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Good bye Tacoma, hello Tundra

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by GreatBasinTundra, Nov 10, 2020.

  1. Nov 10, 2020 at 2:50 PM
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    GreatBasinTundra

    GreatBasinTundra [OP] Beer Me!

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    Kings f/r, TC UCAs, RCI skids, RCI sliders, C4 bumpers f/r, Warn 12s winch, 35s on 17” Rebounds, softopper, wet okole covers
    Hello Tundra community. After 10 years with my Tacoma the family has grown and we no longer fit in it.
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    2010 Tacoma: King remote resi’s F/R, Dakar leaf springs, Total Chaos upper and lower control arms, BAMF sliders, ARB front bumper, All-Pro dual swing out rear bumper, All-Pro full belly skids, single piece rear driveline, SCS F5 wheels x5, CVJ cv axles, Softopper, Total chaos bed stiffeners and I’m sure I forgot a lot more. It was a bummer to sell it.

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    2020 SR5 purchased with 17 miles on the odometer after the test drive. Added the Softopper right away and Wet Okole seat covers.
    Parts ordered:
    King remote resi’s F/R
    Total Chaos uniball UCAs
    Total Chaos 3/4” lift shackles
    RCI sliders
    RCI belly skids
    C4 fab front bumper with full hoop
    Baja Designs Squadron Pro fog lights
    Icon Rebound wheels in 17”
    BFG KO2s in 35x12.5
    Relentless Fabrication CMC plates (done)
    TRD Pro grill (done)
    It will be a fun few days once all the parts show up.
     
    Last edited: Nov 10, 2020
  2. Nov 10, 2020 at 2:53 PM
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    Hartsy8

    Hartsy8 Resident Hockey Guy

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    Welcome! I can't wait to see everything thrown on! Sorry you had to let go of the Taco but you will love the Tundra.
    I am sooooo considering a softtopper...
     
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  3. Nov 10, 2020 at 2:57 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    May your new ride serve you well ! :)
     
  4. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM
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    GreatBasinTundra

    GreatBasinTundra [OP] Beer Me!

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    Kings f/r, TC UCAs, RCI skids, RCI sliders, C4 bumpers f/r, Warn 12s winch, 35s on 17” Rebounds, softopper, wet okole covers
    I really like the Softoppers. It was the first thing I ordered. It’s nice to keep the weather off stuff and have full bed access easily when needed.
     
  5. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:02 PM
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    jalam321

    jalam321 New Member

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    welcome...you didn't waste anytime to start adding mods
     
  6. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:03 PM
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    Hartsy8

    Hartsy8 Resident Hockey Guy

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    They are right down the street from me in Boulder. I am consider pulling the trigger on a used one I found for 450.. hmmm
     
  7. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:04 PM
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    GreatBasinTundra

    GreatBasinTundra [OP] Beer Me!

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    Kings f/r, TC UCAs, RCI skids, RCI sliders, C4 bumpers f/r, Warn 12s winch, 35s on 17” Rebounds, softopper, wet okole covers
    The wife said “if you buy a bigger truck you can make it like the Tacoma.” I had to move quick before she changed her mind.
     
  8. Nov 10, 2020 at 3:21 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome neighbor,
     
  9. Nov 10, 2020 at 4:00 PM
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    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

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    damn that taco was nice.
     
  10. Nov 10, 2020 at 4:03 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  11. Nov 10, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    landphil

    landphil Fish are food, not friends!

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    Nice Tacoma, they’re great trucks. I had an ‘06 myself.

    Tundra’s are in a whole ‘nother class, and if you ask me, better at everything but being nimble. Welcome aboard!
     
  12. Nov 10, 2020 at 5:50 PM
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    Rgross2112

    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania
     
  13. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:08 PM
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    Airn890

    Airn890 New Member

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    Happy for ya
     
  14. Nov 10, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    6" lift 35" Toyo M/T
    Welcome from Ohio
     
  15. Nov 10, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW "Oz" SSEM #82 RGBA #4 Unofficial Forum Treasurer Vendor?

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    Check the build link in my signature.
    Welcome from the wet side of WA.
     
  16. Nov 10, 2020 at 9:17 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
  17. Nov 11, 2020 at 2:51 AM
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    SprinterAE86

    SprinterAE86 New Member

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    Welcome from PEI
     
  18. Nov 11, 2020 at 3:51 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
  19. Nov 11, 2020 at 4:19 AM
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    10TundraSR5

    10TundraSR5 Happy Tundra owner

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    Curse you Perry the Platypus!
    Welcome from East TN!
     
  20. Nov 11, 2020 at 6:05 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    WFD473

    WFD473 Long Live The V8

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    Welcome from IL
     
  22. Nov 11, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    TelemarkTumalo

    TelemarkTumalo New Member

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    Go big, or go home! Welcome!
     
  23. Nov 11, 2020 at 9:53 AM
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    RelentlessFabrication

    RelentlessFabrication relentlessfabrication.com Vendor

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    Great build! Thanks for selecting our CMCs. We truly appreciate the business!

    Relentless Fabrication
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  24. Nov 11, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    Muleycrazy13

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  25. Nov 11, 2020 at 9:01 PM
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    Qbert

    Qbert New Member

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    welcome from the 562
     
  26. Nov 11, 2020 at 11:02 PM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Toytec 2.0 Aluma 3/1.5 lift with JBA's UCA Falkens AT3 295/70/18
    Congrats and welcome from Central Pa. Thanks for your service too.
     
  27. Nov 12, 2020 at 5:02 AM
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    trucksareforgirls2

    trucksareforgirls2 New Member

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    Welcome!

    A lot of people on here, myself included, switched from a Tacoma to a Tundra and never looked back!

    Enjoy!

    -T
     

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