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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by DsrtRat, Mar 10, 2022.

  1. Mar 10, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    DsrtRat

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    DsrtRat [OP] New Member

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    Hi, All ---

    Retired aerospace composites mfg. and QA engineer. Love the southern Utah & adjacent canyon country desert areas, hence the moniker "DsrtRat". Have a 2005 Tundra double-cab, 4.7 V8, pretty much bone stock except for minor lift in front, air bags (to help support a pop-up camper) in back, and 285/70R17 tires on American Racing wheels. Currently working thru brake issues, am replacing booster / master / "third chamber" assembly with new. May have some questions about bleeding the ABS module, but remains to be seen. Lots of years experience with mechanical stuff, including FAA license as A&P aircraft mech. Look forward to the wealth of info and experience on the Tundra forums.

    Cheers to all ---
    DsrtRat (or you can call me Mac).
     
    DsrtRat, Mar 10, 2022
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  2. Mar 10, 2022 at 5:16 PM
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    RoadtripJim

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    RoadtripJim New Member

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    Greetings from Minnesota, welcome to the forum. Retirement is highly recommended!
     
    RoadtripJim, Mar 10, 2022
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  3. Mar 10, 2022 at 5:18 PM
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    Ely010606

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    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
    Ely010606, Mar 10, 2022
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  4. Mar 10, 2022 at 5:37 PM
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    ZHUNTER

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    ZHUNTER New Member

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    Westin Winch mount tray w/ custom light bar, avs hood deflector, 3” lift, badlands winch w/ wireless remote, bed stiffeners, Toyota Predator steps, Husky Floor liners
    Welcome!
     
    ZHUNTER, Mar 10, 2022
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  5. Mar 10, 2022 at 5:57 PM
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    gosolo

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    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    Welcome aboard from NW Oregon, Mac!
    We love pictures here :worthless::worthless:
    You might find, after being here for a while, that you will see many cool things to do, to modify your truck! This forum can get expensive, lol
     
    gosolo, Mar 10, 2022
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  6. Mar 10, 2022 at 6:03 PM
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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, Mar 10, 2022
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  7. Mar 10, 2022 at 7:01 PM
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    DsrtRat

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    DsrtRat [OP] New Member

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    Gents,

    Many thanks for the welcoming posts! I'll get some pics added to my profile ASAP. A lot of what I do when camping in the desert or the mountains is photography, mostly of the landscape and scenery. I've got THOUSANDS of images, and will fish out a few within the next few days and get them up.

    GoSolo --- that's BRUTAL --- "hiring you was like losing 3 good men"! That really hurts right to the bone. I once had a boss who liked to say, "if this job was easy we would have hired someone besides you!"

    RoadTrip Jim - yep, I can recommend retirement after being there for going on 4 years now. Doesn't pay too well, but it sure is nice sleeping late most days, and not being able to remember what day of the week it is, and not even caring that I can't!

    Mac
     
    DsrtRat, Mar 10, 2022
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    alb1k

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    alb1k Always Coming From Take Me Down

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    It's good
    Welcome from SoCal. Good Gen!

    WELCOME TUNDRA.jpg
     
    alb1k, Mar 10, 2022
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  9. Mar 10, 2022 at 7:05 PM
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    Tundra'25

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    Tundra'25 Well-Known Member

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    Glad to have you here! Welcome, from SoCal
     
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  10. Mar 10, 2022 at 8:37 PM
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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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  11. Mar 10, 2022 at 8:38 PM
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    Blueknights75

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    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
    Blueknights75, Mar 10, 2022
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  12. Mar 10, 2022 at 8:47 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    Welcome
     
    TXRailRoadBandit73, Mar 10, 2022
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  13. Mar 11, 2022 at 5:12 AM
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    19 Cement Lmtd

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    Leveling kit w/2 in. lift, aftermarket wheels, and tires
    Welcome from MO.
     
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  14. Mar 11, 2022 at 6:24 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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    Welcome from So Cal
     
    RitcheyRch, Mar 11, 2022
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  15. Mar 17, 2022 at 1:16 PM
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    PureTundra

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    PureTundra PureTundra - A Pure Auto Parts, Company

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    Re-tire.... never a bad word. Welcome.
     
    PureTundra, Mar 17, 2022
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  16. Mar 17, 2022 at 1:25 PM
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    DsrtRat

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    DsrtRat [OP] New Member

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    Folks,

    Thanks so much for all the welcoming posts - lotsa fun! I've been participating quite a bit in one of the First-Gen Tundra forums, dealing with various issues related to master cylinders for the 2004 - 2006 trucks. I've learned some valuable stuff, met some nice people, and had a good time.

    Here is a pic of my truck, being used for the purpose that I bought it for in the first place. Nothing fancy, but it serves my needs well.
     
    DsrtRat, Mar 17, 2022
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  17. Mar 17, 2022 at 5:56 PM
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    Prostar 190

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    Welcome from Ohio
     
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  18. Mar 17, 2022 at 6:53 PM
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    DsrtRat

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    DsrtRat [OP] New Member

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    [​IMG]
    Thank you! Looks like I didn't get my pic inserted in my last post. Hopefully it will show up now ..........
     
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    TundyMcTunra

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    TundyMcTunra Irrational people are not often convinced by facts

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    Welcome from the PNW!
     
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