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2005 tundra - ultimate daily driver BUILD

Discussion in '1st Gen Builds (2000-2006)' started by 05tturbotundra, Feb 17, 2022.

  1. Feb 17, 2022 at 2:32 PM
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    05tturbotundra

    05tturbotundra [OP] New Member

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    my ultimate daily driver build.
    1- twin turbo & full engine rebuild to be able to handle all the power
    2- transmission rebuild or more likely just gonna swap the transmission all together to something I know will last and can handle all the power
    3- upgrading all the breaks and swapping rear drum breaks to disc
    4- swapping all suspension, still on the fence if I should replace leaf springs with coil overs
    5- putting a camper shell on it with linear actuators for easy access to the truck bed when I need it
    6- fabricate all-aluminum slide out drawers for truck bed
    7- fabricate custom steel hood scoop
    8- replace front bumper with exact carbon fiber replica cause I HATE plastic bumpers haha
    9- dechrome rear bumper and paint the same color as the body
    10- upgrade all lights to led
    11- after all the body mods are done, I'm gonna give the whole truck a full respray (same original color)
    12- oh and gotta change the wheels and tires of course
    13- stripping the red from all the brake lights so its nice chrome lights all around

    still, don't know what I'm gonna do to the interior as of yet so any ideas would be great :)
    I love the stock look of the exterior so most of it will stay the same with just some small design changes but nothing too crazy.
    after I'm done with everything I might drop it a few inches or not, still on the fence on that one too.

    starting point
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2022 at 5:08 PM
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    Baller

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    Gonna be fun to watch this one. You had me hooked at two hair dryers!
     
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  3. Feb 17, 2022 at 5:12 PM
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    Diablo169

    Diablo169 ROKRAPR

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    2” Lift, Bilstein 5100’s and 885’s, Rear 5100’s Icon 3 Leaf Pack and Firestone Air Bags with Daystar Cradles. Spider Trax 1.25” Wheel Spacers, Factory Wheels wrapped with Toyo 285/70r17 AT2’s.
    Pretty sure it’s more of a daily driver as it sits o_O

    I’ll be watching this one :popcorn:
     
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  4. Feb 17, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    05tturbotundra [OP] New Member

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    it is a daily driver rn but its not the ULTIMATE daily driver haha
     
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  5. Feb 17, 2022 at 5:15 PM
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  6. Feb 17, 2022 at 5:19 PM
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    eccracer104

    eccracer104 Dirty Paws Off-Road

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    I have a few questions:

    1 - what’s your estimate of how much hp and torque you’ll end up with?

    4 - if you swap to coilovers instead of leafs, how will you set that up? Going with a 3 link, 4 link, or something different?

    7 - any reason steel hood scoop over a fiberglass hood already with a scoop? And will the scoop be function?

    8 - there might be a carbon OEM style front bumper out there, but if not and you make it please share the process as that’ll be really cool to see.

    Lastly - when are you getting started? This will be cool :thumbsup:
     
  7. Feb 17, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    05tturbotundra

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    will to answer your questions good sir
    1 - I don't know as of yet cause I haven't made all my final decisions as of yet on everything I'm gonna be running.

    4 - haven't decided on that as of yet too, would love to get your opinion on what I should run

    7- im big on material, I love steel, aluminum, and carbon fiber, fiberglass is good and definitely has its place but I prefer the more heavy-duty carbon fiber and yes it will be 100% functional

    8 - I will be sharing the entire process on everything I do on this build with pics and maybe a decent youtube series (gonna have to learn to edit videos though haha)

    I plan on starting in about 2 weeks, just gotta work around my work schedule
     
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