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

Finally got my design worked out on the top tray insert I've been working on and want to share it with members here. I've made my own thread in marketplace and have an order form and all. Just let me know what you think! After lots of testing it turned out great. I've got more designs I want to release soon too just need to find the time to polish them and post them.

Here is my thread in our 3rd gen marketplace.

 

I absolutely agree with this.

 

My strat is catching the oil in a 5 gallon bucket and get it as close to the plug before pulling it. One hand holds up the bucket and the other pulls the plug. That 0w-20 flows like crazy, especially when it’s hand-burny temp.

 

I have no experience with their suspension stuff, but I feel like a lot of the hate comes from that. I used to be in the camp of “nah I’ll spend the money for the big brand stuff,” but I’m really liking the look (and price, mostly price) of their front bumper…

 

i was considering this. i probably should just get one anyways.

it shouldn't be an issue now since i have the fumoto in there and i can just hook the tubing up to drain. but i suppose for the wifes car why not its not like they are expensive.

 

Just remember, you ALWAYS get what you pay for. Their stuff looks ok from a distance, but the steel is thin and the welds are bubblegum.

 

I agree with you on most RC stuff. I don't trust their suspension stuff from experience. Broke many components in Moab which caused a trail weld party. My theory, is I have to be able to get back to pavement.

But on my last tundra (2016) I had a weld yourself bumper from RC and that thing was great! I had a local fab shop weld it for me and I would get that bumper again in a heartbeat. But for this 3 gen truck I have now I don't like the RC bumper as much. Spend the money on quailty stuff or save until you can. Dont cheap out on RC crap.

 

Suspension is definitely something that I’d rather pay more for, which is why I went with an accutune setup and camburg control arms. I’d hate to use one of the d-rings on the RC bumper for a recovery and it snaps off lol. The diy weld-yourself bumpers look really cool - wish there was one for the 3rd gens. If I get some time to 3D scan the front end, I may try to design my own DIY bumper and use send-cut-send to get laser cut parts.

 

It’s the trucks third birthday in a few weeks so I got her some bling.

 

What did I do to my Tundra today? I started my truck after getting in it, because apparently I can’t even use the key fob to remote start it anymore now that my trial ended a few weeks ago.

 

RC stuff so far:
Bed mat: good fit, thick, heavy, holding up to abuse well. Big, in your face branding.
Plastic rear wheel well liners / gap fillers: Should have been there as stock. Good fit.
Cat security shield / skid plate: Thick steel, decent powdercoating, good stainless hardware. I'll echo the incredible customer service comment. Was short one security screw for the cat shield and they sent me the entire stainless hardware pack.

All in all, very good value/ bang for the buck items. I would still stay away from their suspension and fabricated/welded items like bumpers though.

 

You can still start your truck remotely, even though your trial has ended. Just press the unlock button three times, then hold it. Do it quickly—but not too fast. The timing has to be just right.

 

Nope, you need at least one remote service active for the fob to work. But I think service connect is a 10 year trial?

 

Removed the bedside decals(not easy btw) and added the oem heritage grill overlay. I like the cleaner look with the red accents.

 

Posted this picture on Reddit and people were commenting saying I need bigger wheels like 19s or 20s, why? The ride is so much better ever since I switched over to 17s and cornering improved too with less weight than the stock wheels and tires.

A lot of people had good things to say but some were just hating with no real reason. For what it’s worth I like the setup, it’s comfortable and fuel economy is staying around 24 mpgs.

Reddit is so interesting some younger kids were dming me over how terrible the 3rd gen is and how I should just burn it and then there were normal people saying good things and sharing their setups.

 

Thats a damn good looking truck.

 

I wish that were the case. I used to use the key fob probably as much as the app, and had the timing down, but it is completely dead now and doesn't work at all after 50+ attempts over the past few weeks.

 

Can you let me know if they fix it? My bumper is doing the same 2024 10k miles on it.

 

Thanks man, this the cleanest she's been in a while lol

 

It's a pain. I've been successful maybe 30% of the time. The mobile app is better, but I'm not pay for it once it ends.

 

OEM fob is horrendous...range and sequence. Get a kit from www.accessorides.com and forget about the oem clunkyness

 

Not to bad. Im wanting to switch fender flares. TRD don't have the big tired flare. Wish there was more options.!!!!

 

That is too bad. I wonder why some work and others do not. On my 24 it works.

 

Reddit is full of retards. I'd not worry about what they have to say.

 

Ignore Reddit for vehicle advice. This community is much better, especially if you like the off road look over the street look.

 

I drove mine around with the family looking at houses under construction. Listened to the note of the TRD tails and the sweet whistle of the turbos with the windows down. I love how this truck sounds.

 

Printed the production insert in ASA last night and it looks good and that sucker is STOUT.

 

What are your wheel/tire specs? How are you liking the Falkens?

 

I like the red contrast with the black. Would you do a blue or something else?

 

hardwired in a

$359 Blackvue DR970X-2CH 64GB | 4K/Full HD Dual-Channel Cloud Dashcam Built-in Wi-Fi, GPS, Parking Mode Voltage Monitor LTE and Mobile Hotspot via Optional Module

blackvue dashcam using

$9 Nilight - 50040R 12V Car Add-a-Circuit Fuse Adapter with Standard and Mini TAP Profile TAP Blade Fuse for Cars Trucks Boats, 10 Pack Fuse Holder-3 types, 2 Years Warranty,Blue, Red, Black

fuse taps
Here's the full breakdown of the process I went through.

1. initial smoke test for dashcam, ensure it works. yay it does.
2. purchase fuse taps to make life easier.
3. snip off existing butt connectors and use better quality ones that heat shrink, pre-wiring the dash cam hardwire leads to the fuse taps. i'm going to save so much time doing this in advance!
4. disassemble the shroud and plate behind the rearview mirror to get access to where the power drop will run
5. run the wire across the headliner edge, tucking it in gently over to the drivers side door meticulously and gently
6. realize the fuse panel is on the passenger side and rip all of that out.
7. re-run the wire gently over to the passenger side
8. realize the fuse panel is actually mini fuses and my existing crimped and heat shrunk fuse taps wouldn't work (luckily I bought a multipack).
9. cut the fuse taps off, and re-wire it all again with mini fuses.
10. identify fuses to tap off of (used 10A DOME for battery, and a SPARE IGR for ignition/ACC).
11. rest of this is uneventful. install the taps, reinstall the passenger under-dash cover plate, reinstall the rearview mirror shroud and plate, clean the windshield and push the cam into place.

at $300 this dashcam is pricey, but that's actually a good price for this version. the big selling point for me is that it supports being a wifi client, and with some networking/containerization know how you can setup a sync server, so that you pull into your home garage and the footage will auto upload (the dream).

one day i might even read some directions, i deserved all of this