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From Taco to Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by rdp5008, Oct 15, 2015.

  1. Oct 15, 2015 at 3:53 PM
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    rdp5008

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    rdp5008 [OP] New Member

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    Hi guys and gals,

    I started off my Toyota truck journey with a brand new 2010 Tacoma SR5 4x4 regular cab. It was an awesome truck but I went through a period where I didn't need a vehicle and I had no place to store it. Plus the 4-banger was a bit tiresome driving through the mountains with much of a load and the cabin was a bit cramped for long trips.

    Fast forward about 4 years to May 2014 ... I picked up a nice 2001 Tundra SR5 2wd access cab with the 4.7 V8. It's been a great truck. I do miss the little Taco sometimes, but the ability to carry a heavy load is much appreciated! The transition from stick to automatic was the hardest pill to swallow. Oh yea, the ARE camper shell was purchased yesterday for $120! Heck of a find on Craigslist!

    I just discovered this Tundra forum after being an active member on TacomaWorld before selling my Taco. Happy to be here!


     
    rdp5008, Oct 15, 2015
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  2. Oct 15, 2015 at 4:03 PM
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    csuviper

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    csuviper Moderator Staff Member

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    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    Welcome!. Nice CL score. You will find a lot of us here transitioned over from Tacomaworld.
     
    csuviper, Oct 15, 2015
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  3. Oct 15, 2015 at 4:04 PM
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    mdavis

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    mdavis I need a beer.

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    Welcome to the site!
     
    mdavis, Oct 15, 2015
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  4. Oct 15, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    rons23

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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Sabm (Gtek-Fab), Blake Carbon Diamond Plate door sil protecters, and Air Dam mod, Black Rivited Grill, Devil Horns- Black Anodized(Diaz Fabrication), Hid's in Low Beams and Fogs -6000k, Piaa Extreme for High Beams. Black Rhino Step Tubes, Razir Led interior Lights (white), Low Profile Black Diamond Plate Tool Box, Trd accesories, Weather Tech Mats, Carbon Fiber Shorty Antenna, Drl's, Plasta Dipped Badges + Front Grill Surround
    Welcome from Obx
     
    rons23, Oct 15, 2015
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  5. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:30 PM
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    dandailey

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    dandailey King Tundra

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    Bakflip Revolver X2 ,Nestahedition Firestalk antenna, TRD dual exhaust, WeatherTech liners, in channel deflectors, 20% tint front, Tundra bed mat.AFE pro dry s filter,SA XDM 3.8 compact 9mm., Wheel to wheel N-Fab 3 steps.Lamin-X yellow on fogs, Bilstein 6112's top setting, BFG KO2's 275/70-18.Pioneer HU, JL RD amp, Focal speakers everywhere.
    Welcome from SE VA. . . . :)
     
    dandailey, Oct 15, 2015
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  6. Oct 15, 2015 at 5:46 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Welcome!
     
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  7. Oct 15, 2015 at 6:08 PM
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    Virgils12

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    Welcome!
     
    Virgils12, Oct 15, 2015
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  8. Oct 15, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    Black Wolf

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    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    TuwaPro rack, Z1 Offroad stuff, NISMO suspension stuff, FlowmasterFX Extreme exhaust, AIS, OVS, J&L can, other goodies on the way
    Welcome from Aurora,CO. I owned a 2009 Taco with 2.7L and drove it all they way to Alaska and towed a 17ft trailer with 2 snow machines (snow mobiles for those of you that live in the lower 48) back to CO. The 2.7L sucked on the way back down. Hence the 5.7L Tundra.
     
    Last edited: Oct 16, 2015
    Black Wolf, Oct 15, 2015
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  9. Oct 15, 2015 at 11:15 PM
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    flynbyu2

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    flynbyu2 I'm your huckleberry...

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    Flowmaster Super 50 / Dual In - Dual Out Exhaust BakFlipG2 Tonneau Cover TRD Rear Sway Bar
    Welcome aboard. Many of us here have transitioned up to the Tundra. Many of us were also very active @ TacomaWorld site.
    They'll get over it...
     
    flynbyu2, Oct 15, 2015
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  10. Oct 17, 2015 at 10:21 AM
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    rdp5008

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    rdp5008 [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the welcome everyone! I'm hoping not to spend as much money on accessories for this truck as I did on my Tacoma....but this site doesn't help with the. ;)
     
    rdp5008, Oct 17, 2015
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  11. Oct 18, 2015 at 5:12 AM
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    Mike

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    Mike Tread lightly.

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    yep bank account is running low from it..
    Welcome
     
    Mike, Oct 18, 2015
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  12. Oct 18, 2015 at 6:48 AM
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    MT Madman

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    MT Madman Just an ordinary guy

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    Welcome. I too moved up to Tundra from a 2010 Taco.
     
    MT Madman, Oct 18, 2015
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  13. Oct 19, 2015 at 5:38 PM
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    chphilo

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    chphilo Tundra addict

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    Welcome and congrats. I almost went through Taco-Tundra route. I was shopping for a Taco when I, just for the heck of it, test drove a Tundra. I changed my mind very quickly.
     
    chphilo, Oct 19, 2015
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  14. Oct 19, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    MotoTundra

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    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Welcome from another TW member/previous Taco owner.

    Nice find on the cap, color matched and all!
     
    MotoTundra, Oct 19, 2015
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