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What should I do to my 2018 stock tundra?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Steplift20, Jan 23, 2022.

  1. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:30 PM
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    Steplift20

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    I own a 2018 silver sky color tundra and want to do dome add on
    I have side nerf bars that I installed and look great and a cover for the top of the bed . I was going to add black badges but talked myself out of it
    I want new rims but these are good for now
    I was going to add those top shields that go on top of the Windows but I don't like them
    I want to do something but I don't know what.
    Any suggestions?
     
  2. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    Oh my, you left the door so open, I don’t even know where to start.
    Do you want more performance or more aesthetics? Suspension upgrades are always great. Countless options for lights/LEDs…
    But one of the best mods for the money has to be the TRD rear sway bar.
     
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  3. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:39 PM
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    De-chrome..
     
  4. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    timsp8

    timsp8 Former Tundra owner for 13 years

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    Take it to get appraised. Profit then take public transportation.

    Is it 4wd? Lift it.
     
  5. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:49 PM
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    toyofan87

    toyofan87 Beer thirty

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    Browse the garage section, everything there to research,, plus members feedback and comments of said mod... Good luck.
     
  6. Jan 23, 2022 at 4:50 PM
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    I vote tailgate graphics from Amazon.

    51DFegl-7TL._AC_SY400_.jpg
     
  7. Jan 24, 2022 at 6:31 AM
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    Sorry about that , didn't leave to much .
    Of course it's a 4x4 , I use it for towing my boat and fishing and just things you do with a pick up.I heard that the sway bar is a good add on but what does it do? I think it rides good now, what would be the results. I don't race it and take very good care of her I live in nj and a very defensive driver People drive here crazy. I feel it has enough power , I was going to put in a K N air filter but decided not to, and if I was I was going to put in the drop in filter
    I would like new rims but I'm not ready for them yet and not sure if I want to . I have to do something to make it mine But I want to do it right.
     
  8. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:02 AM
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    Trooper2

    Trooper2 Premium Lone Star Member / SSEM #13

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    The rear sway bar helps keep the truck planted better when Turing, truck rolls less. Great for payment driving.
    The front sway bar does the same but less bang for your buck.
    Not recommended if you offroad much, it will fight or restrict your suspension.
     
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  9. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:03 AM
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    Reduces body roll and improves handling. Helps stability when towing as well. Can be a hindrance if you do a lot of off roading but other than that it’s awesome.
     
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  10. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:15 AM
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    TundraMidwesterner

    TundraMidwesterner What?

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    I agree on the TRD rear sway bar if you don't off road to the point where articulation matters much. It helps with trailer sway when towing and on and off ramps to the highway etc will feel better. I think my second favorite upgrade was my katskinz interior swap. I was getting in the truck with wet shorts and the water spots in the cloth got old REALLY fast.
     
  11. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:16 AM
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    That is a loaded question. You’ll find the stuff that you should do. Then you’ll find the stuff you want to do but say that you need to.!
     
  12. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:17 AM
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    Not trying to be a jerk but you seem very wishy washy on everything.

    Honestly, determine what you truly want to do before you spend your earned money.

    Jump over to the "Builds" page and take a look at some other Tundra's and see what you like and don't like. Then go from there.

    Don't feel like you have to do something just because. Do it because you want it done and will be happy with it.
     
  13. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:28 AM
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    You did say you live in NJ…So, get a Diamondback bed cover so you can secure your stuff.
    Sway bar as stated.
    Upgrade your fog lights. I’m older than most & I got some Diode Dynamics & love them.
     
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  14. Jan 24, 2022 at 7:44 AM
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    Vland headlights, LED fogs, Rough country lower bumper LED bar, third light switch to LED, ICL ceramic coating, hood fender
    if you tow much look into roadmaster active suspension system, best bang for improving tow, def LED update on headlights if you don't have it as the stock halogens are junk, aesthetics depends on your taste. I like chrome, others don't. Take your time, as it can get costly quick, lol
     
  15. Jan 24, 2022 at 12:53 PM
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    Sorry about that , didn't leave to much .
    Of course it's a 4x4 , I use it for towing my boat and fishing and just things you do with a pick up.I heard that the sway bar is a good add on but what does it do? I think it rides good now, what would be the results. I don't race it and take very good care of her I live in nj and a very defensive driver People drive here crazy. I feel it has enough power , I was going to put in a K N air filter but decided not to, and if I was I was going to put in the drop in filter
    I would like new rims but I'm not ready for them yet and not sure if I want to . I have to do something to make it mine But I want to do it right.
     
  16. Jan 24, 2022 at 12:59 PM
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    Jarpown your right ,I am wishing washy, I like my truck just as it sits but it needs dome thing? Not sure what to get,I am going to get seat covers cause the cloth seats stain very easy even water stains them I do want new rims but I don't really like black only because every body is getting black but I can't find them in polished aluminum .
    Seat covers yes
    Rims in the future
    Not sure if I want to tint the side windows , you tell me to go to the garage section,how do I get to it? I don't see a link to it I would like to see my truck and color with wheels that was put on after market
    It s a slow process but want to do it right.
     
  17. Jan 24, 2022 at 1:01 PM
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    Occidentalis

    Occidentalis Out Snakin'

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    Seconded, but it's either this or a realistic depiction of a bound woman. There are no alternatives

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Jan 24, 2022 at 1:10 PM
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    2mchfun

    2mchfun Cool story, but did your new TTV6 tow a shuttle?

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    You said "BOAT", that answers it. You should do the rear diff breather relocate before you get water inside the rear diff. I would suggest you take a look and make sure that hasn't already happened too.
     
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  19. Jan 24, 2022 at 3:48 PM
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    Change your mind again and get the black overlays
     
  20. Jan 24, 2022 at 4:09 PM
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    LED headlight upgrade.
     
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    Just a thought. Lol, but you need to get a Yacht then.
     
  22. Jan 24, 2022 at 5:22 PM
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    You should do EVERYTHING!!!:D
     
  23. Jan 25, 2022 at 4:58 AM
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    You ask and you shall receive :D https://www.tundras.com/forums/2-5-gen-builds-2014-2021.28/ Go here and check out the different threads.

    Also to get here, At the top of your screen, there's a button for "Forums" and you can click on "2.5 Gen Builds" under the Builds section. See below.

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    Keep it stock
     
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  26. Feb 13, 2022 at 8:55 PM
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    If you like money, or like mpg, don't touch anything on the truck !

    Otherwise start with useful stuff:
    Diff breather mod since you launch a boat.
    TRD Rear swaybar.
    Invest the rest in Oil/Gas stocks because the price is skyrocketing :eek::mad::spending::annoyed:
     
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    This needs an 8"+ lift, AMP steps, and 40's.

    :bananadead:
     
  29. Feb 14, 2022 at 6:12 AM
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    The way I feel it that if the truck came with black badges they would be selling chrome overlays and we would be buying them , right now the truck is 100 percent original except for a few add ons ( rubber mat in bed,bed cover , side nurf bars and that's it) in the near future new rims and maybe tint the side windows and black badges but that would be it maybe a drop in k N filter and when the time comes a new TRD pro exhaust but that would be it, I want to something now but don't know what.I know leaving it 100 percent stock is worth more money but I don't plan on buying or selling or trading her for anything now, the older she gets the more I like her But if I had to pick one thing ,what should I pick
     
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