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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by MerkC, Sep 5, 2018.

  1. Sep 5, 2018 at 9:42 AM
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    MerkC

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    MerkC [OP] New Member

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    new guy here.
    I’m currently stuck in the desert (Army) but doing a lot of online looking, figured this would be a good place to get my build in my head before I go home in about 9 months.

    I currently have a 2WD Tacoma with a spindle lift on 33”’s, but when I get out of the Army I’m going to need something with 4WD when I move back up north. I haven’t had the need living in the south for the last 18+ years. So it just makes sense to me to move up to a Tundra. I’ve had crap luck with Fords, Jeeps, and a few other brands over the years, but Toyota has never let me down.

    Rough idea of what I’m looking for: 4WD, 4-6” of lift, 35” tires, steel front and rear bumpers, leather interior, upgrade stereo, Amp steps, and I’m sure I’ll come up with more by the time I rotate home.

    Thank you for reading, and I can’t wait to learn as much as possiable from this site!
     
    MerkC, Sep 5, 2018
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  2. Sep 5, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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    Larmand

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    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
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  3. Sep 5, 2018 at 9:46 AM
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    Sas Humor is everywhere

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    Lost track after #1.
    Welcome from OK! There is certainly a ton of info on this site to get you started. Enjoy the planning stages and hope you make it home safely soon!
     
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  4. Sep 5, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    saybng Just a member.

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    Welcome from Ventura California
     
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  5. Sep 5, 2018 at 9:58 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Welcome from Texas, Thank you for your service
     
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    Welcome.
     
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    Welcome from CO
     
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    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Thanks for your service.
     
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  9. Sep 5, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Welcome Chad and Thank you for your service
     
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  10. Sep 5, 2018 at 10:31 AM
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    Y0TA PR0 Oil & Gas

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    WELCOME!
     
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  11. Sep 5, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    Welcome! Stay safe!
     
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  12. Sep 5, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Welcome from CO! You are at the right place to get great ideas. Go Army!! (from a former jarhead..)
     
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  13. Sep 5, 2018 at 11:59 AM
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    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    Welcome from East Tennessee.And most important,Thank you for your service to our country ! Too many people take it for granted!
     
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  14. Sep 5, 2018 at 12:17 PM
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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  15. Sep 5, 2018 at 12:22 PM
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    Welcome. From the looks of your list, the first thing you’ll need is a second job.
     
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  16. Sep 5, 2018 at 1:45 PM
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    Welcome from Texas
     
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  17. Sep 5, 2018 at 1:49 PM
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    Another welcome from CO.
     
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  18. Sep 5, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    Welcome from NC!
     
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  19. Sep 5, 2018 at 5:11 PM
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    Welcome from AZ
     
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  20. Sep 5, 2018 at 7:35 PM
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