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831Tun How'd I get here build?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by 831Tun, Mar 16, 2018.

  1. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    831Tun

    831Tun [OP] heartless Bastrd

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    This is my 5th Tundra, a 2016 limited. The first thing I absolutely had to do was lift the front end so it didn't look like a stink bug and get rid of the running boards. I put Bilstein 5100s on the front and then 295 70 18 Cooper Stt Pros shortly after. The ride quality suffered a lot with the larger tires and that got me thinking about upgrading the coil overs. ads.jpg

    I've got a friend that works for Fox MTB and he got a deal on shocks for his Titan. I asked if he could get me a deal too and he said he'd ask. Well, he never did so I thought, "I'll show him." After a lot of reading and searching I decided on ADS coil overs and got 'em from Matt at MCM. At first I had Camburg ball joint UCAs but feared the BJ was limiting travel so I've since switched to Icon for their Delta Joint. I found a deal on some Fox 2.5 RR w/ dsc and put those on the rear and thought, "I'm done." Yeah right.
    The red tail lights were a bit too red on the black truck so I got some Winjet, smoked black tails. I've read some mixed reviews about them since and consider myself lucky that they fit well and haven't been a problem. Then the 3rd brake light had to go. In retrospect, I wish I'd just tinted it as with the OEM you can always swap bulbs from outside w/o pulling the headliner.
    Then I found a deal on a TRD dual exhaust from a member here, thanks @TRD15559. Man, he had some BA headlights, so that led to retrofits, D2s w/Panamera shrouds and an LED DRL. Then the Pro Grille became necessary and of course black bumper caps.
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    At one of the Nor Cal meet and greets, I met @joonbug and @dcsleeper408 (and a bunch of other really nice guys) and that's when things went south :(. That's when All Pro sliders (purchased thru a GB here) went on, RCI skids, ARB compressor and the front bumper got replaced with an N-Fab MRDS. Since our next adventure includes some night wheeling, I bought some lights, Baja design squadrons, another GB, Rago Fab ditch brackets a holiday special w/ baja spots and a cheap 42" light bar 'cause ya gotta fill that void in the N-Fab bumper.
    I also run some rear facing amber dust lights from Cali Raised that my good wheeling buddy @GodlessPro pro gave me. He also taught me the importance of these on one of our adventures merely by having and using 'em. You could say it kept me from kissing his ass. All the wiring goes thru a Blue Sea compact fuse block and there's a hidden ground bus under the driver side hood trim. All the wiring is soldered, heat shrink tubed, loomed and hidden as well as I possibly could. I also installed some puddle lights, wired to the cargo light, extra 40w flush mounted reverse lights and bed lights with a switch in the bed.
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    Here's the wiring in as I was doing it. Note: the hood seal trim is removed. the ground bus is visible above the fuse block. The ground bus and wire will all be neatly hidden under the trim.
    I recently removed the Fox rears and installed ADS bypasses, from Matt again. Both sway bars came out at the same time and aren't going back.
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    I also installed the FRAC from Lou, @TundraTex , a great product and truly nice guy! I've also got a limited edition Traction control disable harness that I've yet to install, might need some hand holding for that.
    Here's the mount I made for the compressor:
    ARB mount.jpg Next week new wheels arrive. I don't mind the OEM TRD wheels but they require spacers for my setup and I want 2 spares. So, I found a deal on some Methods and ordered 6 wheels, 2 spares 'cause I've had the awful experience of 2 flats in the middle of nowhere Mex.

    So far, the only work that I haven't done myself has been the BMC and the gusseted spindles.


    LIGHTING n ELECTRICAL
    Nighlight 42" black faced light bar
    Baja Designs wide driving in the bumper switched on the OEM stalk. w/ anytime fog mod
    HID retro headlights, D2s w/ Panamera shrouds DRL delete mod
    Winjet smoked LED tail lights LED 3rd brake light
    Rago Fab ditch bracket w/ Baja Design squadron spots
    Cali Raised amber dust lights on bed rail custom brackets "home made"
    Custom puddle lights wired to courtesy light circuit.
    LED strip bed lights with hidden switch in the bed
    Lamphus rock lights.
    Flush mount reverse lights on a manual switch.
    MIC Tuning switch controller
    Blue Sea compact Fuse box
    Frac harness by Lou
    Trac control delete
    ARMOR
    N-Fab MRDS front bumper
    Westin Outlaw rear bumper with hitch relocate
    RCI Skids
    All Pro Sliders
    SDHQ ABS sensor guards
    SUSPENSION
    ADS 2.5 C/O and 2.5 rear bypass
    Icon expansion leaf pack (for now)
    Toy Tec shackles set at 1"
    Coachbuilder steering kit
    Icon tubular UCAs w/ Delta Joint (for now)
    WHEELS
    Method Standard 18"x9" +18 offset w/ 2 matching spares
    Cooper STT Pro 295 70 18

    ARB onboard air w/ "home made" mount
    AIP relocate
    TRD CAI
    TRD dual exhaust w/ Dirty Deeds dumped pipes.
    COSMETIC
    Pro Grille
    Badge delete
    Black door handles/ mirror caps
    Blacked out dash and center console trim/ shifter
     
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  2. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  3. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:03 PM
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    831Tun

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    :D Uhh, thanks.
     
