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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:33 AM
    sdhq_offroad

    sdhq_offroad New Member Vendor

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    I have the CST front spindles on my personal truck. They are well built. You can also still run a 17" Method wheel on them.
     
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  2. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:31 AM
    mrburns05

    mrburns05 New Member

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    2018 4.6L White DC SR5
    Maxtrac 3.5” Spindles Bilstein 6112 Icon AAL Icon 2.5” PB shocks Coachbuilder +1 Shackles AFE dry filter TRD AIA Magnaflow muffler TB Coolant Bypass
    My brother in law has the Maxtrac spindles which I think are fairly similar and has beat the heck out of them with no issues. Either works for me, I’ll be running my stock rims for a very long time - suspension first, stereo second, then fun stuff like rims/tires
     
  3. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:39 AM
    JoshuaA

    JoshuaA Canuck Member

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    Sweet! You did the android HU's bezel too, does that come off or you masked it?
     
  4. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:40 AM
    sdhq_offroad

    sdhq_offroad New Member Vendor

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    Biggest difference is a cast iron spindle vs a fully fabricated spindle utilizing 1/4" steel and CNC machined tapers.
     
  5. Oct 19, 2018 at 10:01 AM
    mrburns05

    mrburns05 New Member

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    2018 4.6L White DC SR5
    Maxtrac 3.5” Spindles Bilstein 6112 Icon AAL Icon 2.5” PB shocks Coachbuilder +1 Shackles AFE dry filter TRD AIA Magnaflow muffler TB Coolant Bypass
    CST sounds like a winner
     
  6. Oct 19, 2018 at 10:21 AM
    mrburns05

    mrburns05 New Member

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    Menifee CA.
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    2018 4.6L White DC SR5
    Maxtrac 3.5” Spindles Bilstein 6112 Icon AAL Icon 2.5” PB shocks Coachbuilder +1 Shackles AFE dry filter TRD AIA Magnaflow muffler TB Coolant Bypass
    Yeah I have a feeling it’s not gonna settle, my truck is rarely loaded in the rear and it’s DC as opposed to CM, with the spindles I’ve been discussing I have a feeling it’s gonna either be real close to level or have that bro-lean(especially if they do settle any) in which case I’ll order some coach builders
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2018 at 11:49 AM
    Freak Show

    Freak Show New Member

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    Installed my Tyger Blade running boards.

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  8. Oct 19, 2018 at 1:43 PM
    Tundracollector

    Tundracollector New Member

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    16 Dc trd pro, 04 Dc, 08 rcsb
    How’s the ride?
     
  9. Oct 19, 2018 at 3:19 PM
    mrburns05

    mrburns05 New Member

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    2018 4.6L White DC SR5
    Maxtrac 3.5” Spindles Bilstein 6112 Icon AAL Icon 2.5” PB shocks Coachbuilder +1 Shackles AFE dry filter TRD AIA Magnaflow muffler TB Coolant Bypass
    So far it’s not a huge difference over stock leafs, however it is noticeably better over dips and speed bumps, but I have yet to take it over the bouncy stretch of freeway I normally drive on. That will happen next week sometime. It is about what I expected from an expansion pack rather than an $800 full spring set so I’m happy
     
  10. Oct 19, 2018 at 7:16 PM
    TunderStorm

    TunderStorm New Member

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    - Toytec/Eibach 3/1.5 + TC UCAs - Fuel Vapor 18x9+20 w/BFG KO2 35’s - TRD sway bar - Go Rhino nerf bars - badge delete - Bakflip MX4 - ESP storage - Rockford Fosgate 10’s +++ - TRD shift knob - Weathertech front mats - Escort 360 hardwired - Window tint Future mods: N-Fab M-RDS front bumper w/40” Black Series RC Lightbar
    I almost cut my finger and leg off trying to install this AJT key fob. Took me over an hour. Can’t believe how difficult it is to remove this little transponder.

    In the end, I think it was worth it. I feel like it would be very easy to slice off your finger or break the transponder trying to do this.

