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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Solv3nt, Feb 13, 2022.

  1. Feb 13, 2022 at 9:22 PM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    Howdy,
    Just picked up my '21 SR5 double cab two weeks ago after a port recall on the steering. I went back and forth with the '21 or the gen3. I'm 99% sure I got one of the last 21's in Oregon.

    I have white knuckle off-road sliders to paint and install (arrived Friday before going camping). Max modular roof rack arrives next week, and the Undercover Ultra Flex arrives in about a month. I plan on hauling an airstream with her next year. I just completed my 500 mile shakedown.

    I'm leaning towards the transmission cooler for towing and longevity.

    I had a '16 Taco prior to the Tundra, but sold her a year and a half ago and we've been a one car house while waiting on the gen3.

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  2. Feb 13, 2022 at 9:43 PM
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    wayoflife

    wayoflife Exploring Cascadia and beyond

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  3. Feb 13, 2022 at 10:48 PM
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    Tripleconpanna

    Tripleconpanna Just an X who bought Bud Light from Target

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    Welcome from the Oregon Coast and a huge congrats on your truck. I would say you are probably correct on acquiring one of the last few units. I got my 2021 in December, but had it shipped from out of state (to avoid our insane local ADMs). Anyhow, enjoy your new truck and looking forward to the posts w/your Airstream...
     
  4. Feb 13, 2022 at 10:56 PM
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    saybng Just a member.

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    Welcome from SOCAL :thumbsup:
     
  5. Feb 13, 2022 at 10:58 PM
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    TRDSnowInTX

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    Welcome from North Texas! 21 TRD Pro here.
     
  6. Feb 14, 2022 at 2:48 AM
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    Prostar 190

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  7. Feb 14, 2022 at 3:36 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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  8. Feb 14, 2022 at 5:53 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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  9. Feb 14, 2022 at 5:57 AM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    Driver side grab handle, Genuine Cooling System Transmission cooler package, Max Modular Bed Rack, White Knuckle Off-road sliders, undercover ultra flex tonneau cover
    Oh yeah, driver side grab bar from sparks was the first mod.
     
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  10. Feb 14, 2022 at 6:00 AM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    having just installed a tranny cooler and seeing a difference without towing, i would say to definitely get it. Not sure how it is in Oregon, but cat theft is a huge issue most everywhere. I would strongly consider cat shields as well.
     
  11. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:01 AM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    I think cat theft is a big problem everywhere. My house is in a nice part of town on top of a hill and I park up a really steep driveway. What shield did you go with?
     
  12. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:04 AM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    I went with the Valhalla Shield system, front and rear plate, with security bolts. Looks and functions great and the piece of mind alone was worth the money. I go offroad a good amount too and they are great for skid plates as well. Just make sure to get the bolt head protectors if you plan on wheeling, i sheared the head off a security bolt and had to grind it off!
     
  13. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:10 AM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    Driver side grab handle, Genuine Cooling System Transmission cooler package, Max Modular Bed Rack, White Knuckle Off-road sliders, undercover ultra flex tonneau cover
    I'm not a big wheeler, she'll be used for hunting and fishing. I went the rock slider route due to steps being half the cost. Figured I might as well go with protection. Might be regretting it though after I started counting payload pounds. That 38 gallon tank knocked off 60 some odd pounds.
     
  14. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:12 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  15. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:21 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    Welcome from OKC!
     
  16. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:23 AM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    I feel you, i have pretty heavy sliders as well. BUT the weight and cost was worth it, they already paid for themselves for me. they worked perfectly bumping my truck off of one of those concrete safety poles by the gas pumps super early one morning :rolleyes:
     
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  17. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:29 AM
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    Welcome from Nevada
     
  18. Feb 14, 2022 at 7:30 AM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    I hate it when pesky poles get in my way as well.
     
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    mattgecko

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  20. Feb 17, 2022 at 4:16 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RĂ–KnRĂ–LLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  21. Mar 5, 2022 at 7:44 PM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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  22. Mar 6, 2022 at 4:54 PM
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    Genuine Cooling Systems

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  23. Mar 8, 2022 at 7:25 AM
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    2014 Black tundra

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  24. Mar 11, 2022 at 4:32 PM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    White knuckle off-road sliders halfway installed; I haven't drilled the bottom holes. Bed rack by Max Modular.

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    I had the same sliders on my Tundra. Drilling the bottom holes is quite a pitta if you don't have multiple sharp bits and a good powered drill.
     
  26. Mar 12, 2022 at 6:57 AM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    I've got a good drill and a few brand new bits. The 38 gallon tank made the driver side rear blind nut all but impossible to install.
     
  27. Mar 16, 2022 at 10:46 PM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    Got my Undercover Ultra Flex installed with my
    @KB Voodoo roof rack.

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  28. Mar 16, 2022 at 11:18 PM
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  29. Mar 17, 2022 at 3:51 AM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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  30. Mar 23, 2022 at 8:01 PM
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    Solv3nt

    Solv3nt [OP] New Member

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    Wife decided she wanted something now, and didn't want to wait to have an airstream renovated, so we got fleeced at the Eugene RV show a few weeks ago. Towed her home this evening. AT temps ran at 185F heading to the dealer, and sat fat and happy at 190F with the transmission cooler. Driving in S4 in haulass mode doing 65MPH with some hills. The integrated break controller worked great.

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