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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Jun 30, 2018 at 4:28 PM
    r1-superstar

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    I installed the Bilstein 5100 leveling struts in the front today. Using the middle groove (1.5"). Measurements are 38.5" up front and 39.5" in the rear. It took me 3.5 hours to do the install. Hopefully this helps others interested in doing this install. I may install 1" shackles in the rear. We'll see how the suspension settles in a few months.


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  2. Jun 30, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    It was time consuming but not bad. I watched one video on YouTube for the threading and I was off to the races. If I can do it anyone can. Just make sure you line it up right with the controls and the rest is easy.
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    Sweet! Now where do i get the materials?:D
     
  4. Jun 30, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Send em!
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    Np
     
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  8. Jun 30, 2018 at 5:36 PM
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    Too many…scratch that…not done yet.
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  9. Jun 30, 2018 at 7:59 PM
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    Ici magnum side steps in linex, factory spray in bed liner, remote start,afe pro dry filter, dap tune,sso slimline hybrid OEM bumper with baja designs 30" s8 driving combo,warn platinum xeon winch, baha designs squadron sport fogs in amber wide cornering with fog pocket kit, gtr headlight LEDs, 295/70r18 nitro ridge grapplers, g2 painted red calipers, 1.25 spidertrax spacers, bed slide pro 1000 se and 5 bin package, diamondback HD bed cover with ATV package and black package, 2 auto access led strips in bed, husky full coverage exact contour mats with custom logos, V led leds interior lights, tuffskinz mid console/&rear cupholder package, mid console tray and organizer, 2 JL 10s in custom sub box, 4 Hertz door speakers,2 hertz tweeters, other audio upgrades, tinted front windows, weathertech in channel rain guards, artic coating, reverse tail light section and third brake tint, ami big stick antenna, 2 CB shims +3 shackle, cb steer kit, Trd dual exhaust, trd skid plate, vled footwell kits front and back, factor 55 winch fairlead and prolink, gen y torsion hitch, bushwacker color matched fender flares with black powder coated rivets, trd rear sway bar, covercraft cargo bar and cargo net, recovery gear, custom shifter and middle console.I'm sure other things I'm forgetting too
    1 question bc I looked into the same cover u got. Lot of the genuine leather wheel covers say NOT to use on the rubber steering wheel, only on leather wheels. Any idea why or did this particular cover not say that? Seems silly to me that a leather wrap can't or shouldn't according to bunch of the manufacturers go on top of rubber, only leather, duh if it was leather to begin with I probably wouldn't need the product. Obviously I'm looking to wrap the rubber with leather. I probably wouldn't be having this problem then. Anyone know if this is ok to do, or why they all say don't wrap the leather on top of rubber wheel?
     
  10. Jun 30, 2018 at 8:12 PM
    r1-superstar

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    That's a nice cover. How does it attach?
     
  11. Jun 30, 2018 at 9:11 PM
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    Too many…scratch that…not done yet.
    Not that I've done this yet, but I went ahead and bought one.
    I've watched most of this guys stuff from the vid below. My thought was that I would use a good soapy water to clean the rubber steering wheel, then scuff it a bit, especially in the worn/smooth parts. Then add a bit of contact cement before putting down the cover.
    The glue that he uses is the same stuff as Weldwood Contact Cement. I bought some a while back at Lowes, as I'm also planning to cover some of the upper trim pieces with some suede.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nY6zM5WGnRk

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ODcGWn9yhpE
     
  12. Jun 30, 2018 at 9:55 PM
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    I'm just wondering why a lot of leather covers specifically say not to put on top of a rubber steering wheel, that it is only meant to cover a leather wheel? I looked a little bit into the 1 you referenced above Rich and it appears to be ok for a rubber wheel like in our pros. It specifically mentions going on top of leather or rubber. However if you picked a different option like 1 of the ones next to same cover with suede it again specifically says not to put on rubber. How can the cover be ok 1 way but not other if it's the same just some added material. I'd say most, if not all, the other leather covers I looked into all had some type of warning or caption saying not to use on rubber wheel.

