WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

Installed the flush mount reverse light kit from Diode Dynamics. Tons more light when backing (especially useful on dirt roads at night), has a nice red backlight when the running lights are on, and I can turn them on with a switch for setting up camp.

 

man this is too funny! You could probably reach out and say the TRD is for the trim of the truck and they might approve it. Solid vanity plate for anyone with a smoked mesquite truck

 

Did you go with the standard SES or the truck camper version? Thanks for the pic, it really helps illustrate the difference between the Timbren and the stock. I hate the way my truck sags when towing (and yes I use it off-road all the time when not towing). Compromises…

 

I, too, would be very interested in this kit once you get it worked out!!

 

I’m currently working on this.

 

Got a lot done this weekend on the Tundy. Made a bracket and mounted the fuse block .
Created a Bracket for the arb compressor and mounted it. There are no brackets for it under the hood yet for some reason. It turned out good.

Also put in the 12v in the bed.

 

Hey!…I’m sorry I’m just seeing your question, haven’t been on in a few days due to work schedule…do ya mean the valves?…if so I put them in the bed for easy access, right by the outlet…I show it in my install video if it’ll help


No More Squat!...Air Lift Load Lifter 5000 Ultimates, 2022 Toyota Tundra...In Depth Install
https://youtu.be/o-4oL8zuvJ4

I also have a video on where I mounted the wireless compressor if that’s what you’re looking for…I’ll link that as well…if I can help with anything else just let me know!


Air Lift WirelessOne EZ On Board Compressor, 2022 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro...Install/Setup...Must Have!
https://youtu.be/DTfgYhSx9Vw

 

Literally the same thing I have on order, just waiting on the physical bags and pucks for the trd lift and it’s go time

 

Today I added SDHQ ABS Guards. Simple mod that can save a lot of headache and repair if you off road. They protect the sensor from a broken branch or something catching the loop and ripping the sensor wire out which would cause a lot of problems trying to drive the truck. They don’t cost too much for the protection

 

are you able to provide a night shot with them? My @Diode Dynamics fogs are barely brighter than stock and I’m looking to change them out. First DD lights I’m unhappy about.

 

Are these the same color amber as your marker lights? Been struggling to find the right fogs that aren't so yellow..

 

My Rays Gramlight 57DR-X wheel center caps faded after couple wash. Wasn’t really a fan of the red background anyways. Had local shop cut up some vinyl and print sticker. Going to put them on my next tire rotation and oil change.

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After:

 

These are very bright, I went with the combination spot/flood amber, in the photos below you can see the coverage of the spot beams, and the flood coverage lights up pretty much everything.

Here's the fogs only, I have them adjusted low, the spot beams are approximately half the height of my low beams:


And here's the fogs + low beams for reference:

 

They're very close to the same color orange/yellow of the marker lights, probably closest I've seen.

Install was very easy, I used these adapter plugs instead of the included wire harness being I have a hybrid, and didn't want to run wires all the way back to battery, this way you just use the OEM plugs and factory fog light switch.

I'll try to add a photo of them on with the marker lights so you can get an idea.

$16 HAOQUOOU 9005 9006 to Deutsch DT DTP 2 pin Connectors Wiring Harness for Fog Converter LED Work Light Bar Retrofit Socket Adapter

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09ZPBKCKS?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

 

Finally got the goodies to get my radar detector installed. I've always used BlendMounts, but the mirror stem on this truck won't allow it. I'm very happy with this mounting setup.

 

SES. I would have to look but I think there was at least a 1/2" gap left. When I go over the large speed humps in my neighborhood they really make a difference. It is a really firm "catch" but not harsh at all if that makes sense. There's no wait for the suspension to react to the hit and return coming off the hump. I'm really looking forward to getting the camper on and seeing the difference they make.

 

Did you buy a special cable for the radar?

 

What mounts are those? And which detector?

 

Faceted edges. Now you are stealth!

 

It is the BulletPoint system with the Diablo magnet mounting base and nano arm. The detector is a Uniden R7.

 

Looks great. Did you paint or use overlays like Chrome Stoppers?

 

@lapoolboy: I installed the exact Rubigrid system setup recently. Having Blendmount experience as well, I was disappointed that there was no mirror mount solution. One question for you: from your photo, it appears you were able to route the RJ11 (phone style) connector thru a Rubigrid slot allowing you to hide most of the power cable underneath the Rubigrid. My Escort radar RJ11 connector is too wide to route thru a Rubigrid slot and the power cable is fixed to the 12v adapter which doesn't allow for routing thru from that end. How were you able to do that?

 

Maybe I have to adjust them, I did it about half the low beam as well. Thanks! Next time I’ll try and get a pic of current output

 

I ended up getting it painted. The price difference wasn’t too bad. They also de-badged for me and painted my bumper caps.

 

I used a 15" MirrorTap power cord I recycled from my last truck. I just drilled a hole in the forward wall of the tray to run the end of it through. It is tapped into power on the wire connector on the backside of the cigarette lighter plug. This is much cleaner and I don't have a big, ugly plug sticking out of the socket. Plus, this keeps the socket open if I want to use it for something else.

 

Yes, it is a MirrorTap cable.

 

@lapoolboy thank you sir..... perfect!

 

You bet.

 

Finally installed the TRD Pro flares. Tapped into the turn signal/DRL in front and used a diode dynamics 7-pin trailer harness with double output connectors for the rear. Was a major pain to get everything tucked away nicely and used deutch connectors all around for ease of removal if needed but overall happy with the results.

 

Just ordered the DiamondBack Switchback. Love there products.