What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

My steering wheel

 

I'm a big fan of DIY, but that route sketches me out.

I had bought my overlay before AJT got their C&D from Toyota and can't comment on the quality of the current offerings in the wild, but overlays can still be found on eBay and Etsy https://www.ebay.com/itm/356810939199

 

Thanks guys.
I'm digging that topo overlay

 

They have matching steering wheel trim pieces too.

 

If you only use the button, let me know if you want to sell the other parts, I might be interested.

 

Yeah, regarding the steering wheel overlay, AJT received a cease and desist... But, it looks like YotaExpedition is still vending them....

https://yotaxpedition.com/products/...rWY20DrwJ_5Wk-1_fVVLMNw7Giq0VHEMaAvhdEALw_wcB

 

Ordered the topo

 

Where best to get the black vent rings and black inside slip on door handles?

 

Not at all
It’s below the rear seat back so I don’t notice any lost view

 

AJT or Meso Customs

AJT has GOVx pricing if you're eligible... both are good vendors!!!

 

Thanks @Tripleconpanna

 

Any recommendations for bed covers? There are do many out there. The retrax are nice, but it takes up space of bed.

 

I'm currrently running an ArmorFlex... and have enjoyed the flexibility of it. If you need to transport something tall, simply open it up, use the prop rods, etc. and the bed is basically as usable as it would be w/o the cover. If you need to transport some wood and just want to open the first panel then you do that, etc...

It sits flush so it looks nice, and the 'armor' flex is bedliner coated on the topside of the panels so you don't have to worry about small scratches etc ruining the appearance; just don't beat it up and you're good to go. I've put tools, lumber, etc. on top of the panels and they are holding up well.

Just know that no bed over is waterproof; that being said, if installed properly water intrusion is minimal as long as the drain chanels and such are installed properly.

Security w/a locking tailgate is reasonable, but sure it can be pryed open to someone who's determined. So, if you transport high dollar or sensitive type of equipment such as tools, firearms, etc. then I'd run a drawer system in conjuction w/it. You'd lose bed space, but a system similar to the Decked drawer system is lockable and water tight...

If you're looking for a bed cover that is more water resistant/secure then I'd look at the one's done by ARE that are a single piece lid that closes over the top of the bedrails

 

Anyone replace their entire steering wheel? I've been looking at doing this since the top of my SW is starting to delaminate and I don't like that.
I've looked at the steering wheels they have on Amazon.

 

I did it last week and ordered one off Amazon.Nice steering wheel and the install was very straight forward.I like the feel of the leather and the extra girth.Just make sure to get it put back on exactly in the position it came off... ask me how I know...lol I also changed out the trim pieces to black and got rid of the chrome.

$225 HIGH FLYING for Toyota 4Runner 2010-2024, Tundra 2014-2021 Tacoma 2012-2023 Steering Wheel Replacement Part BLACK Perforated Leather No Strip (No Heating Function)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D17GR5C4
Top photo is the OEM SW

 

NICE! That's exactly the one I'm looking at!! Cool, so the job was pretty simple? And yeah, putting the new one on in exactly the same spot as the old one will be a challenge for me too. Maybe I can witness mark it somehow.

 

Thanks for the link!! Ordered it along with some oil filter elements. Yaaaaay! I'm excited about having a new steering wheel!!

 

Yes mark it cause my old blind azz was one tooth off and I didn't realize it until I drove it the next day.... lawd
You won't need a puller but you will need these tools
1/4 drive ratchet with long extension
30 Torx for the 1/4 drive or 3/8 set-up
Trim tool or small flat head screwdriver
1/2 ratchet and 6" extension
1/2" 19mm socket
I had bought one of the sew up SW covers but decided I didn't have the patience for that install and the look of the new SW is sooo much better IMO.
Be sure to disconnect the negative terminal on your battery
Good YouTube video on the install by Tundra Time

 

I got the heated version, paid someone to install it. Did have trouble finding someone to instal it though since it was after market. 100% you won't regret it. The extra cushion and feel of the new wheel is a million times better.

 

Toyota Genuine Parts online is having a 20% off sale.... ordered some oil filter elements for $4.11 for pickup at my local dealership.

 

Very cool!! Thank you so much for the info! Being off by one tooth would be an easy thing to do by anyone. Looking forward to the upgrade!

 

I'm excited! And I do like a heated steering wheel. But here in TN it doesn't really get cold enough to need that.

 

Yep

 

Looks great! Gonna do the same!!

 

Used pick and pluck to insulate my pew pews.
Gonna cut out the under foam to accommodate a total of 5 AK mags where the one AK mag is.

 

Happy 4th of July everyone!

 

I replaced mine with the Revesol wheel. It feels great, but I wish I didn't go with the 3D Ring. It's not perfectly straight and bothers me.

https://revesol-usa.com/products/2012-2023-toyota-4runner-tacoma-tundra?variant=49466409976089

 

Nicely done! My TG us an old Yugo SKS that I bubba'd to para length w a pipe cutter! Bought it back when SKSs were around $100, and figure if the truck is stolen or the gun is lost for any reason, I'm not out too much. I like the furniture on your AK; my Robinson Arms VEPR is a solid shooter, but is damn heavy w the original furniture on it.

 

I had a Makflip MX4, it was pretty good. I ended up switching to a Retrax OneXR w/ the tslot rails so I could install a bed rack. It does take up bed space, that part stinks. It does "rattle" a little due to airflow at most road speeds- you only hear it w/ the rear cab window is down.

 

Drove to the cabin for the weekend before we head to Oregon coast for 2 nights then central Oregon for 3. Little family road trip.