1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

Merustober the 3rd: April edition

Discussion in 'Texas' started by bmf4069, Feb 20, 2026.

  1. Feb 22, 2026 at 9:15 PM
    #31
    Nic_w

    Nic_w New Member

    Joined:
    Feb 22, 2026
    Member:
    #147578
    Messages:
    2
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Nic
    Joliet MT
    Vehicle:
    2000 tundra on 42" treps
    SAS, sky is the limit
    Anything over 33" tires and can hit some diamond trails.
     
    FrenchToasty likes this.
  2. Feb 22, 2026 at 9:18 PM
    #32
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Scored 4 touchdowns vs Andrew Johnson High School

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2018
    Member:
    #18880
    Messages:
    10,311
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Beau
    TX
    Vehicle:
    02 AC sr5 4wd v8
    All your bass are belong to us
    Casey and Jake are fairly stock, I'm lifted and on 33s. Jon is lifted on 35s. Green trails are pretty easy, but a lift and a little bugger tire are needed for the blues.
     
  3. Feb 22, 2026 at 9:19 PM
    #33
    SAGE63

    SAGE63 Wannabe Go Fast Overlander Small Rock Crawler

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2020
    Member:
    #55939
    Messages:
    3,291
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego County
    Vehicle:
    2021 Super White Limited Crewmax TRD Offroad 4x4
    several of us meet that definition... I am Locked Front and rear on 37s in a 2.5 gen.
     
    Nic_w likes this.
  4. Feb 23, 2026 at 6:45 PM
    #34
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    Yeah no more floppage.:laugh:
    Seriously though, when you're getting lofty, off-camber, and someone keeps asking over the radio if you'd like a spotter... Take em up on it.
     
    Nic_w and FrenchToasty like this.
  5. Feb 23, 2026 at 6:51 PM
    #35
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    What's your asking price?
     
  6. Feb 23, 2026 at 6:54 PM
    #36
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    The 4th Annual Terry Funk Invitational Panhandlemonium at Merus, Sponsored by Lone Star Beer. :D
     
    bmf4069[OP] and FrenchToasty like this.
  7. Feb 23, 2026 at 8:44 PM
    #37
    SAGE63

    SAGE63 Wannabe Go Fast Overlander Small Rock Crawler

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2020
    Member:
    #55939
    Messages:
    3,291
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego County
    Vehicle:
    2021 Super White Limited Crewmax TRD Offroad 4x4
    Never heard you....Just for the record...
     
  8. Feb 23, 2026 at 9:01 PM
    #38
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    Maybe time for hearing aids? :p:boink:

    But seriously, don't be afraid to ask for a spot. No shame .
     
  9. Feb 24, 2026 at 7:37 AM
    #39
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2021
    Member:
    #69126
    Messages:
    1,401
    First Name:
    DK
    DFW, TX
    Vehicle:
    03 Tundra AC 4WD
    I haven't given it any thought to be honest.
     
  10. Feb 24, 2026 at 7:41 AM
    #40
    Tundraforever1

    Tundraforever1 Nobody rides for free

    Joined:
    Jan 22, 2026
    Member:
    #146419
    Messages:
    618
    Gender:
    Male
    Vehicle:
    2001 2WD AC 4.7l 2010 2WD CM Limited 5.7l
  11. Feb 24, 2026 at 8:05 AM
    #41
    khooiii

    khooiii 80HD

    Joined:
    Oct 9, 2021
    Member:
    #69126
    Messages:
    1,401
    First Name:
    DK
    DFW, TX
    Vehicle:
    03 Tundra AC 4WD
  12. Feb 24, 2026 at 12:20 PM
    #42
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    Ok, then see you at Merus... :D
     
    khooiii[QUOTED] and Sunnier like this.
  13. Feb 25, 2026 at 10:54 AM
    #43
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    Y'all check the Merus calendar for these dates already?
     
  14. Feb 25, 2026 at 11:29 AM
    #44
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Scored 4 touchdowns vs Andrew Johnson High School

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2018
    Member:
    #18880
    Messages:
    10,311
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Beau
    TX
    Vehicle:
    02 AC sr5 4wd v8
    All your bass are belong to us
    Yeah, it's some offroad driving and recover class that weekend.
     
  15. Feb 25, 2026 at 11:39 AM
    #45
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    So... It's ok?

    Plenty of people ready for some recovery practice in case we need em. :laugh:
     
    bmf4069[QUOTED][OP] likes this.
  16. Feb 25, 2026 at 2:05 PM
    #46
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    So April 23-26 is Merus and April 30 is the first day of Jambo. It's about a 7.5hr drive from Amarillo to Gilmer. Thinking I'm just going to take the week off and hang around @JakeJake and @bmf4069 and see what all Jake can get done off my list in that time.


