What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Almost had my cats stolen in AZ when passing through at a hotel. Got the same DE plate but not looking forward to those two rear bolts attached to the TRD skid plate!

 

トヨタ！！

 

Care to share this almost experience?

 

They made one cut on the passenger side cat and cut the O2 sensor, then got scared off by something or someone thankfully. Got up in the morning turned on the truck to head back to NM and the truck sounded like a tracker.
It was a Sunday so nothing open but got lucky and one muffler shop was able to spot weld the pipe back together. PITA and set us back about 6 hrs on our trip but would have been a much worse scenario if they got the cats.

 

The best mod ever. So simple yet makes a huge difference!

is it just me or is the letter "R" a bit crooked?

 

what kind of bolt did you use to mount those plates?

 

nice rack on the bed. can I get the model of that yakima? I might be interesting in purchasing one over a bed cap.

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/val...ent-skid-plates-info-and-ordering-post.84911/

 

yes, i placed my order for the front and rear last night. The bolt you used on yours look different from Classy63's #1 post.

 

I initially tried to install back in Feb and gave up until last weekend. I thought it'd be more secure if I drilled the holes that lined up with the skid plate but those skid plate bolts are a bitch if you take them all the way off. You have a pretty good chance of losing a spacer in the crossmember or whatever it's called.

Cutting slots in the DE plate and loosening the trd plate enough to slide it above it worked a lot better. You'll want to cut the slots big enough to fit around the spacers unless you figure out a way to get them to lift up when you are sliding the DE plate in. I also bought some of this:

$15 Yotache Neoprene Rubber Foam Tape 1" Wide x 1/16" Thick (New Adhesive Craft), High Density Close Cell Foam Strips Gasket for Door Insulation, 33 Ft Length

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B082F37WJH?ie=UTF8 and put it both sides of the plate where it'd be sandwiched, just to make sure I didn't hear any rubbing.

I didn't use any fancy bolts - I had one of the stainless security bolts freeze up on me back in February so I bought some regular replacement bolts from Lowes. Even if they can get the regular bolts free, they are still going to have to deal with the TRD Skid Plate bolts to have a chance of getting to my cats. I just don't see it.

 

Those are the Yakima HD overhaul truck bed rack system. Get the optional side bar horizontal bars as they add a 100# load capacity. The rack holds max 800# non moving/stagnant, 500# road, 300# off-road. Get the Tundra base plate to mount on either the factory side rails or the cover bed adapter. Has so many options go to Yakima.com for details

 

I used pentagon bolts along with these off road washers

B4WBHP98 1/2" to 9/16" Bolt Head Protector

from Barnes 4WD

 

@eccracer104 @Sunnier if you know anyone who wants this I have a Diode Dynamics SS12 light bar kit for behind the grill mounting. kit includes 2 SS12 wide beam clear lens light bars, mounting brackets, wiring harness and replacement clear driving lenses.
San Diego Area only no shipping

See post in marketplace

 

Ok. Anyone I know’d check the SoCal Shenanigans thread. Maybe post a link there, that goes to your ad in market place.

 

how do you make a link to the marketplace ad I posted

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/diode-dynamics-ss12-light-bar-kit.95859/#post-2430465

You can go to the marketplace and right click on the post #1 in the upper right hand corner of the post and select copy link address then paste it - or just copy from above

EDIT - And these are great light bars. I have them installed on my 2020.

 

Yep Scottsdale. Did a police report but they didn’t really care, or the hotel just kinda to bad so sad! Ha

 

Thanks man, it’s the Yakima Overhaul HD w/ HD Crossbars and the Loadwarrior basket. Planning on getting the side bars eventually.

 

yakima's site state they are sold out. will have to try Amazon. I did find some video on youtube about it, some guy had the fishing setup, which is what i'm eyeing myself.

 

I have to admit, I got lucky and snagged the rack and crossbars on sale on Amazon a few months ago.
I got the basket at REI while evacuated to Houston area and I would check them.

Edit: just checked out of curiosity and they have them!
https://www.rei.com/product/150180/yakima-overhaul-hd-truck-rack

 

Ordered this....

