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Hello from Sunny California

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by sharkmango, Sep 14, 2020.

  1. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:05 PM
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    sharkmango

    sharkmango [OP] New Member

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    Hello there, nice to meet you all!

    I'm Alexander. Recently moved back to Orange County after almost 15 years in & around New York City. Bought a 2014 Tundra about 3 years ago at Toyo of Esco (!!!) and I'm slowly getting around to building it up properly. New to working on cars, as well!

    I work as a creative director and apparel designer, and my background is mainly in New York's fashion industry. If you're interested in seeing my work, feel free to check out my website at www.richardson.world or www.instagram.com/richardson.international

    I'm very inspired by this PreRunner build, and I'm just dipping my feet into the whole process.

    The only upgrades I've made to the car are pretty minor, and I'm wide open to suggestion, coercion... and sponsorship!!! ;-)

    2014 Toyota Tundra TRD 4x4

    Mod List:

    Fuel Wheels
    Toyo Open Country Extreme 285.75.18
    Go Rhino Running Boards
    Powerstop Z36 Brake Pads
    Ceramic Window Tint
    K&N Filters - Engine & Cabin
    Weathertech 3D Floor Liners
    Weathertech Window Deflectors
    Upgraded Speakers & Amp
    Lock'r Down Center Console Insert

    Here are some pics.




    Genuinely looking forward to improving the suspension, the engine & exhaust systems.

    Thanks for your time!

    Alex
     
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  2. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:09 PM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
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  3. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    Vector W8

    Vector W8 Old guy with a lot of expensive habits.

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    Hello and welcome from Michigan. Nice looking truck. Welcome to the forum. Have fun!
     
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  4. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:13 PM
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    FarmerDan1008

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    better suspension and gearing and a roof top tent and your ready for the trails.
     
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  6. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:15 PM
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    sharkmango

    sharkmango [OP] New Member

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    @FarmerDan1008 I've been looking into the usual suspects as far as plug and play mid-travel suspension kits go (Icon, Fox, King, etc.) but I haven't read up much on the gearing aspect. Can you point me to a thread that will be useful to me?
     
  7. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:20 PM
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    FarmerDan1008

    FarmerDan1008 New Member

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    Are your tires bigger than stock? if they are then gearing would be ideal if you dont want to lose power and MPG (tundras lol) but if they are the stock size then gearing is not needed. What i would do i was you i would just get better suspension to accommodate the weight from a Roof top tent from the suspension from sagging. i haven't done anything to my truck yet because of Covid and what not but i would just get a better suspension system and all terrain tires and a RTT and im going out in the woods.
     
  8. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:22 PM
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    FarmerDan1008

    FarmerDan1008 New Member

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    stock TRD OF 4x4 is pretty capable, i've taken my truck on the trail once and it worked just fine 4HI and 4LO (only on high inclines) and i did just ok stock with the bed empty.
     
  9. Sep 14, 2020 at 5:24 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Welcome from San Diego-ish!

    Based on that truck you linked to as your inspiration, you’ll enjoy a few build threads on here. A couple to start with on this forum are @Pinay ‘s build. Then check @Porschetech29 and @KevinK. All local-ishnor with local ties.

    If you want to go straight to long travel porn :p, check out the SGU guys’ builds including @papasmurf and @osidepunker and the Bastrds including @joonbug @831Tun and @GodlessPro.

    You’re welcome!
     
  10. Sep 14, 2020 at 6:15 PM
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    YardBird

    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from beautiful, scenic, downtown San Diego.

    Sunrise.jpg

    Sunrise on San Diego Bay with the wildfires raging to the east.
     
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  11. Sep 14, 2020 at 6:45 PM
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    Dorks68

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    Welcome!
    *smokey California
     
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  12. Sep 14, 2020 at 6:46 PM
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    sharkmango

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    I was going to allude to this in the header, but I thought the joke may not age well!
     
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  13. Sep 14, 2020 at 7:11 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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  14. Sep 14, 2020 at 7:15 PM
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    saybng

    saybng Just a member.

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    Welcome from SOCAL :thumbsup:
     
  15. Sep 14, 2020 at 7:15 PM
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    Trooper2

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    Welcome from TX!
     
  16. Sep 14, 2020 at 7:17 PM
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    fisherman951

    fisherman951 MT dreams

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    You coulda at least put a disclaimer that if he opens those pages he’s gonna spend lots and lots of money
     
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Haha! What would be the fun in THAT?! :D
     
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    fisherman951 MT dreams

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    Welcome.

    thanks for the mention @Sunnier
     
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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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  25. Sep 15, 2020 at 6:36 AM
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  27. Sep 15, 2020 at 12:27 PM
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    ***I will not be held personally responsible for any and all of your money you may or will spend after reviewing @osidepunker and my build pages. Because of this im extending you discounted install and fabrication rates for any products you may purchase in the future.***
     
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    sensei

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    trd boosted, trd bbk, fox stage 4, corsa, amp, jl/kenwood
    welcome from SF Bay Area. i'll drop one rec. if you're looking for audio, hit up james at www.tech12volts.com. explain the type of sound you're looking for and your budget and he'll hook it up. he and his team have set a lot of us up here and in FB groups like TundraCrew.
     
  29. Sep 15, 2020 at 12:52 PM
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    osidepunker OsidePunker

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    HAHAHA
     
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    KevinK

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    Welcome to the shit show!

    Ignore that fluttering sound, those are the dollars escaping your wallet. They won’t be back.

    I worked at Victoria’s Secret design studio in Times Square as well as some of the other studios in the city previously owned by Limitedbrands for a handful of years. The fashion industry was a lot of fun.

    Feel free to ask whatever you want to know, you got a good audience tagged in here.
     
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