1. Welcome to Tundras.com!

    You are currently viewing as a guest! To get full-access, you need to register for a FREE account.

    As a registered member, you’ll be able to:
    • Participate in all Tundra discussion topics
    • Transfer over your build thread from a different forum to this one
    • Communicate privately with other Tundra owners from around the world
    • Post your own photos in our Members Gallery
    • Access all special features of the site

A few random questions...

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Blue Thunder, Nov 10, 2019.

  1. Nov 10, 2019 at 3:37 PM
    #1
    Blue Thunder

    Blue Thunder [OP] Smooth in the Cruise

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2019
    Member:
    #37701
    Messages:
    9,197
    Washington
    I’ve been keeping a list of questions as I learn about my new Tundra. The list seems to have gotten to a critical mass, so here they are. Please answer one, many or all...your opinion and help are appreciated.
    1. What the heck is this “differential drop” I keep seeing?
    2. I found and bookmarked the maintenance thread. Are you guys really getting 120K miles on a set of plugs? I generally perform maintenance on the early side, but this seems nuts (cool...but nuts).
    3. Are there really no aftermarket or OEM tow mirrors for the 2020 Tundra? I’ve had three dealerships tell me the OEM ones won’t work, even though my PRO doesn’t have the blind spot monitoring. Any suggestions? The regular mirrors just plain suck...
    4. Is there any way to mod the truck to turn off the Entune legal screen at start-up?
    5. Is there any way to mod the truck so the fog lights stay on with high beams (yeah, I know it’s prob illegal...don’t care)?
    6. Is there any way to mod the truck so at least one USB port is always on?
    7. I do a fair amount of camping with a trailer during the summer months, some of it on forest service roads. I’ve been looking at the various accessories to help protect the truck. I’m thinking the ABS protection guards are a good idea..those plugs seem really exposed. But the bed stiffeners seem like something you only need if you’re really stressing your truck? I’d appreciate your opinions here...my rig will be right at GVWR when loaded with trailer and gear.
     
    ATHiker likes this.
  2. Nov 10, 2019 at 3:45 PM
    #2
    Sas

    Sas Humor is everywhere

    Joined:
    Jul 16, 2018
    Member:
    #17087
    Messages:
    4,406
    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Jason
    OKC, OK
    Vehicle:
    '17 SR5 CM TSS 4WD MGM 5.7 FF
    Lost track after #1.
    1) This is a hardware kit used to lower your front diff an inch or so to better help with the CV angle so it doesn't put so much stress on the boot. Usually used on 3"+ lifts.
    2) N/A
    3) There are a ton of threads on tow mirrors. Ask @Roman to see if they'll fit the 2020.
    4) Not that I'm aware of, but:popcorn:
    5) I know there's an anytime fog light mod thread or two running around here. Would assume that means high beams as well.
    6) You'd need to rewire the power source to something that is always on. Maybe piggyback off of the lighter outlet?
    7) ABS guards are a good idea. Don't need the bed stiffeners unless you're really testing the flex of your truck on some extreme off-road. Forest service roads aren't going to do it.
     
    Roman and Blue Thunder[OP] like this.
  3. Nov 10, 2019 at 4:04 PM
    #3
    Blue Thunder

    Blue Thunder [OP] Smooth in the Cruise

    Joined:
    Oct 22, 2019
    Member:
    #37701
    Messages:
    9,197
    Washington
    Thanks for the reply...I’ve already traded emails with Roman on the mirrors actually, but good suggestion
     
    Roman likes this.

Products Discussed in

To Top