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Rextinkleton's 2018 Tundra Build and BS

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Rextinkleton93, Jan 25, 2018.

  1. Jan 25, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Rextinkleton93

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    "No dream is too big. No challenge is too great. Nothing we want for our future is beyond our reach." - Donald Trump
    :oldglory:

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    VEHICLE SPECS:
    - 2018 SR5 Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    - 5.7L V8
    - SR5 Upgrade Package with Entune


    PERFORMANCE UPGRADES:


    FRONT SUSPENSION:

    - FOX 2.5" Extended Travel Coilovers with DSC
    - Camburg Tubular 1.5" Uniball Upper Arms


    REAR SUSPENSION:

    - Fox 2.5" Smooth Body Rear Shocks w/DSC
    - ICON RXT Leaf springs
    - SDHQ Traction Bar System

    WHEELS AND TIRES:

    - 18" Method NV's in Matte Black
    - 35/12.50/18 Toyo RT’s


    EXTERIOR:

    - Color Matched Grill and Hood Bulge


    INTERIOR:

    - Toyota All Weather Floor Mats
    - Vehicle OCD Center Console Organizer
    - ESP Plastic Under Seat Storage


    LIGHTING:

    - SDHQ Switchpros Bezel
    - SDHQ Switch Pros Mount
    - SDHQ Hood Scoop Mount
    - SDHQ A-Pillar Mounts
    - Baja Designs XL80’s
    - Baja Designs 40” s8
    - TRD Pro Black LED Headlights (with iHacker Harness)


    MISC:
    - Rugged Radios RM60 Radio
    - Tuff Skin Spray in Bedliner
    - Stubby Antenna
    - OEM Bed Rails and Cleats
    - Powertank 10lb
    - Odyssey Battery
    - SDHQ Billet Battery Hold Down


    Armor:
    - Dirt Laboratory Front Bumper
    - Dirt Laboratory Rear Bumper


    MODS IN PROGRESS:


    FUTURE MODS:
    - Sliders (tbd)

    FUTURE REFERENCE:






    Stay tuned... much more to come!








     

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  2. Jan 25, 2018 at 8:05 PM
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    Finished up all the paperwork on my truck and got to take her home. Let the mods begin :D

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  3. Jan 25, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    Also Reserved
     
  4. Jan 25, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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  5. Jan 25, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    just be be safe... Reserved
     
  6. Jan 25, 2018 at 8:06 PM
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    last one I swear...
     
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    MERICA!!:oldglory: Welcome to the realm of full size badasses!:cool:
     
  8. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:08 AM
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  9. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:09 AM
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    Welcome from CO. Those Rugged radios are no joke. RM60>$400??
     
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  10. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:29 AM
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    I am very familiar with them haha. I will most likely be grabbing my coilovers and uppers from them today or tomorrow.

    I have a connection Method to get their wheels at racer cost so I order my wheels direct.

    I used to work at Discount tire when I was younger so I have connections there to get my tires.
     
  11. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:30 AM
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    Yeah they are awesome. We race a spec trophy truck so having a good radio in my truck is a must. I’ve had this radio for a few months and had it installed in the last truck. Just need to figure out how I want to mount it this time around.
     
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  12. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:33 AM
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    Man's got some good connections!
     
  13. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:34 AM
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    Always good to have friends in high places :cool:


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  14. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:38 AM
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    Okay, let’s get some input from everyone on tires. Size will be 35/12.50/18. I am working on deciding between the below...


    BFG At KO2

    Toyo At2

    Toyo RT



    Really like to stick with toyo or bfg, and I really don’t have a need for a full on mud tire. I had the rts on my tacoma and wasn’t impressed with them, but I’m thinking the heavier truck may solve the traction issues I had.


    Let’s hear it and why you vote what you vote!
     
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    I've looked into some tires recently. The ones you're considering all seem good. Only thing I'd add into the list that I think is leading the others in my mind through reviews I've read is the Falken Wildpeak
     
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    Toyo RT gets my vote.
     
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    Are you running them? How do they perform on the tundra in rain?

    I think my tacoma was so light, it would just slip and break traction everywhere (on the road) when it rained.
     
  18. Jan 26, 2018 at 6:50 AM
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    Yeah I had them on for 20K miles and they still looked brand new. They did great in all weather conditions. I went from an 18" rim to a 17" rim so I bought new tires. (Toyo MT's, which are my favorite tires. The RT's are a close second) If I were to run a 37" tire I would definitely run the RT due to the weight.
     
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  20. Jan 26, 2018 at 7:03 AM
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    Good feedback. The consensus seems to be that they work well on the tundra. I was happy with them on the tacoma (other than the wet traction) so I may just do those again. I gotta see what type of deal I can get on the BFG’s. It may make sense for me to rub with those if the deal is good enough.
     
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    RT but I will say the death of the RT is rain and wet roads. Everything else is awesome but with that compound it has its faults. I still love mine regardless
     
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  23. Jan 26, 2018 at 11:17 AM
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  26. Jan 27, 2018 at 3:10 PM
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    Maybe next weekend lol, just have to get he time
     
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    I think Joey was digging your coils out this afternoon when I was there looking for more goodies. Lol
     
  28. Jan 27, 2018 at 6:04 PM
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    I totally saw your truck man! Lookin good!

    Joeys aweomse, he always hooks it up!
     
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  29. Jan 29, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Last piece of the puzzle has arrived :D

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    That will definitely complete the puzzle . Very nice
     
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