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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:37 PM
    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Squattingpigeon.com Staff Member

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    Haha I know how that goes :rofl:
    I like the design of these way more than the tufskinz that came out a while back.
     
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  2. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:38 PM
    daays

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    Installed my AJT surrounds yesterday. Pretty happy with how they turned out. Hardest and most time consuming part is drilling out the plastic welds. Also, I suggest securing the shifter surround with tape and drilling the holes using it as a guide, instead of simply marking drill spots and removing it.
     
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  3. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:42 PM
    LyonKing

    LyonKing No way Bells is bigger than Waimea bro...

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    Installed the LED Bed Lights today. Still not sure why this feature isn’t stock.
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  4. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:48 PM
    daays

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    How was it? That's something I want to tackle but I hate wiring with a passion.
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:51 PM
    Mickeydog

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    Diamond back lid, 2019 Pro LED Headlights, Recon Smoked LED Tail lights.
    I went to Home Depot and bought some aluminum flat stock. I think it was like 1.5 or 2 inches wide by 1/4" thick. Cut to length of the center section.
    Place in under the bed rail cap, then you can tighten the bolts, without crushing the bed rail cap.
     
  6. Dec 15, 2019 at 3:53 PM
    LyonKing

    LyonKing No way Bells is bigger than Waimea bro...

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    It wasn't too bad just followed the details in the instructions closely and also had this post which was helpful too. Thanks @BlueBottle for the detailed write up.

    The worst part was getting the first T-Tap on the Pin 30 wire since I've got big hands and was hard to reach in there but got it done.

    Very happy to have this now as I'd been sitting on this project for over 8 months.
     
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  7. Dec 15, 2019 at 5:19 PM
    Yzed608

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    I checked and tightened up all of my skids (RCI engine and trans, Victory diff). The fronts were all tight yet, but the diff I got tightened down a good deal more than before. Took it for a drive and the ringing sound I was having before went away, but now I have what sounds to be some sort of rubbing/grinding sound. I hear it at all speeds, almost sounds like something is rubbing against a rotor, but I can't exactly tell what side or if it's front/rear...

    I jacked the truck up on the engine skid plate in front and chocked the rear wheels, I didn't touch anything on the wheels. Both fronts were off the ground when I checked the skids (except the rear diff skid I tightened with the truck on it's own weight, before all else). Would tightening the rear diff skid deform the rear housing enough to cause rubbing? I ran out of time tonight to investigate further, but the only option I see right now is to lift the rear up in neutral and spin the wheels to see if I it's coming from the front or back.
     
  8. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:08 PM
    AZTundra

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    Magnuson Supercharger, TRD Goodies (Pro Suspension, Pro Grille, Exhaust, CAI, Rear Sway Bar, Oil Cap). Weather Tech Floormats, BakFlip MX4, Spray In Bedliner, AMP Research Bed Extender and Bed Step, Side Steps, B&W Adjustable Drop Hitch, AJT Designs Battery Hold Down, SDHQ Sliders.
    Installed new tailgate letters from my Secret Santa.
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  9. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:10 PM
    AZTundra

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    Installed some white mirror caps a couple weeks ago that I bought from another member.
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  10. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:11 PM
    pickeledpigsfeet

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    Picked up a Four Wheel Camper

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  11. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:12 PM
    AZTundra

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    AJT vent rings installed.

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  12. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:21 PM
    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    They should be standard equipment for sure. My 2017 came with them, I guess dealer installed.
     
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  13. Dec 15, 2019 at 9:45 PM
    Flyinryank

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    Looks good man!

    Still waiting for mine. Pretty sure usps lost em.
     
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  14. Dec 15, 2019 at 10:12 PM
    Yzed608

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    I also got a big ol pile of dirt/rocks out of my front skids!
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  15. Dec 16, 2019 at 4:53 AM
    mech_engineer09

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    Looks good. As to why it doesn't come stock, because toyota is ridiculous and wants us to buy a bunch of aftermarket parts from them that they should have added in the first place. You're telling me my 50K plus truck shouldn't come with bed lights and an auto-locking tailgate????
     
  16. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:02 AM
    mech_engineer09

    mech_engineer09 Tundra Enthusiast

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    How's it sound compared to stock in real life? Mine is shipping this Friday. Can't wait to get it on.
     
