Pluto, Spvrtan's Ultra4-inspired build

I like the gray wheels.

 

Agree.......Think the gray wheels look way better. Kinda liked the KC-Hi-Lites in original form. Maybe that just shows my age.....Keep those mods coming Kris !

 

I opted to cover them because I felt there was just too much yellow, especially if I was going for understated coloring. I wish I could turn the covers right side up so the smilies were right but the covers have a notch on one side that make it impossible (since I mounted the lights upside down).

 

I think your truck wins. That hood is badass!

 

@Spvrtan
what are you using to air up after trail and before highway?

 

I have one of these:

$990 ARB (CKMTP12) 12V Twin Motor High Performance Portable Air Compressor

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B007KEVN00/ref=oh_aui_search_detailpage?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

Nice. So you plug into the truck battery...I like it. Can you find a cheaper alternative that is somewhat close to same quality??

 

Aw man on board air is like everything else, too many damn options lol

 

Here is arb (same brand) but their single piston and no reserve tank http://store.arbusa.com/ARB-Portable-High-Performance-12-Volt-Air-Compressor-CKMP12-P3573C9.aspx

 

Also, @Spvrtan, I'm trying man!

 

Vote for @Spvrtan done. I can't see a world where that bro lift truck wins

 

Haha, try posting without the exclamation mark. A friend also told me they couldn't post with emojis but once they just used "top" it worked fine.

 

I voted for Spvrtan as well.

 

To be honest. Spend the money on an ARB compressor and dont look back. Probably the best in the world. You get what you pay for and ARB is just that. Don't short yourself with junk.

 

I hope you will! When do they pick the winner?

 

I also had trouble putting anything else but top. Was trying to spread the Tundras.com word

 

Well, it looks like I lost. No big deal but it was a fun little Instagram contest.

 

I'd say you're top amongst everyone here man. That Tundra that you were up against looks like the definition of "mall crawler."

 

Thats bullchit! Thats the problem with Mall Crawlers and "Show Trucks" Just like all the JK's in the world 80% of the owners never hit dirt. "Oh look, DUB rims, Windows murdered out and the bumper matches the paint, SIC!"

 

Replaced my supercharger belt and idler pulley today; logged how to do it here:
https://www.tundras.com/threads/diy...rpentine-timing-belt-and-idler-pulleys.12189/

 

Great looking truck. love the build. I absolutely love that bed rack. perfect design too.

 

Updated the first post with new photos and build information.

 

This guy....

 

Instagram update..

Late post but recently got some steel +5" long-travel shackles swapped in to replace my set of aluminum +3". There was nothing wrong with the @ekstromdesign shackles and I highly recommend them; I just needed more flex, lift, and clearance. I've gained almost another inch in rear height with the new shackles.

Unfortunately, I found out in the process that my polyurethane bushings are cracked so I'll have to swap in some new ones soon.

 

I'll buy your 3+ Shackles from ya

 

Instagram update..

Yestrerday, I mounted a 45-gallon auxiliary fuel tank in the bed against the back wall.

I still have to do the plumbing but the end goal is for it to be a gravity-fed supply powered by a switch in the cab; this extra capacity should total me about 600 miles of range loaded down with gear on the truck ..or 500 miles if I'm being liberal with the supercharger. The storage chest will sit in front of the tank but more aligned with the driver's side because my triple-battery setup will be mounted to the right of it.

I'll do a full log entry of the auxiliary tank mod once it is 100% completed.

On another note, my bed liner by @linexsandiego has been holding up great since getting it sprayed about 2 years ago -- highly recommended.

 

Already sold them to someone.

 

It's aluminum. The tank sits on top of 8 thick rubber strips (measuring at 1"x12"x.187") on the raised portions of the bed floor. The 3 mounting tabs don't actually contact the bed since the tank is raised by the strips. Instead, the 3 tabs are held in by a combination of bolts/springs to allow for movement. Below is a pic of said combo (the spring side of the bolts will be under the bed)..