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

I ordered a Diamondback SE and CrossBin 8. My truck should be here at the end of the month.

 

will have to keep my eye out… ordered one a few weeks back on Amazon and it looked like a good fit but the tape was too deep into the emblem and wouldn’t grab onto the factory one… ended up throwing it in the wife’s Corolla…

 

Just finished the rotopax Mounts. Ordered some timbrens today as well. Gotta keep my ass from sagging when pulling the camper so I can save on gas.

 

Upgraded the QI wireless charger by adding 2 of these and running the wiring under the console = clean! I drilled a 3/4 hole through the coin slot on the left to bring the wires into the console.
This is the best and cleanest way I know of for wireless charging that works on iPhone 13 for now - until someone customizes a replacement piece for the OEM one.




I made a small notch in the trim under the chargers so the wires are not pinched. There is a rubber overlay on top so you don't even see the wires or the notch.

This is the video for how to get access to run your wires underneath, I couldn't get the shifter off but you really don't need to:
https://youtu.be/YIQKJ8wqjmw

 

Well done

 

Very nice!! May I ask, what's wrong with the stock one?

 

The stock QI charger will not charge an iphone 13. Like at all. It'll connect for 15 seconds max and then disconnect. Some people say its the case - but I've tried a few different cases as well as no case at all. Others have said it's because the camera sticks out further than other phones and creates a gap between the weak QI charger and the phone - to me this seems to be the correct reason.

Regardless, it just doesn't work for me, so for now at least this is the best and cleanest (hate wires going everywhere) solution. I tried just running the wire under the trim on the side of the console but my OCD was still bothering me. This new solution is much better.

 

Can I ask how hot it was when your iPhone charged then disconnected? I have a Samsung and mine will do the same thing when the phone is hot or the truck is hot from sitting in the sun. Once the cab cools down, my phone charges fine.

 

Interesting. I don’t think heat was an issue with my iPhone 13. I got the truck in late May and live in Canada….so maybe 65 degree days and I tried it several times under normal phone use or just charging on a longer trip. It’s been an issue since day 1. There are many posts on here about the OEM charger being weak for those that get it to work at all and I haven’t seen anyone say they get it to work properly with an iPhone 13. Idk?

 

My iphone 13 pro max charges perfect on it. All I have on it is an Apple silicone case. I wouldnt imagine anything any thicker than that would work well. And anything any slicker probably wouldnt stay in place well enough.

 

Oh really! That’s what I have for a case. Ok now I’m going to do more testing.

 

Is your Apple silicone case MagSafe?

 

For what it’s worth, I’m running an Otterbox Aneu MagSafe case on my 12 pro, and it stays connected to the OEM charger… definitely not a quick charge, but will stay connected at least… picked up for $16 on eBay…

 

any worry of double stacking the oem charger then that one?

 

Got Rays L42 14x1.5 lug nuts with locks delivered today for the wheels that are somewhere in Japan.
Checking if they fit since haven’t seen anyone run these lug nuts yet.



Also got ********** screen protector on today. Got it for anti finger print. Was hesitant at first cause of the matte finish. Prefer the factory look, didn’t have issue with glare. But matte finish isn’t too bad with the screen on. Install was easy. Was $5 cheaper on Etsy than on ********** site.

 

It doesn't seem to create any heat issues. Other than that, what's the worst that can happen - the weak / non functional OEM stops working completely? Oh the horror! However I'll keep an eye on it for the next while.

 

I looked at a couple screen protectors and considered it but then in the meantime I have noticed that there are no scratches or swirls whatsoever; and I wipe it at least twice a day with a microfiber cloth to get dust and fingerprints off of it. I don’t think its a must have like on a phone or something, but I could be wrong.

 

Went to the full 3/1 lift today from Westcott Designs.
A little additional height since I was only running their front level before.

3/1" lift:




Front level only (front preload collar with no top hat plate)

 

New shoes and meat…

Black Rhino Wheels Rapids - 18x9
Toyo Tires Open Country AT3s - 35x12.50r18

The poke is a bit more than I wanted, but I’ll make it work… The matte bronze and Lunar Rock combo is fire…

Westcott 3/1 is in the mail, then on to chrome delete…

 

Only being able to like this post is a tragedy cause your truck looks so f’n sweeeet!
What are the rims/tire combo? I’m a fan of the stock platinum rims but your aftermarket’s are the first I’ve really liked.

 

What brand are the mounts?

 

These are the rubber clamps from Amazon. Had to make my own brackets. Got the track Mounts on Amazon as well. Also used them for my rotopax mounts. Hope this helps.

$27 BILLET4X4 Quick FIST Rubber Clamps for Off-Road Vehicles – 4 Pack (Small)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00DEQB3TO

5-Pack of T-Slot Nuts - Ideal T Slot Nut for Toyota Tunda & Toyota Tacoma Pick-Up Truck Bed Deck Rails - Cleat/Cleats - by Mission Automotive

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07739WXJB

 

I had the same initial thought on the poke also (running the Gunmettal version of those Rhinos) but after like 2 days I realized that I wouldn’t want it any other way

 

Yessir, they are perfect...

 

finally got all the pieces to chrome delete! Well, I'm still waiting on the moustache and the rear bumper panels. So close

 

Finally added my letter inserts to tail gate

 

Working on adding 12v power to the bed

 

Westcott 3/1 finally showed up today… going to try and tackle it over next couple days after work…

 

Fancy new packaging....better than a flat rate box

 

First wash and wax