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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Oct 23, 2022 at 10:48 AM
    Knox_Tundy

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  2. Oct 23, 2022 at 11:07 AM
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    Tripleconpanna Just an X who bought Bud Light from Target

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    I figured someone like you would also remember; and you seem to be much better at finding the archives than I am. I was thinking about tagging you on this one, but thought you'd come across it in your travels anyway…

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  3. Oct 23, 2022 at 11:45 AM
    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    I noticed a similar noise after installing my TRD skid plate.
    I took a peice of a rubber floor mat and stuck it between the frame and the plate.


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    Although when I installed my Vahalla Sheilds in July, I omitted that rubber piece.
    This time I slid a nylon washer between the skid and cat plates.
    I haven't heard any noises yet..
     
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  4. Oct 23, 2022 at 11:56 AM
    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    So I didn't have to take off my hook...:confused:

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    Looks good.

    Time for the emergency bottle opener mod..:cheers:

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  5. Oct 23, 2022 at 12:17 PM
    RusPro21

    RusPro21 Pro is gone! But I’m still here.

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    2021 Pro!! Nitto’s Tyger blades, Arc audio!
    I have noise with my TRD skid plate and Valhalla plates after they were on for a while. Waiting till my truck is due for oil change and have my mechanic put something between the plates.
     
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  6. Oct 23, 2022 at 12:30 PM
    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    Maybe try some thick nylon washers, I got them at Lowes.
    If I did it over again, I'd put them between the frame and the cat shield, then the cat shield and the skid plate.
    It's only been a few months, but no noises so far.
     
  7. Oct 23, 2022 at 12:50 PM
    sta_f0u

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    Hello,

    Where did you get that ground cable? I'm looking to replace mine and that one looks pretty heavy duty.
    Thanks.
     
  8. Oct 23, 2022 at 2:29 PM
    1lowlife

    1lowlife Toxic prick and pavement princess..

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    I made it.
    It was leftover 0 ga KnuKonceptz cable from my amp install.
    The 0ga was overkill, but I wanted to keep my options open for a distribution block and 2 amps.

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    I bought one of these crimpers with some ring terminals and large shrink wrap.
    I clamp the crimper down in a vise to seat it.

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    Although I rarely use the crimper, it is nice to have.

    My POS X2 battery when I had it..

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  9. Oct 23, 2022 at 2:43 PM
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    what did this kit cost?
     
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  10. Oct 23, 2022 at 3:05 PM
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    All of their prices are on their website. I believe there was a 15% discount code for the when I purchased mine so I don’t want to give inaccurate info but here is their website https://rcimetalworks.com/
     
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  11. Oct 23, 2022 at 3:15 PM
    RusPro21

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    2021 Pro!! Nitto’s Tyger blades, Arc audio!
    Sounds good. I only here it when I’m going slow in my drive way turning or parking lot. Thanks for the info.
     
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  12. Oct 23, 2022 at 3:28 PM
    TL TRDPro LR

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    Dealership should sell this fix in the parts dept and service should throw it on no charge when they do the oil change… Has worked for me for about the last 6mos and about 3500 miles - good luck.
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  13. Oct 23, 2022 at 3:44 PM
    RusPro21

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    Thanks Troy, Yeah I know about this. But with having the Vahalla plates the Toyota dealer will probably say there causing the problem. I feel good about my mechanic fixing the problem. It’s not that bad so I don’t mind waiting till my oil change is due and then fix the noise. My other mechanic who services my Z06 and probably will do my westcott lift said he has stuff to put between the skid plate and Valhalla plates to stop the noise. So if I have him do the lift it might happen then because of dropping the skid.
     
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  14. Oct 23, 2022 at 4:02 PM
    Retroboy1989

    Retroboy1989 'Course it's 4x4!

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    In my little Scion, there was nonsense like this for the illuminated sill plates and under dash illumination. They were options added at port.
     
