and basically just messed around with zip-ties for hours. When I do it on my other truck, I'll probably just go with that taillight area.
     
  23. Nov 22, 2018 at 7:04 PM
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    Welcome from San Diego
     
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  24. Nov 22, 2018 at 7:14 PM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    I like doing performance mods first. I would go with k&n pan filter and BAmufflers and x-pipe.keith at dirty deeds industries is awesome on tundras. I installed them on my 2013 and it sounds Awesome!!! And added more torque.
     
  25. Nov 22, 2018 at 9:51 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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  26. Nov 23, 2018 at 5:14 AM
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    Tundrablue

    Tundrablue Winner, winner, chicken dinner

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  27. Nov 23, 2018 at 5:48 AM
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  28. Nov 23, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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  29. Nov 23, 2018 at 6:23 AM
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    Tundraoffroad0408

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    Any recommendations on websites or anything of the sort where I can find used or cheap parts?
     

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