Uplander - 2025 MGM Build for the North Maine Woods

Yes! I'm thinking I might need an inch and a half in the back with the cap, drawers, and spare (which I don't have on the truck at the moment)... plus no gear. I need to get it on some flat pavement and measure it.

 

Copy. I carry stuff on occasion, so i am opting for the 1" lift puck from them as well. Glad to hear that there hasn't been much of a degrading of ride quality. I've been eyeballing the Eibach stage 2 kit, but can't bring myself to spend that kind of money right now on it, when there are plenty of other options out there for pennies on the dollar comparatively.

 

Yea, I was waiting for the cap and to get the spare re-mounted to see where I was at. I think I'm also going to add some Timbren after I figure out what I need for a lift.

 

Got a couple of BuiltRight Molle panels mounted to the back of the bed to the bed track and mounted extinguisher / first aid kit, added a second phone mount to the Rubigrid, and got the ToughSkins sill protectors installed.

 

Added 2 more Molle Panels to the ceiling of the Alu-Cab.

 

What did you do to your Tundra thread got me again... Headlight Eyelids installed...

 

im still waiting on mine to arrive. Stupid USPS

On another note, got the cornfed spacers in.

only difference I’ve noted is over Bigger bumps the spring rate is considerably higher.

the speed bumps in my neighborhood are a bit more bouncy.
But other than that, smooth as it was in normal conditions.

 

Ok, so I'm feeling this also plus the bigger tires. I'll be up in the North Maine Woods starting on Wednesday. Can't wait to try the new truck/setup.

I'm still only at 3200 miles on the truck.

 

Nice rig! I'll keep an eye out for you during bird season... I live up off 11, north of Ashland.

 

Nice... I'm usually hanging out in Zone 4. I go up through 20 mile gate by Pittston Farm. Cheers!

 

Welllll. Found something out. Helps if you put the included strut spacers on the shock shaft.

ride significantly improved.‍ (Faceplam.gif)

 

Not sure what you're suggesting... ???

 

Between the washer that goes on the shock shaft under the top hat and OEM washer the kit provides another washer. I left that off by mistake.

my shock was basically too short and was topping out.
This fixed it.

installer (me) error.

 

Alright update on the truck... Added a 1" Cornfed lift to the rear end as it was sitting down a bit from the weight of the drawers, cap, and all my gear in the back.

Also added the Timbren SES bump stops. Towed the trailer really nice with these adds.



I've also found the first weak spot of the build... These side steps from Rough Country are not made for the North Maine Woods... I'm thinking maybe a set of the TRD steps will be a little more rugged.



I've also got a set of RokBlokz mud flaps to install...

 

Those do seem to stick out a smidge.

I have these...they are very slim line, so that may not work well for you, but the larger units D6 may also fit your need.
Go Rhino Tundra Dominator Xtreme DSS Slider Side Step Bars; Textured Black DSS4436T (22-25 Tundra CrewMax) - Free Shipping

Go Rhino Tundra Dominator Xtreme D6 Side Step Bars; Textured Black D64436T (22-25 Tundra CrewMax) - Free Shipping

 

Slim

 

I'd recommend frame mounted sliders vs body mount steps if you are rough on stuff. Cost more but waaaayyyyy more protection. I went with RCI because of a steal on FB marketplace and they are solid and easy to install