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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by TrooperDC4x4, Jan 20, 2019.

  1. Jan 20, 2019 at 7:58 PM
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    TrooperDC4x4

    TrooperDC4x4 [OP] New Member

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    Bilstein 5100 2.5", 1.5"
    Hello everyone,
    Stated viewing this forum a couple weeks ago and really enjoying all the information. Just joined this evening. Even though I am new to the forum I am not new to Tundra's. Got my first Tundra new in may of '07. It was a '07 5.7L SR5 DC 4x4 that was a great truck.Not many problems in the 11.5 years and 102K miles of ownership. Planned on keeping it for another 5 yrs or so. However just after Thanksgiving of '18 I was taking my boys to school on a 2 lane state highway we drive every day. I was traveling the posted speed limit of 50 mph when someone made a left hand turn in front of me traveling the opposite direction. Slammed into the vehicle head on. Thankfully my boys who were in the back seat were unharmed, I received a broken arm and index finger and was knocked unconscious. Recovery is going good and I will be returning to work this week.
    Here is the truck.
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    Really sad to see it go as my older son was a year old when we got it. It saw many family trips and was a great everyday vehicle.
    On a lighter note here is what I found to replace it.
    A 2017 5.7L DC TRD 4x4 Off Road. It is a very nice truck with a few amenities the '07 didn't have but not over the top tech.
    17 Tundra.jpg
    Glad to be a member, a lot of good info here. I will be updating with mods as I go.
    Look forward to getting to know everyone.
     
  2. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!! Wow, being in a Tundra helped keep injuries minimal, good that kids got out ok. Good lookin truck!
     
  3. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:01 PM
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    NCTundra18

    NCTundra18 New Member

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    TRD dual exhaust, Rough Country lift kit and too much money spent.
    Welcome from NC. Glad to hear everyone is ok and recovering.
     
  4. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:02 PM
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    Casper3

    Casper3 New Member

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    Welcome from Ohio, glad you were all able to walk away.
     
  5. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:13 PM
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    TXMiamiFan

    TXMiamiFan SSEM #3 and tractor extraordinaire

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    Welcome from Colorado. Glad to see everyone came out Ok.
     
  6. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:15 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    WELCOME! Glad you and family were ok!!
     
  7. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:16 PM
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    Blueknights75

    Blueknights75 040 IS THE FASTEST

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    Welcome from NC!
     
  8. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:19 PM
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    Audie

    Audie New Member

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    Welcome from NJ. Glad to see you all walked away from that accident.
     
  9. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 Elon approved Staff Member

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    Welcome
     
  10. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:20 PM
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    Grumpy Uncle

    Grumpy Uncle Pushing string down the hall SSEM #10

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    4:88s and Auburn LSD, dealership faux Pro, 35" BFGs on XD wheels, OME Lift with Dakars
    Welcome from CO. Glad to see everyone is GTG.
     
  11. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:30 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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    The 956, TEXAS
    None yet
    Welcome from Texas, glad all ok
     
  12. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:38 PM
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    bensky

    bensky PlatinumPro

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    Welcome and have a speedy recovery!
     
  13. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:50 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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    Welcome from NY. Glad to hear you are recovering.
     
  14. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    Notachickmagnet

    Notachickmagnet New Member

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    Welcome!
    Glad you are on the mend!
     
  15. Jan 20, 2019 at 8:57 PM
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    H-TownTundra

    H-TownTundra New Member

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    Spyder headlights with DRL HID U light, Spyder Driving lights and Lomax bed cover.
    Another warm welcome from Texas. Thank God your family is all ok
     
  16. Jan 20, 2019 at 9:05 PM
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    Padj

    Padj Life is what happens when you're making plans

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    Welcome from Denver Colorado. Glad everyone cane out ok.
     
  17. Jan 20, 2019 at 9:16 PM
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    Adriver71x

    Adriver71x New Member

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    Welcome from Northeast Connecticut. Glad you all are ok. Nice truck too
     
  18. Jan 20, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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    duece292

    duece292 Appalachian American

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    Welcome from WI
     
  19. Jan 20, 2019 at 11:16 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun heartless Bastrd

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    Welcome from Ca. Looks like you hit something really solid/hard to cause all that damage. Glad the important cargo was OK.
     
  20. Jan 21, 2019 at 2:39 AM
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    Prostar 190

    Prostar 190 SSEM #9 I would rather be water skiing

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    Welcome from Ohio! Glad everyone is ok.
     
  21. Jan 21, 2019 at 4:33 AM
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    Vendeta2k

    Vendeta2k Distinguished Member Of The Cement Club

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    Welcome! Glad everyone turned out ok!
     
  22. Jan 21, 2019 at 4:53 AM
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    Boerseun

    Boerseun MGM XP-Series

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    Welcome! Glad to hear you are mending up good and that the kids were okay through this. Enjoy the new truck.
     
  23. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:17 AM
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    Larmand

    Larmand SSEM #6

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    Welcome to the party!!
     
  24. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:29 AM
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    poheller

    poheller 2018 Platinum

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    The great state Ohio
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    Welcome from Ohio, remember if your loyal to your Tundra, your Tundra will always do what it can to protect you and your loved ones... glad everyone is Ok and you are healing.
     
  25. Jan 21, 2019 at 5:56 AM
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    TokerJoker

    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Howdy from DFW and nice truck AND thankfully you and the kids walked away with minor injuries! And that is an important lesson for your kids, when they start to drive they will have first hand knowledge of why not to pull our in front of on coming traffic. Wonder how the other driver managed getting hit by the Tundra?
     
  26. Jan 21, 2019 at 6:55 AM
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    Fishman57

    Fishman57 New Member

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    Welcome from SE PA!
    Glad to hear that the kids were unharmed and that you could at least walk away. Get well soon!!
     
  27. Jan 21, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    Steve6

    Steve6 New Member

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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
  28. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:10 AM
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    sf319

    sf319 New Member

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    Welcome from Utah. Glad to hear everyone is doing well.
     
  29. Jan 21, 2019 at 7:13 AM
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    TrooperDC4x4

    TrooperDC4x4 [OP] New Member

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    Bilstein 5100 2.5", 1.5"
    Thanks for all the warm welcomes everyone. For those interested the other driver was driving a 3/4 ton Ford truck. She spun around and hit the vehicle behind her, which was another truck that followed right behind her. Both trucks were rental vehicles for a company that does cleanup work for utilities. Everyone in the other vehicles were fine.The other driver was arrested for giving a false ID and info to the CHP. Luckily that truck was insured so everything is covered by them. When I was in the ER it was so busy I was in a hallway the whole time, she was in the same hallway with a CHP officer that never left her side. Makes you wonder about the companies hiring practices. Just really happy my boys were unharmed.
     
  30. Jan 21, 2019 at 8:28 AM
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    Tundrablue

    Tundrablue Winner, winner, chicken dinner

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    Welcome from Ohio. Glad your boys are ok and you’re on the mend. Best color right there!
     

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