What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Ripped out, and replaced the rats nest the cap installer left behind the drivers side tail lamp today. Must have been 12 splices in there, and nothing secured to prevent tailgate shock from damage to the wires, which were all pinched up.

All new, naked butt connectors with waterproof shrink tube and wire loom protective covers., zip tied out of the shock path, 4 total connections inside there now, with separate feeds to the interior cap dome lamp

I hate it when people do not take the time,to do shit right from the beginning.

 

Baby steps. Painted the MOD tray for the SPOD

 

Worked up a list of parts finally to start the build on this monster, and it's randomly started ticking and drinking coolant out of nowhere...so trying to chase that down and figure out if they're connected.

Hopefully it's the chain tensioner and a reservoir leak, and not a collapsed lifter and head gasket.

 

I'm a few days late, but I got out with a couple buddies to wheel the Saturday before Mother's Day. Mainly went as moral and recovery support for a friend, as his rig is heavily built. '06 Tacoma DC, Ford kingpin Dana 60 front and a Corporate 14 rear, 42" IROK's and an Atlas 2 speed. We hit a trail just outside Boulder that offered a decent challenge for my truck, and enough places for him and his friend to play with their big boy crawlers. He did talk me into crawling one of the rocks in my truck, which caused my only casualty of the day, my BesTop bed step. Otherwise, that trail is much more rutted and washed out than the last time I ran it years ago, the sliders and skids got quite a work out, but the truck did flawless. Anywho, lots more photos, but these were my favorites. I'll get the video up on YouTube as well.







Not sure on the spec's of the FJ, other than it's on Currie RockJock rotated D60's with some sort of crawlbox behind a 6sp manual.






And here is the Tacoma described above.


The trip did highlight how worn out the Radflo's on my truck are, I got to listen to them bang and pop most of the trip. Stumbled across a deal on a set of Bilstein 6112's on FB marketplace that had only been installed long enough for the previous owner to decide he didn't like them so they'll be going on the truck this summer.

 

Coming together

 

Love.

 

The out of the box valving on Bilsteins 8100-8112 is great. Kings tend to be on the stiffer side it's always recommended to order these higher end shocks custom valved and sprung to your specific application and use case. Companies like accutune, downsouth etc all provide this service. All these are designed to be used off-road lets not forget that..

 

I like these easy mods

 

Sumo Springs for towing. But used some unused bump stops I had in garage for a factory like bump stop for when not towing. Keeps the travel and plush ride. Had to just barely bore out center of the bump stop (to fit an 1/2 long socket) and got a flanged serrated nut to lock it in. Works great and can change both sides in a minute total without lifting truck.

 

Great idea!

 

I'm with ya on the blue Sumo's but I leave mine on all the time

 

Check out snorkel upgrade. Keeps filters so clean after a day out there.

 

Looks like you got a little more space than mine. Honestly the ride ain’t bad with them, slightly more firm but a very smooth transition. If I had a lift I would probably just leave them.

 

Quick question for you, I currently have the SPD downpipes and exhaust. Love it! But toying with the ideas of switching the downpipes for headers like you did. How much louder is it? Hard to tell from the videos lol I'm 50/50 on the idea but if I'm already down there putting in my motor mounts and value body/trans pan I figured now would be the time rather than later.

Thank you!

 

Yes...that's totally why I bought it...

In all honesty, it's just one of those things that I always wanted on my truck for some dumb reason.

 

It’s definitely louder and I’d say smoother cleaner tone close to sounding like an LS or mod motor.

 

Same dude....ran one on an XJ +25 years ago, ran one on my 80 series about 15 years ago, and want one on the Tundy...just because.

I'll have to find a pic of the epic creek crossing in the XJ...

 

I get it. I run one with the pre-filter on the FJ and it’s awesome. I can run for days in the dirt and my filter stays clean.

 

Worth it then?

 

FOUND IT!!!

January 19th, 2003. Down on Oak Creek south of Sedona. First vehicle I ever bought w my own money and wheeled the hell out of that thing!

 

Yea for the power alone.

 

Installed auto up/down switches. Also installed them for the passenger and in the rear. We’ll see how they hold up

 

I have had mine for about a year and still going strong

 

Over 2 years and all good on mine.

 

Gives me hope then! Seen mixed reviews, but functionality is so much more convenient

 

Picked up the oem center black and bronze center caps at my local dealer to complete the new look!

 

Those look sharp!!

 

I like that battery hold down