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New Tundra Owner, lookin’ for advise...

Discussion in 'Tonneau Covers, Caps and Shells' started by Tundra.Mom, May 17, 2018.

  1. May 17, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Tundra.Mom

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    Hey guys. New Tundra owner and totally looking forward to seeing what I can do to customize my baby. So excited! I have the cheap plastic drop in liner from Toyota, and I have the Peragon Aluminum retractable cover. Future plans for a nice spray liner, but sticking with what works for now. I’d love to get some anchor points in the bed, so I have places for ratchet straps. Or even a rail system would be cool. How do I find out if I have points for that? Maybe a dumb question, but I’m a little scared to tear things apart and jack something up. Also any suggestions you’ve got for some other simple starter improvements I can do, would be much appreciated. I already got some less wimpy tires, and limo tint. She’s lookin’ better already :)
     
  2. May 17, 2018 at 8:58 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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  3. May 17, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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  4. May 17, 2018 at 9:00 AM
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  5. May 17, 2018 at 9:01 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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  7. May 17, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    Welcome from CA.

    Be careful about modding.....verrrrrrrrrrry addictive!
     
  8. May 17, 2018 at 10:11 AM
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  9. May 17, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  10. May 17, 2018 at 12:23 PM
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    Plenty of advice here! Welcome aboard. :thumbsup:
     
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  11. May 17, 2018 at 12:25 PM
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    You purchased a white Tundra...off to a great start!!!:thumbsup:
     
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  12. May 17, 2018 at 12:30 PM
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    And very expensive :spending::spending::spending::spending::spending::spending::spending:
     
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  13. May 17, 2018 at 12:39 PM
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    Welcome from Texas! There is ALL SORTS of mods on here! Just ask anyone here and we can give you ideas! Simple cheap ones:

    -Get a Tundras.com decal for that back window

    - delete the chrome of you don't want the chrome

    - beer bottle opener in the bed.....
     
  14. May 22, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Tundra.Mom

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    Thanks everybody! I ordered BullRing retractable anchor points for my bed rail. Installed those in less than 15 minutes, they were a breeze and they look really nice.
    I'm going to start pecking away at some small stuff, while I'm researching the bigger items. I can tell this is definitely going to be a spendy venture, like you guys have warned me. Lol.
     
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  15. May 22, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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  16. May 22, 2018 at 10:38 AM
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    Stumpjumper

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    +1, if it does not already have LED headlights that is where I would start.

    WP_20180114_19_31_47_Pro.jpg
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  17. May 22, 2018 at 10:39 AM
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    Welcome from Las Vegas. Get ready to be mod poor
     
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  19. May 22, 2018 at 10:48 AM
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  20. May 22, 2018 at 10:52 AM
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    Alright, I'm new to this whole forum thing. You guys are gonna' have to educate me along the way #newbie. I get the hint, LOL... I'll post some pics when I'm out of work today.
    You guys are giving me some great ideas. @Stumpjumper I did get some bulbs to swap out, I think I got interior bulbs and the ones for the license plate. I haven't looked at headlights yet, but now I'm going to for sure. You guys are going to laugh at me, I haven't tried swapping out the bulbs yet because I'm scared of breaking the seal lol. You know those trucks you see where it looks like they did a poor DIY. The inside of their lights are all fogged up like they didn't seal them properly. I'm going to have to do some youtube education...
    @4x4_Angel Thanks! I'm on it... I think I am going to work on phasing out the chrome as well.
     
  21. May 22, 2018 at 10:54 AM
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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Replacing the headlight bulbs is easy. You do have to take off the front grille and a few other pieces though to get to them. Doesn't take long though
     
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    Welcome from Nashville Tennessee! Great color choice
     
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  24. May 22, 2018 at 11:55 AM
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  25. May 22, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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    Welcome from Washington! Have fun with the mods, and yes, we love pictures. Especially before and after to see if it's something we'd like to do as well.
     
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  26. May 22, 2018 at 12:13 PM
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  27. May 22, 2018 at 12:26 PM
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    I'm not a fan of swapping headlight bulbs. I'm not a fan of the stock reflector headlights either. The stock headlights create too much scatter and I've found I get flashed frequently. 2018 led headlights or a good retrofit are the best options IMO. Both offer very distinct cutoff lines. Installing retros cured the issue of drivers flashing me when I've got my low beams on.
     
  28. May 22, 2018 at 1:05 PM
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    4x4_Angel

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    here to help! I got more you can do too! If you were close i would help you out with them.... but I'm actually not sure where you are
     
  29. May 22, 2018 at 1:09 PM
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    Tundra.Mom

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    @4x4_Angel You're awesome, thank you. I'm actually in AZ. A little far from Texas :)
     
  30. May 22, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Awe booooo!!!! Well if I'm ever in the area or vice versa we got to let each other know
     

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