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Detroit-area Tundra owner (what?!)

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by zayd, Jan 29, 2019.

  1. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    zayd

    zayd [OP] New Member

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    Hello, folks. Finally officially joined. I'm in the Detroit area with a 2011 SR5 Crewmax that I've had for a couple of years. Before that, an FJ80. Before that, a 2000 Tundra that I drove for 12 years before its untimely demise from someone trying to make a quick turn in front of me. Before that, a '69 FJ40 that I built from the ground up.

    I'm a family man now, so most of my attention is towards reliability and conveniences for the family. We're now a travel trailer family, so tow mirrors are my next upcoming upgrade (power fold if I can find a used set; $750 is crazy for new).

    Looking forward to contributing!

    zayd
     
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  2. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:56 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  3. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:58 AM
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    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    Welcome from Sin City
     
  4. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    A little of this and a little of that.

    For tow mirrors check out www.1aauto.com they've got decent prices on mirrors.
     
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  5. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:01 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from CO. Post pics of the truck.
     
  6. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  7. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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    ZPMAN

    ZPMAN 2nd place is the 1st looser

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  8. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:21 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  9. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    Fishman57

    Fishman57 New Member

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    Welcome from SE PA!
     
  10. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:26 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  11. Jan 29, 2019 at 7:50 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio.
     
  12. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:01 AM
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    zayd

    zayd [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the welcomes! I'll get pics of the truck and its FJ40 predecessor up here soon.
     
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  13. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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  14. Jan 29, 2019 at 8:17 AM
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    Trooper2

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    Welcome from Texas! Stay warm!
     
  15. Jan 29, 2019 at 9:54 AM
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    TaquitoBandito

    TaquitoBandito SSEM #91, KitKat Aficionado, A Dancer for Money Exotic Dancer

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    Welcome from a former Michigander (near Petoskey) turned Texan. Stay safe and warm up there. If anybody gives you any shit about your truck, remind them that they are designed in Ann Arbor.
     
  16. Jan 29, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
  17. Jan 29, 2019 at 10:45 AM
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    Larmand

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  18. Jan 29, 2019 at 11:27 AM
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    NCTundra18

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  19. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:54 PM
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    Buildn

    Buildn 2022 Tundra Limited CM 6.5 Bed TRD Off Road

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    TRD Air Filters, Front door windows tinted to match the rears. Wheel locks, Talons Garage cat shield, Tyger Automotive soft tonneau cover, WeatherTech floor mats with Tuff Skinz Custom Emblem kit, Toyota OEM Emblem Black Out kit. AVS vent covers on all four doors, Red Tundra letters on front bumper & TRD highlighted in Red on front grille. Tailgate Tundra Letters in Black.
    Welcome!

    From Cleveland
     
  20. Jan 29, 2019 at 5:59 PM
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    What up. Nw Ohio here!
     
  21. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    Jrharvey02

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    I’m in the same boat as far as this truck being for family conveniences and towing our travel trailer. If I were you, I’d consider the $75 custom towing mirror extensions you can slap on before each trip, from etrailer.com, and use the money saved for cool stuff that you getta use lots. Sway bars, fogs, tires...good luck
     
  22. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:21 PM
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    Adriver71x

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    Tow Mirrors
    Welcome from Northeast Connecticut
     
  23. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:31 PM
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    Notachickmagnet

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  24. Jan 29, 2019 at 6:32 PM
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    JNome

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    Welcome from Detroit (well I guess it’s more like north Detroit in the Romeo Area)! Good to see a fellow Tundra up here!
     

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