Brians 23 Limited DD Build

Hola,

Picked up a 23 Limited 4x4 in January. I have a 2012 Tacoma with just about every mod there is. 35's,LT shocks relocated, fully armored etc. I was DD a 2015 corolla and eventually had the need for a full size. I will be towing the Taco with the Tundra. The Tundra will have some good functional mods but nothing over the top like the Taco. Enjoy watching my build progress.


Tundra the day i bought it.






Now...

 

Taco

 

First mods to the Tundra. Overlayed matte black center console trim to get rid of the gloss black finger print magnet. Added black door handle covers to match truck and get rid of chrome. Added Tundra tailgate inserts. Ordered the wrong tail gate handle overlay so couldn’t install that. Slowly will be murdering out the truck lol.

 

Dash mount and got rid of Chrome tailgate handle

 

Lifted the Tundra with Dobinsons 2/1 lift. Got closer to 2.5 in front and 1.3 in rear. Also paired with some 315/70/17 Icon 6 speed wheels.

 

Made a bracket and mounted the fuse block .
Created a Bracket for the arb compressor and mounted it. There are no brackets for it under the hood yet for some reason. It turned out good.

Also put in the 12v in the bed.

 

I got a lot done to truck this weekend. Installed Bed stiffeners, first oil change and installed skids. Also installed dash cam but ordered wrong adapter for the usb power so it will be here Thursday.

 

Loving the Tundy. Picked up a nice dog seat cover.

 

Am having some trouble getting my alignment dialed so i ordered some Icon Billets.

 

I'm looking at the victory and the rago bed stiffeners. Any reason you went with the Victory one's and are you happy with them?

 

I have the same ones on my Taco. Also have other victory products was well. Build quality and powder is always top notch. So i was familiar with all their products. I would recommend.

 

Sounds good. I appreciate the response.

 

lol thanks, I was concerned my grease wasn’t getting in there. I googled something and it popped up that new joints are different. Should have checked here first.

 

Tackled multiple projects this weekend on the Tundy. First swapped out the uppers. Just need to get it to the alignment rack but I’m pretty sure this will solve my issue.

next changed out the crappy stock fogs for some DD fogs. Night and day difference.

also added the hitch pod reverse light for extra light in the rear backing up at night. It was much needed as well.

 

Just bought off Amazon

$300 Diode Dynamics SS6 LED Fog Light Kit compatible with Toyota Tundra 2022-2023, White

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BHKXMV1H

 

It’s a massive difference!

 

Yep, just have to aim them a little and set the depth so you can get the trim piece back on

 

Don't see many Black Tundras out there. But for this generation, it might be the best color.

 

Also added Dr. KDSS trac bar correction kit. Got it back to level after the lift.

forgot to take a before pic but got one from Internet.

 

Picked up a new fridge.

 

Leaving next Thursday for a camping trip. Will be the first trip in Tundy. Mounted fridge and put on bed bars. Ready for my RTT.

 

Are those voodoo bars? How are they? Just ordered a set.

 

They are. They seem well built. Haven’t put the tent on them yet, this is the first time I’ve put them on.

 

Your rig is looking good! How did you mount your fridge slide?

 

Thanks man! Gorilla tape believe it or not lol. Didn’t want to drill holes. Seen other people do it. I shake the whole truck when testing it. It’s super strong. It’s got about 85 inches worth.

 

Just did a walk around today. Kinda at that point where I could lol.


https://youtu.be/dEuw62yGxmg?si=CmVwEdtKYkeKt6iE

 

Do you have the power outlet in your bed, or are you running power direct from the battery for the fridge?

I have an ARB elements I'm considering snagging from my previous build and I'm debating a stand alone power source (solar and a lithium ion batt) or running direct power to the battery.

 

Yes i ran power from my fuse block under the hood. You can see the outlet on the right side of bed in 2nd pic.

 

Loaded up and ready to hit the Mountains after work.

 

Looking good!

How was cutting through the bed for your power supply panel?