2007 Baja runner build

What I listed comes to $42,620 and didn't the motor, bumpers, or beauty enhancements.
OP, maybe just go with a motor and MT
http://stores.mcmfablv.com/07-tundra-mid-travel-package/

 

Yeah. Probably would be close to 60K when all said and done. Whew....

 

But should be pretty nice. Maybe he should go for it.

 

Look up camburgs stock full race tundra.

they ran it back in 2009 baja 500 i believe? The gen 2 tundra has the same front travel as an LT gen 1. What they did was run a bypass shock with the stock lower A-arm. In a baja race, so there are options out there

 

Hello Gentleman, I appreciate the replies. it just got back the first "real quote" that includes everything, I want to do to it. It is a bit more expensive than I anticipated, as some of you all warned me lol. However, now I am trying to figure out if it is worth it. Remember I am comparing this to buying a 2-year old Ford Raptor for around 62K. I think the Raptor is nice, but it already has 18k miles so it is halfway through its warranty period, then maybe 2/5 of the way through the powertrain period.

I feel as though the Tundra build will be much more capable. I just don't know which makes more sense financially though. I feel as though resale on the Raptor in 5 years will be around 40k (so 20k lost to depreciation). Then the Tundra build is a shot in the dark since I know much of the parts you cannot recuperate. I still feel like the build will be worth around 30k in 5 years? Remember, I likely will not be selling the Tundra as it is going to be my "Toy-truck", but I am one of those guys who like to feel good about everything financially.

What do you all think about this quote? Too high, too low? If so, where?

I appreciate it guys.

 

Where do you live? Are you planning to wheel this thing?

 

Just a couple of things to save a little: Forget the sway bar. Pass on linex on the inside of fenders. You can save your existing liners, cut and fit them.... far better than $250 for linex IMO. Ditch the SC. it's gonna cause trouble for you down the road,,,,remember I said you have to reinvent your air intake. I'd go 5.29 gears, 4.88 is for 35" tires.

 

I live in OKC. I will be off-roading with it around 5% of the time most likely. I work from home, so I am trying to turn it into an excuse to go travel into SoCal, Arizona, Utah, etc, and actually wheel it. However, that said, I will be using it as a daily driver when I actually get out of the house. So I am trying to figure out the better option, between the Raptor and the built Tundra. I just checked on insurance and it is concerning as I can only get 35k coverage on the built Tundra. Whereas I will get full coverage on the raptor for cheaper. Then there is the matter of resale value if I choose to sell in 5 years or so. I feel like the Raptor might be worth 40-45k in 5 years. Whereas the built Tundra maybe 28-35k in 5 years (that is just a shot in the dark, I have no idea...).

Interesting, do you think the SC will be a problem, even with a snorkel. I am curious about what problems you anticipate. Are they related to it being used off-road in sand or just in general, the SC causing more wear.

I was thinking the same thing about the sway bar, then the linex, is a good call. So for highway driving, I figured 4.88 might work better, I have to be realistic with myself, I will be using it on the highway to my destinations for off-road usage more than I will be using it off-road.

 

I can't believe I'm saying this but in your situation the Raptor might be the better choice. And for the Supercharger... I have never been on dirt and said, "I wish I could go faster." Everything else on the truck will limit your speed before your engine does. On the street it's a different story.

 

Ha! Your still comparing apples to oranges here. After this list of mods, your Tundra and a Raptor won't be in the same list. Your comparing a mid travel truck (Raptor) to what will be a long travel truck (Tundra). This brings this conversation back around full circle with why LT if you're only going to wheel it 5% of the time? If a Raptor is everything you keep basing it off of (I really need to go back and count the amount of time you've said "Raptor") then why not build a mid travel Tundra that is closer to the truck your comparing it too? This won't cost even half as much then, as you're trying to spend. If you went mid travel....THEN I would look at a SC. But this is just my two cents..... you did ask for opinions!

 

4.88 is for 35s, 5.29 is for 37s. The truck will hold gears on the HWY (picture small hills) far better with the correct gear ratio reducing tranny wear.
Once you put glass fenders on, you've lost your inner fender liner. Now the intake is WIDE open to everything. That liner is the only thing "sealing" out debris from your intake. With a snorkel you may be able to remedy that somewhat but I don't know of an "off the shelf" snorkel designed to work with glass fenders. I'm also suspicious about the engineering (size and flow calcs.) behind snorkels and their ability to deliver enough air to a super charger. Maybe it works??? I don't know. It's not just sand. With the intake wide open you can get mud, rocks, dust, water, you name it. So, you'll need to reinvent your intake. If you want "bang for your buck" just put LT headers on the implanted engine. You should see about a 50hp gain and far less wallet drain. But, I really don't know shit so maybe @osidepunker, @Vizsla, @papasmurf can fact check this

 

Have you considered a full MT system with secondary bypasses? I mean if your only going to wheel 5% of the time. Is LT necessary?

 

Of course LT is necessary. Except when you are too wide to fit on the trail and end up scratching your bedside

 

I spent roughly 19k cash on my front and rear LT set up. That doesn’t include the glass fenders, wheels/tires and regearing

 

Did you do the work?

 

That includes installation. LSK Bolt on and SS bedcage. 2.5 front / bypasses and 3.0 rear bypass. It would’ve been at least 1k cheaper but, decided to go with Gold Anodized / finned and remote on the rear lol

 

These would all be big concerns for me, and probably cause me to re-evaluate my end goals here.

 

Thinking about this some, my opinion as an unabashed tight ass, is this:

1. New motor
2. Mid travel suspension
3. Regear w/locker and compressor
4. Wheels and tires
5. Sliders, bumper, winch

You should be able to do this for under $30k. I'd really be concerned about sinking $50k into a truck that can only be insured for $35k. A truck built up like this should do anything a Raptor would do, and possibly more.

Your 07 with the miles on it is going to blue book at about 13-14K, right? Is insurance covering the added value of parts as well?

This is all based on the caveat you'll drive this truck for a long time.

 

No e-locker for the front ? or did I miss it.

 

I am judging as a friend, dont be taking a loan to modify a toy that will have zero resale.

 

He already bought a raptor