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I have that same bed cover.  Had them on previous trucks for years and they work great for keeping crap in the bad out of sight and locked down.  What I did learn is that those aluminum panels are soft.  I got caught out in what i thought was a fairly minor hail storm.  Zero damage to the truck itself, but that bed cover looked like someone took a ballpeen hammer to it.  I never replaced it and it still functioned as needed, but aesthetically it was beat up.

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  On 2/2/2024 at 2:33 PM, tbone_ said:

Ooh. Interesting. We don’t get a lot of hail in AZ but good to keep in mind.

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Another thing, the long latch above the tailgate - you pull the cord/string to unlock it and fold it back on either side.  Don't slam that 3rd panel down when shutting.  One, as noted it can will bend, especially on the edges/tips.  Two, that release mechanism can detach over time.  At the end, when I sold the older truck, the 3rd panel was bent and couldn't lock.  I just hinged up/down.  I never kept anything important in there, but it pissed me off when it broke.  They're not cheap.

 

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  On 2/3/2024 at 1:14 AM, HillCountryBevo said:

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Simple, bulletproof, trucks.  Not much else you need to say.  You can expect 250-300K miles out of them with basic maintenance.  No frills.  Minimal tech.  But they just keep performing YOY.  I was always a Ford guy, but I also keep my trucks 9-10 years, and after 140k+/- miles each Ford started to shit the bed and the repairs got more and more expensive.  This is why they hold their value so well

The only "tech" I really need is Bluetooth.  I run everything through my phone anyway (GPS, podcasts, etc.).  Two things I miss:  auto-folding mirrors and an outlet in the cab to plug in something like a laptop.

I'd get a "cat" guard, as they are targets for catalytic converter theft (here), but other than that they are monsters.  I got the 2019 TRD Pro, so it does have the leather seats.  The stock Michelin AT2 tires are fine in town, but I had issues at the ranch so I upgraded to larger, Cooper AT tires.  The bed is covered and full of soccer crap.  Chairs, stadium seats, blankets, umbrellas, etc.  The cabin is massive.  We took a trip with both kids and both dogs and they all were fine in the backseat.  

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  On 2/3/2024 at 4:07 AM, Spur08 said:

This might be a stupid question, but are those covers easy to take on and off?

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Undercover Ultraflex pops off easily, you fold it up to the window and it lifts out of the tracks. I can take it off by myself, getting it in and out of the truck bed is the only challenging part by yourself. 

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  On 2/5/2024 at 2:21 PM, BabaYaga said:
Simple, bulletproof, trucks.  Not much else you need to say.  You can expect 250-300K miles out of them with basic maintenance.  No frills.  Minimal tech.  But they just keep performing YOY.  I was always a Ford guy, but I also keep my trucks 9-10 years, and after 140k+/- miles each Ford started to shit the bed and the repairs got more and more expensive.  This is why they hold their value so well
The only "tech" I really need is Bluetooth.  I run everything through my phone anyway (GPS, podcasts, etc.).  Two things I miss:  auto-folding mirrors and an outlet in the cab to plug in something like a laptop.
I'd get a "cat" guard, as they are targets for catalytic converter theft (here), but other than that they are monsters.  I got the 2019 TRD Pro, so it does have the leather seats.  The stock Michelin AT2 tires are fine in town, but I had issues at the ranch so I upgraded to larger, Cooper AT tires.  The bed is covered and full of soccer crap.  Chairs, stadium seats, blankets, umbrellas, etc.  The cabin is massive.  We took a trip with both kids and both dogs and they all were fine in the backseat.  
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I had a 2007 TRD 4x4 Crewmax that I traded in on my Ram in 2020. ~265k miles, had a starter replaced at 80k, did the water pump a couple of times, replaced a steering hose once and that’s about it for the repairs. Other than that it was a really reliable vehicle, just getting toward the end of its life to ask it to tow a new travel trailer.

I still have some Bilstein front shocks, a transmission filter and a set of plugs I was going to change out when I traded it in. I probably have a few of the element style oil filters that go in it too. Anyone need any of that stuff?
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Finally got some work done on my 2021 SR5. Went from stock tires (275/55/r20) to 285/60/20 BFG K02’s and a leveling kit. Was thinking about a higher lift but am happy with how this looks.

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Tundra TRD Pros are shipping with specific Toyota-spec'd Falken Wildpeaks that aren't holding up:

https://www.motortrend.com/reviews/2023-toyota-tundra-trd-pro-yearlong-review-update-6-tire-test/

 

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  On 3/7/2024 at 4:18 PM, hullabelew said:

I have a 2011 Tacoma.  240K miles.  Outside of the shitty radio/CD player, it has been great.  Had to replace both catalytic converters at about 150k.  Other than than...just replace tires.  

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Might want to check those brake pads, homie...

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  On 3/7/2024 at 6:26 PM, fattyflattie said:

I made 210k on my 2500 when 1 pad got hung up.   I bet I could have made 240, maybe.   

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Are you not towing?  Or towing with electronic brakes, and using the trailer to slow the truck?!  I'm going through brake pads every 50K or so on average on most of my vehicles.

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  On 3/7/2024 at 6:30 PM, PvilleStang said:

Are you not towing?  Or towing with electronic brakes, and using the trailer to slow the truck?!  I'm going through brake pads every 50K or so on average on most of my vehicles.

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Not real heavy. I tow a 38’ 12k load every few weeks. ~22k in hay a dozen times a year. Half dozen loads of heifers thru the year.  Second set trending towards only lasting me 100k even though I replaced them with supposed OEM pads/rotors, still mostly highway miles.  I don’t race towards red lights (like my wife) or anywhere really, and the diesel is good at being a natural brake and is a smooth decel.   

