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Smokey The Tundra

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by SmokeyTT, Aug 25, 2018.

  1. Aug 25, 2018 at 1:06 PM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Smokey The Tundra (SmokeyTT), the build. Picked her up October 18, 2017.

    2018 SR5 cement grey crewmax 4x4 off-road package

    Honolulu, HI

    Interior:

    Wet Okole seat covers F/R
    Wet Okole center console cover
    Tint - 35% front/15% rear
    Dash topper dash cover- black
    HeatShield sun/heat visor
    Custom startup and screen-down images
    Center console tray organizer

    Exterior:
    Color matched grill and bumper caps
    Rustproofed undercarriage
    Ceramic coated
    Spray in bed liner
    WaterPort portable shower attached to trailer hitch mount (comes in handy)
    Factory bed rails
    Ammo can storage attached to bed rails
    Yakima Overhaul HD racks with short sidebars. Attachments: rotopax mounting locks and 2 gallon water tanks on each side
    N-fab rkr rails
    Rokblokz mudflaps F/R

    Suspension & Performance:
    Cab mount chop/body mount chop (CMC/BMC) - with welded plates
    Bilstein 5100's on all corners (front on max clip setting) going to 6112/5160’s after
    Coachbuilder 2007+ Tundra shim (driver side only for tundra lean)
    Diff drop kit
    Toytec add-a-leaf in rear
    TRD dual exhaust
    Camburg Balljoint UCA's
    Coachbuilder 2007+ Tundra Brake Line Extension Kit
    Wheelers Superbump bumpstops infront (have rears, will change when I get new leaf packs)
    Nitro 4.88 gears F/R differentials

    Wheels & Tires
    SCS Ray 10's 18x9 5x150 +25 offset
    Toyo 285x70x18 (Needed to do a CMC/BMC)
    Gorilla lugs 14x1.5 black

    Accessories/Utilities
    Safe Jack 6 ton kit to replace stock bottle jack
    Viair portable compressor

    To Do (Wishlist):
    Leaf packs for 1.25-1.5" of lift"
    Front and rear bumpers
    Upgraded suspension
    ESP under seat storage



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  2. Aug 25, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Color matched bumper caps and grill. Looks a lot better than the chrome IMO.

    IMG_2931.jpg
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2018 at 2:27 PM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADER,RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  4. Aug 25, 2018 at 2:30 PM
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    seniramsu

    seniramsu Pro Runnin

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    That’s no opinion.... that’s fact!!!
     
  5. Aug 25, 2018 at 2:31 PM
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    Agreed.. looks excellent. Congrats from Atlanta.
     
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  6. Aug 25, 2018 at 3:20 PM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Some of the other additions... Can't wait to get the suspension system on along with the wheels. Pic coming soon!IMG_2933.jpgIMG_2934.jpgIMG_2935.jpg
     
  7. Aug 25, 2018 at 3:27 PM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Out at Ka'ena Point a while back. Putting the 4x4 to good use! :thumbsup:C586DE27-AA9D-419B-A919-FC3912B1ED84.jpg
     
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  8. Aug 25, 2018 at 3:38 PM
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    Welcome from NC! Beautiful truck!!
     
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  9. Aug 29, 2018 at 8:32 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Oh my... look at these goodies! Still waiting on a few more things before I slap
    everything on. 5100's all around w/fronts at highest setting. 285/70 Ridge Grapplers. Waiting for the rims, add-a-leaf and, and diff drop kit.

    IMG_2941.jpgIMG_2940.jpgIMG_2943.jpg
     
  10. Aug 29, 2018 at 9:12 PM
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    CCLJ03

    CCLJ03 Tundra forever

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    UH OOOHHHHHH. Did this just enter the running for my favorite build!?


    I THINK SO.
     
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  11. Aug 30, 2018 at 1:03 AM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    AWESOME POSSUM! I'll get the pics of the final product up soon enough :thumbsup:

    Edit: Temporary final product... haha...
     
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  12. Aug 30, 2018 at 1:50 AM
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    Calibrated Power 5 Tune pack, Allison 1000 tune, PPE deep trans pan, Cold/Hot CAC pipes, Banks CAI, PCV reroute, resonator delete, S&B 62 gal fuel tank, B&W GN hitch
    Great looking truck!
     
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  13. Sep 1, 2018 at 3:17 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Got the wheels in today! Now just waiting on my AAL and diff drop kit to come in. Then it is officially project time :thumbsup:

    IMG_2949.jpgIMG_2947.jpg
     
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  14. Sep 1, 2018 at 3:22 PM
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    Vendeta2k Distinguished Member Of The Cement Club

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    looking good!
     
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  15. Sep 10, 2018 at 1:47 PM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Under the knife as I am posting this :thumbsup:

    Also, Anybody seen a step by step tutorial of the fender liner mod? Don't quite know how I am supposed to push it back. I know I need a heat gun but anything else?

