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Finally traded in for a Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by RhinoChaser, Apr 19, 2019.

  1. Apr 19, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    RhinoChaser

    RhinoChaser [OP] New Member

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    Traded my 2007 FJ for a 2019 Tundra. Ironically when I drove a car with a a broken transmision onto the lot in 2007 I thought that I was going to get a truck.

    Thanks for the info on this forum and a big thanks to David Ekstrom--he provided a ton of insight and advice.

    Added: +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2x Coachbuilder .5 shims to driver's side, 1x .5 shim to passenger side, Coachbuilder Drop Kit, 6112s at 1.9 and 5160s in the rear.

    I thought I'd miss the FJ more but it was time. Kids fit and I ran out of mods--time to start fresh!!

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  2. Apr 19, 2019 at 8:51 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado
     
  3. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:12 PM
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    NCTundra18

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    Welcome from Western NC.
     
  4. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:13 PM
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    kgb4187

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    Looks good! Would look better with color matched door handles and mirror caps!
     
  5. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:15 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hi and welcome from SoCal!!
     
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  6. Apr 19, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME
     
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    Toyotoholic

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  8. Apr 19, 2019 at 11:11 PM
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    Boosted4runner

    Boosted4runner Join the NRA please.

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    Welcome! And I’m sure you’ll find the Tundra a solid decision. I was a Taco/4runner guy since 2000. 19 years later.....I’m happier than a pig in shit :D
    (And frankly, should’ve made the switch sooner)
     
  9. Apr 20, 2019 at 4:11 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  10. Apr 20, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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