    Edit: well NVM to that plan.
    Not sure where I got those dates from. Still going to see about taking a week off though.
     
    Last edited: Feb 25, 2026
    JakeJake likes this.
  17. Feb 25, 2026 at 2:34 PM
    #47
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Scored 4 touchdowns vs Andrew Johnson High School

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2018
    Member:
    #18880
    Messages:
    10,311
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Beau
    TX
    Vehicle:
    02 AC sr5 4wd v8
    All your bass are belong to us
    16th-19th.
     
  18. Feb 25, 2026 at 2:35 PM
    #48
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    Even better. :D
     
  19. Mar 2, 2026 at 12:44 PM
    #49
    SAGE63

    SAGE63 Wannabe Go Fast Overlander Small Rock Crawler

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2020
    Member:
    #55939
    Messages:
    3,291
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego County
    Vehicle:
    2021 Super White Limited Crewmax TRD Offroad 4x4
    hmmm up my alley... lol
     
    Sunnier and 455h0le_dachshund like this.
  20. Mar 2, 2026 at 12:45 PM
    #50
    SAGE63

    SAGE63 Wannabe Go Fast Overlander Small Rock Crawler

    Joined:
    Dec 9, 2020
    Member:
    #55939
    Messages:
    3,291
    Gender:
    Male
    San Diego County
    Vehicle:
    2021 Super White Limited Crewmax TRD Offroad 4x4
    ok Beau, What dates do I put on my calender?
     
  21. Mar 2, 2026 at 12:51 PM
    #51
    Sirfive

    Sirfive Socially feral

    Joined:
    Jan 24, 2021
    Member:
    #58078
    Messages:
    6,405
    SATX
    Vehicle:
    Roxanne
    Bassani cat-back
    i’m getting a bumper and sliders, and have skidplates. I’m about to rawdog that park on 30.5” bitchelins.

    bonus, the bench seat is comfy enough to sleep on, and polo has his platform, my bed might only need to be kitchen.
     
    Sunnier and 455h0le_dachshund like this.
  22. Mar 2, 2026 at 12:56 PM
    #52
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    I think I'm going to just take off Sunday and Monday nights after Merus, instead of the entire week. Sorry @JakeJake but I don't think I'm going to have the disposable income to do much with ya this go around. Maybe if we were still doing it in October. But we could at least measure the gas tank skid.
     
  23. Mar 2, 2026 at 3:30 PM
    #53
    JakeJake

    JakeJake Slippery Snake

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2023
    Member:
    #100515
    Messages:
    1,598
    Gender:
    Male
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2000 Tundra AC 4X4
    No sweat man!
     
  24. Mar 2, 2026 at 4:29 PM
    #54
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    Actually I do have a job for you. Wanna weld on my marlin crawler LCA bolt gusset thingies?
     
  25. Mar 3, 2026 at 5:33 AM
    #55
    JakeJake

    JakeJake Slippery Snake

    Joined:
    Jul 19, 2023
    Member:
    #100515
    Messages:
    1,598
    Gender:
    Male
    Texas
    Vehicle:
    2000 Tundra AC 4X4
    I certainly can. I have the two days prior booked for @Sirfive 's front crossmember and bumper install, so we will have to plan accordingly.
     
  26. Mar 3, 2026 at 5:46 AM
    #56
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    I won't be there til lunch Thursday anyways. Worse case scenario I'm sure it can wait til after Merus.
     
    JakeJake[QUOTED] likes this.
  27. Mar 3, 2026 at 6:40 AM
    #57
    bmf4069

    bmf4069 [OP] Scored 4 touchdowns vs Andrew Johnson High School

    Joined:
    Sep 1, 2018
    Member:
    #18880
    Messages:
    10,311
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Beau
    TX
    Vehicle:
    02 AC sr5 4wd v8
    All your bass are belong to us
    16th-19th. That's Thursday through Sunday.

    I slept in my front seat for the first T2S. It wasn't too bad.
     
    SAGE63[QUOTED] likes this.
  28. Mar 3, 2026 at 7:14 AM
    #58
    455h0le_dachshund

    455h0le_dachshund NO MASTERS, NO CHAINS

    Joined:
    Nov 21, 2023
    Member:
    #107257
    Messages:
    10,040
    Coastal TX
    Vehicle:
    Elvira & Penelope
    I slept in my passenger seat probably 5x at HF before I got my Softopper omw to my first Jambo.

    Speaking of which, Jambo is April 30-May 03, if y'all don't get it all out of your system at Merus.
     

Products Discussed in

To Top