2007 Tundra Upgrades - Need All Opinions

Hey all,

So I decided to keep my '07 Tundra and turn it into the ultimate recovery vehicle; to date, I've done a bunch of much-needed maintenance work, and now I'm thinking I'll go all-in. What are the upgrades y'all would do? I already bought a new propeller shaft, but now that the front and rear differentials are acting up, I figured I might as well replace those and everything else? Definitely cheaper than buying new, and I'll get what I want in the end.

Thoughts? I want this truck to join the million mile club - or at least survive the apocalypse

Thanks
Dave

 

Glad to hear you are keeping it, it's a pretty good truck and will last a long time. Ultimate recovery vehicle, that's pretty loaded.
There are some insert bumpers that allow you to keep your chrome bumper and install a winch nicely hidden.
If you want to go full on, and its' the nicest high clearance bumper I've seen on a Gen2.
@STravis runs SOS Fab. This puts your truck in the realm of ultimate IMHO.
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I'd say minimum winch would be in the 10K-12K range.
There is a whole thread dedicated to pics of wheel/tire combos that cover everything from best tire to wheel with lots
of examples and explanations for offsets.
I want to see how you do this, so don't forget pics.

 

Good call keeping the truck man!
How crazy are you wanting to go modifying it? I'd recommend at least a front bumper and 12k winch. 37's are pretty simple to fit on these trucks as well with the right offset wheels.

 

Sorry for the delay, crazy times! So I agree with both you and @Cruiserpilot that a winch would be a solid setup - as for the front bumper, I'd definitely want one that fit the overall style of the truck. Guess I gotta figure out what the necessities are, what to upgrade, and then price it all out/install in order. For example, I was thinking of upgrading my differentials in order to handle more power, but didn't know how necessary that was? I already have the A/T Tires (KO2s), didn't know what else I should think of. I checked out your website and saw the below which is pretty awesome looking.

https://sobfabrication.com/products/2g-tundra-standard-front-bumper

@Cruiserpilot thanks for your help with getting me to keep this truck. Admittedly got frustrated with it having those issues, but at this point its almost a new truck and I just gotta accept that it's 17years old. Still having the issue with the goose sound when I start up the truck and drive it for a bit, could be the SAIs but didn't sound like it when I checked. Might try to get out there today to have another peek. What do you think are some other solid upgrades to the Tundra? Also, definitely will be bringing progress pics to this thread!

 

If you aim to do recoveries, then I imagine grip is going to be hard to come by, in which case locking differentials would be a wise addition. Lots of people on this site run a Limited Slip Differential (LSD) with much success, I'm personally saving for Air Locking differentials, which is a selectable locker: on when you want and off when you don't. They're actuated by via an air compressor that can also be used to air up tires after deflating. There are also electronic locking differentials by Eaton, which lots of people run as well. While you're adding lockers, you might as well regear to get some power back with the eventual larger tires, added weight, etc. You're just scratching the tip of a VERY large iceberg, but it's a fun journey to say the least. Best of luck with the truck!

 

I think bumper, winch & tires / wheels should get it going with all the other stuff you have done. You are
marching your progress right past mine now. I'd say drive it, get it into the back country and on some trails so
you can baseline how it drives for you. For me the hardest part is finding compatible partners to head out with.
Got to find where your comfort level is. When you get to the lockers and gear selection stuff you need to have
a working knowledge of how they will work for you. If you jump to 37's go for it but do your diligence along the
way. Stock front end components might not be enough depending on how hard you pound it. If you jump into
selectable lockers - ARB or Eaton - think of getting rear only at first. For now, that's all I have.