What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

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Theyre largely unnecessary

 

I suppose so, yeah. I also don't see the harm in running them though

 

I am curious to know how many people that drop the diff actually go out and wheel it hard or if it is just to handle a little more room to raise the front end without binding. I do not recall reading anything from anyone that has had failure that was linked to the diff drop but then again the usage of the diff after the drop is what I am curious about.

 

I should watch Kai's video on it again

 

My truck definitely sees full droop when I wheel it, albeit with my current 5100 setup it's not crazy droop. Once I switch to extended travel coilovers then see full droop, that's when I think the diff drop will be worth it.

 

It’s not needed and I can regain 1” of clearance. There’s a YouTube video explaining that diff drop kits are useless.

 

Dude I owe you beer

 

Fair. You got a link to said video? I'm quite curious. If I'm wrong about necessity at full droop then I'll gladly rip it out in favor of ground clearance

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=47aat1tc6zw

 

The AT3's are now replaced by the AT4's on the 2021 Nightshade. The AT3's made it 75,000 miles and could have gone longer but I spend a lot of time off pavement and in the rain so it was time.

 

Been a minute since I’ve posted here. Went ahead and plasti dipped red Tundra tailgate letters. Went bronze to match wheels. Hope all forum members are doing well.

 

I can't lie, that was a very compelling video filled with actual measurements and facts. His argument about driving style being more meaningful than CV angle is a no brainer as well. I think I might be ordering some stock length bolts and getting some ground clearance back here in the near future.

 

Every bit of room helps, might as well space the bumper for extra clearance

 

Yea, for my situation it actually needed to be removed. The axle clearance was tight and even rubbing once we removed it no issues.

 

Thank for posting the video. After watching it, I removed the diff drop from our 4runner. Now I will order the factory bolts and do the same to the Tundra.

 

I really wish I had that problem

 

Washed the 4runner. Does that count?

 

I really like his videos. Super informative and no bs.

 

Yeah no kidding, I got that from just that one video. And he drives an FJ, so I'm already a fan

 

Nothing on the tundra but got the wiring finished on my k5 blazer and got the Holley terminator powered up. First time it’s had electricity running through it since I believe 2020. Fluids, plugs, test for fuel leaks, and see if it starts.

 

Lady hit me a few weeks ago, didn’t seem bad at the time but turns out it bent my frame 6mm. Insurance ended up totaling it. 2021 SR5 is a goner




Luckily, yesterday I was able to find myself signing on this beautiful 2020 TRD Pro with 20k fewer miles. What a truck, absolutely love it

 

Talk about making the best of a bad situation! Glad it all worked out for you

 

Thank you thank you! I’m headed out front to slap on the 295s I had stashed for the SR5

 

I'd prefer this to a beach any day.

 

And this is why A Basin is the best...aside from the gnarly terrain

 

About shit when I saw these pics. I picked up a 21 MGM at auction 8 months ago. Thought it was yours.

Mine was hit on the opposite side.

Presently still rebuilding it.

 

Got the 295s on. Now gotta find a weekend to reinstall everything else

 

Ha, though my SR5 was black. The new turd is MGM, loving the color

 

Spray painted the tow hooks Sunrise Red. Should be ready to throw them back onto the truck in about 2 days.

- wiped down with soap and water
- degreased using diluted Super Clean
- scuffed using a green Scotchbrite pad
- cleaned using diluted isopropyl alcohol
- primed with Rust-oleum Automotive Primer
- wet sanded the next day using 400 grit
- wiped down with water
- waited 48 hours to cure
- cleaned again using diluted isopropyl alcohol
- top coated with Rust-oleum Gloss Enamel (3 light coats followed by 2 medium coats and 1 touch up coat)
- waited 48 hours to cure