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TUNDRA for overlanding????

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by TOO-TUF, Apr 2, 2020.

  1. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:29 AM
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    Thats why I got the CFX-75 :cheers:
     
  2. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:45 AM
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    Somewhere in the basalt rocks with my dogs
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    Any reason to spend more than $100-150 for an air compressor?
     
  3. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:51 AM
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  4. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:55 AM
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    In terms of rear leaf springs vs a shackle lift, is there any difference in performance? Icon springs are $275 vs 200 for Camburg shackles.
     
  5. Apr 5, 2020 at 9:14 AM
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    Depends what you are wanting to accomplish. Shackles are only gonna add the length. Replacing the springs can change the ride as well to accommodate added weight or just to stiffen the ride.

    I replaced my leaf pack, it’s much beefier than the stock one

    6FAEF2AD-4191-4E16-9074-A10502CA47CF.jpg
     
  6. Apr 5, 2020 at 9:24 AM
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    I’ll have to pencil out the added weight. Topper, 10 gallons of gas, water, gear. I might be pushing the range where I should maybe go leaf springs instead. Either way, I want the 1.5” to help give a little more side clearance.
     
  7. Apr 5, 2020 at 9:33 AM
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    I went with icon RXT. They come with an extra leaf so you can adjust for up to 750+ lbs over stock.

    I’m running about 400 lbs constant over stock plus gear. I’m on option 2 and it is still a bit higher than my pro was from the factory.

    option 1 (up to 250 lbs) over stock would probably be sufficient for what you listed unless you want more lift or stiffness.
     
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  8. Apr 5, 2020 at 10:51 AM
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  9. Apr 5, 2020 at 11:34 AM
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  10. Apr 5, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    I appreciate the feedback. I never did much airing down with my Dodge. I also played with fire for a lot of years by not carrying a compressor and patch kit.
     
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  11. Apr 5, 2020 at 12:32 PM
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  12. Apr 5, 2020 at 1:24 PM
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    Yeah, super comfortable and nothing really to set up and take down, which I really like.

    The whole mess comes out in 5 minutes when I need to use the truck as a truck.
     
  13. Apr 5, 2020 at 1:41 PM
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  14. Apr 5, 2020 at 7:55 PM
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    Super easy and a really inexpensive way to try stuff out. I like it.
     
  15. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    Really love this bottom photo
     
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    You can also get some 4x4 or 4x6 boards for way cheaper than any traction boards. If you ever lose one in the muck or mud it's not a big deal and they're pretty tough.
     
  17. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    I air down and up all the time. Check this out, makes it way easier. When it’s quick and easy, you are far more likely to do it.

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/shellshocks-diy-inflator-deflator.613122/
     
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  18. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:45 PM
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    Hello there! The reason I got my Tundra was with the purpose of overlanding.

    One thing I have learnt over this past year it's, the obvious... it's Big, wide and heavy!

    Sometimes this reality makes some terrains (soft or slippery mud) more challenging for the truck!

    Don't get me wrong, I totally love it and it's mighty power!

    This it's my set up! Here you can check better pics

    https://www.instagram.com/p/B73zB6AHRNy/

    I'm planning to get, in a few months, ARB Air Lockers for front and rear...

    So far... ARB Bull bar, ARB RTT, ARB awning (and awning walls), ARB on-board High performance Air compressor twin, ARB Elements Fridge, OME Nitro charger sport suspension, KB Voodoo rack, Rigid light bar, Rhino Rack Pioneer Platform, Maxtrax, Rotopax... :facepalm:I'm sure I'm missing something else...

    EDIT: Now I remember... Black Toyota Pro Grille, black mirror covers, black bumper covers and black door handles. Power tailgate Lock. Wireless Charging Tray. :hattip:

    I totally love this beast... But, when I need a lighter footprint, you can check it's companion on Instagram...
     

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  19. Apr 5, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    It’s out in Colorado this past fall. A lot of it was over 12,000 feet. The trail was more than we bargained for but we all made it back in one piece. I nicked a slider but aside from that I was good. The guy in the blue Tacoma bashed up his skids pretty good.
     
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    Could. It’s gonna be super slow though.

    you want a compressor that clips to the battery terminals, you can’t pull much power through a 12v plug
     
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    Yeah, .5 cfm is not a lot of output. You could end up pretty drunk by the time you're done airing up.
     
  23. Apr 7, 2020 at 3:20 PM
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    this just came through in my email. Haven’t listened to it yet, but it discusses , ground tents, RTT, Habitats.
    https://overlandjournal.com/podcast/
     
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    Beautiful rig! :thumbsup:
     
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    Thanks bud!
     
  26. Apr 7, 2020 at 5:14 PM
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    Exactly. The viair and arb single are 2-3 cfm. That’s the difference between being done in 10 minutes or 10 minutes a tire..
     
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  27. Apr 7, 2020 at 7:07 PM
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    I’ll give this a listen. I really doubt I’ll buy anything for a year or two. More than anything I just use my backpacking air pad and a sleeping bag under the canopy.

    I’ll buy one of the Viair 400P pumps and some traction boards and that’ll get me by for now.
     
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  28. Apr 7, 2020 at 7:12 PM
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    I did spring for one of these. With the 26 gallon tank I have a feeling this will stay in the back quite a bit.

    F5F94392-F8C6-4673-BF13-158B051D1E6F.jpg
     
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    I did that for years. It’s a simpler and easier way to go, and probably still my favorite. Taking the other three family members with me outgrew my comfy arrangements.
     
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    We’re on the downsize side of family life. We’ll be down from three kids at home to one in the next couple of years. Might just save the money for a 18’ travel trailer LOL.
     
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