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matt_hew68 build thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by matt_hew68, Feb 8, 2022.

  1. Feb 8, 2022 at 2:56 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    This thread is dedicated to my 2011 Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4 5.7L and everything I have done to it over the years. I got this truck in 2018 (picture below) and it was completely stock. I have done a lot and I hope this thread will help others with future modifications they may want to do. truck pic 1.jpg
     
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  2. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:06 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    Matthew
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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    The first mod was putting some subwoofers in. I am rocking 2 JL audio 10s in a foxbox paired with a JL audio Monoblock amplifier. it is very clean and tucks very nicely behind the back seat. IMG_2673.jpg IMG_2693.jpg IMG_2713.jpg
     
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  3. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:12 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    The next must do mod was Husky floor mats and some opt 7 footwell lighting. I have the lights on a (on-off-on) switch so they can be turned on with the headlights or turned on with the cargo light (I haven't run the wire for the cargo light yet, but plan to at some point).
    IMG_3029.jpg IMG_3031.jpg IMG_3092.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jan 22, 2023
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  4. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:17 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    Following this I got tired of the stock 18 inch wheel look and decided it was time for an upgrade. I got factory black 20 inch tss wheels and paired them with a 295/55r20 BFG Km3. (the stock was a 275/65r18). I did notice a slight power loss from the tires because of the added mass, but it looks so much better. At this the suspension is completely stock with the upgraded factory Bilstein suspension. IMG_3728.jpg IMG_3731.jpg
     
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  5. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:25 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    On the lighting aspect of the built, I added:
    Led dome lights
    Nilight 42 inch light bar in the bumper
    Auxbeam pods with cali raised bracket for fog lights
    Cali raised side shooter pods with victory 4x4 ditch light brackets
    Hikari 18,000 lumen headlights
    flush mount led pods for the rear bumper
    L55769288625__F0675B8D-7624-4D2E-8D51-610B641720A5.jpg IMG_4093.jpg IMG_5069.jpg IMG_5147.jpg ed reverse lights
     
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  6. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:29 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    This truck came with gray cloth seats and I was always scared of staining them or getting a sweat smell baked in. To help prevent this, I took advantage of a black friday sale and picked up come coverking kryptek typhon neoprene seat covers. IMG_9868.jpg
     
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  7. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:33 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    The stock Bilstein suspension was starting to get very cushy and created a lot of body roll. I wanted a lift but wanted to stick with something small and as close to factory as possible. I was able to snag a set of the fox trd pro shocks and I was very satisfied with them. There was an instant difference and it rode so much better.
    IMG_4004.jpg IMG_4060.jpg IMG_4091.jpg
     
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  8. Jan 10, 2023 at 7:40 PM
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    BlueRibbon4x4

    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    Dig those footwell lights!
     
  9. Jan 10, 2023 at 8:01 PM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    Thanks man! If I could do it again, I would get the lights that plug into the light bulb socket in the footwell. It would have saved me a lot of trouble down the road.
     
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  10. Jan 11, 2023 at 4:17 AM
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    BlueRibbon4x4

    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    Most of that stuff lasts a good while. If your install is clean, you should be good.
     
  11. Jan 29, 2023 at 10:05 AM
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    matt_hew68

    matt_hew68 [OP] matt_hew68

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    2011 White Toyota Tundra Crewmax 4x4
    victory 4x4 ditch light brackets cali raised side shooter led pods nilight 41 inch slim light bar Husky floor mats rago fab hidden bumper light bar mount nilight flood light pods in rear bumper ch4x4 factory push style switches coverking kryptek seat covers JBL GTO 609C front speakers skar audio rear door speakers and tweeters in dash dual 10 sundown SLD subs in fox box sundown SIA 1250 amp kobalt toolbox custom made stickers on back window LED fog lights Ceramic tint on all windows TRD pro fox suspension paracord wrapped grab handles Hikari 18,000 lumen Led headlights OPT-7 aurora interior led lighting Rock lights icon rebounds 18x9 +25 BFG Ko2 275/70r18
    I upgraded the shoes on the truck, going with 18x9 +25 icon rebound and 275/70r18 Falken Wildpeak at3w. Man, does it ride way better than 20s and mud terrains. I also took the running boards off and it made the truck look taller. I have only had the tires on for a few days but they are fantastic.new look with boards.jpg new look without boards.jpg new look side profile .jpg
     
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