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Hello From Tooele, UT!

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Backslider, Mar 31, 2020.

  1. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:12 PM
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    Backslider

    Backslider [OP] Thirsty...

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    Mike
    Tooele, UT
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    2022 GMC Sierra AT4 L5P - 2017 4runner SR5P - 2023 Tesla Model 3 LR
    I'm kind of a new member. I'm an old member who sold his 2016 SR5 CM (Build thread here), and just recently bought a 2020 TRD Sport CM.

    I specifically went with the Sport because I wanted to start with color matched grill surround and bumper end caps.

    Last time I built the Tundra to use on trails - this time I'm going to keep it on the pavement 90% of the time or more, as I have a 4runner that I use as a trail pig.

    Here are some pics from the day I got it:

    20200328_151410.jpg 20200328_151346.jpg

    And here's the 4runner from today (3.31.20 - got a call from a friend whose battery died on the Pony Express trail - about 40 miles from me. Went out to help him out and took my time coming home). Best vehicle combination right here, in my opinion!

    BlurryRunnerMineHopper.jpg

    I've got a bunch of parts on order, including Diode Dynamics SS3 Amber SAE Fog Pros, FBG/Fox/BDS suspension, wheels and tires, Winjet tail lights (I still think they look the best), LED lighting including upgraded reverse lights, etc. Waiting for a good deal on some nice, simple, angled bolt-on sliders (if you have any recommendations I'm all ears) and that will probably be the end of my Tundra build.

    I'm excited to rejoin this great community and allow you all to be bad influences that negatively impact my bank account! I'll get a build thread started soon but I might stop adding to it within the next several weeks.
     
    Last edited: Mar 31, 2020
  2. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:13 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Hudson Valley, New York
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    2018 MGM Tundra TRD Sport Double Cab
    Welcome from NY.
     
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  3. Mar 31, 2020 at 9:15 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    Welcome from SoCal
     
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  4. Mar 31, 2020 at 10:08 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    SPARKS, NV
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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  5. Mar 31, 2020 at 10:14 PM
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    Makoy339

    Makoy339 Simplicity = Reliability !!!

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    TRD parts
    Glad to have you back... :cheers:
     
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  6. Apr 1, 2020 at 12:16 AM
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    bensky

    bensky PlatinumPro

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    Ben
    Utah
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    2018 Red Platinum Tundra
    Welcome fellow Utahn!
     
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  7. Apr 1, 2020 at 1:27 AM
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    GNTundra

    GNTundra The Notorious Troll Sniper

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    Welcome back!
     
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  8. Apr 1, 2020 at 2:00 AM
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    ColoradoTJ

    ColoradoTJ Certified tow LEO Staff Member

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    Calibrated Power 5 Tune pack, Allison 1000 tune, PPE deep trans pan, Cold/Hot CAC pipes, Banks CAI, PCV reroute, resonator delete, S&B 62 gal fuel tank, B&W GN hitch
    Welcome back Mike. I knew you wouldn’t be gone for to long.

    Like the new color choice!
     
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  9. Apr 1, 2020 at 3:32 AM
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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 back. Can't wait to see what you do with the new truck.
     
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  10. Apr 1, 2020 at 3:36 AM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Seth
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    Toytec 2.0 Aluma 3/1.5 lift with JBA's UCA Falkens AT3 295/70/18
    Welcome back..Enjoy
     
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  11. Apr 1, 2020 at 4:25 AM
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    sourdough44

    sourdough44 New Member

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    Joe
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    Nice color. Lots of good outdoors in UT, hiking or driving.
     
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  12. Apr 1, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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    Mcoop

    Mcoop Throbbing Member

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    Michael
    Berlin, NJ
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    Welcome back from southern NJ.

    T
     
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  13. Apr 1, 2020 at 7:47 AM
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    RitcheyRch

    RitcheyRch New Member

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    Richard
    Santa Clarita, CA
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    TRD Lowered and Supercharged
    welcome from SO CAL
     
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  14. Apr 1, 2020 at 7:49 AM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Jose
    Houston, TX
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    TRD Pro Grille, ESP Storage, Tailgate Inserts, Line-X Bedliner, Weathertech Floorliners, Wet Okole Seat Covers, 5" Shorty Antenna, Mickey Thompson MM-366 Wheels, ToyTec Boss, 35" BFG KO2 to name a few.
    Nice truck!
     
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  15. Apr 1, 2020 at 8:37 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Welcome from TEXAS
     
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  16. Apr 1, 2020 at 8:43 AM
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    tenntundra

    tenntundra 2013 SR5 crewmax Barcelona red

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    Tennessee
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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
     
  17. Apr 1, 2020 at 6:32 PM
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    ohmyheck

    ohmyheck New Member

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    2016 DC SR 5 w/ sweet valve stems
    Driver side handle, Shift knob, sway bar tonneau cover, leveled, 2018 OEM fogs, 275/70 KO 2's and sweet valvestems
    Welcome from North Ogden! How do you say Tooele, anyway!!!
     
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  18. Apr 1, 2020 at 6:39 PM
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    vhstejskal

    vhstejskal New Member

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    Welcome from Utah
     
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  19. Apr 1, 2020 at 6:42 PM
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    Backslider

    Backslider [OP] Thirsty...

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    As someone from Ogden you should know this! ;)

    "Too elll uhhh"
     
  20. Apr 1, 2020 at 6:47 PM
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    sf319

    sf319 New Member

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    Utah
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    2014 CM Barcelona Red SR5 5.7
    Dash Cam|PowerStop Z36|DIY bed rails|DIY Pop-n-Lock|LED interior
    Welcome back from another Utahn.
     
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  21. Apr 1, 2020 at 6:57 PM
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    Backslider

    Backslider [OP] Thirsty...

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    Dang - Tundra Crew Utah assemble!
     
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  22. Apr 1, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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    NWPirate

    NWPirate Tesla kool-aid connoisseur

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    Haven't heard oh my heck since I moved from UT, definitely only a Utah saying! Spent my time on Hill AFB 93-02
     
  23. Apr 1, 2020 at 8:32 PM
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    Hillbilly Taz

    Hillbilly Taz New Member

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    Westin Steps, Tonneau Cover, Vent Visors, Go Rhino Dominator Step, Husky X-act mats
    Howdy from Alabama.
     
  24. Apr 5, 2020 at 7:06 PM
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    Outdoorminded

    Outdoorminded New Member

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    Welcome from a fellow Utah owner! Love the truck!
     
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  25. Apr 5, 2020 at 7:08 PM
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    Winning8

    Winning8 New Member

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    Mumba 18x9 ET 12, BFG KO2, FOX suspension, diamond back HD cover w/ rack, LED head & fog light bulb, TRD rear sway bar, timbren enhancement, RAS helper spring, avs auto shade, Carhartt front seat cover, bench seat cover
    Welcome from NCal
     
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