What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Looks great! Where did you wire in your lights? Did you tap into a fuse or use the OBDII port?
Thanks

 

Completed leather-wrapped steering wheel - wow...what a pain! Not sure if this was a good first mod to tackle or not. Love the way it turned out though...

 

I have garage envy

 

Lift finished today. Not too happy with the rims, fuel didn’t sent my center caps. And on top of that I wish I went bigger rims. Trial and error.

 

That thing looks great! Excellent first mod, as you will be touching that surface more than any other in the truck. Well done!

 

Thanks! I took my sweet time. Was my entry into modding this truck, using this forum, etc. Can't wait for more!

 

why did you switch from nittos??

 

Love it, and we all know that super white trucks are the fastest. Hope those SF Cup holders don't slow it down.

 

Looks great. Who did you get this from and how long did it take?

 

I originally fuse tapped them into the “Tail” fuse above the parking brake. I then decided to wire them into their own separate relay and harness. I really like having the option of switching them on or off at will. The bummer is that if you forget... so far I have been diligent enough to turn them off when I leave the truck.

I have the grille and the tailgate running lights tied into the same harness. I think I still have plenty room to add my cab over lights as well, when I get to them...

 

Thank you Steve, I appreciate that!

 

Thanks Matt, coming from you that means a lot my friend!...love the lights you just installed, looks great brother!

 

If this was directed to me, yes, 275/70.

 

I leather wrapped mine also.
I put the wrap in the clothes dryer on Hot for about 3 minutes. Gave it uniform heat...
Slid right on the steering wheel and then contracted to it more tightly.

$16 SEG Direct Car Steering Wheel Cover Universal Standard Size 14.5-15", Black Microfiber Leather

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01GLMEK60?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Airlift 5000 airbags. Planning on pulling a trailer that will be 7-800 tongue weight so wanted to prep for it. My father in law cut off the first bump stop with his Japanese saw and my son helped wrench while I had a beer break. . Had to have the pop up for intermittent sprinkles.

 

Thanks to @TNTundra16 for the platinum grill insert and surround piece. Glad to help a fellow member get rid of some parts on market for a while. Gonna be nice having two complete sets instead of having to switch out PITA inserts when I want a change.

 

Kit was purchased on Amazon here:

$60 Loncky Custom Steering Wheel Cover for Toyota Tacoma 2012-2023 / Tundra 2014-2021/ Toyota 4Runner 2010-2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024/ Sequoia 2014-2022 Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00QLWTZ0W/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Was from China...but high quality. Took me about an hour or more to research how to do it, probably an hour to figure out how to take the steering wheel apart. Actual leather wrap took me 5-7 hours. I don't know exactly how long it took...I just was watching TV into the early morning doing my thing. Maybe only 20-30 minutes to get the steering wheel back on. Some lessons learned...

1. Make sure to disconnect the negative terminal of the battery when messing with the steering wheel/airbag.
2. Make sure your tires are perfectly straight when removing the steering wheel so it is easy to align when you put it back on.
3. Double up the thread when stitching...it looks better, is stronger, and is actually easier.
4. Use contact cement to secure the areas that aren't tight after stitching (e.g. the "flaps" that are on the parts that go towards the airbag).
5. Takes some serious time to get the leather aligned. The stitching was actually the easiest part, I found getting the alignment most difficult.
6. It is MUCH easier to remove the steering wheel - some people have done it leaving the steering wheel attached to the car...I can't imagine doing it that way. Did it in my air-conditioned living room, sitting on a couch, watching TV - was actually enjoyable. Doing it in the car would have been 7 hours of misery and there is no way it would have turned out as well.
7. I wouldn't say it is hard, but it is not for people that don't have attention to detail. Something that would be good for Santa's elves, probably not Andre the Giant.

 

Looks good man!! Did you end up ordering the insert from a dealer?

 

After three months of ownership, I finally got my FRAC finished and hit 100 miles. @TundraTex works great!!

 

Where did you get your flag decal on the door? Is that a TVD decal?

 

Your rim size looks great - but I think if you went with a larger diameter tire on those it would look even better!
Jim

 

I can't remember. I just googled distressed black and white American flag decal, and that was my favorite one. I think it was through easy. It's the 3x6 one.

 

Installed my running boards (APS I-Boards), which Fedex kindly decided to drop at another house 2 blocks away this morning. Luckily my number was on the label and the person called me to let me know.
Also removed the I-Force badges and completed the AJT black-out kit.
Finished the paint matched grill a couple of days ago (may reinstall the Platinum grill, kinda liked the black insert, but need a TSS emblem to fit that grill). Will probably go paint matched door handles, black vinyl front bumper corners and black Tundra emblems soon.

Cosmetic stuff is pretty close to done, then on to the suspension and tires.

Oh, and filled my tank for the first time... holy crap!

 

Relentless bed bars are back on after some fresh bedliner. I also chopped the bolts on my maxtrax mounts to get them as close to the cab as possible.

Time to hurry up and wait for my 23zero Breezeway 62 tent to be in stock. They said September.

 

These all weren't done today...but recently:

1) Tyger Tonneau
2) Tundra brand rubber bed liner
3) Yakima bike pad

1)

$222 Tyger Auto T3 Soft Tri-Fold Truck Bed Tonneau Cover Compatible with 2014-2021 Toyota Tundra (Does Not Fit Trail Special Edition with Storage Boxes) | Fleetside 5.5' Bed (66") | TG-BC3T1432 , Black

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B011AO376S/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
2)

Toyota Bed Mat

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0096GKU40/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1
3) https://www.rei.com/product/129582/yakima-gatekeeper-tailgate-pad

All three products are great, no complaints.

 

Bought it off a member here!

 

Glad to help Jeff

 

I got sick of the availability date getting pushed back!! Keep on eye on Facebook market place on Craigslist. Snagged a smittybilt tent that had been used twice for half the cost. I like the rack!

 

Finished installing the last LED lights this morning. I saved the hardest for last. Installed the turn signals and parking lights. Thanks to @Headlight Revolution for their great products. I did scratch my bumper covers putting the grill back in but i can live with them for now.