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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Hawkeyebowhunter, May 19, 2020.

  1. May 19, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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    Hawkeyebowhunter

    Hawkeyebowhunter [OP] New Member

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    Stepped up from the 99 Tacoma.

    17 Tundra Limited Crewmax in super white.

    Not in love with the wheels and tires, and thinking about adding the TRD exhaust.

    What other fun mods should I consider?

    I live in Iowa, it will be a hunting truck and commuter, some offroad but nothing serious
     
  2. May 19, 2020 at 5:31 AM
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    Lovetrucks

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    Welcome from Ontario Canada
     
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  3. May 19, 2020 at 5:52 AM
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    Pinay

    Pinay New Member

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  4. May 19, 2020 at 6:20 AM
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    BUGEATER

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    Hey neighbor! Hello from Nebraska!
     
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  5. May 19, 2020 at 6:26 AM
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    Hawkeyebowhunter

    Hawkeyebowhunter [OP] New Member

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    Does a K&N filter help with performance/mpg at all or just stick with the Toyota filters?
     
  6. May 19, 2020 at 6:27 AM
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    RitcheyRch

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    welcome from So Cal
     
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  7. May 19, 2020 at 6:28 AM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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    Welcome from Nevada
     
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  8. May 19, 2020 at 6:33 AM
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    BUGEATER

    BUGEATER SAPPER SWiG

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    I didn’t see any improvements. But my go-toe is pretty heavy. What bow you use there in Iowa?
     
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  9. May 19, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    TokerJoker

    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Howdy from DFW and :worthless:
     
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  10. May 19, 2020 at 6:51 AM
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    Jim LE 1301

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

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  11. May 19, 2020 at 7:13 AM
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    Jaypown

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    Do a search on here about air filters. K&N doesn't have many fans. Mostly because it doesn't do much at all. Theres a few other systems guys like but i can't recall which ones they are now but it's a full air system, not just the filter.

    There's very very little you can do to improve gas mileage on these trucks. Anything you do will just make your wallet lighter. Just drive like a grandpa when you can. Other than that, you made a great choice on the Tundra.

    Welcome from Ohio

    :worthless:
     
  12. May 19, 2020 at 8:03 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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

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  13. May 19, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    Hawkeyebowhunter

    Hawkeyebowhunter [OP] New Member

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    I have a pretty light foot thankfully!

    Right now I'm shooting an older Hoyt Carbon Spyder 34. Saving up for a new Bob Lee recurve!
     
  14. May 19, 2020 at 10:23 AM
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    Hawkeyebowhunter

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    haha point taken, i'll see if I can figure out how to get these to work from my cell phone!
     
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  15. May 19, 2020 at 10:26 AM
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    Hawkeyebowhunter

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    Heres the only pic I've got at this point.

    Not a huge fan of the wheels and tires, but that's going to have to be a down the road purchase.

    Definitely going to look into a louder exhaust-the Limited just tames down the 5.7 too much

    20200516_112438.jpg
     
  16. May 19, 2020 at 10:42 AM
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    Bob_Wiley

    Bob_Wiley I feel good, I feel great, I feel wonderful...

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    Welcome from AZ
     
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  17. May 19, 2020 at 11:01 AM
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    Tundra14Platinum I love reading the CoC in my spare time

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  18. May 19, 2020 at 3:51 PM
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    TokerJoker

    TokerJoker ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ

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    Well then, Howdy from DFW and nice truck:thumbsup:
     
  19. May 19, 2020 at 4:01 PM
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    I'd like to eventually de-chrome a good portion including the badging. I've seen some black badges that look pretty slick
     
  20. May 19, 2020 at 4:18 PM
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    3" suspension lift, BMF 20" wheels 305/55/20 nitto ridge grappler tires,painted RED bushwhacker fender flares,fold up tonneu cover,100 watt led fog lights,led interior lights,borla dual exhaust,tinted windows,window vent visors, Toyota hood protector,toyota step bars,spyder carbon fiber floor mats,k&n air filter,painted brake calipers red, installed red lug nuts on wheels remote start.
    Welcome from East Tennessee
     
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  21. May 19, 2020 at 4:20 PM
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    Welcome from Upstate NY, nice truck...
     
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  22. May 19, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    Welcome! Be prepared to spend lots of money being on these forums
     
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  23. May 19, 2020 at 4:55 PM
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  25. May 19, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    Welcome from CO
     
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  26. May 19, 2020 at 7:22 PM
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    Hawkeyebowhunter

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    That doesnt harm the vehicle in any way?
     
  27. May 19, 2020 at 8:24 PM
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    Hillbilly Taz

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  28. May 20, 2020 at 6:27 AM
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  29. May 20, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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    Welcome from Maryland :hattip:

    Most stick with Toyota air filter- also many on here say that the tundra doesn’t benefit from any aftermarket CAI besides more NOISE

    Myself and most on here LOVE their Dirty Deeds BA Exhaust systems - they are an approved vendor on here and Keith is a great guy and will take the time to talk with you and get the SOUND u want and they also will swap out the system if your not happy
    @dirtydeeds
     
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  30. May 20, 2020 at 6:58 AM
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    Exhaust- go with dirtydeeds
    Wheels- personally I would swap to 18 inches of your choice
    No need for an intake- no performance gain
     
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