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Hello from Kansas City

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Il0kin, Nov 9, 2021.

  1. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:29 AM
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    Il0kin

    Il0kin [OP] New Member

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    Hello everyone,

    I am a new (to me) Tundra owner! My retired neighbor was rarely driving his 2012 Tundra and asked me about the best way to sell it these days. I had a 2015 Frontier, but the cab was just so small with a young family. We worked out a deal and I now own it. It has 42,906 miles as of this morning and has been garage kept it’s entire life - it looks like a brand new truck.

    No real plans for modifications other than swapping out the Type A head unit to a Type B so I can get Bluetooth, and I would like to get some stock TRD wheels to freshen it up a bit.

    I do a lot of hunting so this is a big upgrade for me.

    2012, 4.6L, 4WD double cab.

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  2. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Oey12

    Oey12 New Member

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    Coach Builder 1 inch lift strut spacers Coach Builder 1 inch shackles TRD Sway Bar Diode Dynamics SS
    Congrats! That’s a nice find…
     
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  3. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:34 AM
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    Il0kin

    Il0kin [OP] New Member

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    Thank you. It isn’t fancy but it should provide me with years of reliable driving. It’s a joy to drive!
     
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  4. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:40 AM
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    Oey12

    Oey12 New Member

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    Coach Builder 1 inch lift strut spacers Coach Builder 1 inch shackles TRD Sway Bar Diode Dynamics SS
    Hell fancy or not that’s a nice truck. I would be more that happy to own that. Those beige seats look spotless…
     
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  5. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:41 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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  6. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:45 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    Welcome from OKC! Might wanna investigate the age on the timing belt there. I know your good on mileage, but I beleive age plays a role in that.
     
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  7. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:54 AM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  8. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:55 AM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Yeah it'll pull it, just don't expect to stop!

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    I'm working on closing a sale of my TRD OR rims and factory low mileage tires this afternoon. If for some reason my buyer doesn't come through I will have a set available next week in OKC. They may look small due to the lift in this photo.20211021_185217.jpg
     
  9. Nov 9, 2021 at 6:59 AM
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    Il0kin

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    I would be interested in those and visit Wichita often.
     
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  10. Nov 9, 2021 at 8:21 AM
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    3jet3

    3jet3 New Member

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    ----Suspension---- 6112 Bilstein Front 5160 Bilstein Back 3 CB .5" Shims(2 driver side, 1 passenger) CB 3+ Shackles Differential Drop kit Carrier Drop kit ----Wheels---- Tires - Falken WildPeak A/T- 295 70 18 Wheels - Raceline Gauge 18" ----Accessories---- GoRhino RB20 Running Boards
    Welcome from Florida!
     
  11. Nov 9, 2021 at 9:10 AM
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    Bakershack

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
  12. Nov 9, 2021 at 9:18 AM
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    Barrett50

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    Congrats! Great score!
     
  13. Nov 9, 2021 at 9:21 AM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Nice stock Rig.. Congrats and welcome
     
  14. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:04 PM
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    Il0kin

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    Picked up a set of stock TRDs about an hour away tonight. I will have these put on and my front windows tinted to match later this week.

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  15. Nov 9, 2021 at 7:45 PM
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    WhyW8

    WhyW8 “It’s ALWAYS Loaded”

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    Welcome from AZ - Super clean Dc, nice!
     
  16. Nov 10, 2021 at 2:40 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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  17. Nov 10, 2021 at 6:14 AM
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    mattgecko

    mattgecko The LED Light Guy... MattGeckoLEDs.com

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  18. Nov 11, 2021 at 5:34 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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  19. Nov 11, 2021 at 6:03 AM
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    BlackSheep

    BlackSheep caffeinated member

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    Welcome from just around the corner :playball:

    Beautiful truck! As a fellow owner of a 2nd gen that has spent its whole life in KC, I encourage you to thoroughly check the frame and the underside of the bed for rust. Garage kept is great for the paint job, but on its own it doesn't do anything for the undercarriage. Pay particular attention to the portion of the frame beneath the cab, the inside surface of the C channel, and the areas of the bed around where it bolts to the frame.

    With only 42k on the clock, rust is the biggest thing that will keep that truck from running forever.
     
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  20. Nov 11, 2021 at 6:19 AM
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    MadMaxCanon

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    Too many, but not enough....
    Congrats on the nice bench seat find. Your best bet if you dont plan on modding the truck is to deactivate your account and never, ever come on this forum.
     
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  21. Nov 11, 2021 at 7:54 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  22. Nov 11, 2021 at 8:13 AM
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    Newm

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    Welcome from KC as well! Hell of a find on a cherry Tundra....enjoy! :cheers:
     
  23. Nov 12, 2021 at 2:44 PM
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    Il0kin

    Il0kin [OP] New Member

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    Loving the updated look with the TRD wheels and 35% tint on the front.

    If anyone locally (Kansas City or Wichita) wants a deal on the old wheels, let me know.

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  24. Nov 12, 2021 at 2:46 PM
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    Il0kin

    Il0kin [OP] New Member

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    Thanks for the feedback. I plan to grab some Fluid Film to hopefully help prevent rust.
     

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