Matt's 2,445 mile 2008 Tundra DC build

Excellent job on these little mods. I think I'll try the FOB extender.

 

Where did you make the connections for the headlight adjuster? Sorry if I missed it.

Also for the dash piece, from what I’ve found you need to source the trim from a double cab with the power slider rear window for the headlight adjuster to fit flush. I have the switch already but can’t make mine sit flush at all, 08 problems

 

I did not cover attaching power in the video. I used one of the adjacent dash controls (either RSCA or the bed light switch... I think the bed light switch) to get power. The way the connector on the Ebay cable is wired, they hard wire Ilum+ to +V and Ilum- to ground. If you hook it up like this, the backlight will be full brightness all the time. I cut Ilum- loose from the Ebay connector and tied it to the Ilum- of the adjacent control. I did not have to do anything with Ilum+.

I am picky, but it didn't bother me to have the tilt adjust switch sit 1-2mm recessed. Besides buying a different lower dash piece, I imagine the inside edge of the added control switch could be built up with material and perhaps some Dremel action behind the dash so the control clips spring out without being quite as far in.

 

Up to 20K miles last week.
AC Inverter dash on/off switch

When I installed my 1000W AC inverter, I shoved the remote panel it came with off to the side under the center dash. I wanted to find a switch that had an inverter/AC related symbol, matched the adjacent dash controls, and popped right into an unused position. The one I found on Amazon works well so far. They have two option and the "newer Toyota model" version matched my measured dimensions best.

$15 120V Outlet - Push Switch with Backlit Symbol Backlight ON-Off with Connector Wire Kit Compatible with Toyota Tacoma Tundra 4Runner Sequoia etc - Size 0.87 x 1.28 x 2"es - Orange

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09XTNHVL9 I had to cut apart my inverter remote-mount panel to get to the wires. I wired it so "120V Outlet" is lit anytime the other switches are lit. When I push the button to turn on the inverter, the AC outlet symbol lights up to let you know it is on.
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Water pump

I noticed the big serpentine belt had some cracks on it (16 year old even though it was <20k miles at the time). While replacing it I saw pink crust running down from the water pump. It was more than just a little coming out of the weep hole. I replaced it using an Aisin water pump

$80 AISIN WPT-804 New Engine Water Pump with Gaskets - Compatible with Select Lexus LX570 Toyota Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B008EEZ93M and thermostat/housing

$31 AISIN THT-005 Engine Coolant Thermostat with Housing and Gasket - Compatible with Select Lexus GS F, GS460, GX460, IS F, IS500, LC500, LS460, LS600h, LX570, RC F Toyota Land Cruiser, Sequoia, Tundra

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B01M16MHU2 It wasn't terribly difficult, but I took my time and spent almost an entire day doing it. I normally tighten things by feel, but I did go with a torque wrench for the water pump.
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Battery charging port

I am often messing around in my truck with the radio on so I added an easy to get to charging port so I don't have to lift my hood each time and clamp on to the battery terminals. Fused it close to the + battery terminal with a 15A fuse and used Anderson Power Poles right behind the grille. The wires are protected in split loom tubing. I am going to find something to fit over the ends of the power poles even though it doesn't rain here much. I put another set of power poles on my 10A charger so I can just plug it into the truck and plug the charger into AC. After I am done charging, I push the wires down and it hides behind the grille.


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Nice truck; clean updates!