TRUIZ
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Okay, actually gonna try and post a build up of my tundra. I'm not too savy with computers and don't know the in's and out's of all the thread stuff but here we go. Thanks to all who spend time posting what they have done and learned on this site. It is truly appreciated and extremely helpful. As many others have said, I have spent countless hours researching and trying to figure out what type of vehicle will work for me and how do I want to outfit it. What is needed and what is just "cool". A little background, I started out with a 1998 Tacoma 2.7L. Regeared to 4.88 and had mechanical lockers front and rear. I learned a ton from the Tacoma (which I still have). Mechanical lockers work great but definitely would rather have the option to turn them off and I needed more HP. Also learned that I do a lot more highway driving than off road driving so having a comfortable but capable vehicle was definitely priority. The taco was awesome on trails but lacked power and didn't like the freeway. Needed a truck as I like to fish and surf so bed storage is key, and wouldn't look at anything but Toyotas. New Tundras are too big IMO, new Tacomas are awesome with tons of aftermarket support but damn are they expensive! Nobody wants the first generation access cab Tundras and the prices overall were significantly lower than the new Tundras/Tacomas with same mileage. For me this was the perfect compromise between size, power, off-road capability, and aftermarket support. So I bought my Tundra with 46,000 miles on the clock. Enough talking, here is my Tundra as of now. Ill try to break down the modifications with pictures as best I can.