 

And working on this console lid mod.....

 

Installed my onboard air system. Purchased an ARB CKMTA12 Twin compressor and the SDHQ firewall mount for it. Wired the leads directly to the battery and stripped down the switch wiring harness to just the purple trigger wire and connected to my Switch Pros SP-9100 system. I wanted to install a modified "Wifey" air system with fender well connections and intend to later add air horns.

$592 ARB CKMTA12 '12V' On-Board Twin High Performance Air Compressor, Ideal for Air Lockers Locking Differentials, Tire Inflator, Air Horn, Air Tools and Pneumatic Tools.

https://www.amazon.com/ARB-CKMTA12-Board-Performance-Compressor/dp/B0050DI9YQ

https://sdhqoffroad.com/products/07-21-toyota-tundra-arb-air-compressor-mount-kit

Since my SP-9100 is mounted to a Power Trays mount on my engine compartment fuse box I had to come up with a location to securely mount the distribution manifold for the air up/down function. After much consideration I found the best place for me to install it would be to the top of the compressor fan mount. There was plenty of room and clearance for the mounting bolts for the block and it in no way interferes with the operation of the compressor. I took a piece of .125 x 3" aluminum flat bar, fabbed up a mount and painted it gloss black.







I ordered all of the individual components for the the air distribution system separately instead of purchasing the "Wifey" kit from Rago Fabrication, mainly because I could get upgraded parts for the same price (or less). I used a Viair 9280 6 port manifold with mounting holes so that I could easily secure it to the mount. I used lock washers and Red Loctite to secure the manifold bolts to the mount I made due to the heat and vibration of the compressor while in use. This manifold is the only aluminum part I used, opting for solid brass connections for the Legris sleeve/slide valve and on all other air line parts. I assembled the manifold on my work bench and tested all of the connections to it for leakage with my garage compressor before installing it in the truck so as to not be torquing on the mounted compressor. I included an ARB quick connect chuck to allow for a standard air hose to be connected from the front of the vehicle.

$23 Viair 92820 6 Port Manifold with Mounting Holes, Black

https://www.amazon.com/Viair-92820-...iair+distribution+block&qid=1632949368&sr=8-3

https://www.grainger.com/product/LEGRIS-1-4-in-Nickel-Plated-Brass-1DDY5

https://www.northridge4x4.com/part/...MI4JvAno2l8wIVTAeICR0jMA__EAQYAyABEgIPCvD_BwE



As I mentioned before I used all brass fittings, including the air line push in connections and Tees instead of the plastic ones that are susceptible to heat damage and are rated for less air pressure. I'm sure the plastic fittings work fine but I opted for the metal ones out of an abundance of caution. I also chose red nylon brake tubing, in keeping with the color scheme of my truck, that is rated to 362 psi and 248 degrees. I was very careful to route the tubing along the frame and wiring mounts and to keep well clear of the exhaust pipe and other heat sources.

$17 TAILONZ PNEUMATIC Air Line 1/4" od Red Pneumatic Nylon Tube 32.8ft Air Brake Tubing Nylon Hose

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B08HQSZHZG?ie=UTF8



I used Rago Fabrication Tundra air chuck mounts in the fender wells.





After finishing the install I checked every connection for leaks, aired down to 18 pounds and aired back up again. The system works great and I'm looking forward to using it for a long time.

 

How did you mount those lights behind the grille?

 

ah yeah! got the same on and attaching them to the skid plate was challenging for a one man show without a fancy jack

 

Do the air hoses ever break while driving? seems the spinning wheels would break them

 

Yep, that jack is the ace up my sleeve, haha!!

 

Got my deliveries from AlphaRex today and naturally had to install them... PRO-Series LED Tail Lights Red Smoke and Alpharex Nova LED Projectors in Alpha Black..

Very nice products.... couple of hours to install all 4 no rush...

 

How does the DRL perform in broad daylight? and how bright are the tail running lights and brake lights?

 

Any tips on installing these? Any thing we should look out for?