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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by OldGuy03, Apr 25, 2023.

  1. Apr 25, 2023 at 7:57 PM
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    OldGuy03

    OldGuy03 [OP] Still new here, but working on it

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    Hi all,
    Ive been a proud owner of an 01 Taco, A 1st gen Tundra that reached 303k, and last fall I found a hell of a deal on a 2012 Rock Warrior with only 62k miles. After a video call walkthrough with the seller I knew I'd be retiring my 1st gen (even though the motor was still going strong) and starting all over with this new rig. So I flew out to TN and bought the damned thing and drove it strait home to the mountains in central CO. I feel like I'm wanting to gently build it for what I use it for most. I grew out of the Taco because I got into rafting and the V6 just didn't like the weight of an overloaded bed and trailer full of rafting gear. My 1st Gen only had 5100's, firestone airbags, an ARE topper, custom wheels, upgraded headlights and a deer brush guard. Because I'm not into wheeling and I mostly use the truck to get me outside with all my human powered toys, my idea of a build is for function in regard to this. I've been lurking here all winter long and still waiting for all our snow to melt to start the process. I have done some of the wish list items so far but need more warmth to finish what I've started. Thanks in advance for all of the ideas I've leached from this site, most of which I didn't even know I needed. I'll post some pics of the first day I got it as well as the few mods I've added once I find them...so lay it on me Tundra club. What do you think so far, and what am I missing on my build list.

    Still Want:
    5100's
    Ride-Rite Airbags
    change out front grill to trd pro
    Plastic dip RW bead locks
    custom center cap decals on wheels
    Rhino Rack roof rack
    headlight upgrade
    tail light upgrade
    Paint the gauge cluster and gear shift console black
    Black TRD gear shift handle

    Already Done:
    center console organizer
    ARE Topper
    De chrome and debadge
    tinted windows
    bed rug
    Deer Guard
    BFG KO2's



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    Here's the back end of my 1st Gen with my real toy


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    In with the new, out with the old and added a Sequoia in just for fun
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    day it came home. Still pretty Stoked.
     
    KNABORES and Tripleconpanna like this.
  2. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:11 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  3. Apr 25, 2023 at 8:13 PM
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    ZappBrannigan

    ZappBrannigan The mind is willing but the flesh is weak

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    Welcome aboard
     
  4. Apr 26, 2023 at 4:30 AM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! HA! You will fit right in with the rest of us!
     
  5. Apr 26, 2023 at 4:38 AM
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    Charvonia Design

    Charvonia Design Enthusiast-Owned Small Business Vendor

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    Welcome! I love a good RW
     
  6. Apr 26, 2023 at 5:23 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  7. Apr 26, 2023 at 12:34 PM
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    OldGuy03

    OldGuy03 [OP] Still new here, but working on it

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    Thanks ya'll. In time maybe I'll start giving back some wisdom to this community.
     
  8. Apr 26, 2023 at 1:41 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC
     

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