WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

I have lots of options with Polymaker. Here is a link with the colors they have to offer: https://us.polymaker.com/products/polylite-asa?variant=41590536634425.

I'm sure other brands would have other colors too but not familiar with printing in anything else at the moment.

I'd really like to match it with the truck color. Can't seem to find anything close to LR. My best bet would be a post-process painting of the piece for something like that.

 

I have given up on Facebook and Reddit for posts. Too many Yahoos bad mouthing the 3rd gen. Heck Facebook even has a group called "3rd gen Tundra for people that actually like them".
Your truck looks great and setup for how you use and want it. That's all that matters. I find Tundras.com to be a more mature and much better overall content and advice.

 

Installed a self powered 8”. I’m no audiophile, just wanted some more bass. I’m happy with it and that was the last project I had sitting on the shelf.

 

I was in VT for work, and saw this alongside the road.... perfect color and same year I was born... perfect companion for the Tundra - and I was fully onboard with buying it, until I realized I missed a "0" in the asking price....

 

Finally got my trans serviced at 66k miles. Woulda done it myself but I figured I’d have a trans service on the record for warranty reasons (plus I wanted an excuse to ride my dirtbike to work). I thought they’d just do one drain and fill but they used 12 qts so I’m assuming it was a full flush. Shifts are silky smoof now.

 

Wheels are Method 316 17" 0 offset, tires are 315/70R17. I think the AT3Ws are perfect for road, dirt, and snow driving. The AT4Ws I'm sure are just as good.

Also just put some custom TRD center caps on. Got them from 3PInnovations on etsy if anyone else is interested.

 

How is this holding up for you? I'm debating on this topper, versus the Overland Vehicle Systems one.

 

45,000 not 4,500?

 

Sucks to hear bro! BUT.... a new metal upgraded bumper would be a good excuse since you already have to pay $500

Just saying..

 

This looks perfect. What lift height is this paired with over stock? 2.5" or 3"

 

Bought a used TRD Pro tailgate and swapped all plastics, plus upgraded the spoiler. Great deal considering the top protector was going to cost $400 alone.

Was not anticipating the camera being a different hookup and the LED light needing to be run up to the cargo light junction. Finally up and running after a couple days of troubleshooting.

 

For all you pre-'25 MY Tundras, I installed matte black trim in place of the silver trim and piano black slick trim around my steering wheel. It wasn't that bad as long as you can find a donor wheel. Here is my detailed how-to post. It turned out great!

Here is a side-by-side of what I had vs. what it would look like once completed (took a pic halfway through install):



Here is the finished product:

 

this is cool!

i've been thinking of making something like this. i have a radar detector up in that nest area and it currently sits atop a small 2x4 to fit in that slot.

 

Just curious, but what do you do that requires your driving all over the country from TX?

 

Thanks! I like designing things and wanted to offer things to the community. I think it's a solid contender to other options out there with AMPS mounting. Just let me know if you're interested in one.

 

Thought adding some Molle panels to the bed might be kinda cool. I went with Rough Country as they were all one piece and no drilling needed. They have one drill spot buy I opted not to as it’s plenty strong being one piece.

I also bought a set of Retrax Pro MX rails with the “T” slots to replace the Retrax One rails I have the do not have the slots. I didn’t want to replace the entire bedcover yet as I may go with a cap at some point.

Digging the “T” rails to mount a rack.
Molle panels not as much. Sounded like a good idea but I have no idea what I will mount to them. lol

 

It's been great. Not a single issue. Does great in wet/dusty conditions too. Highly recommend! I also considered OVS but its nowhere as sleek as this topper and its the same china crap that people buy for under 2k, just rebranded.

 

Added front and rear Garmin Dashcams to my Tundra. Both installed via the Garmin OBD-II port and took a total of 30 minutes to install.

 

I had the dealer install a tonneau cover and predator steps that were promised to me before trading in my Colorado Zr2. I added a cheap $50 that I hope molds to the bed flat with the California heat after a couple of days. And I washed it too.

 

Installed reverse lights. A whopping $21 total cost. Could not justify spending more on a thing which will be used for less than 10 hours in the next 10 years.

Used Amazon

$20 OPT7 7 Pin to 4 Pin Harness, 43"es Trailer Extension Wiring Connector Adapter for Trucks, Pickups, Trailers (w/o Reverse Wire)

7 pin to 4 pin harness $16 and amazon

$10 YITAMOTOR LED Light Bar 6" Single Row Flood LED Work Pods 4PCS 18W 1800LM Off Road Led Driving Boat Lights Waterproof Car TruckSUV ATV 4WD Golf Cart 12V 24V, 2 Year Warranty

LED lights $5.
All the rest is scrap metal for the brackets and some wires and connectors left from my boat project.

 

Nice. I just used overlays but I don't like them. I will look into doing this.

 

Dusted off the camera for a quick camping trip!

 

Really great shot!

 

Thanks. I almost pulled the trigger on the overlays but most comments said they weren’t that great and didn’t have full coverage. Glad I spotted this on FB to give me the confidence to try it. Just wish Toyota would have had separate PNs for those pieces to buy instead of a whole subassembly. Made it a pain to remove from another wheel.