What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

I’m partial, so I may not present a neutral argument.
I come from a long life of customizing anything.
I believe all vehicles should have some sort of method of opening the roof, in a sense.
Whether it be sunroof, t-tops, targa or convertible.

I think the tundra with a sunroof and roll down back window achieves airflow superbly.

I remember seeing that thread and thought it was pretty cool.
It would be worth the cost to me if I didn’t have a factory one.

I think the DCs with sunroofs are slick.

$1250 is not bad if done properly.
If not done properly, you’re opening up a fresh box of headache.

I have cut into the roofs of at least 5 vehicles.
It’s not an issue when done properly.

I wish I could dig up a pic, (ah, the times before digital photography)
but I had an ‘89 Nissan Hardbody that I put a snug top on.
I cut the entire back of the cab out so that you could walk/crawl through like an old blazer.
After sealing the cab to the snug top with a flexible membrane, I cut a targa top into the cab as well.
I molded my speaker boxes through the back where you could sit like little recliners.
There was a place molded into the carpet in the very back where I could simply set the targa top when removed.
it never leaked once.

 

You would be amazed or angered at the amount of accessories I have built up, due to lack of time to install.

 

I have several boxes of things that need to go on the Tundra from my FRAC harness to paint matched pieces to extra storage with a built in air compressor yet here I sit, playing video games and watching the forum.

 

I wonder, could I, double moonroof?!

 

Heck yeah!

 

Used some VSS chemical guys. Works good for plastics. I've done those black pillars on cars and made them look brand spanky new

 

Got the last part of my lift in the mail and couldn't wait to get started.

 

Got the Line X sprayed in and my Bakflip MX4 on. It has a little too much play on the passenger side at the tailgate, so I’ll see what the distributor has to say about it. Happy with its functionality otherwise.

 

Lol, if you said you had some Polaroid pictures I bet half this forum would be scratching their heads. I bet that Nissan Hardbody was sharp.

Along your line of thinking about all vehicles having open roofs, having a moonroof/sunroof would be safer too in case one were trapped on both sides in a wreck and couldn't get out. Hmmm, that's an interesting point, it could be an added safety measure thereby justifying the expense. That is what I would tell myself anyway.

Folks with crew cabs have a lot of comforts but I love my 6.5 ft bed. If I could find someone I could trust to do it right I might just do it. No time soon though.

 

Serious question as I am a relatively new Tundra owner and new to all these mods. Is there a reason you want it level beyond appearance? Mine certainly is not level, but I don't feel it sitting in the driver seat (ie not sliding forward) and it drives just fine.

 

If you tow at all, using a leveling kit without other mods will cause the rear to sag during towing. If you aren't going to tow, it is just a matter of appearance assuming that you are not changing other suspension components. My 2cents anyway.

 

Put my order in for an 8" DD! Been driving around this sewing machine for a year. Quite a bit more $$ than the flowmaster i put on my old ram but sounds like I can't go wrong

 

All finished up!

 

Installed 2021 Platinum Led headlights on my 2016, oh what a difference!

 

You’re going to love it. Best mod for me so far.

 

I want to know what you think, online video sounds pretty aggressive, not trying to scare the neighborhood, but wouldn't mind a little more sound

 

Just installed the Bak Revolver, straight forward install

 

You will like it. I have the 8" on mine and did not install the resonator.

 

Yea I phoned and talked to him and told him I wanted something noticeable, but I live in an older neighborhood so cold starts gotta be quiet. Said 8" sounded right for me cause I don't do much towing and he agreed. Super nice guy.

This is what https://youtu.be/xgzw8-gzmZE
I had on my old truck and loved, as a point of reference for the kind of deep I was looking for

 

I haven't read about anyone who is disappointed yet! It is deeper in person than videos hey?

 

Got the front tow hooks reinstalled after painting. Wanted something subtle so went bronze with matte clear coat. Will probably do the same to rear sway bar soon.

 

Swapped out the chrome grill for a 2018 limited grill with the paint match. Forgot the emblem though so that's on order.

 

Ha!
Yeah, probably have some of those Polaroids.

The Hardbody was a looker, not a rider.
It was slammed with a c-notched frame to sit lower.
It rode like crap and barely made it over speed bumps.

But, yes, roof openings are an egress.

Not to get too far off Tundra’s...
I tried finding some pics of the Hardbody.
In the process I did find some pics of my old ‘69 bug that somebody inquired about like a year ago.
Made a collage.






Just to get back on subject...
Here’s a pic of the tundra with the Agency6 shackle.

It’s nice and doesn’t need winch line protection.

 

Sounds much better in person. I have the 10'' without the resonator and have no desire to install it.

 

Hows the light output over halogens? I’ve heard conflicting opinions.

 

Conflicting opinions? Where?

 

Objectively speaking (I can’t remember my source sadly):
Stock Halogen:
LOW: 460 LUX
HIGH: 515 LUX

Stock LED:
LOW: 1100 LUX
HIGH: 2400 LUX

subjectively it’s night and day. I hated the halogens that came on my SR5 after experiencing much better halogen and led equipped vehicles. The LED stock from higher trim / option packages was maybe my favorite functional mod.