What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Didn’t realize 2.5 gen was that much bigger than first gen

 

I’ve got a mitchmade unit which is different than what he posted. But it seems yes that would be needed.

 

I do have a 3.5in lift on mine and the fender flares with the wider tires but on the same note I think when the 07 came out they said the double cab had the same interior space and the 06 crew cab so that would make the 07-21 crewmax that much bigger.

 

Yes. But honestly, I don’t think you’d need it. I bought the $120 kit for the CSB spacers and didn’t end up using them. You should be able to reuse what you already have

 

Good morning
Question: When replacing your upper control arms, are you properly torqueing down the bolt/nut? Or are you just doing the ugga ugga method? If you are properly torqueing, how are you getting the socket/wrench on the nut for the driver's side? There's no room to fit a socket on the nut. I'm able to get the socket/wrench easily on the bolt head but is that providing the proper torque spec needed?

Any tips? Recommend tool? TIA

 

I’ve always just torqued from where I can get the wrench on.

 

If the bolt can spin freely then your torque should be relatively the same when applied to the nut or the bolt. Is not exact, but it’s within the range of ugga duggas.
Otherwise, you could get a crowfoot wrench - technically it adds distance so the torque wrench value will be lower than what is actually applied, but not by that much in this application. You could calculate that difference if you wanted to get fancy but I wouldn’t sweat it

 

They have to be on torque wrench at 90 degree angle. Probably can find single longer ones in size you need.

 

Appreciate the quick responses!

I got the torque wrench on the bolt and it felt like I was overtightening so I backed off and left it loose for now. I also thought of using crowfoot to see if I can get on the nut side. Unfortunately I don't have a 22 crowfoot nor do I have another vehicle so I ended up ordering it on Amazon. Should be here today!

$17 FLZOSPER 1/2” Drive Metric 22mm Fractional Crowfoot Flare Nut Wrench, Fully Polished Ratcheting Crowfoot Wrench，Open End Crows Foot Wrench，Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D59QQTJ9

 

Nice! That looks like it would also work

 

If anything, I would expect turning the bolt would under tighten slightly due to the (potential) added resistance of the bolt turning.

 

That reassuring to hear. Thank you. Last thing I want is to snap that bolt. I felt like I was about to.

 

I was always taught if using adapters 90 degree angle no calculations require however this may help if you go on straight.

https://belknaptools.com/extensions-calculator/

 

Super helpful. Thanks
I've also always used extensions at 90° so this will be helpful if I can't get the 90° angle with the crowfoot.

 

Hit the trail yesterday with the steepest climb and descent we have around.

 

As an engineer…that isn’t 100% accurate, but it is close enough for the degree of precision needed for this sort of application.

Spoiler: Nerd alert:

Torque is a measurement of force applied at a specific distance from the center of rotation. A Foot-Pound is one pound of force applied exactly one foot away from the center of the bolt.

Your torque wrench is made to pop/break over at the set torque based on that setting and a specific distance from the center of the anvil to the setting point in the wrench. If you “choke up” on the wrench, it won’t change the applied torque because the internal setting is built into the wrench (it will make it harder for you to apply the needed force though).

Adding anything to the anvil that changes the center of the rotation will change the applied torque. It’s a straight line from the pre-determined point in the wrench and the center of rotation.

If we assume the point in the handle is exactly 1 foot from the center of the anvil, and you add an offset (crowfoot or one of the box-end versions) that is exactly 3” long from the center of the anvil square to the center of the hex, then you would measure the new applied length from the point in the handle to the new hex:
If straight forward, the distance is 15”
If straight backward, the distance is 9”
If 90*, the distance is 12-3/8”

The amount of actual torque applied (above or under the value of the wrench) is the difference between the wrench’s calibrated length and the actual length above - 125% for scenario 1, 75% for scenario 2, and 103% for scenario 3.

 

Father’s Day camping trip. Good time with the family.

 

Good times indeed!

 

Spent the weekend at the family cabin collecting fire wood for the winter. Then drove to Mt Rainier for Father’s Day.

 

Installed diode SS3 Pro with SDHQ mounts and bonobo 360 swivel mounts. The click adjustability with the swivel mounts is great. I’m not sure if I like how high it puts the pods. Debating if I’ll keep them mounted that way. Shout out to @memario1214 for the hookup.

 

Got bored n did this with a spare set of dash trims I got from a part out sometime ago. I've gone back and forth with painting these things but I wanted a bit more texture so this is what came of it..


Will install later this week as I've got a list of mods I'm currently working on.

 

You go bro!

 

Crowsfoot finally got delivered and it definitely helped. My torque wrench has a big head so it doesn't sit flush on the nut with the bolt pushing through so I had to use an extension bar to get it to sit flush on the nut. Plus it ran right through the hardlines perfectly. Not sure how much that affects proper torque but I doubt it's not a big issue.

 

I used crows feet also. I think I also may have torqued at the bolt side. These bolts are way overtightened. I went to 150ftlbs with some blue locker and nylock nuts. No issues so far.

 

Totally agree! Felt like I was gonna snap the damn thing!

 

Pretty sure Tacomas and 4Runners use same bolts and only torque to 85ft/lbs. strange.

 

Did someone say firewood?

 

I don't know about someone saying anything about firewood but my 1st thaught is I see one heck of a 4th of July bonfire in the near future!

 

I’m so unhappy with the state of Colorado for switching back to road salts Mag chloride was bad enough but the rust development is now ridiculous. Those shocks I had seize up were 3 years and 60k miles old.

On a positive note, Father’s Day was busy. Started out with a park picnic/BBQ with my dad, brother and uncles families with cornhole, squirt guns and plenty of food. We then hit the road around 6:00 pm for Yellowstone. Drove till I felt we’d made a decent dent and pulled into a Walmart for the night to finish the drive tomorrow.

I’ve gotta say, I’m thrilled to death with the OTT tune. Had it done a month ago. My main goal with it was better trans control while towing. The minor extra power has been fun but today justified the tune.

By comparison last year towing our camper from northern Colorado to Macanaghy and back, I averaged 6.5-7 mpg at around 70 miles an hour over relatively flat land. The truck would hang itself in 4th with the torque converter locking and unlocking, sending trans temps into the 220’s.

Today took us north climbing out of Ft. Collins to Laramie and beyond, with much more hills. The truck did much better. It didn’t hang up in 4th gear like before, it actually went into 5th and 6th when it felt necessary on the flatter stretches, and as you can see, even over the hills of Wyoming, the truck managed better mileage at the same speeds. Trans temps stayed in the 200-210° range on the pan and fluctuated as the converter locked and unlocked on hills, but it spent more time locked and unlocked for heavy throttle climbs. Overall much happier. Can’t recommend the tune enough. And good lord, I’d love Wyoming gas prices at home. Filled with midgrade 87 octane for $3.52/gallon before leaving Colorado, but I filled in Casper Wy for $2.77/gallon.


So here’s our sleeping situation for the night, to be continued to Yellowstone tomorrow.

 

Nice, which option of the ott tune did you go with? I'm hoping to get mine done in the near future. Enjoy your trip! Went to Yellowstone about 2 years ago with the family in early spring when there was still snow on the ground. Would love to go back in warmer temps and enjoy some hiking and outdoorsy stuff.