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Tundra Newbee from Az

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Boozer, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. Jan 24, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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    Boozer

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    Got my TRD caps today. Wow. Heck of a difference. blacked out wheels and got caps it is the way to go

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  2. Jan 24, 2016 at 1:02 PM
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    Y0TA PR0

    Y0TA PR0 Dirt biking & fishing

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    Nice! Looks sweet!! Wanted to ask u what brand of fender flares are does. Thks.
     
  3. Jan 27, 2016 at 5:22 AM
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    Did you use any wheel spacers when you got the 275/70/18's? I've decided that's my next tire size but am worried they might contact the upper control arms.
     
  4. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:22 AM
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  5. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:23 AM
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    No wheel spacers. I don't trust them the tires fit fine no rubbing at all. I have 2 1/2 inch lift in the front that's it
     
  6. Jan 27, 2016 at 8:28 AM
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    jfrd30 Lead, Follow, or Get the Hell Out of My Way

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    Welcome from Florida!! Truck looks good!!!
     
  7. Jan 27, 2016 at 7:18 PM
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    oil brother New Member

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    3 & 1 Leveling kit W/ Pro Comp series 5183 Rims and Nitto Terra Grappler 305/55/20 Trimmed Bumper, modified inner fenders. Rhino lined Pocket style fender flairs and Rhino Lined dechrome grill, limo tinted back windows and front windshield visor. Weather Guard 127-5 Black Diamond plate Aluminum toolbox
    Welcome, from Sunny California
     
  8. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:17 PM
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    Boozer

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    Got my antenna Had to get rid of the 90s looking antenna

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  9. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:20 PM
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    Boozer

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    My truck fits in the garage. Yes !!! . Get it out of the az sun

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  10. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:37 PM
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    That looks great. I was thinking about powder coating my wheels but that looks easier. Was it difficult?
     
  11. Feb 3, 2016 at 2:51 PM
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    ReAlly easy. Just need index cards and 2 cans of plasti paint Also make sure u cover the back side of the wheel so it does not get on the brakes etc... Done deal took about 1hr or so
     
  12. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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    Thanks. I'm going to try it. Did you just spray over the lug nuts though?
     
  13. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:23 PM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    If you don't want to spray lug nuts, I suggest going to dollar store and getting med to lg size ballons. I fit them over my lugs and it worked for me, also I took a trash bag and covered the brakes and rotors. 4-6 coats a wheel, but personal preference. Hope this helps
     
  14. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:24 PM
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    Yes spray over lug nuts. I didn't do the new TRD caps

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  15. Feb 3, 2016 at 5:25 PM
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    Sorry I will let u know tomorrow. I put it on then have some beers lol
     
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  16. Feb 4, 2016 at 1:27 PM
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    I'm interested in the signal strength as well. Don't want to lose too much.
     
  17. Feb 5, 2016 at 4:09 PM
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    Antenna works great. Made by antennax it's a 13 inch. Not 6-7 inch crap Cost around 15 bucks why worth it. Sorry for late reponse
     
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  18. Feb 5, 2016 at 6:06 PM
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    No worries
     
  19. May 23, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    Ok up date I had to do. Upgraded to the TRD Pro grill from Toyota Factory 490.00. Out the door. Plastic dip Crome corners. And ordered the spyder headlights 330.00. Wow I think it looks awesome and wow they are bright lights almost forgot. Got the yellow log lights it's just film so it could be taken off 10.00 comments are wanted. Thanks :)

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  20. May 23, 2016 at 9:38 AM
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    Here's the yellow fog lights. Just film lol

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  21. May 23, 2016 at 12:13 PM
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    Yes I left them on. But when the grille and light came in. I seen some missed spots so had to re spray
     
  22. May 23, 2016 at 5:47 PM
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    Let's see a night pic, they look good
     
  23. May 24, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    Also a new member living in Tucson,Az just bought a 2011 tundra,trd, sr5, 4x4! all helpl with lift vs level?
     
  24. May 24, 2016 at 10:03 PM
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    Welcome from Canada. I was thinking of doing the same with my rims. Nice looking truck.
     

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