What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Any chopping needed?

 

I had molded the front wheel well plastics for my 295/70s. Only thing now is CMC which I knew it was a 50-50 shot of needing to going to 35x12.5

 

Not today, but yesterday. 5k oil change and first front diff fluid change. There was a decent amount of build up on the drain plug but overall the fluid wasn’t horrible. I plan to start on a 30k interval for the diffs. Then gave it good ole washing.

 

Went to town and cut the body mount for clearance. My buddy said he will make a custom plate and weld it when I get around to it. I see why they say keep some tools away from engineers

 

When I bought my ‘21 in Nov of last year the dealership did a piss poor job of detailing the paint. Tons of water spots, even on the vertical surfaces, and you know its bad when they are so obvious on white paint. Used Chemical Guys Clear Cut Compound and wheeled the entire truck, still have to do the roof though. Hood had to be done three times. After that I gave it a coat of their Hydro Slick Hyper Wax. I use the Hyper Wax on my Hellcat, but that car is a garage queen, so I’ll really get to see how this stuff holds up.

Edited to add, just finished the roof and that compound did a fine job removing water spots from the sunroof as well.

 

+10 HP

75443-42140 off-road badge from JDM RAV4

 

Working on calipers, coilovers, and UCA install today. Had to stop for lunch and to wring the sweat out of my clothes...

 

Got pretty far out there this weekend

 

Would love to hear feedback on that setup. I’m getting the same UCAs and am undecided on the Dirt King/Elkas or Bilstein 8112-8100.

 

My 5 mile test drive on pavement with no alignment done yet rode nice.
At full lock one of my tierod boots just barely grazes edge of coilover. Alignment should solve that i think. Going to put some more miles and see if they settle before aligning though.
It's smooth soft movement compared to 5100s and stock uca I had before.

 

Received and tossed some Diode Dynamics SS3 Sport Fog Lights. Terrible angle of the front of the truck, but it shows progress.

 

Received my upgraded Lexus fill and drain plugs for the front diff so I attempted to change my fluids... But the fill was stripped and I wasn't able to get it off. Looks like I'll need to get it to a shop to see if they can weld a nut on there.

Truck was up on ramps so I took the opportunity to spray the frame with Amsoil Heavy Duty Metal Protector. Ready for winter now.

 

just ordered some for the old man’s 4runner. Should do well

https://youtu.be/uQfTdf6-AAM?si=SoPzgcUE2TxeKXb5

 

Well, that’s a rando coincidence lol. I’ve been sitting on a set for about a month, I decided to finally put them in today because I was slow at work!

I had to try and deal with the “loose bouncy fog light” crap, turns out the passenger side is broken. I think my creative electrical tape and zip tie job will do till a bumper becomes a possibility.

 

Try an ease out

 

There are very few things in this world that electrical tape and zip ties can’t fix!

 

Before you go to the shop, try giving the plugs a good whack with a hammer, directly on the plug as straight as you can. I used to do it before every diff service as a tech. I never had a problem after I started doing that. The shock helps break them free.

 

Hammer n chisel

 

Love the RCI bumper.

 

No need for a chisel. I’ve been doing it without them for years. A good straight on hit from a hammer is more than enough.

 

I'll give that a try, thanks!

 

Installed Rago dash mount with ICS under dash base plate.

 

Whack the crap out of it with a hammer first

 

Love my Rago dash mount. I didn't know there was an under dash mount support. I'm using just regular fender washers but I may get this ICS base plate now
Also notice you have a cover going around the edge of your Rago. Where did you get that?

 

how much are they? GB still on?

 

Amazon ... probably get it cheaper elsewhere

$18 Winunite 32.8Ft(10M) Car Door Edge Guards Black, Includes Rubber Mallet, Fits Most Vehicles, No Glue Required, Fade-Resistant, U-Shaped Automotive Trim Car Door Edge Protector for Trucks SUV Sedans

https://www.amazon.com/Winunite-Gua...59&mcid=949e1576889b3c1d966388bc41556881&th=1

 

Ahh nice thank you, so it's a DIY. It looks good!

 

Coachbuilder 2" shackles finally on ... those dam bushings

Pre / post pics ... Fb marketplace $50 hood bulge grill rattlecanned w dip & clear coat $50

I'm soooo dam thrifty

Oh yea ...Avs deflector too

 

What do those CB shackles measure from bolt center to bolt center? And is that what you are measuring or is it the full length of the shackle ? I have some on my 2020 SR5 that were on it when I bought the truck in May.How much lift do the 2" shackles provide?
Trying to educate myself and going to replace the 5100's with 5160's on the rear.

 

CB+2 nets 1.25” lift.