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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 22, 2018 at 1:35 PM
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    Tundra.Mom

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  2. May 22, 2018 at 2:07 PM
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    Welcome to the forum.

    Your truck already have the mounting holes for a bed rail system and Toyota sells the OEM kit which is specific to the bed length of your truck (double cab or crew max). I bought my bed rail kit used and saved some money.

    This forum is full of great people, just ask around for anything you need!
     
  3. May 22, 2018 at 3:54 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Welcome from SoCal! What part of AZ you in? And, mainly on-road or off-?
     
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  4. May 23, 2018 at 9:52 AM
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    @Sunnier Thank you. Northwest AZ, a town called Surprise. Mainly on road right now. We have plenty of off-roading areas here in AZ, just haven't been out exploring yet.
     
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  5. May 23, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    @Tundra.Mom ...Surprise...I have a nephew who lives there and we're planning to have a family reunion sometime in October. Will hit you up!

    btw, look into the FRAC, very useful
     
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  6. May 23, 2018 at 12:18 PM
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    @porkitt Very cool, October is a great time to visit here. Much cooler weather, but plenty of sunshine. What is the FRAC? I'm trying to look it up now.
     
  7. May 23, 2018 at 12:35 PM
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    After adding a front camera to your grill, it's a setup that allows you to view your front or rear (backup) camera on your headunit monitor anytime you want.
     
  8. May 23, 2018 at 12:41 PM
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    Okay guys, as promised. I went out and did a little Tundra photo shoot for you guys. I've had all kinds of messages asking for pictures. You guys have been so helpful, I'm really stoked that I joined this group.
    - Retractable tie downs are Bull Ring brand. Purchased from https://www.amazon.com/Bull-Ring-90...527105864&sr=1-1-fkmr1&keywords=bullring+9054. I need to install the other 2, but super easy. However, I did screw up and my router bit chunked off some of the paint around the stake pockets. You can't see it, but I'm freaking out now knowing that I did that. I need to fill those areas so I don't get any rust going on.
    - Bed cover is Peragon. I love this thing, really affordable. A little weird when you have stuff in the bed, because it accordions up. It needs space up towards the cab. Minor inconvenience, and you can remove the panels pretty easy if need be.
    -Hitch mount cover www.etsy.com/shop/KempterKustoms. Great quality work. It's a solid piece.
    - I think my tires are a little on the small side. When it's time to replace, I think I'll look at getting some beefier ones.
    - As @4x4_Angel suggested, I think I'd like to lose the chrome.
    - I'd like to do a K&N air intake. I remember doing this to my Honda Civic back in my living in Seattle, "everyone thinks they have a racecar" days. Lol. I'm just not sure if it'll be as easy do on the Tundra.
    Any other suggestions you guys have, I'm in. I've caught the mod bug, I'd love to see what other projects I can accomplish.
     
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  9. May 23, 2018 at 12:46 PM
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    Rookie move... here they are.
     
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  10. May 23, 2018 at 12:47 PM
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    She is bad ass, momma!!! Nice work! :muscleflexing:
     
  11. May 23, 2018 at 1:08 PM
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  12. May 23, 2018 at 1:33 PM
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    Very nice truck!

    Regarding the intake, I would recommend leaving it as is. Our intake is so efficient you won't see any real gains from anything.
     
  13. May 23, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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  14. May 23, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    @MotoTundra great, thanks for the advice. And I like the FRAC. That looks like a cool project.
     
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  15. May 23, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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    gosolo

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

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    @Tundra.Mom
    Welcome aboard from Camp Verde, AZ
    Nice start on a great looking truck. Super White is the fastest color. This alone, probably gets you 40 more HP. We get used to seeing MGM Tundras in our rear view mirror.
    Another good simple mod is adding the drivers side grab handle.
     
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  16. May 23, 2018 at 2:01 PM
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    @gosolo Ha! I knew it... it's the white that gives the feeling of hyper drive. Punch it Chewie!
    Okay, I don't know what just happened there... the dork just came right out without warning.
    I'll look at the grab handle. Good thinking. In our climate do you think I need to worry about the chunks I took out of my paint around the stake pockets? I'm kind of having a mini meltdown that I did that. But I have to remember I'm not in Seattle anymore. It's not like we have the moisture here, but realistically washing the truck I could get water in there at some point.

    [​IMG]
     
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  17. May 23, 2018 at 2:12 PM
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    Welcome from San Antonio!
    Nice looking truck, for a white one. Love the Mythosaur skull on the bed side. I may need to steal this idea and add one to mine, for now I have one on my back windshield.
     
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  18. May 23, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    Unless moisture can get trapped you shouldn’t have to worry about rust on the nicks. If you can get to the nicks, go ahead and touch em up anyhow. All over this country, vehicle restoration people rave about how wonderful a classic from AZ is cause there’s so little rust. The sun will burn the paint off before it rusts.
    I would suggest you ditch that plastic liner ASAP though, it will not only trap moisture but they also abrade the paint from the slight movement they have.
     
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  19. May 23, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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    @gosolo Cool, thank you. I can unscrew the bull rings and get right to it pretty easy. It's just driving me nuts that I did that. I think just for sanity purposes, I'll touch them up. I'll try to get rid of that liner asap. Thanks for letting me know. I just called a company called Inyati bed liner. Roughly $399 for a spray in on the Tundra. So that's less than I was expecting it to run.
     
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    @mlucas555 Thank you Sir... my Husband is a big Star Wars fan, Boba Fett in particular. I married in, lol. The mandalorian skull has kind of become our family crest.
     
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  21. May 23, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    It's definitely a cool project and very easy to do! I've got one!
     
  22. May 23, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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  23. May 24, 2018 at 5:09 AM
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    @Tundra.Mom my wife would understand where you are coming from. Boba Fett is also one of my favorites.
     

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