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New to Toyota & saved from the blue oval

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Tonym9, Nov 18, 2018.

  1. Nov 18, 2018 at 5:51 AM
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    Tonym9

    Tonym9 [OP] New Member

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    20" Ultra Motorsports Mavericks with 30mm backspace, 305-55-20 Goodyears, ET8 painted grill surround, tube step bar, anodized horns grill emblem, weathertechs...planned mods: true duals since they stole my cats/pipes, bedliner, bed 110v, interior 110v.
    Been a Ford guy since high school. Strayed once, bought a new bow tie in 93, was so bad chebby bought it back. Several friends have 08/09 5.7 Tundras...365k at trade, 95k still owns, 126k still owns....no issues. After chucking a spark plug in my f-150 (known issue in 5.4/4.6 engines) and Ford not recalling even though there are countless reports of the design flaw problem failing, i hunted a Blue Streak Metallic Tundra. Found a 2007 52600 miles, DC with toyota dealer records, Dallas area/underneath looks new, factory equipped tow pkg, black/gray interior. I LOVE THIS TRUCK!!!! Thanks Toyota for making a really well designed truck that should last me 20 years. Im in Houston so i should get 300k+ before rust gets it.

    Planned mods: Bluing the grill surround and Toyota emblem, billet grill, debadging except Toyota grill emblem, remove stepboards, new rims/tires ??? (will be chrome with rwl), DC rear seat folddown, under/behind rear seat storage, fog light/front light bar add, spray in black bedliner, bed extender flip assy, black toolboxes, rear bumper side step, black bedrails, black pinstripe, small side steps at doors, skateboard grip sill covers, radio/nav/camera, 110v outlets in interior from sequoia and in bed, bed light bar, better brakes/exh sys (not loud), color keyed or black side mirrors (tows to be swapped back on when needed), tint, weathertech flooring.

    Since all ill be doing is regular maintenance instead of coils every three months, helicoiling cylinders, fixing ac, rebuilding front suspension, sealing rear window leaks, replacing fuel pumps starters alternators, and countless other repairs after ONLY 116000 miles of use on my F150 i can do mods to my Toyota.

    ...and make peace with an 18 or 78 window cling lol
     
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  2. Nov 18, 2018 at 5:53 AM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Chillin' in Alamosa

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    Welcome from CO. Nice low miles 07. Pics?
     
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  3. Nov 18, 2018 at 5:58 AM
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  4. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:03 AM
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  5. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    Notachickmagnet

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  6. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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  7. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:21 AM
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    Tonym9

    Tonym9 [OP] New Member

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    I need to get a pic today. First day off since buying it. Its factory only equipped. A good shot of underneath, it looks new....and me with that Toyota Feeling pic lol.
     
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  8. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:37 AM
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    Dmas

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  9. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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  10. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:39 AM
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  11. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:41 AM
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    Welcome from Houston; Pearland!

    Great year model!
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2018 at 6:54 AM
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    Steve6

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    Welcome from Arizona.
     
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  13. Nov 18, 2018 at 7:20 AM
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    Pinay

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    Mahal kita Kuya
    :wave: Hiya and welcome from SoCalif!!!
     
  14. Nov 18, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Y0TA PR0

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    WELCOME Tony!! Congrats on upgrading to Toyota!!
     
  15. Nov 18, 2018 at 7:28 AM
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  16. Nov 18, 2018 at 7:42 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Welcome from CO.
     
  18. Nov 18, 2018 at 7:57 AM
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    Welcome from Colorado
     
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  22. Nov 18, 2018 at 8:54 AM
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  23. Nov 18, 2018 at 11:33 AM
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    Screenshot_20181118-132933_Gallery.jpg

    Its the dealer pic....weather is nasty so no new pic...bummer
     
  24. Nov 18, 2018 at 11:40 AM
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    Welcome from SE VA.....;)
     
  25. Nov 18, 2018 at 11:42 AM
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  26. Nov 18, 2018 at 12:59 PM
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    Congrats on your Tundra! It’s a beauty. I have an 07 4.7 myself that I just recently purchased. Only 44k miles on mine. Word of advice, if you haven’t already been told about the timing belt, you’re sure to hear soon. Took the advice of everyone and had mine replaced only to find out that the belt was 100% and didn’t show hardly any signs of wear. It was the original belt but it was not damaged one bit. With you having 52,600 on yours, don’t worry about that timing belt until you hit 90k miles. I’m as paranoid as they come and that’s why I paid $400 to have it replaced even though it only had 44k miles on it. An 11 year old rubber belt didn’t seem like a good idea to me but I could have easily waited until I hit 90k. Save your money for now and put that towards some of your planned mods!
     
  27. Nov 18, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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  29. Nov 18, 2018 at 2:11 PM
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    tenntundra

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    Welcome from East Tennessee. Nice Truck!!
     
  30. Nov 18, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    wilsonos2

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    Blues the fast color so good choice. Welcome from a newbie myself.
     
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