What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Been a long couple of days pulling trim, making holes and running wires. Got a RedVision display head installed in the overhead console. Mounted it to the useless card holder panel. It will monitor and control the rear lithium battery system, and solar and ac inputs.




12v 202 amp hour lithium battery - 37 lbs total - such amazing energy density.

 

Looks sweet. I was looking at that same rack with tonneau brackets. Do those tonneau brackets mount to your bed rail tracks? You mind taking a pic of how they mount under your tonneau?
TIA

 

Atlas progressive expedition pack and bilstein shocks installed

 

Did you wrap or paint the tail lights? Same with the third brake light?

 

Thanks! Just learning how to take long ISO shots and set up for sunrises/sunsets

 

You will love it. Just had mine installed about a week ago. First tank of gas will go quick, just saying

 

These particular brackets don't mount to the rails since the rail is lowered by the Revolver X4 cover. I think KB Voodoo has a set of longer brackets that mount to the rails. That said, here are some photos from RCI's website as I didn't take any before putting the tonneau cover back on. The tonneau cover basically clamps in the z-brackets (you can drill through the top down through both brackets for added support), and I'm surprised at how solid it is without drilling them in. I'll try to take some photos

I did use blue loctite on the feet for the rails and the bracket bolts.

instructions with more pics (pdf): https://rcimetalworks.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bed-Rack-Tonneau-Adapter-Kit.pdf

 

I painted with VHT Nightshades on all three

 

@Tunka what is that location of photo? Almost looks like NM.

 

Might have to try them out if I can make them look as clean as yours. Did you take the lights out before painting or did you mask off/any other recommendations?

 

It wasn’t easy but at the end of the day, I have put my family’s needs first for the past 18 years and my wife knows how much I wanted this upgrade and that is that really.

 

I took them all out. I sprayed thr VHT very lightly, therefore you could immediately tell it was a home-job. That’s where an application of 1k clear coat comes in. It smoothed out all of the small bumps that spray on smoke leaves. I also suggest sanding it with 1000grit or lighter. I used 500grit on the passenger taillight and it required 3 coats of clear instead of one like the driver

 

Enjoy it!!

 

What were the before and after dyno numbers?

 

Reba finally got bigger and rides like every big girl should, like a dream!
Bilstein 6112/5160 set at 2.5
OME Dakar leaf springs
Falken Wild Peak 285/75/18
Built Right UCAs from Excel Suspension/SD Truck Shop
No spacers yet; will go with minimal probably .25" to eliminate minor rubbing at max turn angle

 

Damn man! Genuinely excited for you!
Been waiting to live in a state that will let me, and will be next month!

 

Lifted. Cooper 34s. Go Rhino running boards.

 

I thought it looked like Sedona, Az.

 

Toytec has this leaf pack shim that they say "can be used to help with the drivers lean that is common with Toyota trucks." Is there a reason to avoid shimming up one side on the axle? I know top plate shims are used on the front coilovers to help with the front, but I'd never seen any mention of doing this under the leaf springs.

 

Good to know! Thanks!

 

Making me excited or my truck. Today is the production day according to the dealer! got an MGM on the way

What did you use for a lift?

 

Decided to change the color

 

The dealer installed this: https://westcottdesigns.net/product/fox-trd-pro-lift-kit/

 

New wheels 21 crewmax
Stock height 305/50/20

 

Hit a milestone. Pardon the dust. Photo taken on a flat, straight stretch of road with no one around. Also, did my 3rd oil change (1st at 500mi; 2nd at 3k) and switched from Mobil1 to Amsoil. Engine definitely runs quieter. Almost no ticking. Crazy!

 

Clazzio seat leather/vynil covers are on. Tuff install cuz I did it alone. 2 people are recommended tho. Somewhat expensive but I think they are worth it. Finally got that leather smell and they fit great.

 

Love the blue stitching!

 

Looks great! An that shifter is awesome

 

changed the rubber…

the goal is to stay as stock as possible
my 4Runner is the play toy/project

stayed w/ the wheels that came stock

BFG KO2 in 275/70R18

absolutely NO modifications


my personal favorite angle to shoot the truck

she’s named Lana Rhodes LOL