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Long time lurker - from NJ

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by justnutsandbolts, Aug 18, 2020.

  1. Aug 18, 2020 at 8:38 AM
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    justnutsandbolts

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    justnutsandbolts [OP] New Member

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    Hello,

    I have a 2002 5spd Tacoma and ever since I got a GSD mix dog, I've started looking at Tundras.
    It took about 4 years and I finally bought one. My budget has been $15,000 for the past 4 years, and for someone who has been looking for this long, the price on the 2nd gens have not moved at all !!

    I have missed some really good deals such as a 2014, leather 8ft bed for 19,500 about 2 years ago.

    I wanted a front bench seat and tow package so just bought this 2011 DC 6.5ft SR5, Arizona truck. I needed the tow package because I race cars&bikes and want to buy a camper trailer soon.

    Previous owner moved from AZ to NJ and downgraded to a new Ford Ranger. I paid $15,000 for the Tundra. It was listed for $18,000 but it has some minor issues such as a rear leaky strut and a slight wobble around 50mph which I think is induced by the tires.

    It has a few modifications:
    1- Procomp Stage II 6in lift which I am not crazy about.
    2- Front Coilovers
    3- Rear aluminum Driveshaft
    4- Rims and Tires

    I am soon getting the Vinyl interior carpet from ACC. I have tried to install one of these in an F250 but it was during the winter months in NJ and it was rock solid, I could not get it to form right so I sent it back. I need vinyl because I am tired of vacuuming dog hair for hours. Along with the vinyl flooring, I am looking for leather covers unless I can find a good deal for leather seats.

    I also want to see if I can drop it some by removing the block in the rear and replacing the knuckles with the ones from the 4" ProComp kit (I researched this but could not find any info so I emailed the company)

    Lastly, I want to switch the rims to 18s and get road tires since I will not be offroading in this truck.

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    Last edited: Aug 18, 2020
    justnutsandbolts, Aug 18, 2020
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  2. Aug 18, 2020 at 8:40 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY.
     
    Jim LE 1301, Aug 18, 2020
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    Diverdon

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    Diverdon Loving life under water

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    Welcome and congratulations on the purchase
     
    Diverdon, Aug 18, 2020
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  4. Aug 18, 2020 at 9:00 AM
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    GODZILLA

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    GODZILLA New Member

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    Welcome from Wyoming. Looks like you scored a clean truck. Nicely done!
     
    GODZILLA, Aug 18, 2020
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  5. Aug 22, 2020 at 11:46 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome
     
    TXRailRoadBandit73, Aug 22, 2020
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  6. Aug 22, 2020 at 12:34 PM
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    biebs96

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    biebs96 my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Welcome. Where about in NJ?
     
    biebs96, Aug 22, 2020
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    YardBird

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    YardBird Native San Diegan

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    Welcome aboard from SoCal.
     
    YardBird, Aug 22, 2020
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    Bakershack

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    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2020 at 1:22 PM
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    Welcome from hunterdon county nj
     
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  10. Aug 22, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    Rgross2112 ASCM #5: Just like Sick and Disgusting

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    Welcome from Pennsylvania. Great choice in color
     
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