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  16. Sep 13, 2018 at 7:01 PM
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    SmokeyTT

    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Finally able to get the picture up here. Here is the final product (...temporary...lol) :thumbsup:

    Waiting to find the time to do a CMC/BMC. Also thinking about modding the rear mud flaps to stick out to cover tire.

    IMG_2976.jpgIMG_2977.jpg
     
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  17. Sep 19, 2018 at 9:45 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Decided to pull the trigger on the Camburg balljoint UCA with the Moog boot. I had SPC uniballs on my Tacoma and they squeaked like none-other. After getting a Tundra, I've learned that that is normal for uniballs. Decided to to go with the Camburg balljoint because of the upgrades they have made and because it is a sealed UCA. Will post pics soon :thumbsup:
     
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  18. Sep 20, 2018 at 12:33 PM
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    How much did you pay? Link if you have one please.
     
  19. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:05 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    I paid exactly $659.00. $599 for UCA's and $60 for shipping to Honolulu, HI. I had a buddy of mine who works for a shop call to see if they gave wholesale but unfortunately, they don't. It's all good though I have heard good things about them. You may want to check out wheelersoffroad.com. I thought I may have saw $579 or $569, but I'm not sure. Let me know what you decide on! :thumbsup:

    Here is the link: https://camburg.com/shop/suspension...wd-07-18-performance-balljoint-upper-arm-kit/
     
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  20. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:12 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    UPDATE: Suspension seems to be settled in. I am liking the ride a lot. With the 5100's on max clip setting and the Toytec AAL in the rear, my measurements are about 3/4 of an inch higher in the rear than in the front. In the future I may want to get 1 inch shackles (or new leaf packs when these sag) to get just tad bit more rake. Other than that, it is looking solid. I have yet to take it off-roading because I want to put the UCA's on and get a solid alignment before we get CRAZZZYYYY (not). More updates coming soon...
     
  21. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:19 PM
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    Sorry but I’m new to this.. is this one better than the uniball ?
     
  22. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:49 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    I think a lot of the fellas on here will tell you it is what you are looking for out of the UCA's. From my personal opinion, I see off-road terrain but with no terrain that requires me to flex the suspension like crazy. However, if this was the case, I may have gone with a uni-ball set up.

    Balljoint:
    PROS: Sealed & greased joint, less maintenance similar to that of stock, less exposed to elements and gunk (ex: salt, rain, mud, etc.)
    CONS: Doesn't allow for as much adjustment, wheel travel, or "flex"

    Uni-ball:
    PROS: highly adjustable, allows for more wheel travel and "flex"
    CONS: Needs maintenance more often, regressing, cleaning, uni-ball swaps.

    Again, this is all my opinion for what I wanted out of my truck. I had SPC uni-ball UCA's on my old lifted Tacoma and those things were good alignment wise but they squeaked over every little bump. Even going over a speed bump, it would make people turn their heads (and not in a good way haha). I would clean them, grease them, even change them out, it always came back.
     
  23. Sep 20, 2018 at 5:35 PM
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    Thanks! Just the info I was looking for. Trying to match this with 3” lift so hopefully it works out.
     
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  24. Sep 20, 2018 at 5:37 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    No problem my dude! Post up some pics once you find your set up, it would be awesome to check them out :thumbsup:
     
  25. Sep 20, 2018 at 5:39 PM
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    Yup will do once I get it all done
     
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  26. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:28 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Pictures of the CMC/BMC. Took about 15 minutes to cut per side. Cut out my own plates the same day but didn't have time to tac it on. Once I weld the plates on, I'll buy a can of rubberized undercoating to finish the project.

    Passenger:
    IMG_3071.jpg


    Driver:
    IMG_3073.jpg
     
  27. Oct 15, 2018 at 5:38 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Here are some photos of the DIY fender flares with garden liner. On Oahu, if the tread of your tires stick out past the fender, you'll need flares to get your RECON permit, therefore you'll need the flares to get your safety check/inspection. A lot of the guys I know put them on, get the permit, then take them off. I reused the factory bolt holes with some 3M double sided tape for the top of the fender well section. I didn't want to drill any holes since the fenders are metal, not plastic like our Tacoma brothers and sisters.

    IMG_3074.jpg

    Connected flares to the mud flaps to cover more tread of the tire rather than fiddling with the mudflap. If I had to mess with the mud flap to bring it out more, I would have used small aluminum bars that reused the existing bolt holes so I didn't have to make new holes anywhere, other than the aluminum bar.
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  28. Nov 3, 2018 at 6:29 PM
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    How did u color match did you have it painted?
     
  29. Nov 3, 2018 at 8:50 PM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Yeah I had it painted! An uncle of mine does body work out of his shop and I got it done for only $400
     
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  30. Nov 12, 2018 at 1:54 AM
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    SmokeyTT [OP] Smokey The Tundra

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    Buried Smokey's butt in the sand this past week! First time being able to hit the sand on the Ridge Grapplers. Big difference to me when compared to stock Michilen tires.

    IMG_2608.jpgIMG_2615.jpg
     
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