One Year Truck Update

Greetings fellas,

Its officially been one year since owning this puppy, done a few things since then. Here's how it sits now (dirty).


Here's how it looked when purchased.


Fully deboomerized it.


Even did some LIGHT towing


And probably overloaded the bed capacity with sandbags, ChatGPT estimates 5.5k lbs.. Was part of the squatted nation for a day.


Still working on deleting chrome, I think... Can't make up my mind on keeping it or not. Also looking at some new shoes, as the BFGs are splitting and about to leave me stranded on the side of the road. Going to attempt 285/75R18, but will most likely do 285/70R18, UCA clearance is my main concern.

AC went out shortly after purchase, replaced failed compressor and condenser. AC died again due to evap core leaking...

So far enjoying the chariot. Don't bring it offroad much, as there's not too many opportunites in FL. Was thinking I may regret the 2WD, but I think ended up being the right choice in the long term

Looking for rivet-less fender flares. I know bushwacker makes some, but for whatever reason I cant find them.

Post some builds, looking for MGM inspiration

 

Have you checked this sticky? https://www.tundras.com/threads/largest-tire-you-can-run-stock-for-all-generations.9762/

 

Yes, I'm not proud of the amount of scouring I've done recently on tire fitment.. Lots of conflicting information.

I do have a 1.5" level up front with the +60 offset stocks. Some say 285/75 fits for them with my setup, depending on specific tire. I heard Discount Tire does test fits, but I'm not sure it's worth the effort.

 

Not mine, but a very well documented and informative MGM build: https://www.tundras.com/threads/bluebottles-16-plat-cm-build.7379/

 

Nice work on the deboomerization process. Looks so much better after

 

Only about 407% over payload, no biggie.

 

Are you sure that's correct? I don't see how you could fit (110) 50 lb bags in the back of the truck.

 

Not sure. I agree the number does sound ridiculous, although I only did drive with it fully loaded about 100 feet total.

Asked ChatGPT what the total weight of wet sandbags (loaded them up after a hurricane) would be if you filled a 14 Tundra 5 1/2' bed to the brim. Even if they were dry it estimates 4.5k lbs.