2021 tundra questions

Well all is good with the 21 trail tundra. Things are a little different than the 13. Sad day to say goodbye to the 13 after 12 years.
So looking at the predator steps. Some reviews online seem to say they bend easily & there are only three mounting brackets which would allow them to bend. Toyota has ones which are $$$ more but can't find any reviews on them. Any feed back would be helpful.
As for folding bed covers I had a Extang on my 13 but had some water issues & so on but worked. I was looking at the gator covers they look pretty nice & it seems like I can use my top rail tie downs. Thoughts?

 

Predators are garbage imo. But, they are cheap since alot of people here take them off.

 

Congratulations on the upgrade! I think you will enjoy it.

That’s a bummer those steps are trash. Guess it’s not such a bummer I didn’t get them!

 

Ok got it on the predator steps , Need to put some kind of running board on that doesn't look awful
what are your guys thoughts? , also any body have any feedback on the trifold bed covers ?
Well the 21 doesn't have any storage behind the rear seat any ways to conquer that issue ?

 

How brave are you? I have seen a ton of posts here about this company’s underseat storage options for the rear seat: https://www.esptruck.com/?ref=start&gad_source=1

Some folks skipped the retail boxes and used baking pan trays then put the carpet into the bottom of them. I couldn’t find that thread this morning though. If you’re thinking that sounds like a good idea find that thread for sure before you start.

There are also swing out boxes for the bed that don’t seem as popular: https://realtruck.com/p/undercover-...MIl-ixhI79iwMVLyCtBh2N0SeZEAQYAiABEgJjL_D_BwE this not the right model it’s just for demo purposes, and of course there is Decked truck bed options.

 

Check out Tyger Auto, have the trax steps. Super solid, great price compared to others, finish still fine, and really like that the bracket is hidden well and doesn’t hang low. Very impressed with them.

 

Thanks for the info on back seat storage I will check out that thread
Those step bars look nice are they steel or aluminum
I spend a good amount of time at the DE beach area so worried about the rust
still looking for some feed back on the gator folding bed covers
thanks for all your input

 

Can’t say anything about the gator trifold, I decided that trifolds were not what I wanted. I did pick this though because it wasn’t shiny and it works with my storage boxes: https://realtruck.com/p/truxedo-pro...MIhsf_66H9iwMVk87CBB2rhiKOEAAYASAAEgIBiPD_BwE

 

Straight from their site.

 

Gotcha on the bed covers
I want one I can take off & install easily & keep my tie down track system & keep water out 90%
I don't have the storage boxes like your bed does kinda wish I did
Thinking the Toyota got a lot of shit about losing interior storage room so they added the boxes but only on the trail editions !!
I think they only produced 5,000 of them I love my cement color. looking forward to getting it accessorized
I will start figuring out all the tech stuff on dash totally different than the 13. cheers!!



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I put a sub box under my DC rear seat and lost most of the storage.
Since I have an Undercover bed cover I bought a Swingcase.
It holds everything I need.

UnderCover Swing Case Truck Bed Toolbox - Left SC404D | RealTruck

RealTruck UnderCover SwingCase Truck Bed Storage Box | SC400D | Fits 2007 - 2021 Toyota Tundra Drivers Side

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Swing box looks nice Really like the mounted bottle opener
Going to look at the agricover lumax its a trifold & can be removed easily for full bed access seems like they can be used with the utility rack & look to be better quality than the gator Or old Ex tang anybody have the agricover trifold ?
still deciding on the step bars
got the trans fluid , oil & differentials changed!!
What are you guys using for bed lighting ?

 

I do love my bottle opener.


The case barely sticks out no more than the wheel well.
I've never removed it although it would be easy to remove.
I have an Undercover Flex with the bed rail system.


I installed OEM bed lights a few years ago, put one in front because of the swingcase.



I replaced them with cheap Amazon strips when one of the LEDs light petered out.
I used 3M molding tape with the product tape for better adhesion.
I stuck them to the bottom of the bed rail.

$18 Xprite White Truck Pickup Bed Light Kit, 24 Led Cargo Rock Lighting Kits w/Switch for Van Off-Road Under Car, Side Marker, Foot Wells, Rail Lights - 8 PCS

Amazon.com: Xprite White Truck Pickup Bed Light Kit, 24 Led Cargo Rock Lighting Kits w/Switch for Van Off-Road Under Car, Side Marker, Foot Wells, Rail Lights - 8 PCS : Automotive

The wiring is tapped into the cargo light circuit, they come on anytime the cargo lights are on.


The OEM wiring PDF to install whatever you want and tap into the cargo lights.
00016-34187inst-20Tundra.pdf

 

Awesome
thanks for the info lights look awesome
As I ordered my agri cover & should be here soon
excited to keep my shit dry
What kind of running boards do ya have on your truck
looking at the Westin SS HDX boards have you seen those on any tundras ?

Thanks for the wiring schematics on the cargo lights

 

My truck came with the OEM predator steps and they're rock solid. I'm a big fella, over 300 currently (unfortunately lol) and they don't budge when I step on em

Not sure where these reviews are, but I would personally disagree with their assessment and chalk.ut up to either bad installation or not having an OEM predator step

 

yeah the ones I was looking at were aftermarket
You know some of these people who review shit have no Idea
I really like the Westin HDX SS drop bars they fit nice & tight to the body line
Have you seen those on any tundras?

 

I personally have not, but I just googled em and they're pretty slick