What have you done to your 2nd gen Tundra today?

Camping season over?

 

Just trying to cut weight on the bed. Working on getting her new legs

 

Are those the Advanced fiberglass fender flares?

 

Finally got some much needed detailing done. Stripped, nano skinned, polished, sealed and two coats of wax. Glass is clean and all the trim got some 303. I also pulled the rear bumper, cleaned and coated the inside and cleaned up the hitch.

 

That is a very clean looking truck! What is the 303 you mention for the trim?

 

Thanks! 303 is a spray protectant. Alot of tonneau manufacturers recommend it because it doesn't have any silicone in it. I've used it for years and also like their multi surface cleaner.

 

Added some mounts in the bed rails for a little toolbox to carry some basic tools. Might hate it in practice, but liked the idea.

 

Looks great!

 

Fantastic product. I use this every time I wash on all the black trim, the mudflaps and front and rear bumpers. Makes them look brand new.

 

Thanks! It was a full weekend worth of work but I enjoy doing it and love how the truck looks. I feel much better about the hitch and the inside of the bumper now that the rust is gone.

 

I get it. For some reason I don't mind spending the time doing detailing. The finish product is worth it to me. It kind of relaxes me.

 

Used it to pick up my custom built trailer. 6x12 7 feet tall. Had to go custom to clear the beams under my carport. It will even fit in the garage if needed.

 

Had some issues with the parking/turn signal bulbs burning out and swapped them for the LASFIT LED bulbs. Pretty bright and most of the time doesn't have the Hyperflash syndrome. These things are bright, but worth the price if I don't have to replace bulbs.

 

Who says short beds are useless?
I didn't feel like pulling my trailer.
Air bags @48psi.
27- 4x4x8/10 posts
15- 60lb bags of crete.

I still need more stuff.
Will take the trailer for that.

 

Couple questions.

How long have you had your bags? Overall opinion of them?

What fenders are those?

Also nice TForce sticky.

 

4 months on the Firestone air bags.
I haul tools and materials more than tow.
I'm very happy with them. Great for traversing the state loaded down.

The fender flares came w/ the Tforce pkg.
Like these https://www.bushwacker.com/bushwacker-30911-02-pocket-style-fender-flares-front-and-rear

 

B.Ross - I've been looking at the Bushwacker fender flares like that, except the version without the visible bolt holes. Know if there is a major structural difference between the ones you have and the "sleek" version?

 

I'd think they'd be the same structurally. The fake bolts on mine are held in with nylock nuts. They in no way aid in mounting on the truck.

 

Train horns any info? Anybody install these ?

 

New 35x12.5x20 tires waiting to get installed next week.

 

Pinned my transmission thermostat today.

Before I was around 195 cruising at 70mph on the freeway and highest it got was 210 at a red light on top of a hill

After pinning at cruising speed of 70 I’m around 160-165 at the converter and got to a high of 180 at the same light on top of a hill.

Both times I drove I had no load. From the research I’ve done this puts the fluid at a more optimal temp. Can anyone think of a negative effect this may have? I’m thinking I’ll unpin when winter comes around.

 

Interesting, I’m also wondering if possible negatives of this but shoot 30 degrees cooler temps is a win in my book.

 

Installed a Red ARC brake controller. Stupid easy, the hardest part was locating a place for the controller. I put it underneath the cup holders and drilled a hole for the wires. Great controller, we pulled a 7k lb travel trailer to Montana last week without a hiccup.

 

Gave her a bath after putting on new z36 brakes with drill and slotted rotors. Also put on my blacked out side badges. Only Chrome left is the front emblem. Trying to talk the wife into letting get a new grill

 

installed a new X2 Power 27F AGM battery. Was about to get my third Toyota battery in 5 years...done with them. Bite the bullet and got something different. They had 10% off online + $20 mail in rebate coupon.

 

Spent the weekend camping in black hills

 

Installed a 4” black exhaust tip then drove to the ranch with the fam

 

front end looking good !

 

Thanks homie, it’s coming along nicely . Also, I can’t stop staring at it haha.

 

Installed (by brothers shop) Bilstein 5100s top setting, Freedom Off road UCAs, Moog LCAs, front/rear diff service w/ royal purple and finished it all up with a bath. First time using the Griots 3-1. Absolutely love the product!