What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Great pics! You can't fix stupid or stop someone from being selfish no matter how hard you try. My best advice is to never put those boys in the middle, show them how to be a man, and love and support them as best you can. Praying for you and your boys that 2021 is going to be a great year for you guys!

 

Installed Tundra door sill protectors. Peel, align and stick. $37 Amazon find from a Miami Toyota dealership.. Order to delivery, 4 days.

 

Dude, you win the prize for best screen name!
Truck looks great too...

 

Yep. Can't believe it wasn't already taken.

 

Love my new tailgate light bar

 

Tundra looks great!

 

Looks great! Where did you get your grill? Oem? Mcautoparts?

 

OEM From a dealer.

 

I got the same on my plate. I'm just waiting for it to come in.

 

So simple! Can't believe it was available on this site OR for your car tag!

 

I appreciate it and I'm very much looking forward to a new year!

 

Just copied from a Tundra group “ sneak peak 2022 Tundra”

 

EVO MANUFACTURING NO LIMITS ON DEMAND AIR ACCUATED SWAY BAR DISCONNECT - 2007-2018 JEEP WRANGLER JK JKU RUBICON


I never knew something like this existed. Has anyone ever heard of it? Used it? Seen it being used?

https://offroadpowerproducts.com/ev...t-2007-2017-jeep-wrangler-jk-jku-rubicon.html

 

Looks like a Ford grill and Chevy lights

 

Someone from “Tundra Group” on Facebook

 

Installed my new console safe from Amazon.

Install was a much bigger pain in the ass than anticipated, because my truck came with a console organizer so there were two riveted rails that needed be removed. Once that was done, super easy. It didn't come with instructions but I found the OEM install instructions and it was the same.

 

I really like this mod. Makes so much sense. Looks good, too!

 

Mounted my axe and shovel below my Hi lift with some Rago Fab brackets

then added some AVS low profile window thingys

then installed the Truxedo Pro X15 tonneau cover, which works with the Trail edition bed storage boxes, since it has no long latches like most tonneau's have.

 

Me too. Definitely getting that harness. It makes so much more sense to have that switch right there.

 

How does this not stir up some debate? You know that 416hp engine ain't gonna be cheap and the resale of the 278hp model is gonna suck.

 

Cuz it's probably wrong. An if it's not Toyota may have just ruined the Tundra like they did the Taco. Unless the hybrid system behind it makes a difference.

 

How are you liking those floor mates??

 

Nah, its gonna be fine. Everyone thinks new trucks are ugly for the first few weeks, then you get used to it and its fine.
That 416hp turbo-6 is going to be awesome! It will be way more responsive to mods and will make some pretty good power, even without being able to crack the ECU. Will definitely be stronger, faster and more fuel efficient than our 5.7s. Sorry, that's just reality. The lower trim level will sell like hotcakes because lots of fleets and everyday truck buyers will use them for reliability and cost savings (cheaper price tag and less gas). We're all looking at it through the Tundras.com lense, and for most on this forum the 278hp version makes no sense. For everyone else its probably a welcome option.

 

How do you like the Trail storage boxes? Are they more functional or more gimmicky (if that makes sense)? I haven’t seen them in person... I long considered building something like that for my ‘08 but never got around to it.

 

Haven't used them yet. When I eventually get a GFC, they will come in handy. The left side one can be used as a cooler, which will be "cool" tailgating. They both have molded cup holders built onto the top of them too.

 

I’ll agree on fuel efficiency and power - but stronger? Is the Ford eco-boost stronger than the 6.2? If so, why doesn’t Ford put the eco-boost in the HD trucks? Why did Ford just spend millions developing the 7.3 gas motor? If they can make a motor half the size that is more powerful and stronger why is anyone still manufacturing V8s? That extra power comes at the expense of strength and longevity IMO.

 

They don't put the EB in HD trucks because of the primary use. Let's face it, most half tons are mall crawlers, the most weight they see 95% of the time is the weight of the kids in the back. HD trucks, especially gassers, are pointed at fleet customers so power isn't a concern and will carry weight quite a bit. Throw some weight in the truck and the EB sucks back the fuel. Why have a more complex motor when there's no fuel economy benefit? And you think there would be a diesel engine without a turbo now in passenger vehicles? Not a chance, turbos aren't the issue, they know how to make them reliable (I'll put the caveat in that Ford chases the .3 MPG over reliability so they tweak the turbo the wrong way IMO)

Is the 3.5 a better, more powerful engine, big time - but it's tweaked for MPG and power. If they tuned the 6.2 for power over reliability it would be significantly up on power (GM 6.2 is 420 HP, Ford 6.2 is 385). Different applications require different priorities. And as for reliability I look at diesel's - they are all turbo engines and it's not the turbo that is the issue, it's the emissions.

I'd love to keep having V8's in vehicles (not just trucks, I'd love a V8 sleeper sedan that's not a Dodge) but looking at the market 1/2 tons are not work trucks anymore, they're commuter vehicles now so fuel efficiency is going to win out.

 

Dammit if that freak wind didn’t just rip my 5.7 badges off too!


Oh, and my old v1.4 firmware cable and older techstream still works. Just had to pick 2016 (newest one in my software). Good bye seat belt chimes (for when my dog sits in the front seat or trips back from the mail box).

 

Looks so much better without the badges. It was the first thing I did after driving it home from the dealer. Toyota should have kept the badges off and given us a trans cooler instead.