  15. Oct 23, 2022 at 4:43 PM
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    Where did you order from
     
  16. Oct 23, 2022 at 4:44 PM
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    Too many mods to come

    Direct from Baja Designs
     
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  17. Oct 23, 2022 at 6:46 PM
    TL TRDPro LR

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    Please provide before and after pics/measurements of Westcott lift as my kids got me that last XMas or birthday or something and I’ve been waiting to install as I’m trying to figure out what I will be towing down the road and the slight rake might level out with some weight back there…if the stock market ever decides to get me back in the black we may just go with a van and then lift and oversized tires here I come!!
     
  18. Oct 23, 2022 at 7:17 PM
    RainMan_PNW

    RainMan_PNW SSEM #82 RGBA #4 “That Guy” Vendor

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    Check the build link in my signature.
    I've yet to have any noise from my TRD skit plate or my Valhalla plates.
    :fingerscrossed:
     
  19. Oct 23, 2022 at 7:18 PM
    RainMan_PNW

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    Rotated tires, swapped out the back seat USB port for a USB-C one, and swapped out hardware on my CBI bumper step plates.
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    Did an oil change and full service (aside from the tire rotation) on Wednesday.
     
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  20. Oct 23, 2022 at 9:43 PM
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    Does anyone know where I can get tie rod end boots? Or know the size, so that I can get a universal kit. I ended up putting holes in bother of them when I was installing those Kings yesterday.
     
  21. Oct 23, 2022 at 10:23 PM
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    I just wanna keep looking at it…. Went by the dealership even though we are closed. Should be wrapped up tomorrow afternoon. Noticed the rear shocks also haven’t been installed yet. So shackles, shocks, and alignment to come.

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    Got the JL Audio system installed this weekend by Tech12volts.com and it is amazing!!!!!IMG_5286.jpg IMG_5289.jpg IMG_5292.jpg
     
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  23. Oct 24, 2022 at 6:23 AM
    RusPro21

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    Yeah Casey, I did not have any for quite a while and starting to here the noise the one day. I don’t think it’s anything else. It don’t bother me as of now so I can wait till I get it in for its next oil change.
     
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    Not enough, apparently...yet. This damn forum...
    :rofl::rofl::rofl::rofl:at the Biscuits and Porn sticker! I know that place in the OBX
     
  25. Oct 24, 2022 at 11:41 AM
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    It doesn't look like you used the new hardware at the plate joint. How did you tighten the 2 carriage bolts?
     
  26. Oct 24, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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    I did nothing to my truck... I did drive the wife's highlander on a road trip, and was in heaven seeing 25mpg
     
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    I was able to get the passenger side plate joint carriage bolt from the passenger side in front of the crossmember with a ratcheting wrench and the driver side one I had to remove the front section of the engine skid plate and reach back from the front to get access to it with a ratcheting wrench also. It wasn’t that much more work and I’m glad I have the carriage bolts there instead of the hex bolts with the retro fit bracket and speed clips. Both of the plate joint bolts are easily accessible to tighten once the front section of the engine skid plate is removed. I didn’t think of that until I realized that was my only option to gain access to the driver side plate joint bolt. I did have to remove the oil filter access plate to get the middle front skid plate bolt, you can get to the other two from the side
     
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    Drove by a Prius today that was louder than my truck. Made me really thankful for my cat plates :spy:
     
  29. Oct 24, 2022 at 6:10 PM
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    Took it to the dealership to get a 4 wheel alignment. Quoted $199. Told them I need new tie rod ends too as the boots were compromised. They couldn't even do the alignment. They came back with a quote with the grand total of over $1000. $157 for EACH tie rod end and $762 for labor (including the alignment.

    I just ordered a pair of tie rod end on Amazon for $58.

    https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07JDTP7YT?ie=UTF8
     
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  30. Oct 24, 2022 at 6:15 PM
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    you might be disappointed with those. I’ve had to replace a set of non-OEM tie rod ends after 2 months. Pretty hit or miss with the “other” options.
     
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