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ReCKzX's Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by ReCKzX, Mar 5, 2016.

  1. Mar 5, 2016 at 11:49 AM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    2015 Tundra Crewmax SR5 5.7L
    SR5 Upgrade Package


    Exterior
    OEM TRD Pro Grilled Color-Matched
    OEM Hood Bulge Color-Matched
    OEM Mirror Caps Color-Matched
    OEM Front & Rear Bumper Ends Color-Matched
    OEM Door Handles Color-Matched
    OEM Platinum Retrofit Headlights (RX350 Modded Projector, Color-Matched, Panamera LED Shroud, 5K Bulbs)
    Debadged
    A.R.E Z Series Cap
    Bedrug


    Interior
    Husky X-Act Contour Front Floormats
    Weathertech Full Coverage Rear Floormats


    Suspension
    King 2.5 Coilovers w/ Reservoirs and Compression Adjusters
    King 2.5 Rear Shocks w/ Reservoirs and Compression Adjusters
    MCM Upper Control Arms
    Coachbuilder Shims
    Coachbuilder +3 Shackles
    Coachbuilder Poly Bushings
    Coachbuilder Carrier Bearing Drop Kit


    Wheels & Tires
    Method NV Wheels 18x9 +25 Offset
    Toyo Open Country R/T 35x12.5x18


    IMG_3379_zpsvw2awkn0_b3cb9640377188c472ed49069616e3c5bfee0acf.jpg

    IMG_3388_zpsmornhaix_33f557b89103aee8a69927b3d184253c5f58ae7d.jpg

    IMG_3403_zpsraslams8_230fde87589f85d7cb3323066966675182497b18.jpg

     
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  2. Mar 5, 2016 at 12:06 PM
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    CaptTyler

    CaptTyler Life’s too short to have an ugly boat.

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    Extremely well done!! The topper looks sharp.
     
  3. Mar 5, 2016 at 12:34 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Nice wheels :cool:
     
  4. Mar 5, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Thanks! I think the color is slightly off though.
     
  5. Mar 5, 2016 at 1:51 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Thanks!
     
  6. Mar 5, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    csuviper

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    Very nice looking truck. Also like the username. I am sidetracked on almost every project I do. I have probably 5 projects in the purchased but not installed stage for my truck.
     
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  7. Mar 5, 2016 at 7:21 PM
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    zcarpenter92

    zcarpenter92 Yotas and Yellow Jackets

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    Sharp lookin ride! How're the RT's treatin ya?
     
  8. Mar 5, 2016 at 7:30 PM
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    Black Wolf

    Black Wolf Bigfoot Hunter, Sasquatch too, but not Yeti

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    I'm lovin it my self. It looks like you have a lot of room to spare with those 35" Toyos.
     
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  9. Mar 5, 2016 at 7:49 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Thanks. haha I can totally relate to that. Most of this stuff was sitting in my garage for a while before it was installed.
     
  10. Mar 5, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    The RT's are awesome. I am glad I went with these instead of the MT. The pictures don't do it justice. They look a hell of lot more aggressive in person.
     
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  11. Mar 5, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Yeah no rubbing at all. They are set at 3" with a CB shim on each side.
     
  12. Mar 6, 2016 at 7:13 AM
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    mdavis

    mdavis I need a beer.

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    Nice job!
     
  13. Oct 15, 2016 at 1:09 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Updated first post with new retrofit. Will take some better pictures later.

    OEM Platinum/1794 Housings
    Color Matched Magnetic Grey Bezel and Shroud
    Black Bowl
    RX350 Modded Projector
    Panamera LED

    IMG_3377_zps6oppyizp_a22acd8035da3d38c65855d9a3bc4b64fff56806.jpg
     
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  14. Oct 15, 2016 at 1:26 PM
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    TheBeast

    TheBeast The Beach

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    very nice. great build !

    @ReCKzX
    Did you have to do to CMC to clear the Toyos ? what setting on the KINGS ? front differential drop kit ? going with a similar setup in the next few months. thx
     
  15. Oct 15, 2016 at 2:08 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Thanks.

    Yes the body mount had to be chopped.

    Kings are set a 3" with one shim for 3.5" total. No differential drop, I am 2WD.

    Did you buy the suspension, tires and wheels yet? I am going to be doing a different suspension setup. Will be selling everything including the wheels and tires. Keeping the UCA, unless I go long travel.
     
  16. Oct 15, 2016 at 3:07 PM
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    TheBeast

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    @ReCKzX just bought the UCAs but not the KINGS yet. I'm currently running Methods standard with 33" toyos R/T .Same as yours just in 33's. Maybe we can work something out. PM me.
     
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  17. Oct 18, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    Stig

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    Awesome. This is almost exactly the build I'm planning!

    I'm in the middle of the retrofit now. Same projectors. Did you do the work yourself? I might PM you with a few questions for tips or hints of I run into anything.
     
  18. Oct 18, 2016 at 5:55 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Thanks.

    No I had Eledobleu do them. I would PM Eledobleu because all I did was install them on my truck. I was incapable of doing the actual retrofit myself. haha
     
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  19. Nov 1, 2016 at 6:13 PM
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    Chaosx4

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    Do you mind if I ask why you are changing it up? I'm looking to run same set up and curious to how the components work out.
     
  20. Nov 1, 2016 at 8:10 PM
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    TheBeast

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    he is going Long Travel :mudding:
     
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  21. Nov 1, 2016 at 8:43 PM
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    TexasMofo

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    Damn good looking truck. :thumbsup:
     
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  22. Nov 2, 2016 at 3:40 PM
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    ReCKzX

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    Haha yeah I might be going long travel, still trying to figure it out. Either way, I will be going with some ADS Coilovers and Bypasses mid travel or long travel.
     
  23. Feb 4, 2017 at 12:27 AM
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    geno0506

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    did you sell the kings!
     
  24. Feb 4, 2017 at 7:26 AM
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    ReCKzX

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    No I haven't. Still figuring out what I want to do.
     
  25. Feb 4, 2017 at 8:04 AM
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    xtyfighterx

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    Mid travel fox 2.5 coilovers 2.0 real shocks shims 295 70 18 trail grapplers pro accessories 32in light bar blacked out bed cover sway bar Moto metal 970 18x9
    Clean build
     
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  26. Mar 10, 2017 at 9:00 PM
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    Tacotundra

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    You ready to sell these yet:)
     
  27. Mar 10, 2017 at 10:55 PM
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    Local46er

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    Truck looks great. :thumbsup:
     
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  28. Mar 11, 2017 at 7:23 AM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    Yeah I could probably sell these now, I got another car so I don't drive the truck as much. I got to buy my new wheels. I already know what I want. I'll send you a PM.
     
  29. Mar 11, 2017 at 1:17 PM
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    geno0506

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    Hey ReC,

    I sent a PM!


    Thanks
     
  30. Mar 11, 2017 at 6:50 PM
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    ReCKzX

    ReCKzX [OP] New Member

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    New wheels and tires ordered. Just need to figure out what color to powdercoat them.

    Method Standard 17x8.5
    Toyo MT 35x12.5x17

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    Last edited: Mar 14, 2017
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