2003 Supercharged Tundra 4x4

I ordered a new bit for the nutsert tool to have. I do need to get that last nutsert seated but for the time being, I just siliconed it in as I feel the 11 other attachments were sufficient to hold. Once I get everything finalized and ensure this is the layout I want and/or make changes I'll seat that last one.

The rack has been a great addition!

 

Can you please tell me which Baja Design lights you installed, I’m getting the same coastal off-road bumper installed right now.

 

Baja Design Squadron Sport Pair Amber LED Driving/Combo & Mount Bracket # 557813

 

Thank you, so you know if this will fit both cutouts

 

I deleted a set of cutouts as I only wanted one set but it should fit both as I believe they are same size.

 

Updates!!!

• Purchased a used Warn VR10 Gen II winch with wireless remote - Installed this over the last (2) days
• Purchased a used Bamuffler - need to add an o2 bung to Cat on the passenger side to utilize (exhaust was for an 00-02, 03+ put the o2 on cat-back part of the system)
• Purchased (5) sheets of 3/4" plywood to build drawer system - Also purchased Liquid seal, piano hinges, turnbuckles, carpet and a few misc. items for my drawer system/sleep platform
• Installed my MaxTrax officially
• Purchased tools to start the JBA header install (hopefully!)
• Received ARB Recovery Kit and Tire Repair kit - Installed in Pelican Cases

Plan to start the drawer build this weekend. Not sure if all the stuff will come in to finish but I should get the majority accomplished.

Really regret not ordering the Archive Garage Leaf Springs as they are sold out but hopefully they will come back around. Need to get my rear end matching my front and with the added weight of the drawers, I feel like they will be needed!

Still, a lot to go but making a good bit of progress since being under quarantine.

Pics below:

 

Great rig and great build thread. Nice work!

 

Keep up updated on the exhuast. Installing my supercharger soon and may need to upgrade...

 

After installing the supercharger, did you notice much of a loss of the MPG?

 

I bought it with the supercharger. I average 11 to 13.5mpg. 11 is my driving style 13.5 is if I'm conservative.

 

That's what my average MPG is without the supercharger. Maybe my truck is crew cab and it's heavier.

 

That's the positive about these trucks. They get terrible gas mileage but bigger tires, added weight and performance and the mpgs don't really go down. It stays terrible.

 

Do you have any feedback on these yet? I'm trying to pick lights for my BFF bumper. It seems most people are running Baja Design. I assume they are too bright for everyday driving? Do they plug into the OEM fog light harness or is it all new wiring with a new switch inside?

 

I think they work great! I wired them into the stock fog light switch. Only thing I'm a little upset about is my fabricator welded the wrong bracket on so they are angled. I may switch them to get back straight or add another light bar. (I tried to squeeze a 10" between the winch but didn't fit, then I could have straight on and angled)

These are not suitable for driving!

 

I have the same set in mine. My 20” baja design obviously out performs but they seem to work well. Sand picture is with just those on. Too bright for road driving for sure, off-road only!

 

"Base" of the drawer system is built. I need to work on the "wings", latches/pulls and some misc. items as well as clean everything. I made partitions that can double as tabletops if I don't need them as partitions.

 

A lot has happened since earlier this month!

• Viair 300p compressor
• JBA Shorty Header install
• BAMuffler 20" side exit installed
• Moved downstream o2 onto passenger cat
• Ideaworks Liquid pump received (this would help transfer gas over)
• (2) Bed Mats came in - Tossed one in the back until I build the wings for the drawers so both can fit
• Ordered PCV valve & grommet - haven't installed yet
• Ordered a Jet Boil Flash and fuel canister - Got to get the camping gear together
• Put the Tembo tusk and some tools into the drawers
• Ordered (2) ALPS Mountaineering King Kong Chairs that will go in the truck for camping
• Ordered Archive Garage "Shackleton" leaf springs

I posted most of this stuff through the process in the "What have you done today" thread but wanted to update my build thread at once.

Overall, I'm not really happy with the current sound of the exhaust and I think a resonator is needed at the very least. I will probably try this first then go from there.

Pics below:

 

Glad to see I’m not the only one modding an old tundra with a lot of miles.
How many miles on it now?


It’s really coming along! Huge difference from the start!

 

I think I'm at 293 or 4 now. Last few months working from home have kept all 3 vehicles on super low usage!

 

race you to 300k.

 

Great build and awesome truck! Just bought the OME lift for the front of my tundra, seeing it on yours makes me excited.

 

@04DCTundraMan appreciate the compliments! Can't wait to see how yours turns out

 

Great Build and updates. Can’t wait to hear what you think of the Shackleton leaf springs. Also, why did you go short headers instead of long?

 

Appreciate the comments.

I found the headers locally for a good price and the bamuffler so for about $500 I had a full exhaust and headers instead of $560 for just headers.

 

Updates:

• Installed rubber seal around the tailgate to block out the elements
• Sprayed silicone on the moving parts of the tailgate, was starting to stick
• Ordered Bruteforce Fab HC Rear bumper with single swing out and table
• Ordered Bruteforce Fab sliders
• Order SVL Dana 4.56 gears front/rear
• Ordered Spartan front Locker
• Ordered new T-handles for the topper (I needed keys to lock them)
• Received/installed locks for "maxtraxx" and pelican cases.
• Installed t-handle latch on driver side drawer - have a set for passenger side but need more screws
• Worked on exhaust leaks - Tightened up 3 bolts on the passenger header but leak between flange/header tube still exist. Going to let the mechanic fix as I believe welding needs to take place. Also, need to fix the weld on the cat flange and the o2 sensor as both have leaks.

And that's about it...will update as items arrive! About to go on vacation so won't be any progress over the next 2-3 weeks other than Amazon visiting my house daily

 

Great build! Im about to order an Atoto A6 Pro for my 06 AC no JBL, what mount did you end up with to close off the gaps around yours?

 

Appreciate the kind words.

I need to update the thread but trying to wait until I get some more visually appealing things done.

I used the Metro kit from Amazon. Let me know if you need the actual part number. There were two kits on amazon. One for around $5-10 and another for just over $20. I went cheap first and it didn't work so the more expensive kit is the right one.

 

Yes please! I see the 2 separate side pieces (95-8202) or the complete surround (

$28 99-8268 Metra Radio Install kits

99-8268) for around $22. Is that the one?

 

$28 99-8268 Metra Radio Install kits

99-8268 is the correct one!

 

Just read through your build thread. Very nice. I'm doing a rebuild of sorts, but nothing as extreme as yours.

Truck looks great