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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by oneoftheunderdogs, Apr 5, 2025.

  1. Apr 5, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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    oneoftheunderdogs

    oneoftheunderdogs [OP] New Member

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    Thilo
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    Hi all,

    just wanted to introduce myself, finally picked up a 2006 V8 DC 4x4 with 174k miles today! I had been looking for a '05-'06 for a while and this one finally popped up on marketplace. Up here in Alaska I didn't see many Tundras that didn't have 350k miles or cost less than $20k! Had the seller take it in for a buyer's inspection last week, flew down today to have a closer look at it myself and immediately drove it home from Anchorage, AK. This is my first post here but I've been lurking for a while and wanted to thank everyone because this was such an invaluable resource to know what questions to ask and what to look out for! Thank you!

    As for the truck. 3 previous owners, spent its entire life in the Anchorage, AK area. Timing belt done 25k miles ago, new alternator, ignition coils and spark plugs 20k miles ago, new leaf springs, front and rear shocks, upper control arms, and rack and pinion 13k miles ago, radiator and LBJs done 10k miles ago. Only things noted during the buyer's inspection were a worn serpentine belt and a valve cover gasket leak. I will tackle the valve cover gasket and ignition coil gaskets this summer.

    Knowing what I learned from this forum I took a close look at the frame today and everything looked great to me, comparing to reply #6 by @The Black Mamba here: https://www.tundras.com/threads/2005-4-7l-v8-ac-4wd-frame-rust-assessment-help-please.156887/. Really I was pleasantly surprised by how good the frame looked after some horror stories and picture I had seen/read online. All I could see was minimal surface rust. Cab mounts and engine bay looked great as well!

    I am excited for my new truck, upgrading from a 2010 Ford Ranger, which I also love but needed something bigger. Selling the Ranger will also definitely offset the cost of the Tundra.

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  2. Apr 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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    BlueRibbon4x4

    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    Welcome! Nice truck!!
     
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  3. Apr 5, 2025 at 10:01 PM
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    SAGE63

    SAGE63 Wannabe Go Fast Overlander Small Rock Crawler

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    San Diego County
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    2021 Super White Limited Crewmax TRD Offroad 4x4
    Welcome.... Enjoy the Tundra
     
  4. Apr 6, 2025 at 4:51 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Spanish Fort, AL
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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  5. Apr 6, 2025 at 5:30 AM
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    SoCal_Erik

    SoCal_Erik New Member

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    Great looking truck!
     
  6. Apr 6, 2025 at 5:34 AM
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    The Black Mamba

    The Black Mamba A pure specimen of TX Black Snek

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    DFW
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    Imma keep it stock
    Beautiful! Congratulations, Thilo!
     
  7. Apr 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 278k miles. *SOLD* 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's on the forbidden notch Husky HD rear leafs 16x8 Eagle Alloy 187's with 285/75/16 MagnaFlow 3" flow through Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE Mpulse topper - Rhino Vortex rack
    What happened to the tree?
     
  8. Apr 6, 2025 at 6:09 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  9. Apr 6, 2025 at 7:01 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 278k miles. *SOLD* 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's on the forbidden notch Husky HD rear leafs 16x8 Eagle Alloy 187's with 285/75/16 MagnaFlow 3" flow through Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE Mpulse topper - Rhino Vortex rack
    I meant, the other Tree. The one parked.
     
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  10. Apr 6, 2025 at 8:25 PM
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    KNABORES

    KNABORES Sarcasm incoming

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    2000 Limited TRD AC 4X4 Thunder Grey 278k miles. *SOLD* 2019 Limited TRD CM 4x4
    Bilstein 5100's on the forbidden notch Husky HD rear leafs 16x8 Eagle Alloy 187's with 285/75/16 MagnaFlow 3" flow through Pioneer touchscreen with backup camera Full interior and dash LED conversion Trailer brake controller with 7 pin Bedliner coat bumpers & trim ARE Mpulse topper - Rhino Vortex rack
    Bummer on the frame
     
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  11. Apr 11, 2025 at 1:54 AM
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    Tacoma-Tundra

    Tacoma-Tundra New Member

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    Welcome from NC :hattip:it brings you to your knees when a loss like that occurs especially given the financial commitment and sweat equity it took to get it completed.
     
  12. Apr 14, 2025 at 6:57 AM
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    TundyManFL

    TundyManFL New Member

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    Welcome from FL - nice truck
     

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