What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Been awhile since I've posted but completed some work that I've wanted to get done for awhile:

• Bought and installed color matched grill, surround and bulge
• Picked up and installed a C4 Hybrid bumper (shoutout to @DexterL)
• Installed a Boss head unit. Awesome screen for the price and I'm very happy. Cost about $560 from Crutchfield and I installed myself.
• Built my own mud flaps and matched the Rokblokz design. Cost $40 for the materials

Before:


After:



Head Unit:



Mud Flaps:

 

the truck looks great from this angle.

that doesnt look bad at all!

 

Is that a homemade shovel holder I see in the back there? Er, well, the front of the bed I guess. Any details on that? I'm thinking of using some aluminum flat bar to make some homemade rod holders for the bed rail tracks on the sides, and that looks like a good place to start.

 

Good eye. That's exactly what they are. Two pieces of 1/4" aluminum sheet that I've had kicking around my shop for decades (literally - that stuff is left over scrap from when I worked as a machinist - around 1981!), two JQuad T-nuts from Amazon and two Kolpin Black Rhino Grip Flex mounts. Got the idea from someone else here who did that, ordered the parts and put stuff together. Wanted to put them on the side but the shovel is a bit large for that and I don't expect to need it THAT much. If you want better pix, the bed is (mostly) empty now so I can scramble in and take some. I thought I had taken some, but I don't see them in my phone or computer.

I used one of the other T-nuts to mount a spare drawbar - I keep two; one with a 2" ball and 2" drop and one with a 1 7/8" ball and a 10" drop for the Bunkhouse camper. I'm thinking of using the fourth T-nut in the pack to build a mount for the fire extinguisher I keep in the truck.

While I've never needed one on the road, I HAVE, in my lifetime, had to use a fire extinguisher in my house twice (pan fire and an electrical fire when some metal shavings shorted out the power strip on the front of the lathe bench in the machine shop), and a ChimFex stick in my woodstove another time. Fire is a wonderful servant... and a terrible master. I prefer to keep stuff around to keep fire in its proper place. If I NEVER have to use the fire extinguishers in my house and garage (3 in the house, one big one in the garage - probably about $300, I think), I'll be just as happy. And if I DO have to use them, I'm gonna be damned glad that I had them.

 

Fastest color around! Congrats

 

I was quoted $1500 for lifetime ceramic coating, good or bad?

 

@Boisefly how is the Boss Head unit? Looking to upgrade mine but can't stomach the $1500 plus for a JVC or Kenwood. Did you retain steering wheel controls (did you get a idata link or maestro)? Does apple carplay work wirelessly? Would love to get a review on the unit from you and ease of install.

 

@HamHands - made some home made brackets from HomeDepot and mounted a shovel and axe using quickfists. Tucked away nice on the side of the bed.

 

Thanks for the video. Also loving the Akita in the background.

 

That's exactly what I had in mind! Thanks, looks great. Are those black brackets hooked on the bottom end? Also, did you mount them in the existing holes that the rail is mounted on?

 

Lifetime as long as the person is in business. I think the average price is about $1000.00.
Belated welcome from NY.

 

Just personal preference, honestly the more it sits in the driveway the more they grow on me.

 

Agree!!!! They quoted $1210 for pro/6 year, $1460 for Diamond/10 year, $1560 for Max/lifetime.
Thanks!!!!

 

All these brackets for shovels and axes, has anyone built/bought one for the ball mount so they can save their knees by not keeping it in the receiver all the time?

 

I love it so far. It is not wireless Apple Carplay. Must be plugged in - doesn't bother me. I wasn't interested in spending $1,500 either so that why I went the Boss route.

I did retain all steering wheel controls. The Idata link was included with the Crutchfield package. As a note, I paid crutchfield $25 to wire all of the adapters for me. When it arrived, it was a simple plug and play. Very simple.

The screen resolution is awesome. Clear and detailed. It is shiny screen and some people have complained about glare but I dont see an issue with that. Also, I did not install the aftermarket microphone included with the kit because I have had issues with these mics in the past. So, I cant comment on the hands free calling aspect.

 

Here is the link for the unit I bought:

https://www.crutchfield.com/p_104BE10ACP/Boss-BE10ACP.html?omnews=15510509

 

What microphone are you using?

 

None at the moment. Using speakerphone when driving until I find a compatible mic that is better quality.

 

Where is this place? Location also has to do with + / - $$.

 

I like them. I actually took off my Sport wheels and got those....newer style and had them powder coated Cadillac Grey.....matches MGM.

 

Installed today:

Icon 2.5” ext res coilovers with 1” blocks in rear
18” Method Wheels with +25mm offset
35x12.50x18 Cooper AT3

 

Little Rock, AR

 

Im getting one done tomorrow. IGL Ceramic coating 1800$ CDN. Complete vehicle incl wheels and windows.

 

Any rubbing

 

Got them back on the truck and ready for the trail.

 

Awesome!!!

 

I work at a golf course and we had a tree fall and block the entrance last spring. Had to call someone to come with a chainsaw. Figured it would be a good idea to have it incase it happens again. Plus the axe was on sale so even if I never use it, I'm not out a lot of money.

 

Another good option is Silky saws. I have the Katana Boy and it folds up nicely.

 

Had TSB 0166-19 done at the dealer.
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2019/MC-10170730-9999.pdf

Had extended cranking and sluggish starts lately. Never really noticed it much probably because I always remote start the truck when the engine is cold. Luckily the truck had 66,000 miles on it so having the fuel pump replaced and the ECU reflashed with a ~$950 bill was all covered.

 

Finished the last mod of 2022.