  17. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:54 AM
    TRDblvd

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    I installed mine Friday, took about 1.5 hours. Never had an automotive project go so smoothly. I was trying to be sneaky about it, so I installed it at work. I wanted to see how long it would take for the wife to notice. The next morning, as soon as I cranked it, she knew it right away. :D
     
  18. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:18 AM
    Clemshady

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    \ Factory OEM LED Tundra Pro headlight upgrade Diode Dynamic amber Pro fogs 3" DD amber Pro ditch lights SDHQ ditch brackets 42" DD light bar SwitchPro 9100 Pedal Commander Vinyl wrapped bumpers Painted calipers Painted horns Chrome delete complete ARE CX Evolve Topper TRD rear swaybar Matching door handles and mirror caps Oh shit handle upgrade Matching grille surround/hood bulge TRD PRO insert grille BBS Forged TRD PRO wheels Coachbuilder +3 shackles Eibach Pro 2.0 Coilovers and rear shocks
    Got newly painted grill installed. Before and after.
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  19. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:40 AM
    AZTundra

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    Magnuson Supercharger, TRD Goodies (Pro Suspension, Pro Grille, Exhaust, CAI, Rear Sway Bar, Oil Cap). Weather Tech Floormats, BakFlip MX4, Spray In Bedliner, AMP Research Bed Extender and Bed Step, Side Steps, B&W Adjustable Drop Hitch, AJT Designs Battery Hold Down, SDHQ Sliders.
    Are the headlights different too?
     
  20. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:40 AM
    Elfine

    Elfine Doing my best to break this beast

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    Datin Metal Fab 18" Bed Rack, ARB Diff Breather, SDHQ ABS Guards, RCI Engine/Transmission/Fuel Skid, ICON Stage 5, Rago Bed Stiffener/Ditch light brackets, ARB twin air compressor, 295/70R18 Cooper Evolution M/T, Spydertrax 1.25" spacers
    This is really a "what I did this weekend" post, but I finished today. Icon Stage 5 and 295/70R18 Cooper Evolution MT.
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  21. Dec 16, 2019 at 10:44 AM
    Clemshady

    Clemshady Bama Storm Trooper

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    Yes, updated to the black TRD PRO LED lights last month.
     
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  22. Dec 16, 2019 at 11:16 AM
    AZTundra

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    Huge improvement over the stock halogens? I'm hoping to get a set of the 2018 Platinum LED headlights myself soon.
     
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  23. Dec 16, 2019 at 11:22 AM
    Clemshady

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    Definitely a huge improvement over halogens, you will be happy when you make the swap.
     
  24. Dec 16, 2019 at 11:44 AM
    Boerseun

    Boerseun MGM XP-Series

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    Installed AMP Bedstep. This will probably be one of the more useful mods.
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  25. Dec 16, 2019 at 12:15 PM
    AZTundra

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    Got the same one myself. Comes in handy all the time!
     
  26. Dec 16, 2019 at 1:16 PM
    ARMYGREEN

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    Removed some Chrome for some MGM!
    Now if UPS could find my other package and deliver it that would be GREAT!


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  27. Dec 16, 2019 at 2:41 PM
    mech_engineer09

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    I really wanna do that too bad the 2020 is so damn expensive with the smart lock.
     
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  28. Dec 16, 2019 at 2:44 PM
    mech_engineer09

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    Got my trd skid plate powder coated matte black. Removed the red trd decals it came with and added @TUFSKINZ Tacoma 2016+ matte red trd inserts. They were nice enough to send me over a set as a guinea pig. Lol. Very happy with the install and think it looks great with the MGM truck color. Plus those red letters and sway bar really pop against the black. Also got around to throwing my tactilian flags on.

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  29. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:16 PM
    LyonKing

    LyonKing No way Bells is bigger than Waimea bro...

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    Added the AJT Cup Holder / Shifter Trim Rings

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  30. Dec 16, 2019 at 5:34 PM
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    I did this twice. I missed the part where the auxbeam writing on the drivers side must point to the passenger side. The passenger side auxbeam writing points to the drivers side. Check function before you reinstall the headlights. Also you remove the plastic 3 prong adapter. Install that first, then the rubber cup fits nicely. Better directions are needed.
    I hope this will help. These are a big improvement over my 3 year old halogen lights.
     

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