What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

PC was $520 ($130 per) and OEM center caps from the nightshade and OEM black lug nuts were $235. So $755 plus the cost of the wheels, which in this case was $250 off of marketplace. So I’m into it $1,005.

it’s just a basic gloss black powder coat.

 

Installed roof rack w/ light
And light on front bumper-
Also spod system

 

Replaced Bakflip mx4 with Retrax Pro XR... Ordered mounts for track mounts for VooDoo max modular rack also. Yes it is actually Raining in San Diego

 

you’ll have to give us your thoughts. I’ve been eyeing these bad boys.

 

gave her a bath today. Much needed.

 

you can always pump it up with a bike pump or your compressor. There is also a pump cap available but not practical for up on the roof rack.I love my 3.8 gal waterport.

 

Trans and coolant flush at the dealership, now when I get my Valhalla shields I won't have to worry about taking them off for a while.

 

Curious what is the offset for those wheels? Thinking about changing from the TSS wheels..

 

Wired up the third brake light.

 

Have you got your interior strips installed yet?! Looking good @Ellis_McPickle ! You've been busy!

 

Fitment was OK but the seat brackets are wider than the template allowed, but no biggie. Using some masking tape to hold the template in place when you mark the holes helps tremendously.

As to the updates, my instructions stated to “cut on the line” but the YouTube vids were “inside” the lines. Just double check your instructions, rather than relying on the vids.

 

Thanks. So did you cut on or inside the lines...

 

According to the Google, 20”x8”, +60mm offset, 6.86” backspacing, 41 lbs.

 

I cut on the lines.

 

Haven’t purchased any yet. Also not sure what wiring I’d tap into. Maybe the cargo light wire?

 

The MattGecko Lights are pretty nice and really easy to install. I wired mine to the battery so I can turn them on at any time.

 

Hauled some 16' trim in the ol' Crew Max lolz

 

Is this secure? as can you put tools in bed and not worry?

 

As secure as the MX4. The retrax Pro is aluminum slats and it locks in the closed position. Only way into the bed is cutting thru the aluminum slats or tailgate, using a big pry bar to bent their way in, or if you leave either unlocked. Great to protect your gear, but if someone is set to steal from you, they will damage your truck to get what they want.

Edit: it locks in multiple positions but I only mentioned closed since you want to secure the bed

 

Retrax is usually more secure than a tri-fold. Some members here have had to 'break in' to their own cover here for various reason and it's kinda easy with a coat hanger and knowledge of where to pull. My retrax kept sliding forward since it only locked on one side, so left a 1/2" gap on the other side - not enough to be able to get to the lock but enough if they had a pry bar to damage the truck and get in.

If security is the main idea than Diamondback is the only way to go, like many things you get what you pay for. If you want to stop the snatch and grabs than both retrax or solid trifolds easily stop those.

 

Thanks boss just trying to compare the wheels here on the forum found the TSS specs/info directly, attached photo of the TSS wheel. Tried searching for that other wheel per specs Could not find any facts..

 

Damie 0 in 2020 so sad. We did not travel do to c19 2021 totally different..first in spring 2 months in sw.4800 miles, summer 2 months in nw 5900 miles ,early fall 1 month in sw 2400 miles..so 5 months an lots of miles with smiles. An we only paid for 7 nights of camping in 2 different national parks

 

Looks like those are 9" wide after a quick search, so comparing the overall specs of the two, those would have 0.89" more poke than the wheels I'm about to install.

Assuming these are the ones in question.

 

Trigger showed up today.

 

hit 14k miles.... have had it since 26 OCT 20...

 

Yes lockable. I really need access when rack and tent are mounted. vs the tri-fold... otherwise I thought the Bakflip mx4 was great and secure

 

Got it dirty and did a little snow wheelin’ to take the dog for a hike.