Kino the Tundra - The More We Explore's 2018 Toyota Tundra Build

Hi, I'm Steve from The More We Explore. This thread will document the build of our 2018 Tundra. I'm not new to toyotas or to modifying vehicles, but this is my first Tundra. Thanks to the many people on tundras.com who provide helpful information. Hopefully my build can be helpful for some of you.

I'll be posting questions and details here, but my preferred medium is video. As I make and edit videos of the build, I'll be releasing them here.

 

Congrats on the new purchase! I was a subscriber to your channel before your Tundra. Like you all even more now. Haha. I am jealous of the bigger gas tank you have. That is probably my only issue with the truck. Looking forward to watching you mod the truck to fit your lifestyle. You are going to find that this forum is a wealth of knowledge. Congratulations on the new addition to your family!

 

So cool that you're already a subscriber. Thanks for following! We are loving this truck.

 

Welcome from SoCal sir
Cool video, I’m watching this build for sure. I got the popcorn ready

 

Good to see you on here Steve. As an avid mountain biker and looking into going mobile, I have subscribed to both channels for about 8 months.

 

I also have seen your channel before your Tundra. I'm curious to see what trailer setup you pick. I agree that there aren't many choices for an offroad worthy quality trailer in the US.

 

really? i think there are quite a few. these are some on my short list...

patriot campers @ https://explorationoutfitters.com/collections/patriot-campers

turtleback trailers
http://turtlebacktrailers.com/

vmi offroad
http://www.vmioffroad.com/

black series
https://www.blackseriescamper.com/

conqueror
https://conqueror4x4usa.com/

my top two picks right now are patriot and the black series.

 

I've seen all these before and I still don't think there are many options for an offroad worthy trailer (I'm thinking ~14-20') for a family to do extended trips. The black series looked intriguing until I read the several page thread on expo.

 

i’ll have to go read that. everything i’ve seen has been positive.

 

here's a link:
https://expeditionportal.com/forum/threads/black-series-travel-trailers.194686/

 

thanks. now i’ve got something to read tomorrow.

 

Black series is the only one big enough to live in full time. I dont live in a house, i live in a trailer and im looking for a solid offroad trailer big enough to live in for a year at a time.

 

Think you could make one of the larger VMI offroad trailers work? There are some updated photos in this thread.

https://expeditionportal.com/forum/...iler-registry-and-support-group.153734/page-5

 

Probably not, but i lkke some of the elements of that trailer.

Id like to keep this thread on topic, but id id be happy to discuss this in another thread.

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-kWyEqOSxjw&index=2&list=PLWysv3wFKyy4i5PvAj-F8m2VHlJKTzspZ

 

Finished up the Decked Drawer install. There were a few "gotchas" on this one. Hopefully this video helps someone down the road.


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zE7occjyPa4&index=4&t=0s&list=PLWysv3wFKyy4i5PvAj-F8m2VHlJKTzspZ

 

https://youtu.be/arN1lG1UoEU

 

Ready for part two

 

Hey Steve! My wife and I have been following your adventures for years. Was really excited to see you turn your attention to a Tundra (mine is on order, built and on the train headed home). Please keep the vids coming; we both subscribe and enjoy watching you guys. And the more you can document about what you do to Kino, the better

 

Sorry, I've been falling behind on my videos. I'll be posting more soon.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dG875HYDId8

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dUawgO1g1vY

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2ZrvLbtYHo

 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pANDqWZ0rdc

 

Beginning the lift

https://youtu.be/Od02vc2LWrA

 

Part 2


https://youtu.be/Y3x8DSaLmrE

 

Pat 3: installing the rear OME lift

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0iiLfFnwA_4

 

The lift is finally done!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mmqUsdGm0JM

 

Trimming the front bumper for clearance for the new tires:

https://youtu.be/X-tao9aAmPE

 

looks like you just installed some WKOR sliders. I just finished the process myself. Thanks for the tips in the YT video

 

How do you like your headlights so far ? I just got the v4 from them