What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

A bit of fun this past Thursday - 3rd diff member with Eaton eLocker preinstalled by East Coast Gear Supply (ECGS). My local shop only had to drop in the new 3rd and connect the power cable. I did the wiring to save a couple hundred $ on labor. Switching is controlled through the sPOD.

Side note: ECGS does sell 10.5” 3rds but it’s not on their web site. You’ll have to contact them directly if interested.

Before:



During:



After:



The eLocker came with two wiring harnesses - one with the switch and the other with the relay. I didn’t use the switch harness and left it with the shop. The harness with the relay is connected as shown in the pic below:



While the truck was up on the lift, Camburg 1.5” shackles were also installed.

 

Found some take off power folding mirrors to replace mine that were broken and got them installed. Now have 2018 mirrors on my 2008 - with the added aerodynamic molding. Should improve gas mileage!

 

Chrometastic!

 

How long does each coat take to dry? Curious how long 5-6 coats take. And did you do the front yet? Thanks

 

that is great. Can I ask what the pre set up hoghead run with the locker?

ryan

 

Just finished airbags install. Time to go for test ride

 

Never dechromed the 2008. But the 2020 is well underway.

 

After the $550 core charge is refunded, figure $3k (not including installation done by my local shop). That includes the 3rd, eLocker installed, wiring, and shipping.

 

Nice. Clean install on the gauge and paddle switch.

 

Nice! Let us know how the elocker works when you get to try it out.

 

Finally got around and installed the TRD RSB.

 

Awesome job man, that’s part of the reason I went Platinum over Pro...great install!

 

Will do. There is a 500 mile break in period where I have to take it easy.

 

Very nice! Do you have a parts list? Particularly the compressor and gauge section?

 

Leafs are looking pretty flat to me.
The overload spring(thick bottom one)is supposed to be flat and it looks like it’s arc’d toward the ground. Maybe it’s just the camera lense

 

Haha, as is got us!

 

I ended up removing my BSM sensors with the new high clearance rear bumper install. Got all my stuff in the garage

 

Added a little bling today.

 

Another milestone... pardon the dust

 

They ASSEMBLE stuff??

 

Finally installed the VLEDS puddle lights on my 2020. Need more VLEDS - when is the next 25% off sale?

 

Cant wait!

 

You wanna sell it?

 

I can finally call myself a real TRDpro owner

 

Hey great job.
How much was the locker and 10,5 3rd ?

Thanks

 

Just found you answer.
Sorry for double asking.
Let as know how it works after brake in period

 

I would be interested unless my wife finds out I am selling. LOL She wants it back the way it was before, it helped her she says

 

@Piki What (3) switch panel are you using? I like that it doesn’t have any exposed fasteners. I want.

 

Tires balanced and rotated at Discount Tire. I had a wobble in the steering wheel at about 50mph; suspected/hoped a tire was out of balance and it appears that was the issue as the wobble is no more. I clearly explained that I want lugs torqued to 95 ft-lbs (Methods/ 85-95 ft-lb at a min 7.5 turns), pressure increased from 32 to 34 (going on road trip), balance weights placed on outside edge (Method 17s) and tires rotated in X patter (countering slight cupping). As Im watching the techs torque the lug nuts I ask him- "what did you torque them to?" He replies "100". I tell him that is a no go and please set to 95 and that I clearly told the admin guy at the desk... he got pissed however, I established dominance and reminded him why he was there. Not heading back to that DT....

 

First time towing my FD. No issues with transmission temps. 215F the whole trip and about 13MPG with the car on the trailer.