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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Mar 1, 2024 at 8:41 PM
    Just_A_Guy

    Just_A_Guy Rain is a good thing

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    Didn’t you swear you were keeping this one stock???
     
  2. Mar 1, 2024 at 9:23 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

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    "Stock" is a very loose term in my vocabulary. Of course, it's not staying like, stock stock. I won't be putting armor, 33's, tons of lights, etc. It won't become an overland brodozer by any stretch of the imagination. I will definitely do mods here and there though.
     
  3. Mar 2, 2024 at 5:04 AM
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    cynicalrider #NFG

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  4. Mar 4, 2024 at 9:47 AM
    Slashaar

    Slashaar Trail Limo Supreme & Certified Hole Massager

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    So when's the LT going on?
     
  5. Mar 5, 2024 at 9:51 AM
    08TRDOFFROAD

    08TRDOFFROAD Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100's w/front's set at 1.75", TRD exhaust, Colormatched grill, Illuminated 4wd selector switch, BAMF Bolt on Sliders w/kickout.
    I need the Lair's input. Tundra needs new tires. But I have wanted new wheels since I bought it. My wife gave me the green light to purchase both...now I can't decide...which wheel would you go with?

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  6. Mar 5, 2024 at 10:27 AM
    LOLLY

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    Have you looked into FN wheels? Super light and durable with great customer service.
     
  7. Mar 5, 2024 at 11:35 AM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What color is your truck again?
     
  8. Mar 5, 2024 at 11:50 AM
    08TRDOFFROAD

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    Magnetic Grey Metallic, same as yours was.
     
  9. Mar 5, 2024 at 11:58 AM
    Slashaar

    Slashaar Trail Limo Supreme & Certified Hole Massager

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    My votes on the first one.
     
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  10. Mar 5, 2024 at 12:07 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Of those choices I would say the SCS or the bronze ones.
     
  11. Mar 5, 2024 at 12:12 PM
    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    *geekhouse23 has entered the chat*

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    (I have got to get some shots in my new location.)
     
  12. Mar 5, 2024 at 12:14 PM
    Slashaar

    Slashaar Trail Limo Supreme & Certified Hole Massager

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    Have you considered the SCS BR6s?
     
  13. Mar 6, 2024 at 8:04 AM
    08TRDOFFROAD

    08TRDOFFROAD Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100's w/front's set at 1.75", TRD exhaust, Colormatched grill, Illuminated 4wd selector switch, BAMF Bolt on Sliders w/kickout.
    I am really leaning towards those!

    I like the Ray10's, but they only have 2 of the dark gunmetal available in theb18x9 5x150. I reached out to Vin yesterday and he doesn't anticipate having any until late spring. He told me to check back in about 45 days. The problem is I need the new tires in before I tow again. So that would be pushing it to wait that long. Bronze is a nice color, especially on the MGM, but I feel like that is what everyone is doing these days...
    I looked at them, but they aren't available in the correct size/bolt pattern.

    This picture has me almost sold on the Method 305's in Titanium/Black.

    Method 305.jpg
     
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  14. Mar 6, 2024 at 9:17 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Darn, looks like the blemish thread won't be of any help either. I agree, I would go with what's available for the sake of safety.

     
  15. Mar 6, 2024 at 10:17 AM
    08TRDOFFROAD

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    Yeah, would get me to 3...lol

    I do really like the Ray10's....decisions, decisions.
     
  16. Mar 6, 2024 at 11:42 AM
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    SCSPerformance Stealth Custom Series™ Vendor

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    Camburg LT kit DMZ SUA kit SCS wheels Destroyer Gray
    Let's do black :D

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  17. Mar 6, 2024 at 2:10 PM
    tgelata

    tgelata Primus sucks

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    I really wanted some scs wheels too but i could not get my hands on a set.
    I ended up going with kmc because I figured I could get them much easier if I damaged a wheel while I was out on a trip or something.
     
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  18. Mar 7, 2024 at 7:33 AM
    08TRDOFFROAD

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    They have really grown on me...gosh dang it... it is hard to argue with this!
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    I have been emailing back and forth with Vuth. I checked my calendar and won't be towing my TT again until the last weekend in June. If I can get a set of the Ray10's installed before then, I am good to wait for the 18x9 Gunmetal Ray10's to arrive, as they are my first choice! I would even place a deposit to show my commitment and sincerity!!! :D
     
  19. Mar 7, 2024 at 8:45 AM
    snowsk8air2

    snowsk8air2 how hard can it be?

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    I’ll vote scs for this one, but I’m biased

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  20. Mar 9, 2024 at 2:30 PM
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    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    We're twinsies now.

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