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Betsy Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Mar 27, 2015.

  1. Mar 27, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    T-Rex266

    T-Rex266 [OP] Elon approved Staff Member

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    Purchased brand new on May 26, 2014. I traded in my 2012 Tundra DC TRD due to wanting/needing the extra cabin space for the car seats, features and in my opinion, this was the correct route I should have gone the first time. I loved my 2012 and put a lot of personal time, thought, and work into it, and I was fortunate to have it picked up by a fellow Tundras.com member @JC303

    Specs and mods
    2014 Tundra Limited CrewMax 5.7L 4x4
    @james@tech12volts factory fob auto start



    Engine and Performance
    TRDPro dual exhaust setup

    Suspension
    ToyTec BOSS 2.0 front coilovers
    SPC Light Racing upper control arms
    ToyTec BOSS Rear Remote Reservoirs
    ToyTec 1 inch Signature Series blocks


    Wheels and Tires
    Method Standard wheels (18x9 // +18mm offset)
    Cooper 35" STT Pro's

    Exterior and Armor
    Stubby antenna
    Tundra tail-gate stamp
    Ammo can storage in bed
    TRDPro color matched grill with hood bulge
    Vinyl wrapped front bumper caps
    RCI skid plates and fuel tank skid
    Odyssey battery
    TRD battery bracket
    RCI side steps/rock sliders
    SDHQ Abs/wheel speed sensor guards
    Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners
    NFAB Front Bumper

    Inter
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    Mag-lite clips
    @salex Center console organizer
    Window tint
    Black OEM door handles and mirror caps
    Husky front and rear floor liners
    @Toytec Lifts shift knob
    Center console mag-lite clips


    Lighting
    Interior / LP Leds
    Reverse leds (JDM Astar 960 Lumens) (Color 6K Xenon White)
    Reverse aux lights
    BajaDesigns stealth 30" light bar
    Sypder retrofitted HID headlights
    Spyder smoked tails

    Rigid Industries Radiance Pods (amber back lighting)
    Rigid Industries 20" Curved light-bar (amber back lighting)
    Vleds footwell lighting


    From the day we purchased it.
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    Toytec Tundra BOSS kit installed. Light racing UCA's installed by InSainFab. I also had them flatten the pinch weld. 3.5" measured from the hub. March 25, 2015.

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    How she sits today:




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  2. Mar 27, 2015 at 4:02 PM
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    csuviper

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    Some Mods :) See build thread for details
    About time you created a new build thread. Going to look awesome with those new tires
     
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  3. Mar 27, 2015 at 4:45 PM
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    MotoTundra The Ocho

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    -TRS Mini D2S Retrofit on TRD Pro Headlights (Apollo 2.0 Shrouds, 35w XB Ballasts, 5500k Bulbs) -Baja Designs Squadron R Sport Aux lights. -TRD Pro Grill -TRD Rear Sway Bar -BakFlip VP Tonneau w/BakBox -Dipped wheels & bumpers -Iron Cross HD steps -Undercover Swingcase -SunTek Paint Protection film -Tinted glass -Bedmat -OEM Towing Mirrors
    Finally! The build is looking great!
     
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  4. Mar 27, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    JC303

    JC303 Same same but different

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    :cheers:Looks awesome! I'm still loving the DC but sometimes wish I had a limited crewmax! The 2012 DC is a perfect balance until I have kids. My friends can deal with it.
     
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  5. Mar 27, 2015 at 6:01 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    I was able to get a car seat in with it, but when we planned the second, and the rate he was growing, we knew it would be a tight squeeze. I was originally looking at the Crewmax edition, but the cost difference between that and the DC brand new were significant at the time.

    Im just glad a fellow Tundra enthusiast was able to snag it up!
     
  6. Mar 27, 2015 at 7:53 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Updated OP with the TRD shiftknob
     
  7. Mar 28, 2015 at 12:01 PM
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    Just a few, more to come
    whats your hub to fender, forgot to measure mine before the lift so I'm curious just how much my "3" lift" actually got me. Seems like others I see with only a 3" sit taller.
     
  8. Mar 28, 2015 at 12:46 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    I don't recall the exact numbers, but when the lift was completed it was exactly 3.5".
     
  9. Mar 28, 2015 at 3:06 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    Updated OP.
     
  10. Mar 28, 2015 at 3:10 PM
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    Looks pretty darn awesome. What did you use for the Tundra stamp? I may try something similar in my TRD Pro Stamp.
     
  11. Mar 28, 2015 at 3:13 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    I got it off Amazon. I would try and find the carbon version if you can...if you wrap the outside of the mirrors in carbon it would look awesome together!
     
  12. Mar 28, 2015 at 3:42 PM
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    Nice looking stuff you have done already . It's the little stuff that is easy on the wallet, yet put's a smile on the face :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2015 at 7:35 PM
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    Looks good man! Can't wait to see it with the new wheels
     
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  14. Mar 30, 2015 at 3:01 PM
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    Beast mode awesome sauce attack...watch out everyone, INCOOOOOOMMMING!
     
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  15. Mar 30, 2015 at 4:19 PM
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    So, I consulted with a trusted Toyota mechanic friend many of us TW guys go to for repairs, etc.
    He said he recommends a tall 33" or 34" opposed to 35's.
    I went ahead and changed my order to 295/70/18 Nitto Terra Grappler G2. Basically a 34.41" tire.
     
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  16. Mar 31, 2015 at 3:33 PM
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    Is it because of the offset of the wheels sticking out that brings the contact with the bumper?
     
  17. Mar 31, 2015 at 4:20 PM
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    No, just the slightly taller tire and beefier tread I believe.
     
  18. Mar 31, 2015 at 10:51 PM
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    Looks good bro!!
     
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  19. Apr 1, 2015 at 9:02 AM
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    You made the right decision! They look great. Whats the offset on that rim?
     
  20. Apr 1, 2015 at 9:24 AM
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    Are you saying your switching back to the Nittos, or larger Duratrac?
     
  21. Apr 1, 2015 at 10:49 AM
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    I'll have to check

    So, tried on the duras b/c I got the bumper cut down...325/65/18 hit the frame when turning ....nothing I can do about that..

    DT will have to sell these tires used so I didnt want to piss them off as they have been patient with me..

    Picked up some 34.5"
    Nitto TG G2 295/75/18
     
  22. Apr 1, 2015 at 11:22 AM
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  23. Apr 1, 2015 at 12:56 PM
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    Post up the pics of the finished product.
     
  24. Apr 1, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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  27. Apr 1, 2015 at 5:34 PM
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  28. Apr 1, 2015 at 6:22 PM
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    Looking good!
     
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  29. Apr 1, 2015 at 6:30 PM
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    Yea looks really good..... Except the chrome :)
     
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  30. Apr 1, 2015 at 7:07 PM
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    I'm on the fence with the front bumper ....I could do white, but that might be too much white as the rear is painted factory white ...

    Thoughts?
     

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