    Anyways here it is

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  11. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:20 PM
    2018Tundra

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  12. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:41 PM
    Pudge

    Pudge Super Secret Elite Member #7

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    TRD PRO grille, OCD consol organizers, DIY wireless phone charger, 33" Michelin Defender LTX MS, Bak revolver X2 tonneau, weathertech liners, 20% tints. DIY pop n lock, 2018 LED headlights, morimoto fogs, TRD shift knob, DirtyDeeds 8"BAM exhaust, kenwood HU,JL amp, Tech12volts Tundra full speaker upgrade w/sub, Swing case, and lots of fluid film
  13. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:44 PM
    Baja Mike

    Baja Mike Baja Aficionado

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    LED interior lights, Baja Designs foglights, Baja Designs S8 hood bulge light bar, LED bed lights, Baja Designs S8 amber bar in bumper on Rago Fab mounts, AMP Research bedstep, Switch Pros sp-9100, tinted door windows
    Yup! Really bright light for the price.
     
  14. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:49 PM
    2018Tundra

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    Not sure how well these photos show it...C5FDD610-62C1-4447-834C-EDC5B52F9AE7.jpg4DAD6C34-85F4-4338-86AC-B651E205C0F0.jpg3737CDCB-2AE9-4725-8A93-A5E05FABD651.jpgF3CFD92C-706A-4A44-AA98-F4A7E4902F8A.jpgBA403222-14CA-4A1A-86AD-C19B9A3EDEC6.jpg
     
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  15. Oct 19, 2018 at 8:52 PM
    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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    Damn. That is bright. I'll be getting a set of those.
     
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  16. Oct 19, 2018 at 9:02 PM
    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler TOYOTA ADDICT- SSEM #78

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  17. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:18 AM
    15whtrd

    15whtrd Mr. Blonde

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    White 2015 Tundra DC SR5 TRD 4x4 5.7L, White 2003 Sequoia 2WD
    TRD Pro suspension, +2 Coachbuilder shackles, 2015 TRD Pro headlights, 20% ceramic tinted windows, clear ceramic tinted front windshield, aFe drop in pro s dry air filter, TRD airflow accelerator, TRD oil fill cap, TRD 18 psi radiator cap, BDX Bullydog tuner, Weathertech floor mats front and rear, rear seat fold down mod, DNA hard trifold tonneau cover, Linex with uv protection, TRD rear swaybar, TRD center caps, TRD Pro grille insert with color matching surround and bulge, TRD PRO headlights, aluminum oil filter canister, Real truck tailgate seal, Pop-n-lock tailgate lock actuator, rear diff breather relocate, RCI front skid plate. 275/70 R18 BFG KO2s
    Last weekend I put the aluminum filter cartridge piece on my truck when I changed the oil. What a nice part! Also changed out the transfer case oil and lubed my prop shaft.
     
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  18. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:43 AM
    Scud

    Scud New Member

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    Working on it :-)
    Looks like someone else has the TRD valve stem caps.

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Oct 20, 2018 at 9:28 AM
    mrburns05

    mrburns05 New Member

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    Menifee CA.
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    2018 4.6L White DC SR5
    Maxtrac 3.5” Spindles Bilstein 6112 Icon AAL Icon 2.5” PB shocks Coachbuilder +1 Shackles AFE dry filter TRD AIA Magnaflow muffler TB Coolant Bypass
    I have to add I’m becoming happier with this purchase the more I drive it- haven’t gone Offroad yet because the front is stock, but all the dips and bumps I’m used to bouncing on around my house are now more subtle and plush
     
  20. Oct 20, 2018 at 10:00 AM
    Alta0

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    Random question. What is the area in front of the shift knob called? There is a small cup holder in it. I like to put my phone there but it slides and I want a rubberized cover for it.
     
  21. Oct 20, 2018 at 10:27 AM
    Moon Puppy

    Moon Puppy I'm not new!

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    Got around to installing the tail gate badge.

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    I gotta tell ya, kinda disappointed, I was expecting this to be hard plastic or something, didn't expect it to be the soft refrigerator magnet type stuff.
    The T is not crooked, just a trick of the light or something.
     
