What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Continued my FRAC install. Got the camera wire ran through the firewall (that was more of a pita than I thought it would have), then figured out I should have done more planning... The YotaLED's mount works well, didn't realize the middle bar sits more proud than the mesh grid does, so the camera points at the grill itself... Went to Home Depot to figure out what threads the camera uses (M8x1.0), think I'll buy some threaded rod and put some sort of spacer between the YotaLEDs mount and the camera. Might look goofy sticking out like that but I don't want to drill into the grill. Maybe eventually if it works out good I'll do that... For now I taped off the camera plug and left it by the wiper reservoir.








Also found the clips on my airbox were not fastened, maybe just popped off, maybe the techs at the dealership didn't redo them after checking the filter...

EDIT: Bought some threaded rod (https://www.aliexpress.com/item/2251832626341528.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.0.0.21ef1802e9HkQv) Ali had it but Fastenal or McMaster doesn't have any hallow threaded rod, go figure. Also bought some hallow aluminum tube stock to use for a spacer. Will see how ugly it turns out (the tube is black anodized at least)...

 

I want this eventually. Can't wait to see how yours turn out.

 

It’s an awesome piece ill definitely keep ya posted

 

Washed waxed and sealed the paint for Winter. Not bad looking for 5 year old truck.

 

Changed the rear diff oil. Some metal flakes on the magnetic drain plug. Not much though, I was expecting more.

Mobil 1

$39 75w-90 GL-5 Limited Slip, Ultra Long Drain 500k Miles, Manual Transmission, Gear/Differential Lubricant (1 Gallon)

75w-90 synthetic

 

What mileage intervals do you change it?

 

I did diffs and TC at 30k (well, a little before), but my truck sees more severe use than most. I don’t think TC needed to happen to be honest

 

What products do you use?

 

Is it possible to flip the camera 180 degrees so that it is pointing slightly upward vs down?

 

Yeah there's no oriented part of it so you can rotate it (the actual lens is movable in the housing too). The main reason I wanted it was to see where the bumper is though to tell how close I am to stuff. It will definitely function in that placement, but not being able to see down vertically at the bumper and corners would make it harder to gauge actual distance.

 

You will like it!

 

For the record, no cheese on said ham sandwich. And even without the documented truth, I stand by my claim all listed was present!

 

Awesome! How was the installation and weather sealing?

 

I was thinking to do my rear diff at 20k but thinking also prolly unnecessary and I should wait to 30k and do tranny, both diffs and check TC.

 

I had installed a LED rear third light previously so getting in there the second time was much easier. I wired the wires around the edges (drivers side) so the roof did not have to drop. It sealed up nicely, it has been about 8 months and it has not leaked

 

Took my kids to ride some trails last night. Perfect weather. Great ride.

 

I had the Toyota shop do trans + front and rear diff and xfer case at 20k miles, against the advice of the service advisor, who said it was unnecessary. Up till that time I'd only put the truck in 4hi for 60 miles or so, and 4lo once for maybe 250 feet (more just to have done it than what I was doing at the time). After they were done the advisor's words were 'all the fluids looked like 5h!+' and he was glad I insisted.

I'll have it done again at 40k too.

 

Got tow hooks powder coated.

 

A certain magical skidplate and a certain scientific drain plug. Still have the engine skids to install but that will wait until later when my muscles work again. I wondered if I should have opted for 3/16 plates but after hoisting those into place... nope.

 

Love the red. I did the same. Makes it really pop!

Also, I want your trd skid plate haha

 

finally washed the fleet... been to damn hot and the mosquitoes are effing terrible so there's that

 

A floor jack helps a lot. Some say use a rag or towel to prevent scratches but I'm guessing they have skids just for looks.

 

I had a nice break in the it-never-rains-in-September rain. Was able to install the VLEDS No-RF cargo lights that I got from a member here. I had read that you should be watchful of dropping the lens between the bed and the cab. Good there. Instead I dropped one of the screws. Luckily, it fell through to the driveway. Put everything back together and tried them. One of the lights did not work. Took it apart, tried flipping the non-working bulb, and tested them before I put the lens back on. They both worked. Buttoned everything back up, tested again, and walked back into the house just as the rain started again. The VLEDS replaced generic LEDs that the previous owner had installed. Nice to have LED cargo lights that don't interfere with the remote.

 

Red happens to be my favorite color too.

 

Installed our RCI transmission skid and Cat protectors.....well, actually our 15y old son did most of the work.

 

I used this little guy. I'm not sure how it would have gone without it.

 

Ahh. Thought you hoisted it up by hand. I agree though even with it, it's still tiring

 

Especially in the neck. Ouch!. My head feels like a bowling ball with just a little push of the go pedal.