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Just drank the Tundra coolaid...

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Dragracer_Art, Jul 19, 2020.

  1. Aug 1, 2020 at 12:04 PM
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    Dragracer_Art

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    I just got my 3/1 Ready Lift on today. :thumbsup:
    One of 4 wheels showed up... and 35x12.5/18 Terra Grapplers should be here tomorrow or Monday.

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    She's gonna be pretty. My Taco was black, I went Superwhite with the Tundra. Got my eyes on 18" (Methods or Ray10's - haven't decided) and 35" General Grabbers. Renovating my house at the moment, gonna have to wait til X-MAS
     
  3. Aug 1, 2020 at 12:22 PM
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    I was looking at the Ray10's also... but availability is what decided it for me.
    I can buy Methods at any number of online sources and have wheels here in a day or two if needed.
    The Ray10's availability is spotty at best... if you can get anything at all.

    Seemed like a no brainer to me.
     
  4. Aug 2, 2020 at 2:03 PM
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    Got the adjustable rear shackles in today for another 1" in the rear.
    Total lift now is 3/2 and I think its perfect with 1" of forward rake. (stock was 2")

    Just waiting for wheels and tires to arrive.

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  5. Aug 2, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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    Heres a good before n after:

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  6. Aug 2, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Nice truck. I almost bought a Taco and loved my experiences with my brother inlaw's 2018 Taco but being 6'3"/6'4" and 300 pounds, it was just too small for me. I always struggled getting in and out. Also my wife loves the space all around so the Tundra just checked all of our boxes.
     
  7. Aug 2, 2020 at 5:11 PM
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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  8. Aug 3, 2020 at 2:18 PM
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    Glad I didnt go with 37's.
    These 35's are plenty big for my pavement princess.


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  9. Aug 3, 2020 at 9:08 PM
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    Boosted4runner Join the NRA please.

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    LOL!!! Another on here. ARFcom since ‘07 :D

    Welcome!
     
  10. Aug 3, 2020 at 9:48 PM
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    And now I'm looking at actually picking up Ray 10's and it's like trying to find a blood diamond lol...
     
  11. Aug 4, 2020 at 3:24 AM
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    Yep, joined that site in April of 2001. :thumbsup:
     
  12. Aug 4, 2020 at 3:26 AM
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    Yeah... I feel your pain.
    When I want something, I want it "now"... not in "mid-August" or "whenever"

    I like the Methods just as much as the Ray10's... so it wasn't a difficult decision for me.

    I ordered them Thursday night. One arrived Saturday and the other three will be here today.
     
  13. Aug 4, 2020 at 10:27 AM
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    My cameras are telling me the other 3 wheels finally arrived. :thumbsup:

    Now we wait for the mailman to bring the lugnuts. :rolleyes:

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  14. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:03 AM
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    Aaaand... here we are:

    I have upper control arms on order and will take it back to get the caster squared away in a week or so.
    It drives and steers great as-is... so no urgency. 20200805_123232.jpg 20200805_123240.jpg 20200805_123251.jpg 20200805_124154.jpg
     
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  15. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:19 AM
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    RLHULK Too many gamma rays in all that BBQ smoke.

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    Still rolling stock baby....
    Looks great, big change from when you bought it.
     
  16. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:21 AM
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    Just noticed I need to get my running boards straight. They look crooked/uneven in the pics
     
  17. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:45 AM
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    Dude... this is a great idea! Knocking this out this weekend! Truck looks great!
     
  18. Aug 5, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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    I like to pay it forward with this kind of info.
    I originally found the idea on TacomaWorld site and always appreciate a good hack/mod that saves money. :thumbsup:
     
  19. Aug 5, 2020 at 12:12 PM
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    Here's the three pics that tell the tale:
    Bone stock
    3/2 lift
    3/2 lift + wheels/tires

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  20. Aug 13, 2020 at 12:50 PM
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    Recent/clean pics... just because I still like looking at this truck. :rofl:

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  21. Aug 13, 2020 at 12:55 PM
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    Looks great man!! No more fitting in the garage eh?
     
  22. Aug 13, 2020 at 2:33 PM
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    It actually does fit. (barely) :p

    Too long to put the door down unless I relocate my workbench... but the roof fin clears the door opening. The rubber garage door seal is exactly 83" high.

    My wife gets the garage for her 4runner... so no need to put mine inside unless i need to work on it out of the weather.

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  23. Aug 13, 2020 at 2:45 PM
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    Even better!
     
  24. Oct 15, 2020 at 8:49 PM
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    Finally pulled one of our gold horse mats up from the basement. What’s the best way to hack this thing up? They are a real pain in the ass and I’m sure cutting them is no exception haha
     
  25. Oct 16, 2020 at 4:10 AM
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    Greetings and welcome from another former Taco owner who finally wised up.
     
  26. Oct 16, 2020 at 4:30 AM
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    I just used a drywall square and utility knife.
    With a fresh blade it cuts through like butter.
     
  27. Oct 16, 2020 at 7:00 AM
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    Congrats & Welcome!

    It's amazing what a simple lift & aftermarket rims/tires actually does to Tundras.

    Bad to BadAzz!


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  28. Oct 16, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    Just got my phone mount situated.
    Really liking the ruggedness. :thumbsup:
    More hardware on the way for the wifes side... and longer arms to bring phone closer/lower.

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  29. Oct 16, 2020 at 7:28 AM
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    Thanks man! Will give it a go this weekend
     
  30. Oct 16, 2020 at 10:16 AM
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    Door sill protectors went on today too.

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