Rextinkleton's 2018 Tundra Build and BS

Lemme check my credit card limit real quick


Looks like I’m only short the 5k

I got $32

 

Upskirt pic for your enjoyment

 

Were you finally able to adjust the preload?

 

Yeah. Got it all lowered down on Friday. Sits way happier now.

 

Looks good!

 

ESP under seat plastic storage ordered! Decided that I couldn’t justify their long gun storage solution. Excited for this though.

Will be buying some tool rolls and other little things to get a solid set of supplies in the truck.

 

February 17, 2018

Had a chance to take the truck out on some mild trails. We went up to butcher Jones and ran a trail that had us shoot out right near the 4 peaks staging lot. It was about an hour or hour and a half of trail (we took our time). The truck did great, I was super impressed. We find some bypasses that were steeper and loose and she crawled right up. There where a few spots that got narrow, but it was pretty easy to get through.

I’ve never had 4x4 before, so this was fun for me. I enjoyed cruising more than I thought I would. As much as I like doing 60 through whoops, it was fun to be able to get out deep and explore. Excited to get out again.

Only took a couple pictures in lame spots. I’m one of those people that enjoys the fun at the time too much to stop and take pictures We also stopped and shot for a while. Great areas out there to shoot if anyone is needing a shooting spot.

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Nice work brother!!! Anxious to see what else you have planned for this one.
Any plans for the rear suspension?

 

Thanks man!

Yes, just letting the wallet cool off for a little bit haha. I’ll be doing fox smooth bodies with dsc’s Just like the front. May look into having fox make me a custom bypass, but not sure I really want or need that.

Eventually may do different leaf springs but I don’t think that will be on the list right away. The plan is to keep her as low as possible while still clearing the tires everywhere. Also just to keep it simple and clean.

 

theres some snow coming to AZ this week, payson, crownking, camp verde area....lets wheel

 

I can finally confirm this superwhite is sexy in person

 

Added a few small things to the truck, need to take some pictures. Got the ESP under seat storage installed. I literally cut my previous truck in half, but cutting the carpet and foam on this truck was wayyyy more intimating.

Also was able to get my chase radio installed and wired up.

I’ll get some pics of the radio install and how I chose to keep it all clean as a whistle

 

I'm looking at getting those Camburg UCA's. How do you like them?

 

Love them man. Would do the same again. I like their design to countersink the spindle bolt into the uniball. Makes for a really clean look.

 

Okay need some opinions boys and girls.

Ended up selling my old switch pros and bought a new 9100 unit



Used the SDHQ behind the headlight mount for the brain, and their flush mount for the center console for the switch panel itself.

Here’s where my OCD kicks in. I want to terminate all the accessory wires off of the brain to weatherpack connectors. This is what I did on my last one and it made it soooo easy to add things to the truck. However, I’m just trying to figure out the best place to run all the wires to do this cleanly.

All you who have installed switch pros, I’d love it if you could post a pic or two of how you mounted/wires everything in your engine bay. I think it will help me get some ideas. There is really no room on the driver side without blocking the fuse block cover, which I would like to avoid if possible.

 

@osidepunker donyiu have the switchpros or the spod?

Alex does good electrical work on The Truck.

 

I have the SPOD and I thoroughly suck at electrical work. Don't be spreading rumors kevin

 

If you suck at it, the rest of us yahoos are doomed. At least you put forethought into it and follow strict standards. Whether your execution is any good, well...

 

Beautiful truck! any idea how much of a lift you got from the fox's? curious how they compare (lift wise) to 6120s on top setting. Thanks!!

 

You have 3 batteries? Collecting them like they are going out of style huh?

Looks good man

 

Thanks! Probably right at 2.75 to 3in with as much preload as possible out of them. Didn’t measure for a starting point so that’s my best guess based off of looks.

Rear is completely stock right now and I’m level or maybe .25” high in the front.

Edit: by as much preload out of them I mean with the collars as high as possible. So I guess as little preload as possible? The springs must be a heavy rate on these because with minimal preload I got my lift. Didn’t see any markings on the springs for spring rate but it rides great so i don’t care haha.

 

wrong.






;-)

 

Cut to length. Run the wires on the side below the fuse block. Unbolt it and shove the wires down there.

 

March 31st, 2018

Finished up my switch pros install today. Originally I had the 8100 unit from my tacoma, but was able to sell that (get good money out of it) throw a little money on top and get the 9100 unit. Haven't had much time to play with anything on it yet, but it seems sweet.

So I used the SDHQ flush mount for the switches and the SDHQ behind the headlight mount for the brain. From there, I terminated all of the accessory wiring into separate weatherpak connectors for easy accessory wiring. I also made a ground harness that takes the grounds from all 8 pins (once I add the lights and sh*t I want to) and merged them into a common ground. I broke up a piece of aluminum to mount all the weatherpak connectors onto. Finally, I made up a quick cover our of ABS to cover everything and make it appear as stock as possible.

Heres some pics. Let me know if you have any questions!

(the only thing that I have hooked up currently is my HAM radio. I will get some pictures of how I installed that shortly)

 

Clean install! The ABS is a nice touch.

 

Thanks man. Couldn’t decide between aluminum or this. Did this for times sake. But I may go back and do an aluminum one instead.

 

Yeah the aluminum might look nice, but I like the clean stock look of the abs. Oh, and not sure about putting an aluminum piece above the battery in case it drops or bends down. Is it close enough to contact the + terminal?

 

Nah there is 2+ inches between the battery and the plate.

I like the stick look too of the abs. May just leave it. We shall see

 

March 31st, 2018

Also installed the bed rail system today. Kinda a PITA since the bed liner that I had done at the dealer didn't tape off the threaded holes. The dumb part is, I couldn't find the M6 x 1.0 tap locally that I needed to clean the holes. So.... bought a long bolt in the same thread and pitch, cut some flutes in it tapered the tip and made my own tap. Worked like a charm. Form there it just took 15 or so minutes to get them all installed.

No pics of this cause its super lame sauce. Just documenting the things that I have done in here. Maybe it will help someone down the road.