What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

They look great. Thanks for taking the time to get a pic and post it.

 

Put two of these in, one up front, one in the back, leaving one traditional cigarette outlet.

 

Did it fit right in or did you have to dremel out the plastic?

 

I had to Dremel both the front and the rear, I feel.i had to trim more in the rear than the front though

 

Tried out the tent, getting ready for an upcoming camping trip. Another good reason to get a DC!

 

The NSV is a direct fit for the rear.
https://www.theretrofitsource.com/NSV-Dual-USB-Charging-Port-System-Universal?quantity=1

 

Is the NSV plug and play or did you have to cut wires @AZTundra ?

 

I have not had any issues with BFG KO2 either. I live in SoCal and have run 37's on my F250 for 15 years and now 35's on my Tundra. Can't complain.

 

Were they chrome?

 

I just put this in. Low profile and no modifications to wiring or dash - just push it into the cigarette plug.

 

Not plug and play, but only had to tap into the original 12v outlet wiring for power. I grounded to metal at the back of the console. Really easy, maybe a 15 or 20 minute job total. I liked this NSV one because it looks more factory.

 

What do the tube steps look like? Are you going to sell them?

 

Were they difficult to install?

 

Yes I think it’s a decent tire in drier climates like the SW US. But its wet pavement traction goes to crap quickly, and it has the absolute worst tread pattern for clearing mud especially if it’s sticky. 2/10 for me in Tennessee.

Every tire has some bad reviews. Some develop poor reputations over time. I think this is what has happened to the KO2

 

They look so much better without the old man steps!

 

HAY ! !

easy with that.

 

Slimline bumper and winch install

 

No they were that brushed metal look.

 

I prefer "dog-friendly" steps

 

Get rubber washers to fill the gaps in those shackles.

 

Yeah, well, I couldn't really get by without them, at least without grunting and drama; so @602runner isn't wrong...

 

Nothing personal hahaha

 

Installed LED "Porch Lights" on my roof rack. My intention was to connect four lights that could be controlled by the OEM cargo light switch on my dash. I also wanted to be able to independently control the lights for each side, since I use my CVT canopy on either side of the truck depending upon my camping site. Most importantly I wanted to avoid drilling any holes in the roof to run the wires if at all possible. Thanks go out to @junior and his "My DIY Roof Rack" thread which gave me some ideas as to how to accomplish this.

These lights sell for $99 a pair for this rack from the manufacturer of the rack.
https://www.victory4x4.com/product/VRKLED.html

I found the exact same lights (check the specifications on both sites) for $14.95 each so I purchased four of them.
https://www.superbrightleds.com/mor...ch-and-utility-light-700-lumen-12v/5568/9848/



The light kit from from the rack manufacturer comes with CNC cut backing plates. I bought a Harbor Freight 48" aluminum ruler for $4.99. To make my backing plates I cut them to length and drilled holes for the bolts, it was the perfect width for the cut outs in the rack.





I spray painted the backing plates with black enamel. These are the parts I used to make my wiring harness for the lights.
2 - waterproof boxes from Amazon.

$10 Otdorpatio 2 Pack Project Box ABS Plastic Black Electrical Boxes IP65 Waterproof DIY Electronic Junction Box Power Enclosure 3.94x2.68x1.97"(100 x 68 x50 mm)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08N6P4HPH?ie=UTF8
2 - pigtails to fit my cargo light bulb receptacles.

$9 BlyilyB 6-Pack T10 Male Socket Extended Wire Connector Plug Adapter Assembly Holders Used For Turn Signal Lights, Brake Lights,Tail Lights, Daytime Running Lights

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0837SZ1NJ?ie=UTF8
2 - small waterproof switches

$10 5Pcs 12V Waterproof Push-Button On-Off Switch, Carbhub 12V Waterproof Push-Button On-Off Switch with 4" Leads For Motorcycle/Auto Car

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B07LCH1N3B?ie=UTF8

I didn't end up using the 2 pictured male and female Deutsch connectors for this install, I soldered my connections instead. I also used marine grade adhesive lined shrink wrap on all the connections.



I removed my cargo light LED bulbs and installed the pig tails. I drilled two small holes through the plastic top of my cargo/third brake light receptacle. I used rubber grommets and black silicone sealant on both sides of the holes (not shown).



I ran the wires along the inner side of the rack and mounted the waterproof box behind the Victory logo using that cutout for the bolts for the box.



I mounted a waterproof switch on top of each box to keep it dry and I can reach up and click the switch to turn on/off the lights on either side (it rained on me).



The lights work great, give out a lot of light and the two rear facing ones replace the cargo lights where I tapped the connection from. It's more useful for them to be further outboard on the rack when I use my RTT anyway.



Overall a cost effective, secure and watertight method of installing lights on my cab rack without drilling the roof.

 

Resourceful indeed! Well-done!

 

Same. Wish I could ditch mine.

 

I also attached Rhino Rack Pioneer MaxTrax Small Side Mount Brackets to my Front Runner x Diamondback Rack System, so that I can carry my Maxtrax MKII's out of the bed area and still carry my kayaks on my roof rack at the same time.

$142 Rhino Rack Pioneer MaxTrax Side Mount Bracket, Small

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01966CLUA?ie=UTF8
https://diamondbackcovers.com/colle...oducts/front-runner-x-diamondback-rack-system



I used another set of the Rhino Rack Pioneer MaxTrax Small Side Mount Brackets to attach a pair of Victory Roof Rack Accessory Mounts on the other side of the bed to allow mounting of RotopaX or shovel/axe, etc.



I used eye bolts as part of the mounting assembly to add mounting options for the bars.

 

Made my '16 MGM look like it did back when it was driven off the lot today!
A good wash, clay bar, wax and some elbow grease is all it took!

 

Thank you!

 

Nice. I bet they look good at night.

 

Did you measure fender height before and after? Just curious if it settled at all.