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My new Tundra + initial impressions

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by TunderStorm, Sep 12, 2018.

  1. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    TunderStorm

    TunderStorm [OP] New Member

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    - Toytec/Eibach 3/1.5 + TC UCAs - Fuel Vapor 18x9+20 w/BFG KO2 35’s - TRD sway bar - Go Rhino nerf bars - badge delete - Bakflip MX4 - ESP storage - Rockford Fosgate 10’s +++ - TRD shift knob - Weathertech front mats - Escort 360 hardwired - Window tint Future mods: N-Fab M-RDS front bumper w/40” Black Series RC Lightbar
    Hey guys, thought I’d post some pics and details on my new Tundra. Got the best deal I could on a TRD SR5 CM in MGM and went straight into a plethora of mods.

    Mods list:
    - Toytec/Eibach 3” lift with 1.5” shackles in rear
    - Fuel Vapor 18x9 +20 w/BFG K02 35x12.5x18
    - TRD RSB
    - Color matched front grill and bulge
    - Plastidipped front bumper ‘wings’
    - Shorty antenna
    - Emblems deleted
    - Line X bedliner
    - Bakflip MX4 tonneau cover
    - Go Rhino side steps
    - 2x Rockford Fosgate 10’’ subs + door speakers/amp/LC7i/sound deadening
    - TRD Shift Knob
    - ESP underseat storage
    - Center console organizers

    I’ve put around 1400 miles on her so far and the truck has continued to grow on me since the mods. Drove back from AZ to CA and with the new suspension setup finally feeling broken in, the truck rides like a Cadillac. Well, not quite. But vastly improved from stock imo. Oh and the 18 headlights are awesomely bright and BA looking.

    The suspension, RSB, and stereo make for a very enjoyable truck especially on long drives. I’ve been keeping it in tow/haul about 50%+ of the time as I like the extra pep. Future mods I’m thinking about are possibly an intake for sound and a little extra go, maybe an ADD front bumper, and a leather steering wheel.

    Also, for anybody curious, I did not need a CMC. My tires do rub bad when turning with the front mud flaps on. I’ve ordered some new ones to try to minimize rock chips. Another side note, something a little annoying about the truck is the ABS clunk every time after starting the truck.

    Here she is when I first got her. Right off the showroom floor
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    And here she is after getting her prettied up
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  2. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    Marty McFly

    Marty McFly Nobody calls me chicken!! Except when off roading

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    Cool truck, welcome from SoCal sir :hattip:
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME! That’s I nice looking ride!!
     
  4. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:31 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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  5. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  6. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Cool?!?!???? :smack:
     
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  7. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:33 PM
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    Rica25

    Rica25 Got Bam? IG ......@TNDRA08

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    Welcome from Cali
     
  8. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome from Texas, Hell of a Rig!

    Welcome to The MGM CRÜE

    :benchpress:
     
  9. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:35 PM
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    Marty McFly

    Marty McFly Nobody calls me chicken!! Except when off roading

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  10. Sep 12, 2018 at 9:43 PM
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  11. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:11 PM
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    Sas Humor is everywhere

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    Lost track after #1.
    Great lookin' truck and welcome from OK!
     
  12. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:26 PM
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    ZPMAN 2nd place is the 1st looser

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  13. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:31 PM
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    aperezsh Blessed are the peacemakers

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    A little this and that...Broke now
    MGM'S ROLL OUT!!!
     
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  14. Sep 12, 2018 at 10:32 PM
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    Welcome from San Diego. I like all the mods so far!
     
  15. Sep 13, 2018 at 5:27 AM
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    Awesome looking rig! Love the Rake :thumbsup:
     
  16. Sep 13, 2018 at 5:42 AM
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    MGM!!! I'm liking it. Welcome from CO. :mudding:
     
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  17. Sep 13, 2018 at 6:02 AM
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  25. Sep 13, 2018 at 10:20 AM
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  27. Sep 13, 2018 at 12:48 PM
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  29. Oct 21, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    TunderStorm

    TunderStorm [OP] New Member

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    - Toytec/Eibach 3/1.5 + TC UCAs - Fuel Vapor 18x9+20 w/BFG KO2 35’s - TRD sway bar - Go Rhino nerf bars - badge delete - Bakflip MX4 - ESP storage - Rockford Fosgate 10’s +++ - TRD shift knob - Weathertech front mats - Escort 360 hardwired - Window tint Future mods: N-Fab M-RDS front bumper w/40” Black Series RC Lightbar
    Some updated pics. Really enjoying this thing so far

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  30. Oct 24, 2018 at 5:31 PM
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    TunderStorm

    TunderStorm [OP] New Member

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    Sprayed the chrome tip with bedliner. Did it while on the truck. Simple and looks much better

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