What have you done to your 2nd gen Tundra today?

Found the reason why my serpentine belt wasn't staying on. The new one comes out farther than the old one.

 

Can we get a link to this voltmeter.
How are you liking it so far?

 

This is also a reason why the belt didn't fit. Is this a Tacoma ps pump or something...

 

Sure. I like it. Seems accurate. This is my second voltmeter. The first had a dual usb charger but I didn’t like that i had to modify it to get it to fit and it wasn’t a flush mount; this one snapped right in the factory opening.

Cllena 2.1A USB Charger Socket Power Adapter + Voltmeter Tester 1.9ft Wiring and Fuse (Red LED-2)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B01F8BLHES?ref=ppx_pop_mob_b_asin_title

 

don't know if its a Taco's but I count 7 ribs on it as to 6 on the Tundra, either exchange it where you got it or check the measurements of the shaft to bolts and if correct use a pulley puller and swap the old pulley onto it if it lines up.

 

Yeah the old pump has 7 ribs, the new one has 6. I'm picking up the new pump tomorrow. I'm not dealing with swapping out parts and what not.

 

That's why belt was bowed on edge, pulley was too narrow on new one.

 

Installed these tie downs:

Bull Ring 9001 Raised Fit Retractable Truck Bed Tie-Down Anchors Fits '00-13 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab and Extended Cab. (Not for Double Cab Trucks) (1 Pair)

Bull Ring Raised Fit Retractable Truck Bed Tie Down Anchors, Fits '00-13 Toyota Tundra Regular Cab and Extended Cab, Not for Double Cab Trucks, Sits on Rail Cap, Quick & Easy Installation, 1 Pair

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B085V8NRF7?_encoding=UTF8

(The name says "not for double cab trucks" but that is a dirty lie, they're perfect)

They pop up and down. Seem quality and install in 5 minutes. I don't have the bed rail system so I really needes some extra tie-downs.



Question: is the OEM bed rail system good or is there a better option? Should I just screw in some fixed tie-downs and if so what would you recommend?

 

Replaced the backup bulbs with LEDs



Drained and filled the transfer case, both diffs, and the transmission. All fluids had 30k on them with some towing and relatively hard 4x4 use. All of them looked pretty darned clean, the dirtiest looking was the front diff. Amsoil Severe Duty 75w-90 and Amsoil synthetic ATF.

 

Rotated tires criss cross X pattern, Changed oil filter only, 4000 on it. Greased driveshaft u-joints, and SPC upper control arms. Just got my electric tailgate lock from Ramon at Cool Springs , now to study instructions and wait for another warm day.

 

Ordered up a 7.5" UBK from ToyTec so I can get off the blocks and install new T/O leaf springs and ToyTec ADJ shackle's I have laying around. Won't be till next month for install though for reasons.

 

Added a tailgate assist strut

 

The factory one wasn't playing nice?

 

I guess not. There was more ummphh when dropping down then I’d like. I didn’t even realize there was a factory one until I started looking into something to help with it

 

Purely aesthetic but I desrusted and repainted my tie-downs, then installed them over the bed rug.

After and before cleaning:

After install:


Paint will chip in about a week so enjoy it now. The one bit of visible rust I allow:

 

Scored a deal from @IowaGuy on some desert does it seat jackers. They installed very quickly and so far I like the way they change the seating position. This weeks commute will be the real test.

 

whered you get the overlay?

 

Replacement for Tacoma Tundra... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09SYQRDPZ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Replaced the dash speakers with some Kicker 3.5 mid components. It’s a super tight fit and I knew it was going to take some “customization” going in. Thankfully, they are a tight fit into the original hole and you can fit one of 2 factory bolts in place. I used a screw and just went into the plastic for the other. It’s plenty tight and isn’t going to hurt anything. Factory grills go right back over. Cut the factory bridging plug off the old dash speakers and just spliced on the wires that came with the Kickers for their spades. Front soundstage is fantastic now. Can’t wait to replace the doors with matching Kickers now.
Driver Side (factory bolt goes all the way down)

Passenger Side (factory bolt only goes part way down as speaker does not sit as low due to air vent pipe)

 

Wheeled the truck pretty hard this past weekend and attempted to flex the suspension out:

 

Installed two "new to me" OEM headlight buckts I aquired on ebay. Much needed.

 

Thanks for the idea man! Quick and easy install!

 

New Morimoto amber headlights. I think the best upgrade so far

 

Nice looking truck you have there! What’s the specs on the wheels and tires?

 

A bit difficult to show in a picture, but I had a UV film put on the windshield. We took a trip this weekend and the heat through the windshield was quite noticeable. I had the tint installed this morning and the reduction in heat was surprising. It'll make driving this summer much more pleasant.

 

Rims are BMF nova 20x9 with +20offset and Rubber is k02 275/60/20. Nothing to crazy.. I'll get bigger rubber when I level it

 

Panning for GOLD

 

SS5's arrived today - I quickly threw them on to see how they look. Diggin' the larger lights, suits the large truck well! Don't mind the popped hood and my trickle charger. Now that my wedding is behind me, it's time to start giving the Slurp some love.

 

Ooofff My condolences