What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Fixed

 

HAHAHA! In all honesty, it took me 6 hrs to install this. That’s not even including making my harness.

 

I don't remember how long I spent on it but it was at least a couple hours. I got real good at taking off the OEM style light housings so that part was nothing. Unsure if you did or not, but I also used RTV sealant around the bolt holes. I was sick of leaks!

 

The part number

$240 Genuine Toyota 2019 & Up Tundra Power Tailgate Lock Kit Standard Wheelbase PK3B6-34JS0

PK3B6-34JS0 will fit both a double cab standard (6.5 ft) bed as well as a crew max (5.5 ft bed). If you have a double cab long (8 ft) bed, PK3B6-34JL0 will fit.

Here's a good video of the tailgate kit install. I made a couple comments...

 

Yeah, I used black RTV on the rivnuts before I inserted them. Good healthy dose of it. Then I added RTV on the top and sides of the housing just to be sure that water isn’t going to get through…

 

Raptor lights look great. Personally I prefer the 1974 grill. I think I swapped out my honeycomb as soon as I got my truck lol

 

I used this. Couldn't get it to fit perfectly within one of the "honey combs" but it does the job.

 

Replaced tailgate damper. Got a new from Amazon. After that, I felt tailgate got lighter when lift close it. I guess worn damper was not doing the job but also became a resistance.

$30 Lift Supports Depot Qty (1) Fits Tundra Rear Tailgate 2007 To 2021 Replaces 66140-0C010 - Direct Fit and Easy Installation

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BBYNX3FH?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

ICon delta joint UCA and Falken Wildpeak AT3W 37”,12.5”,20” installed. Next off to alignment

 

Damn, but it happens.....

 

2” front level (spacer) and 275/70r18 Kenda klever rts

 

Paul , what mud flaps are those?

 

RekGen.com pricey but you can custom mount how you want or need it to be

 

Here's a story: Exactly a year ago, truck was rear ended while parked. Fair bit of body damage, but frame was 100%. Took the shop 3 months to source all the parts and complete repairs - all new components and panels, no bondo. They day before I was to pick it up, some scumbag broke into the locked compound where it was waiting and stole the driver's side cat. As many here know, no cats at all in the supply chain. Body shop rents me a Tahoe (their cost - $13,600) for nine months...

In September, asked Toyota whether we could install aftermarket cats. Nope, would 'void the warranty'. Late February: Toyota relents, says install aftermarket cats; we will install the OEM ones for free when they get in. Aftermarket cats were installed Feb. 28. Car runs fine, no codes; I even put on the cat covers that were sitting in the shop for a year. Got a call today saying the OEM cats are in, 10 days after installing the aftermarket one!

I've gotta say that I was treated VERY well by all parties. Most importantly, I'm driving my Tundra again, and boy is it nice!

 

Had LineX spray the roof today. Previous owner neglected it and I didn’t want to worry about it down the road, problem solved.

 

Damn....hope they fired the truck up occasionally, and no rodent damage.

 

What was the issue on the roof? Pretty darn new truck being a 2020.

 

Made some progress on adapting the Scosche wireless charger tray to hold a MagSafe 15W charger

 

$10 says it was that divot in the second 'bar' from the left.

 

Didn’t even notice that. I was thinking more like paint peeling or something bad.

 

They did. Just got the word a few days ago. I’m bummed because I loved that truck but it saved my ass from any injury, so it did it’s job.

Appreciate it. Could’ve been worse, so I’m thankful no one was hurt. Now to wait for the payout and hopefully find another good 2.5 Gen.

 

Funny, I didn’t even notice the dent myself until after I took the picture earlier today.

As far as what issues I did see, I suspect the roof was not washed/waxed regularly. Totally get it, especially with the roof rack. I battle it on my 80 Series & Prinsu rack, but stay on top of that one. There was little rust spots starting to appear on the Tundra, more than I initially thought after hitting it with a pressure washer. Certainly not alarming level, but living in a condo a ~1/2 mile from salty water and parking under pine and oak trees that leak sap 9 months out of the year, it would have only gotten worse over time.

 

Lift, wheels, and tires

 

Nice!!

 

After this battery gets installed, it might be time to beef up the suspension. RCI full skid plates, AGM Group 31, 150+ pound subwoofer box. I’m sure the driver lean will be in full effect.

 

What parts did you use?

 

Still in process, but it starts with this kit:

$25 Scosche TAQ03 MagicMount Charge Compatible with 2014 to 2017 Toyota Tundra 10W Qi-Certified Magnetic Surface Mount with Bezel for use with Smartphones

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07NKJ8KPJ

The Qi charger in this kit is a separate “universal” charger that uses Scosche’s “magic mount” magnets (before MagSafe existed), and it’s only got a 10W rating (vs MagSafe 15W if using the official Apple charger).

So instead of the power adapter that comes with it, I’m using one of these as the power supply

$11 Quick Charge QC3.0 USB Step Down Converter DC-DC Buck Module 10V- 32V 12V 24V to 5V 3A QC 3.0 Charging Module Waterproof Power Regulator Car Phone Charging

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0918CR35N

And adapting the USB-C to USB-A using this

$10 Basesailor USB to USB C Adapter 2 Pack,USB C Female to A Male Charger Type C Converter for Apple Watch Ultra iWatch 7 8 SE,iPhone 14 13 12 11 Plus Pro Max Mini,AirPods,iPad Air,Samsung Galaxy S23 S22

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B079LYHNSR

finally, the insert to adapt the MagSafe charger into the spot that the Qi charger normally fits into I’m 3D printing using CPE+ material

 

@be_unscared your truck looks great. Can you give details on suspension and tire size? Thanks and have a good one.

 

Sell the OEM for a million doll hairs.