What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

New bed caps & debadged

 

Too much here not to ask...

If you don't mind, how much was your Toytec setup?
What spacer lift did you have?
Why are you getting rid of the spacer lift in favor of coilers? (e.g. do you do a lot of off-roading, uncomfortable ride)

 

It was just over 3K with the addition of new bump stops, diff drop, and total chaos UCA's. I currently have the low range offroad 3/1 spacer kit. Overall its not a bad kit, just looking to upgrade the ride quality. I wouldn't say the ride was "bad" with the spacer kit, just not what it will be with the coilover setup up front and shackles in the back instead of a block. Most notably will be the addition of the UCA's...should be able to dial in the alignment better with the lift vs. the stock UCA's.

 

For me, spacers would be an acceptable option, since any hard off-roading would be in my CJ7. For others, the biggest issue with the spacers is on the extension end of the stroke (might be saying that wrong) as I understand that is where you can damage your stock suspension. Am I understanding that correctly?

If I lived closer, I would be trying to buy the old spacers off of you.

 

Amen brother! Did the same thing for the same reasons. KO2 but went 275/70/18. No lift/no special alignment. Did have to take a heat gun and 2x4 to the mud flaps. Tows the tt great.

 

What modification did you have to apply to the Sequoia rack, so that you could use it on your Tundra. I like the rack and that would look great on our 20202 Doublecab to carry in winter the Skis on top. I guess for a RTT mount they maybe not strong enough.

 

I can always throw the kit in a box when it comes off the truck!

 

Just installed ABS and Brake line relo.

 

What did you use for the breather mod? Looks different from the threaded union with a hose clamp.

 

Got the ARB Differential Breather kit:

$82 ARB 170112 Differential Breather KIT Vent The air Pressure in drivetrain Assemblies Such as The differentials, Transmission and Transfer case.

https://www.amazon.com/ARB-170112-Differential-Breather-Kit/dp/B00QBQYNF0

 

Thanks!

 

Today I got my extra set of TRD Offroad wheels cleaned up and posted for sale in 3rd gen marketplace/wheels and tires if anyone is interested. Still have mine on truck and decided against having these powdercoated dark bronze.

 

Finally got around to installing the sparks parts wireless charger in the console lid. Took about 30 minutes tops.

I will say, I’ve owned a Silverado, F150, and now a Tundra and they are extremely intuitive. Working on them “just makes sense”. The molded pillars in the lid hatch to help with alignment, the support bracket to hold the bolt in and keep it from falling when changing out the door handle covers, etc. very smart engineering throughout it seems.

 

If trying to ask a question from someone, use the quote button on the post you want to ask from. Otherwise you likely will never see an answer to your question (this thread moves pretty fast).

 

It's just the toyota letters. I'm going to try and sell locally first to avoid having to ship.

 

SDHQ billet ABS guards installed and also found a way to mount my XBull traction boards!

 

Finally installed and all hooked up. I'll probably try a different filament (this is just clamped in by the stock piece) to get a smoother finish that I can paint better. I tried painting another one of these and didn't like it, so I went with this one. Functions well and looks pretty good.

 

I'd buy one of these off you if you decide to sell

 

How did you plastidip the steering wheel emblem? Tape and spray or did you remove the airbag and emblem for painting. Looks great.

 

Looks really good. What wheel and offset do you have?

 

I'll share the stl and raw file tomorrow at work, that will allow people to mod the holes as needed. Plus, they can change the lettering to whatever they want as well. Like someone said before, shapeways will do prints or people you know might have a printer.

 

Thanks, I do know someone with a printer so that will work.

 

I installed a Diamondback HD today.

 

Thanks! I had the airbag assembly out so I could do the control surround pieces. I looked into trying to remove just the emblem, but it wasn't worth the hassle to me. Since I was using plastidip I just taped and painted.

 

Spent 9hrs and did iron remover, clay, compound, polish, and wax. What a day. But man does she look good

 

I'll post it all and if you want me to tweak anything, just ask. Also, if you know what plugs you want to use and know the diameter, I can plug that in too.

 

Man I hate reading this. Sounds like my weekend. 478 miles on brand new 21 DC and a hail storm absolutely destroyed it.
Better luck with your next windshield.

 

Black has to be the prettiest color for the roughly 30 seconds after you work all day on it! Then the dust ruins everything.

Seriously, awesome work, I took care of a guys BMW 750il and Black Bronco growing up, both were black. What you did there is a lot of work. Major props.

 

thanks you man, I got quoted $600. I paid about $250 for all the supplies. I understand now why they charge so much. But I’m happy I did it. It’s rewarding, but your right tomorrow it will be showing everything haha. Oh well!

 

Looks great. I would have thought you removed the emblem for plastidip based upon the result. Maybe I will get bold enough to try the tape and spray route. I really hate to mess with the airbag even though it is easy based upon the write-ups I have seen.