  4. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:05 PM
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    BTBAKER

    BTBAKER DIFFERENT NAME. SAME JUNK.

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    Shit, I looked at POST #1, thought it was you’re first. Haha!

    Sweet rig, man! I’m about to pull the plug on the RCI skid mainly for ease of oil change.
     
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  5. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    831Tun

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    :thumbsup: You KNOW I've done it too... You'll love the RCI skid it also allows for lager tires w/o rub and I've bashed mine, they're still fine.
     
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  6. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Welcome from So Cal, very nice
     
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  7. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:22 PM
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    "And you may ask yourself, well How did I get here?"

    Awesome stuff! Do more trail running or higher speed whoop stuff? Just curious on the disciplines people use the triple bypasses for.
     
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  8. Mar 16, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    joonbug

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  9. Mar 16, 2018 at 6:36 PM
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    BlueBottle

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    Welcome!

    Nice rig!
     
  10. Mar 16, 2018 at 6:45 PM
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    Sunnier

    Sunnier Pity the warrior that slays all his foes

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    Hahahaha! Yeah. Welcome, Warren. :D
    (Someday I want to grow up to be you! Well, er, I mean, cool truck. :thumbsup:)
     
  11. Mar 16, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    Look what I started. Haha:rofl:
     
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  12. Mar 16, 2018 at 7:48 PM
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    GodlessPro

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    Welcome to the world of build threads Warren.
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  13. Mar 16, 2018 at 8:03 PM
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    NCinCO

    NCinCO Is it Friday yet?

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    Relly nice build. Hopefully one day my truck will grow up and be like yours...hopefully.
     
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  14. Mar 16, 2018 at 8:45 PM
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    Jeez, those bypasses are sweet.
     
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  15. Mar 16, 2018 at 9:27 PM
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    Tacotundra

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    Nice build man!!! ADS is better than fox any way:thumbsup:
    All though I run a fox 36 fork on my knolly:)
     
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  16. Mar 16, 2018 at 10:30 PM
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    very nice ! :spending:
     
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    Aka tundra jeezuz
     
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  18. Mar 16, 2018 at 10:59 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating Over it.........

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    :rofl:Noob!
     
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  19. Mar 16, 2018 at 11:00 PM
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    Eclipsed & Floating

    Eclipsed & Floating Over it.........

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    You finally figured out how to start a thread?????? :infantry:
     
  20. Mar 16, 2018 at 11:45 PM
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    No one's ever accused me being the brightest bulb in the box.:anonymous:
     
  21. Mar 16, 2018 at 11:56 PM
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    831Tun

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    Yeah ripped off the Talking Heads. I NEVER had any intention of taking things this far with this truck..... Oh well...
    Here in NorCal we've got more of the technical trail stuff but we're also heading to Death Valley for several days where we can stretch our legs. "We" being the BasTRDS.
    So far I've only the bypasses on the road and I'm amazed by how plush the ride is. They will a considerable improvement on technical stuff because they increased the travel significantly. And, I'm certain they're gonna make desert driving a lot smoother and more enjoyable too.
     
  22. Mar 16, 2018 at 11:57 PM
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    831Tun

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    LMAO :rofl::rofl::rofl:
     
  23. Mar 16, 2018 at 11:59 PM
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    831Tun

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    Thanks Steve, this was never supposed to happen. I just kinda tripped and fell down a rabbit hole.:D
     
  24. Mar 17, 2018 at 12:02 AM
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    Thanks Sunnier. I blame it all on those BasTRDS. They are a bad influence...... on my wallet.
     
  25. Mar 17, 2018 at 12:05 AM
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    IMO, biased as it may be, I think ADS is better. When my buddy finally saw my truck I saw him look at the suspension but he didn't say anything. LOL
    I have/ prefer fox on my MTBs too.:anonymous:
     
  26. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:48 AM
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    Tacotundra

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    He was just a little jealous :rofl:

    Yea can't knock Fox there they got the 36 sorted out it's awesome. I run a Push coil shock in the back and had my 36 upgraded by Push also that set up is so sweet. Back to your truck man looks great and sure it performs better.:thumbsup:
     
  27. Mar 17, 2018 at 3:55 AM
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    Lookin good!!!!! :thumbsup:
     
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    Then I’m not gonna start now :cool:
     
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  29. Mar 17, 2018 at 7:22 AM
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    Thanks.
    I knew I was forgetting something. I'm quite happy with the Toy Tec shackles.:thumbsup:
     
  30. Mar 17, 2018 at 8:48 AM
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    boardude I am Batman

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    Bout time you started a build lol.

    No we have another spot for our thread jacking, BS, nonsense posts lol
     

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