First 105k was city miles, remainder lots of highway.  Fwiw, my wife’s truck only seems to get about 75-100, on a good set. Sometimes she wears them down at 50k.   I’m going to have to break down and do the parking break this time (it’s a bitch on GMs) 

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Forgot about your questions, couldn’t edit.  Yeah all those big trailers have brakes.  Elec and elec over hyd.  Typically run the gain between 5 and 6.   Even unloaded, if youre at any speed and take the pressure off the pedal, my trucks starts slowing. If it’s not spooling, it’s already slowing.  Magnified if towing, especially heavy or non aero. 

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  On 3/10/2024 at 4:30 AM, NoRagrets said:
Now that my gmc is almost paid off, of course I’m eyeballing the new tundras.

I’m going to trade my 2017 TRD Pro for a Tundra Platinum Monday or Tuesday after spring break.
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Think I’m going to pick up a Tundra for towing/hauling and as an extra vehicle. Anything I should make sure to get on one? Looking at an SR5 because I don’t need all the extras at this point. Any big improvements or anything that I need to keep in mind in model years? I’m thinking about a new one unless I just happen to come across what I want within the last couple of years. It will probably stick around for a while as the 3rd vehicle, so I want something I don’t have to worry about.

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  On 3/17/2024 at 12:05 AM, tbone_ said:
Get the extras

And check the payload capacity vs what’s in the truck and the actual hitch weight. Older 4x4 Crewmax Tundras had a terrible load capacity, 1340 lbs in the case in my 2007. 4 adults, a couple hundred pounds of gear in the bed and 10:1 hitch weight got you to about 4-5k lbs of trailer.
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  On 3/17/2024 at 12:50 AM, davidg said:


And check the payload capacity vs what’s in the truck and the actual hitch weight. Older 4x4 Crewmax Tundras had a terrible load capacity, 1340 lbs in the case in my 2007. 4 adults, a couple hundred pounds of gear in the bed and 10:1 hitch weight got you to about 4-5k lbs of trailer.

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Checked towing and it looked fine, didn’t even think about payload. It looks like the newer ones are 1940 versus 3300 on the F150. Not sure that matters all that much since I’m only towing 16 foot trailers, boats, etc but that is well under what I would have expected.

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  On 3/17/2024 at 1:03 AM, Brew said:
Checked towing and it looked fine, didn’t even think about payload. It looks like the newer ones are 1940 versus 3300 on the F150. Not sure that matters all that much since I’m only towing 16 foot trailers, boats, etc but that is well under what I would have expected.
Sounds like you need a diesel, my friend.
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  On 3/17/2024 at 1:32 AM, Mother mopar said:
  On 3/17/2024 at 1:03 AM, Brew said:
Checked towing and it looked fine, didn’t even think about payload. It looks like the newer ones are 1940 versus 3300 on the F150. Not sure that matters all that much since I’m only towing 16 foot trailers, boats, etc but that is well under what I would have expected.
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Sounds like you need a diesel, my friend.

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Traded off my 9 month old F250 that I said I was keeping forever this time last year. It was too big for what I need and where I drive and my back couldn’t take the ride. I need a truck for hauling and medium grade towing. I want to buy one more that will last me a while which keeps me from buying F150# whatever I’ve had at this point.

Just checked F250 pricing, it has changed a lot in that time frame. I bought my Platinum out the door loaded for $77k, looks like it would take mid 90’s to get it now.

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  On 3/19/2024 at 12:15 AM, Goofyboy said:

New Truck day. 2024 Tundra Platinum

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Nice color. 
 

  On 3/17/2024 at 1:42 AM, Brew said:

Just checked F250 pricing, it has changed a lot in that time frame. I bought my Platinum out the door loaded for $77k, looks like it would take mid 90’s to get it now.

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And while having over 16 years of near flawless mechanical performance, it took Oklahoma sucking hard enough to suck the life out of my trans this weekend.  Don’t know if I’m going to replace (think it might be electrical) or just put her out to pasture and spend 80k.  Fucking Oklahoma.  

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  On 4/4/2024 at 11:42 PM, deadshank said:

Little bastards

 

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How many miles have you racked up now? Hoping my hand isn’t being forced into moving into something new, trans doing something electrically funky. Going to replace internal harness and shift solenoids next week and if that doesn’t do it, probably going to just call it so wife will get off my ass. Nearly trouble free for 16 years but little things been tricking lately, and now electrical.  Fuck electrical gremlins. 

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  On 4/5/2024 at 7:02 AM, fattyflattie said:

How many miles have you racked up now? Hoping my hand isn’t being forced into moving into something new, trans doing something electrically funky. Going to replace internal harness and shift solenoids next week and if that doesn’t do it, probably going to just call it so wife will get off my ass. Nearly trouble free for 16 years but little things been tricking lately, and now electrical.  Fuck electrical gremlins. 

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Hey guys - just got a new truck! Maverick XL. It has 4 wheels (plain steelies!), a steering wheel, doors, air conditioning, cruise control, a little bit of truck bed, and nothing else. Thinking about upgrading the rear cup holders, but maybe not. Not sure about sinking another $20 in. Can't really tow shit, but it does have a hitch. Ecoboost 2.0l isn't that much better fuel economy than my old v6 canyon. I gotta cut down my homemade struct ladder rack. Or just let it hang off the back, f it. Probably will be kiddos first car in a couple years, if they can handle the swag.

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