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Before and After

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by fuegoman, Jan 11, 2019.

  1. Jan 11, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    fuegoman

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    I'm brand new here, so forgive me if this post should go somewhere else... I wanted to post some before and after pictures in case anyone was looking to do something similar...

    2017 Tundra TRD SR5 - Before

    20190111_075030.jpg

    After - Bilstein 5100 on middle setting in the front. Stock 18" TRD PRO Rims. Cooper STT Pro 75/70R18

    20190111_165829.jpg
     
  2. Jan 11, 2019 at 5:28 PM
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    AZTundra

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    Nice looking truck.
     
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  3. Jan 11, 2019 at 5:39 PM
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    Fishman57

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    Looks good!
     
  4. Jan 11, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    Ronin73

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    It looked better in the before picture.
     
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  5. Jan 11, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    Nice. Any lift in the back? Tires rubbing at all?
     
  6. Jan 11, 2019 at 6:10 PM
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    MaxYota

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    Looking good.
     
  7. Jan 11, 2019 at 8:07 PM
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    040Tundra

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    Very nice!
     
  8. Jan 11, 2019 at 8:10 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  9. Jan 11, 2019 at 8:12 PM
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    Welcome. I like it!
     
  10. Jan 11, 2019 at 9:10 PM
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    Looks great!
     
  11. Jan 11, 2019 at 9:54 PM
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    fuegoman

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    No lift in the back. Slight rubbing on front mud flaps.
     
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  12. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    Fired

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    Looks Great!
    :thumbsup:
     
  13. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:18 AM
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    Black Wolf

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    Super duper!
     
  14. Jan 12, 2019 at 6:27 AM
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    Looks great! When you’re looking for what’s rubbing, check the engine skid plate. I had to grind an inch off of mine.
     
  15. Jan 12, 2019 at 2:13 PM
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    fuegoman

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    Thanks for the unsolicited opinion. I'm posting to try and give someone an idea of what it may look like if they're considering doing the same thing.
     
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  16. Jan 12, 2019 at 3:25 PM
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    Don't worry. I think he has Silver Sky envy. :)
     
  17. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:58 AM
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    This is a forum, I can give my opinion solicited or not...that is the whole point of a forum. I didn't say anything mean. It isn't as though I insulted the truck and said it looked like s**t, or insulted you and called you stupid. I just thought your truck looked awesome before and not so great after. I prefer stock and love the stock wheels that you had as well. Stop being so sensitive.
     
    Last edited: Jan 13, 2019
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  18. Jan 13, 2019 at 5:06 AM
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    EASY guys

    It’s all good- Different strokes for Different folks

    Opinions are like ASSHOLES everybody’s got one
     
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  19. Jan 13, 2019 at 5:10 AM
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    Looks great!
     
  20. Jan 13, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    RecoilEnthusiast

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    Did you do 5100's all around? How do you compare the ride quality to before and after the Bilsteins?
     
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  21. Jan 13, 2019 at 6:28 AM
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    Tundrablue

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    Looks good! Getting ready to do same on mine. 5100’s all around, front on middle setting. I’m keeping stock tires though (275/65/18).
     
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  22. Jan 13, 2019 at 6:57 AM
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    Love it. But I'm biased. Same setup except I have KO2s

    20181026_125505.jpg
     
  23. Jan 13, 2019 at 8:43 AM
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    Just did the 5100s on the front (middle setting). Tires aren't too loud. Truck seems to accelerate just a tad slower (feels a little heavier to me). Ride is smooth and I enjoy sitting a few inches higher. My work truck is a 3/4 ton Dodge. I always felt like I was sitting low when in the Tundra.
     
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  24. Jan 13, 2019 at 8:44 AM
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    You're right. Sorry man.
     
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    I dig the grill.
     
  26. Jan 13, 2019 at 9:31 AM
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    No worries!
     
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  27. Jan 13, 2019 at 9:47 AM
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    Good looking truck.
     
  28. Jan 13, 2019 at 11:11 AM
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    Ronin

    Ronin Hoof Hearted

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    Great looking rig! I’m SSM biased though. Mine came stock with 285/55-20’s and I love it. I like the stock rake as I do tow with it and it sits near level with the boat hooked up.
     
  29. Jan 13, 2019 at 11:17 AM
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    What color are your scs rims? Looks nice
     
  30. Jan 13, 2019 at 6:04 PM
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