I thought I share my build with you

Hey Guys. Relatively new to the forum. I got a lot of useful information here, so thanks everyone for posting.
I had an 2014 sr5 for 4 years. 4.6 engine. Served me well for 140000 trouble free miles.
So finally, life has been good to me lately, and I upgraded to 2017 platinum. 4x4 with every single option that comes with that trim.
My thinking process, since I wanted to upgrade the suspension either way, I decided to go with platinum. And I got a great deal on this truck.

Here is photo on a way home from the dealer, and one once I arrived.



After some short time, I decided to go with the southern style offroad bumper. Keeps kinda that factory look, with a bit more protection, and it holds a winch and led bar. Plus I found one brand new locally from a guy who changed his mind, so saved some money there. It came with a light bar. I got wireless smittybilt 10000pounds winch, and snapped some black oem steps, for 60$ local.



I decided to go with Icon rebound wheels 17". Plan was to get toyo at3. but guy at the shop talked me into nitto ridge grapplers. I did a lot of research. Most of the people were super happy with them. They looked better. And I got them at discount tire for cheaper than toyo's. So I ended with 35x12.5r17.
First choice were fox 2.5 shocks with remote reservoir and adjustable. After waiting for two months on them, supplier pushed the expected date for mid January. Couldn't wait that long.
I managed to source Icon within a day. They were my close second choice and I almost went with them in the first place. Old men emu Dakar leaf springs, icon upper control arms. And some other things, that I am not familiar with, local shop did all the work.





Also, added some rigid ditch lights, with brackets from Cali raised. Trigger 4 plus to control all of the lights.
Few days later, got mirror caps, and door handles from Toyota, in matching midnight black color. I still haven't decided to I like it more with them. Chrome ones do give it some contrast.





I am 6' tall for a reference. And those lights shine like crazy.




I already ordered the rci skid plate set. Also, adjustable bed rack, and a hard shell roof top tent. Last two won't be on a truck all the time.
Now I just need some proper rock sliders down the line.

 

Perfectly done!

 

Very nice rig.

 

Thank both of you.

 

Nice looking rig, welcome from AZ

 

Thanks. Glad to be here.

 

Welcome and truck looking good!

 

Sharp looking truck!

 

That's a sharp looking truck

 

Sexy looking truck! Not overdone but just right. *chef's kiss*

 

Love the look of your truck.

If you switch back to chrome mirrors and door handles I'll buy your black ones from you

 

Very tastefully done Mr.! Beautiful rig.

 

Your truck looks great! Well done sir!

 

I see the fender flares were on when you bought it so you might not know..are they OEM or some other brand ? I like the size and look of those.

 

Beautiful truck...very well done.

 

looks great man. Tell us about the ride on those ICONs?

 

Nice looking truck

 

Sheeewww

Looks good!

 

Looks good. How much lift did that kit give you? It looks like more than 3" for some reason.

 

I like the middle bumper part, is the hoop removable?

 

Those 35s look meaty with those 17s!! Great looking truck, I'd suggest looking into the newer trd pro headlights! It'll really bring the look together and the visibility at night is so much better.

 

Very nice build on that Tundra!
I enjoyed each pic of the transformation!

 

Not 100% sure, but I think they are OEM. Simply because I think I saw them on a list from the original purchase order. And the original owner was an owner of one of the biggest Toyota dealers in the area.

Man, I was so sceptic about the quality of the ride. Handling and all. Cause even though I would like to spend all my time camping, realistically I spend countless hours more on the pavement.
But maaan, I can tell you it’s worth every penny. Even with the lift, honestly, trucks feels better and more stable. It’s eating all of the pot holes, and bumps on the road. I rode it really fast on some ruff gravel road. I’ll properly test it in a couple weeks with a nice trip to Big Bend. But so far, I’m blown away honestly. I can strongly recommend them. Also, super pleased with Nittos. They look amazing. Really really quite, especially for what they are.
They handled perfect so far. All that’s left is to get some feedback in the rain.

It’s just shy of 3”. But tires are super big, so they add some. And I think it might be the contrast of super black truck, and faded black interior around the wheels that makes it look even more lifted.

Not sure what you mean with hoop? If you’re referring to bull bar, then no, it’s not.

Thought about that, but I already spent way more than originally planned. It has some LED running strips on the bottom of the headlight. And I installed morimoto LED bulbs from headlight revolution. So all lights in the front are 100% LED’s.

And thanks to the rest of you for all the kind words.

 

Nice build OP. Unsure if you are aware, but there's a spot in here where folks specifically share their build stories. Sharing the link in case you wanted to find/read other member's build stories.

https://www.tundras.com/forums/3rd-gen-builds-2014.28/

 

Thanks! I remember I’ve seen it once, but couldn’t find it when I was writing this.

 

Good looking truck

 

Looking good.

 

High quality pictures. Looks really good

 

Sweet truck! Looks like you lurked here a lot and came out with some really good upgrades.

 

Noice.