What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Chrome delete is complete! Not the route I wanted to take, but, with two kids off to Uni this year, the bumper caps will have to wait. Anyway, I’m very happy with the results.

 

It is a challenge. I wash and dry one section at a time. I start with the roof, then all windows, then hood, then each body panel and doors, then the front end, then rear, then wheels and tires. After all that I go over the whole truck with McGuire's Quick Detailer. No spots. Worn out old man. Good scotch. Good sleep.

 

Looks good! What did you use for the bumpers?

 

I use this water blade to dry my truck. Works very well. Saves time and no water spots. I also wax the truck a few times a year which makes the water bead and is easier to dry.

 

Thank you. Used plasti-dip with one coat of their protective semi gloss. Happy with how it looks, we’ll see how it holds up.

 

Wow… Didn’t see that coming…folks from the South West complaining about water spots .. I was thinking..just having water would be a plus … probably shouldn’t believe all the news I read..lol… No water police too???

 

@brevard828 What lake is that? Looks like Lake Keowee in SC?

 

Added 5hp today

 

Does that fit the tundra? Looks like the part number says does not fit when looking it up?

 

It sure does, just installed it

 

just washed. might debadge it tonight! got one of those magic eraser wheels.

 

what brand floor mats?

 

Got myself a DIY swingcase. And it works with my bed stiffeners. Plano, zip tie, carabiner all in for $25.

 

New shoes! 275.60.20 Ridge Grapplers. Cheers to the forum for helping pick the size on stock rims without any rubbing.

 

Is there any benefit to running bed stiffeners for street use?

 

If you’re carrying a bed rack, yeah probably. I noticed my bedsides were pulling apart a bit at the top. I’m assuming it’s from carrying a retractable bed cover and going off road a lot. Just keep an eye on the gaps between your tailgate and bedsides.

 

Huge milestone for the truck. I'm legitimately happy I was able to catch this as I normally drive with a trip meter up instead of odo.

 

Installed front and rear Jomax ABS speed sensor guards. I won these in the raffle at Tundras to Sedona. Very good quality and highly recommended. These were on my wishlist for a while. I only took pictures of the fronts.

 

It was these on Amazon. Got them last year for $110. Looks like it’s gone up a little bit

 

And more storage space than a swingcase.

 

Just put in the Winjet Renegade Black/Smoke tail lights and a Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens!

 

Looks great, details on install/what vinyl you went with? Cheers!

 

Tomorrow I will be installing a bed switch panel to have power outlets in the bed; wish me luck

 

Wash and waxed after work, can’t wait to see how good it looks with the new wheels, tires, and 5100’s

 

Lots of welding lots of grinding

 

Been a while since I’ve been active, life has been challenging with work and the passing of my father in January ( he lived a good life making it to 89)

I had leveled the truck when I first purchased along with a ton of other mods thanks to the generous member of this forum. I had decided to not align with the stock tires after leveling and it worked.. at 37k I was in need of tires and a good excuse to upgrade the rims.

Had to wait almost 4 months for the wheels.
Methods MR705
18x9 5-150.00 25 BKMTXX
Nitro Ridge Grappler
275/65 R18 166T XL BSW

Very happy with the off set just popping out past the fender.
I wasn’t sure about going down to 18s thinking it would look like too much space and a doughnut on a small wheel. But I think with the fender flairs and the tire size I’m happy. I haven’t gotten to a freeway but was doing 50+ on the way back from alignment. I’m not the greatest judge at a smooth ride, that said felt good and not nearly as much noise/rumble as I feared from the aggressive tread (can’t wait to get up the log trail and snow in the winter).

Anyways as always thank you to the members for the ideas/info.

 

With all fabrication done.

 

Yup it’s south cove park on kewoee. $25 a night and super clean and quiet. Great playgrounds and a little beach for the kiddos