Wikid's Tundra

I am beginning the install of my Rocksmasher, 2 way air system.
It's a universal kit that you can adapt to any truck including the Tundra.
Typical installation would have all the control features under the hood, since some actually mount compressors there. I will be doing it slightly different and hard line the compressed air into the system from the bed. You can just use a CO2 tank as well Its just a typical comressor quick disconnect, to air up, if you don't hardpipe a compressor in That valve is to the right, on the bulkhead with one shrader valve

Here is what the system looks like before install
I have some additional stuff besides the universal, which can also be acquired from Rocksmasher.
The gauge is and some fittings are extra. You can also use just a tire pressure gauge for pressure checks



There are 5 tire shrader valves. One for each corner and one on the the bulkhead for pressure checks.


One pressure valve (Brass) , that is adjustable to whatever you air up to. Even if the compressor keeps going, the valve will just blow off the over pressure until you stop it

The quick connect fittings on the left are to attach to the corners with some quarter inch hose, not shown in the picture .
I have one extra valve , with fittings to go into the compressor
Plenty of 3/8th air line already protected with convoluted tubing. Then plenty of 1/4 air line to plumb into the vehicle.

T's and connectors to make all the connections and even a plastic pipe cutter for clean cuts

All fittings are high quality
The fittings are laid out in the schematic, that it will be plumbed in.
I need to acquire one more 3/8th tee fitting that will replace the 1/4 inch that the blue cap is sitting on .

The idea is that install the valves in the fenderwells, that also have protective slip on caps. You can quickly connect all of your tire hoses, that are about 30 inches, each then air up and air down, right from where you place the bulkhead, either under the hood, or in my case in the bed. You always air up evenly and always air down evenly. Since there are schrader valves, you could also air up or down another vehicle, 2 tires at a time . Or a trailer too . You can make this system work for as many tires as you have. Even rv's and semi's use them . You just need to add hardware to expand it
I will write a more detailed post when I actually install it. Then do some real world air sessions, to show you all how it works. At first it sounds like lots of fussing with hoses and stuff, but actually it will make this task much faster and you can enjoy talking with others or having a cold beverage, while doing the task

Here is a link to the system 2 Way Air by Rock Smasher Engineering

 

Hey Don! nice to find you on here and follow the build more closely! Amazing journey for Artica thus far! Really like the full MT Expo build here and it is exactly what I intend to do with mine. One of these days ill have to meet with you and go for a ride, I'm really curious how those bypasses sound in the cab. As for the rear sorry if I missed it, but what leaf pack are you running?

 

Nice seeing you here to Stefen . Thank you. I really can't hear the bypasses in the cab at all. As for the leaf pack, it's custom, since the weight is a little more, deaver just made it to adjust for the weight. It's still nice and soft, when you dial down the adjusters . Yes lets meet up and take a spin.

 

While I am struggling to finish up a few of the projects above, I have something else cooking

Having DBCustomz do a custom grill for me . I asked for it to be raw, so I can decide what colors to powder coat it.
Since the top piece is aluminum, I can even anodize it, if I decide to.
The cut out above the center is actually scalloped, to fit a Baja Designs 30" S8, That I already have





The light awaits..

 

Love that custom grill, what did that set you back?

 

thanks. It was in the high hundreds. The water jet threw a few dollar signs at it

 

Wheels of progress have slowed with business stuff and delays, until last week. One of the projects that has been hanging out there is the front grill project that will house my 30" S8 . I have had that light in my office for an eternity, it seems, but I finally have something to show now.

The idea was to create a grill that will accommodate the light, along with adding a little "unique" , to the project. DBCustomz, http://dbcustomz.com/ has been great to work with . A hard working guy that created some unique products and now it is beginning to ramp up.

Here is the direction I went with the grill . I review from an earlier post

The base grill is made , then the overlay is a piece of aluminum, water jetted, with this specific font and identity

Here it is raw

The S8's shape was scalloped into the upper portion of the grill. Then the overlay was done with the name of my truck , of course . I picked a special font to give it the look I wanted. I also asked for it to show it was Supercharged, then he added the little man on the left, blowing air. I liked it.



It arrived Thursday Evening, but my truck was suppose to be displayed at the Super Cross Event in the pits on Saturday . Needless to say , since it was a custom install and the first one off, it took Friday and early Saturday to finish it up. Here is the direction I went with it







I love the back lit feature


A little montage, to show the different scenarios.


The fact that it accomplished getting my light, where I thought it should be, then added some flare to the project, was a bonus . The back lit feature is tied into the back lit circuit on the rear S8. I feel like it came out better than I pictured it. In the panic to get it done for Saturday and also wanting to see how the color layout would look. I painted it. When I decide if this is how I want to look, it will be removed and powder coated. I may anodize the aluminum face piece. I just don't know yet

 

I'm envious of all the cool shows you get to experience and show off your toys! Looks good man! So full articulation in the front end with the 35s...any rubbing? I assume you had the cab mount chopped but otherwise everything else is basically stock dimensions right?

 

Thanks. You have to put the work in to get it to shows and stuff, but I would be fibbing if I said I didn't enjoy most of it . You are correct cab mount or body mount is done and I get no rubbing., with the suspension I run

 

That grille is bad ass!

 

This is an awesome build!!

 

Did you end up doing any trimming to get rid of the rub?

 

No rub. It's a page or two later but he does the cab mount chop anyway

 

Any updates here? recent pics, activity, anything?

 

He sold it and now has the newest PRO in cement color. He's onto another build, but nothing on this level.

 

Sold? damn. Wonder what it went for.