New 2021 Tundra owner in Kansas City, MO - needing upgrades

On 01/02/2021, I purchased a magnetic grey metallic 2021 SR5 Crew Max 4x4 with the Convenience-extra value package, 18" 5-spoke alloy wheel upgrade, all-weather-floor liners w/ door sills, and 50-states emissions, and then added a dealer-installed aftermarket moonroof. I love this truck, but it definitely needs upgrades. Thankfully there are options, and this forum looks to be a great resource.

I also own a 2007 and 2017 Nissan Titan, both of which my college-aged sons are driving. I've purchased all three trucks brand new. This Tundra is missing a lot of nice features that my 2017 Nissan Titan has, like a middle front-bumper parking sensor (Tundra only has front side sensors), keyless entry, push start ignition, interior bed lights, map light, and extra cup holders. I'm also at a loss as to why Toyota didn't install a driver's side convenience handle to pull yourself up when entering! I plan to do upgrades, so those should be minor and temporary shortcomings. Super stable ride and the intelligent radar cruise control is a huge bonus that makes driving so much easier. Glad to be part of this forum. A great resource for Tundra owners.

 

Welcome from the wet side of WA.

 

Welcome from NY.

 

Welcome from Ontario Canada.

 

Welcome from So Cal

 

Welcome

 

Welcome from WA

 

Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)! Several of us have installed front cameras that are even better than a beeper. Search for FRAC harness on this forum.

 

Welcome from WA!

 

close up! Cha-cha! Lightening McTundra! <chow! chow!>

 

Welcome to the club from a former Kansas City-ite. Used to live on the Kansas side north of the tracks(Wyandotte).

 

Welcome from Smithville, MO

 

Welcome from Ohio

 

Welcome from Ohio!

 

Nice to meet you!

 

How has your 2017 Titan been? I’m thinking about a new XD because I need more payload but don’t want a domestic HD.

 

@gdiep - Here's a pict. of my '17 Titan SV. It's 1/2 ton, not an XD. It also helps to understand that my 3 trucks are pavement princesses, so I'm not the best one to ask. I have preferred premium all-season tires for their silky-smooth ride. I have not gone off-roading, and haven’t hauled more than light trailers. I take a couple of trips to the Colorado Rockies each year and want the most comfortable ride possible, and in a truck capable of dominating snowy/icy mountain passes.

My '07 Titan lost some responsiveness and comfort after I lifted it and added larger more aggressive wheels/tires, but replacing and upgrading the rest of the suspension tightened the ride back up and gave it more off-road capability. My two Titans have been the most solid and reliable vehicles of the 12+ vehicles that I’ve owned. The '17 has the Technology package, is luxurious (even at the SV level), and extremely comfortable. Neither Titan has needed significant repairs. I think the zero-gravity captain seats in the new generation Titans are one of the top features to enjoy. Super comfy ride.

 

Welcome!