What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Went to the bike trails and made a first gen friend

 

I had this on my 2006 and the time it would take that small stream of oil to drain out would drive me mad.

 

How hard are those things to get off and get back on? Did you use any instructions or videos for help?

 

NOT HARD AT ALL.
No, i didn't reference any video, but i'm sure there out there.
Took me 15 min to remove everything.
Do be careful removing the grill, don't break that.
My biggest problem was my 3 year son running away with my tools

 

I did find this video.
https://youtu.be/xq0YrxV53O8
I found it easier to remove the front grill, to gain access to the 2 12mm bolts, on either side, just under the headlights.

 

@Beesta is the safe Jack system worth the price? What system did you end up purchasing? I've looked at them and they make very quality stuff, although for me, I just think they are a little beyond my price range. For me, safety is the top priority. I usually have multiple jacks and bottle jacks when lifting.

 

Yeah i think its a bit much but like you said safety comes first ..
https://www.4wd.com//p/safe-jack-6-ton-bottle-jack-recovery-kit-37m-bjrk-6w/_/R-SAJK-37M-BJRK-6W

 

I hate this website. Maybe the wife will buy me that for Christmas?

 

Yeah me too .... good luck on that ....

 

If you can return them, try these.

$35 Alla Lighting Brightest 7443 7440 LED Reverse Light Bulbs 2400Lm CANBUS 6000K Xenon White T20 W21W CSP SMD 12V Back-Up Reversing Light Replacement for Cars, Trucks

https://www.amazon.com/Alla-Lighting-Brightest-7440-Back-Up/dp/B078WY373T

 

I'm thinking of doing this, any tips?

 

Removed the 5.7 iForce V8 badge from the doors with the intention of adding a black one. Think I am going to leave them off if I can buff the outline of the badge out. Also added the TUNDRA to the tailgate and the 4x4 overlay that I received from a fellow member.

 

Theft protection for Tailgate. Using special socket and ring clamp. Made sure to keep it with my wheel lock socket...

 

So this is to prevent people steeling your tailgate only if you left unlock right ..?

 

I don't think it'll be too bad. You can drain it while it's hot so it can flow better, and there's not risk of burning yourself with hot oil.... unless you do it like this guy. Now, obviously not hot oil in the video, but seems to flow pretty good. Slower than no valve? Sure, but for the convenience I still plan to install the Fumoto.

https://youtu.be/jvt4lT92Qkk?t=72


Edit to add second video. This guy drains it hot, and you can see a really good flow.

https://youtu.be/V8k9neRPKEQ


And a third video. I snagged this one at the time stamp of where he starts to drain. What's cool about this video is he is actually using an older fumoto valve, and then he puts in a new one to show the faster drain speed of the redesign. Perhaps you had one of the older designs @fbingha ?

https://youtu.be/db304Qeo4tY?t=178

 

Correct added secondary protection. I have modded parts on my tailgate now. Plus my extended tailgate can be stolen also IF gate can be opened

 

I have these and they are very bright.

@War Machine

 

Yes

 

Chrome mirror cap delete. Replaced with body match from Sparks Parts.

 

Looks great...now just take that plate off the front.

 

It looks cool and classy without the chrome.

 

Required by law in my state. I actually like the way our plates look. Black and white. Classic.

 

Well, decided to try my hand at ceramic coating...I love a challenge and don’t want to pay someone that much money for something I can do myself, so products are on their way to get it done...gonna need my patience for this one...TRD sway bar going on tomorrow!

 

It’s not any slower than the time it takes the oil to drain normally. I open the valve and go take a break.

 

I did that one and it is one of the easiest mods to do, unless the darn thing refuses to go back on right. I did the drivers side in like 5 minutes and the passenger side was stubborn. It took about 30 minutes and a couple of tries.

 

They had Smoked Mesquite in stock?

 

which kit are you using to coat it?

 

They use a local body shop for all painted items. Took about two weeks.

 

I also have a lowered rail system due to my bed cover. What molle panel is that? Did you have to trim off any bottom sections to get it to fit? Thanks!

 

It is the victory 4x4 panel. It was a tight fit due to the bed mat and I raised the bed rails as far up as I could.