T H E O W N E R S
@alyssarosecarlucci and I (@hdnleslie ) FINALLY pulled the trigger and got our truck! Been going back and forth for months until we finally figured out exactly what we wanted - and here. she. is! 🤩
This is the first new vehicle I have ever owned and mannnn does it feel good!
A little intro on us:
Alyssa is a Registered Nurse working in critical care and I am an orthopedic Surgery PA (Physician Assistant). Both of us were born and raised in the good ‘ol high desert and have lived in the Inland Empire ever since. She was my very first girlfriend way back in 8th grade and our paths reconnected many years later - leading to us getting married on October 8, 2022.
We both love God, value family more than anything, and are obsessed with our little furbaby/gremlin @bugsythefartingfrenchie 😅
We’ve spent our whole lives working toward our careers and are finally starting to enjoy the benefits of all the hard work!
So, with all that being said, feel free to follow along as we build our truck and go adventuring anywhere and everywhere it can take us!
- H+A
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H O W L U C K Y A R E W E
Life can get pretty crazy and overwhelming
And sometimes we just need a little reset
Go outside
Find a place that makes you feel small
And remind yourself that there is so much more to life
How lucky are we to have so many beautiful places to go see
There is no better therapy than getting out and exploring God’s beautiful creation
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T H E N E W M U T A N T X - R T
This is supposed to be a 3 month review but decided to stretch it out 7 months instead lol I’ve been rocking these tires for the last 7 months and overall have really enjoyed them! These tires are more on the affordable end of the market which means there are going to be some trade-offs in terms of performance. Here are my honest opinions:
Let’s start with the pros.
- Cost. They run atleast $100 cheaper per tire compared to other brands
- Style Points. Very aggressive tread pattern and dual sidewall design is aesthetically pleasing
- Performance. Excellent off-road traction in all conditions + Great performance on road in both wet and dry conditions. I had zero issues with sliding around in rain compared to my previous tires.
- Durability. The tread is holding up great and wearing evenly
- Sizes. Huge variety at tire sizes to fit the needs of your build
Now for the cons..
- Road noise. Whether you are going 30 mph or 70 mph you will hear these Tires. That’s the trade-off you get we’re going with a large sized aggressive offroad tire.
- Potential Balancing issues. You definitely have to go somewhere that can road force balance these. I can only speak to a D rated 37 inch tire on a 17 inch rim so that may be more unique to my situation and choice of tire size, but just something to be aware of
Huge thank you to @predatortires for giving me the opportunity to test these tires out and share my honest thoughts with y’all! If you have any questions let me know! Hoping we can test out the X-ATs next and give y’all a little comparison. Stay tuned! 👊🏼
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M OT H E R S D A Y
Happy Mothers day to my copilot and the greatest passenger Princess to ever do it! Thank you for putting up with all the truck meets and days spent working on the truck while you’re holding down the fort being the best momma ever! Love you so much baby momma 🤍
W O L F B O X 🤝🏻 H D N S T R D
Finally got around to installing my new G900 TriPro mirror dash cam from @WOLFBOX Dashcam and let me tell ya… this thing is a game changer! Front and rear cameras capture everything during drives, hard wired to allow for parking monitor function, and finally able to see behind my spare tire again when backing into parking spots. If you’re in the market for a dashcam or rear camera relocation this is the product for you! Go check them out 👊🏼
T O W Y O T A
Another trip in the books with the Tundy and our Toy Hauler!
Averaged about 8mpg
Trans temps got up to ~215
Airbags and weight distribution hitch did their job
This thing tows pretty dang well for a Half-Ton pickup! Still dialing in a few pieces of the setup before we hit any longer hauls, but overall can’t complain 👌🏻
Also, if you’re looking for a nice resort to go do some glamping… @sunsandiegobay was legit! Will definitely be going back at some point!
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R E A D Y F O R A N Y T H I N G
From daily drives to overland adventures.
The Tundy is build to handle it all 👊🏼
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F R O N T E N D F R I D A Y
Couldn’t be happier with how this front end has come together!
@beastfab_llc hybrid front bumper
@superwinchofficial SX12
@triplerlights linear 36 in the bumper, Carbon 2s in the pockets, linear 18 Elite+ integrated grille kit, + RP Hyperspots on the A-Pillars
@gobiracks Stealth NO-DRILL roof rack
@raveoffroad smoked amber marker lights in the grille and Pro flares
What other must haves are we missing?
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R O D E O X R I G S | B R E A
We had an awesome time hanging out and showcasing with some of the @toyotasocal fam at @rodeoxrigs this last weekend! Thank you to everyone who stopped by and showed some love! It was great seeing our old friends and finally meeting some of you guys in person. So blessed to be a part of this incredible community and can’t wait for the next one!
Also, huge shoutout to my guy @jefflewis for capturing these killer shots per usual 👊🏼
F R E S H K I C K S
So stoked to be joining team @fifteen52 and rocking their brand new Machined finish Range HD wheels! The truck needed a little sparkle and these bad boys definitely brought it! Made out of durable cast aluminum alloy, paired with the gloss black RockRing outer lip and flush mounted 52 cap… these wheels not only look good - They will be able to handle anything we throw at them both on and off the beaten path 👊🏼
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T H E T U N D R A
This build has come so much further than I ever imagined it would - and we still have some a few more changes coming very soon! Stay Tuned y’all!
As always, I appreciate the love and support more than you know! Happy #TundraTuesday fam 👊🏼
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F R I Y A Y
Did someone say #FrontEndFriday ?! Summer time is coming quick and lake days are just around the corner! Who else has got some fun summer plans ahead?
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