What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Washed and applied a winter coat of Meguiar's Ultimate Liquid Wax followed by Ultimate Fast Finish.

 

PDR guy did his magic! Not perfect but way better than before. I’ll have to figure out some creative decal or textured “armor” to cover up the booboo.

 

PDR! Not perfect but much much better

 

You do have the factory front sway, so that might be limiting the flex (if you're referring to the front)

 

Yea that for sure and probably a few other things heh heh.

 

Mini slaps | ToyoMafia

 

would you mind sharing the size and offset of your Methods?

 

Sure, they are Method 305 NV Bronze - Matte Black Lip.

305 | NV | Method Bronze - Matte Black Lip – Method Race Wheels

SPECIFICATIONS

• Part NumberMR30589058925
• Wheel Diameter (IN)18
• Wheel Width9.0
• Bolt Pattern5x150
• Offset (mm)25
• Hub Bore (mm)116.50
• Backside Spacing (in)6.00
• Wheel Weight (LBS)32.4
• Max Load (LBS)2500

 

great looking truck there, may i ask what steps those are?

 

Welcome. But you should know that pictures are required.

 

ordered!

 

Thanks and they are havoc HS2. I like them a lot. Great for the wife and kids to hop up in the truck

 

Want. Where did you get your new steering wheel? Did you install it yourself?

 

I got it off Ebay. I am really happy with it. Its OEM from tacomas i think but its the same wheel. I liked the leather on this versus the ones that come on Tundras from the factory. Here is the link https://www.ebay.com/itm/234207324999.

I installed it myself, its super easy, takes maybe 30 minutes at most. Only thing is i recommend getting a steering wheel puller, $15 bucks.

 

Detailed it. It’s the simple things that make me love my truck even more.

 

Installed Coachbuilder .5" bumper shims in anticipation of getting it leveled and bumping the tires up a size. Also installed DD SS3 Max fogs. I'm much happier with the look when they're off - the stock fogs were one of the last very chrome-ish things on the truck. We'll see tonight if they're everything everyone says brightness-wise when they're on.

 

Completed my first DIY oil change since Toyota Care ran out. Didn’t go as planned, but sure am glad for the some aftermarket parts that should make the process easier the next time.
https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B08CMLV964?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

Heheheheheheheh. Giggity.

 

This is beginning…..

 

Looks great! I've had it done on 4 cars by two different people. Its definitely a magic art.
I just saw you have an 8" lift...how the heck did someone's car reach high enough to hit you, haha.

 

Changed out the belt tensioner and idler pulley chasing a squeal. Alternator next.

 

Ha! Unfortunately I’m in a rural area of Oregon and believe it or not my truck is short. Hahaha! This is the epicenter of The Diesel Mafia!

 

Did the night shades thang… for those who have not done this and want to… it is super easy. Less is more and don’t be discouraged… they look like shit after painted… but with some polish compound and good old elbow grease (spit shine flashbacks) they turned out great! I also did the third brake light.

 

Did you try the broom handle trick?

 

Added the hi lift, axe, shovel mounts to the tonneau mount rails. (Had the mount in the tool box from a previous Tundra I owned. Check out the Toyota logos on the mount. I think someone from the forum made them back in ‘12.

 

Those look GREAT!!!! Love the slight tint look.

 

What rail are you using to strap down the spare? I just got a fifth rim and tire in that matchs what I am running and need to strap it down as I assume it won't fit up underneath the truck like the smaller factory one did.

 

added the steering wheel emblem black out

 

Have you tried a new/different belt? And cleaning off all your pulleys?

Chased a chirping on my F350 and after changing out the tensioner, idler pulley and alternator all where the chirping seemed to be coming from, all with a brand new belt… tried a different new belt and voila— solved the problem. SMH!

 

New belt is supposed to be delivered today. I'll make sure everything is clean when I make the swap. I'm 99% sure it is the bearings in the alternator going bad - it was the only failure I had on my GX470 albeit with double the miles...