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  22. Oct 20, 2018 at 10:48 AM
    sprtbkr

    sprtbkr Average Member

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    2018 Tundra SR5 4x4 Double Cab - Inferno
    TRD Wheels & Tires, Double Cab Fold-down Back Seat mod, LED Interior Lighting, Turned Off Seat Belt Chime, Franken-key (Flip Key), Duraliner Bed Liner, Bed Rails, Hood Wind Deflector, Console Gun Safe, iBoard 5" Running Boards, TRD Sport Bed Vinyl, Fortin Evo One Remote Start with Mycar Cellular Module, Plasti-dipped Badges and Bumper End Caps, Tinted front windows, Extang Solid Fold 2.0, Pop-N-Lock, TUNDRA tailgate inserts, RCI Powder Coated Skid Plate - coming soon - 12” android radio, oemaudio+ Reference 500Q, under dash/seat lighting.
    it looks good. the ones i bought on Amazon for about $50 were solid plastic, but black.
     
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  23. Oct 20, 2018 at 11:21 AM
    backinblack

    backinblack New Member

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  24. Oct 20, 2018 at 11:27 AM
    Moon Puppy

    Moon Puppy I'm not new!

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    The black out look is cool but Chrome always comes back in style and I'll be ready. :thumbsup:
     
  25. Oct 20, 2018 at 12:04 PM
    TXDrifter

    TXDrifter BlueGrass Crew

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    Waiting on UPS. Out for delivery as we speak for mine.:fingerscrossed:
     
  26. Oct 20, 2018 at 3:24 PM
    mambo143

    mambo143 New Member

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    2016 Tundra TRD Crewmax
    Bilstein 6112, 5160, Coachbuilder 1” shackle lift, Wildpeak A3’s, LED backup, Maxiplus mats, Bak Rollover Mx4, BedRug, Westin HD Headache Rack. Westin HD Brush Guard, Spidertrax 1.5 spacers. TRD Brakes. Headlight Revolution LED. TRD rear Torsion Bar. Dirty Deeds 10 inch Stainless. TRD Pro Grill. Bushwhacker Pocket Flares. Baja Designs Combo Driving/Fog lights.
    Detailed my baby today as the weather in southern Maine is fine. I recently snapped my left rear bumper (2016 pre-recall resin). Had the dealer do the recall so didn't have to replace the corner, but there was some chaffing on the cover. Anyhow, when they did it they gave me an estimate for 753$ just to replace 3 parking sensors they said were bad. I have ordered a couple on Amazon (probably from China) for 20$ a piece. I got a custom premixed can of paint at NAPA, detailed the truck and decided to give a go at painting the cover. I have to say, for 25$ for the premixed spray can and some light sanding of the plastic, it came out pretty good :). Then for grins, I put in a replacement sensor and tried the original "broken" ones. And! Low-and-behold, the parking assist works perfectly, old sensors and all!
    Moved a bench in the garage to make room for the beast and have about a foot to spare, which also makes me feel good. see pics.
    Monday I am having the bilstein 6112's installed in the front and 5160's in the rear. Next up is a headache rack... debating between Westin or Go Rhino... I am sure I will find some good guidance here! It irks me that, had I been the type to take the service departments word for it, I would be out almost a grand for install and "calibration" of the rear sensors...

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    final product...


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    and room to spare :) Sensors were going CRAZY!

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  27. Oct 20, 2018 at 7:56 PM
    2018Tundra

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    Which ones did you guys get? I’m looking for something matte black and more on the tougher side.
     
  28. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:10 PM
    MotoTundra

    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors

    Please let me know how what you think of the ride with the new Bilstein's once you get them on on Monday! Looks good!
     
  29. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:16 PM
    Moon Puppy

    Moon Puppy I'm not new!

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    Mine is OEM Chrome.
     
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  30. Oct 20, 2018 at 8:33 PM
    sprtbkr

    sprtbkr Average Member

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    TRD Wheels & Tires, Double Cab Fold-down Back Seat mod, LED Interior Lighting, Turned Off Seat Belt Chime, Franken-key (Flip Key), Duraliner Bed Liner, Bed Rails, Hood Wind Deflector, Console Gun Safe, iBoard 5" Running Boards, TRD Sport Bed Vinyl, Fortin Evo One Remote Start with Mycar Cellular Module, Plasti-dipped Badges and Bumper End Caps, Tinted front windows, Extang Solid Fold 2.0, Pop-N-Lock, TUNDRA tailgate inserts, RCI Powder Coated Skid Plate - coming soon - 12” android radio, oemaudio+ Reference 500Q, under dash/seat lighting.
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