Chip_Tundra 2020 Cavalry Blue Crewmax "Pandemic Edition Build"

Hey Everyone,

This is just a thread to document this truck's progress mod-wise. I keep telling myself I'm done modding and I'm keeping this truck stock, but we'll see.

What I used to have:





When I took it home in March 2020, right before the nationwide shutdowns ($46,500 OTD after TTL and Doc Fees):

 

First "mod" : Window tint, 5% all around, 50% on the windshield

 

Driver side grab handle

 

Transmission Cooler Kit from @chasenicholas93

 

OEM Tow Mirrors

 

GoRhino RB20 Running Boards

 

Got the OEM bed mat yesterday as well

 

Nice upgrades! How does the Tundra compare to your Tacoma?

 

Nice truck. What's next on your list of modifications?

 

The Tundra is superior to the Tacoma in every way. Power, towing, tech, cabin space, it has it all. I haven't even lifted it yet.

 

Installing the oem deck rails right now.

Wish me luck cutting this line-x.

 

I never did cut the bed liner. Just used a screwdriver to gently push into the liner parallel to the few holes you can see. If you hold the rail up to the truck, you can easily find the screw holes. Just poke through the liner where it’s over the holes with the screwdriver (or a punch or awl), and you’re good to go with less of a chance of rust than cutting away the liner from the holes.

 

I used an awl at first, but I wasn't comfortable with possibly crossing threads. The deckrails covered up the cuts quite well.

Deckrails installed! What a great weekend. Keeping the cleats in the cab until my bed cover arrives.

 

@chasenicholas93 thanks for holding me accountable to my laziness. Lol

No more excessive slack on the bottom trans cooler hose.

 

I agree....no comparison.

 

Couldn’t agree more coming from a Tacoma myself. Congrats!

 

For everyone curious about transmission temps with the MHX cooler kit, here are some numbers from today. Outdoor temperature ranged from 100-107ish. Location: Las Vegas Valley, Elevation, roughly 2000 ft avg above sea level. Nothing in the bed, nothing in tow, 1 driver, 1 passenger.

The truck getting warmed up. Cruising towards the freeway at about 50 mph.
167 on the TC, 163 Pan temp.


Now on the freeway, cruising 65-70 mph. Reading 174 at both TC and Pan.



During some stop and go city driving. TC hovers around 190-198, Pan stays at about 180-185.



At a full stop, TC can get up to 200-210 and Pan bounces around 185-195. But once the truck gets going, The temps average around 185. Again, stop and go driving.

 

Awesome

 

Installed the Rugged Liner HC3 Bedcover



and TRD Rear Sway Bar:



Both fantastic additions!

 

Got a kid hauler to complement the regular stuff hauler.

 

6 hour exterior detail session today. Paint correction in the front and ceramic coating on the entire exterior.

 

Outstanding - 6 hours? Looks great!

 

Does the Scan Gauge II support those transmission temp readings out of the box? Or is some programming required?

 

They have the codes listed in the manual. Just copy straight from there.

 

Thank you.

 

How is it driving at night?

 

It's perfectly fine to me.

 

Yes, and thank you! Now to detail the interior next week. Haha