    Does anyone know anything about this? I'd love to do it, but all the warnings I've seen got me a little hesitant to take a shot at it. Somebody on this site got to know something about it. Is it safe to do and why or why not? Someone on this site gotta have the knowledge to teach me something. Who is it?
     
  13. Jun 30, 2018 at 10:16 PM
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    Too many…scratch that…not done yet.
    Reading through the full descriptions, I think it will be fine. It notes in the description, it comes with double-sided tape, which I'm assuming to do the same thing the contact cement would do. I wont be using it.

    IF...there really is a difference in the size, the only thing that I can think of is the finger grooves on the back of our wheels. Being that they fit the Tacos and Seq, I'm not certain of all the various designs.

    I went with the suede and perf. combo. I'll let you know how it turns out if you're going to wait.
     
  14. Jun 30, 2018 at 10:35 PM
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    Double-sided tape is good to use around the controls that's the only place I used it it helps keep the cover in place while you sew it and helps tightening it against the wheel. With my cover the finger grooves naturally poked out and it feels Factory Pro tip the provided double-sided sticky tape is trash I used a 3M tape to hold better
     
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  15. Jul 1, 2018 at 5:11 AM
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    Looks so much better!!!!
     
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  16. Jul 1, 2018 at 8:16 AM
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    Thanks! I think it does too. You wouldn't think it, but the 1.5" lift up front makes it that much taller that I really need to get the AMP power boards installed quickly.
     
  17. Jul 1, 2018 at 8:36 AM
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    Wheels and tires :cool:
    18” Method 306 (mesh) +18 backspace. 33x12.5x18 RBP m/t (not the tires I originally wanted, but actually very impressed for the cost.

    Happy 4th everyone :oldglory:
     
  18. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:34 AM
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    Looking good! How much was that setup? Now get some white plugs for the license plate holes.:thumbsup:
     
  19. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:45 AM
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    :yes: Ordered.
     
  20. Jul 1, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    A4470E6F-D4DB-4254-B51C-08B0A87E1071.jpg Loaded the kayak and paddle board on and headed for the lake
     
  21. Jul 1, 2018 at 11:39 AM
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    https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B00T3LX6OY
    I just ordered these. I'm going to use them to inject spots on the wheel that need adhesive. In my case the only areas that need some adhesive is on the back side of the wheel behind the controls. There are a couple wrinkles that need some love. Everywhere else is tight, feels and looks factory.
     
  22. Jul 1, 2018 at 11:57 AM
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    Spent the day at the beach on Sanibel Island. Time to give her a bath after this.

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    It comes with rails that clamp onto your bed sides. The main reason I chose the Encore was the fact that the front panel closest to the cab can open. I was torn between the Bakflip MX4, Undercover Ultra Flex and the Extang Encore. I ended up choosing the Encore for a few reasons. It opens in the front, comes off the truck in seconds (seriously it takes 30 seconds to remove it), and has composite panels instead of aluminum - meaning if I get a hail storm (which we get a lot of in N TX) it won't ruin the cover.
     
  24. Jul 1, 2018 at 4:04 PM
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    3rd brake light accent piece. With GTR led lights.

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  25. Jul 1, 2018 at 5:43 PM
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    Thanks for the info. I'll check it out.
     
  26. Jul 1, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    What system is that? I need to get it. Can you carry four SUPs?
     
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    Washed, debadged chrome “limited”, tailgate inlay, wheelskins cover. Good Sunday!

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  28. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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  29. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:04 PM
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    Looks good! And welcome! You should introduce yourself in the new member introductions and show us your whole ride!
     
  30. Jul 1, 2018 at 9:07 PM
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    Appreciate it! I’ll take some good pics and do intro post soon. Thanks
     
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