WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

Got around to installing pro comp coils and rear spacer and shocks.

Also mounted up some very low profile stealth ditch lights. Might still swap them for 4” depending on how they are on the trail, but loving the look now.

 

Got the very first KB Voodoo Pro-Max rack for Tundras on and took it up to 10,200’ this weekend. Love it. Still waiting on the side gear lockers but the cargo rack is amazing. Hit me up if you want a discount code.

22” rack height to clear the camera, plus 2” of height from the Diamondback tonneau cover allows my iKamper to clear the shark fin nicely. My design has the rack/tent/cargo tray lift off the truck as a unit via a hoist so it goes on and off the truck like a backpack. Takes 5 minutes. I’ll do a write up on my build thread later but it works great.

 

I got some fancy stickers.

 

two things yesterday. 1) crashed a jeep/ram/dodge dealership meet where only chevy/gmc's showed up...and me. lol. 2) installed the oem black exhaust tip.

 

What method did you use to clean off the left over residue? I did mine and have a lot of residue to remove on the drivers side. Thanks

 

Goo Gone, it takes a while, you just gotta keep at it.

$9 Goo Gone Adhesive Remover - 8 Ounce - Surface Safe Adhesive Remover Safely Removes Stickers Labels Decals Residue Tape Chewing Gum Grease Tar

https://www.amazon.com/Goo-Gone-Original-Liquid-Adhesive/dp/B00006IBNJ

 

I'm curious, are these sticky? I ordered some sticky gel ones off Amazon and they look great but after three weeks they have a lot of dust stuck to them

 

How is that leveling kit working out for you so far? I have the same wheels as you (actually I think you pointed me to them). They look fantastic (especially for $400). I'm itching to level the front, but a little apprehensive since the shock bolts have to be ground down/cut...

 

Got the fronts tinted to match the factory rears.

 

Fine looking rig there...

 

No mine are not sticky from Toughskinz. They feel like dense foam and do not grab dirt and dust.

 

Had the chrome delete done yesterday at SCS in Bozeman. Great to work with and can’t believe the difference. Lift and tires next week!

 

If we don't see pictures of the baby it didn't happen!

Congratulations!

 

For those of you who have the front license plate thing, do they drill holes to mount that? I would be pissed if they attached that and it wasn't needed.

 

Our state recently did away with the front tag (Ohio), so I specifically asked the sales guy to find out if they stopped adding the mount, because I don't want that it. He assured me that they only do them now if the customer requests it at time of delivery... Can't stand the way it ruins the front end...

 

Yea, unfortunately it's drilled into the bumper on mine. No big deal as we have to use a front license plate in Montana, but annoying for states that don't.

 

Yea, I wish we could do away with it, just down the road from you, MTundra87, in Billings.

 

Just got my Westcott preload lift installed, new wheels/tires and alignment! Truck is a Limited TRD OR, have blacked out all the chrome minus the mustache. Wheels are Method 316s (18x9, +18 Offset) and tires are GY Duratracs (285/75R18). I went ahead and installed a full size spare and it fits if anyone's wondering.

Chose this setup for weight, wheels are only 27.9 lbs and the Duratracs are about 62 lbs which is on the light to moderate end of the spectrum for the size - goal was to be 90 lbs or below, so I'm right there. Other goal was to find a larger 285/75r18 (these are 35.1") and avoid a true 35x12.5 to reduce poke and (maybe) have some better performance in the snow.

Almost no noise added, and call me crazy but I think the handling has improved over stock. Love it. Now I need to install the RB20 steps. I'll try and get some more pics once I do that.

If anyone's interested in the takeoffs, they are the 20" black TRDs with Wildpeaks, let me know. Only 270 miles on them and I'm in CO (Denver area). I will probably do a separate post for those too.

 

Wouldn't that be nice! I see you bought at Ressler ... they're great over there. I originally ordered through them, but the truck was taking forever so I ended up running over to Oregon for mine.

 

I played in the mud. Haven't seen many dirty pics yet. Everyone keeps them so clean and shiny!

 

Oh, I also just tinted the tails and 3rd brake light (VVivid Light Smoke Air Release)

Before:





After:

 

Got my real license plates on and still need to remember to remove the paper from the rear window.



"I'm a real boy!"

 

Pretty easy job on the tails? I’ve heard that air release variety is easy to work with…

 

I used to work for a tint shop and have applied tons of vinyl in my life. I COULD NOT for the life of me get the tails to come out right. I ended up paying a shop $200 to do it.

The problem is that the lights curve up on top as well as make a 90 degree turn along the sides of the lenses. It requires a relief cut and has to be seamed so it's a bit above my pay grade.

There is a small gap in the seam (1-2mm) that can be seen from up close if you're paying attention and a small bubble where the injection molding point is. Not terrible, but not perfect either. The film also has a bit of "snakeskin" effect to it from the air release pattern

If I had to do it again I would stick with VHT Nightshades, which is what I usually do. I wanted to give the film a shot this time around in case I didn't like it and couldn't get it off or get replacement lights with all the parts back orders.

 

Right on. Thanks for the pics and info... I'm planning to try my hand at wrapping for the first time on my handles, bumper and grill pieces once my truck arrives... Figured $80 for the vinyl is worth the gamble to potentially save hundreds... Time will tell...

 

10/10 would not recommend trying the tails then. The mustache will most likely require 3 pieces. The rest I think can be done in one piece each

 

you're talking 1 piece for the stache, and 1 each for the bottom stache/mid bumper pieces? or 3 parts for just the top stache?

 

Cat plate from talons garage installed. Pretty easy by myself and I’m a weakling!

 

Looks good! Whats the part number??

 

Not a fan of stickers... so these hit the road today.
I just cold peeled them and they both came off pretty easy with a little patience. Cleaned then waxed and they were never there.

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