What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Very similar to what’s in transit for my Tundra.

 

Put the bed rails back in their original position. The previous owner must have had a reason to drop them down with aluminum plates, but I don’t see the sense of it as it doesn’t hold too securely. They also had broken the anchor points at the back and had something mounted by the tailgate. I put some light duty anchor points where they had holes for now because I need something (hole spacing was the same). At a later time I’ll replace the originals and add some more, possibly where the bed bolts to the frame.

 

May have had a tonneau cover on the truck that was conflicting with the original bed rail location.

 

Nailed it. My Bakflip required me to drop mine down using plates identical to the ones pictured. Haven't had any issues using them in the lower positioning, for what its worth.

 

Yeah, I thought that might be it. Is it the rail itself or the bulky tie downs that interfere? These plates would bend before I get my ratchet strap tight enough on most things.

 

I don't think you can attach the rails for the Bakflip without lowering the bed rails. Maybe they changed how thick their plates are, because mine could take a lot of force and not move.
The original cleats would also hit the cover if the bed rails were in their original position, but there are solutions for that.

 

Yeah, it looks set up exactly the same. Thanks for sharing. I have no plans for a tonneau cover. I've considered one or a cap, but when I get a trailer I'll be set.

 

95% wrapped up with taking out the red Katzkin’s and putting in the two tone. Red was there from the previous owner, just not my cup of tea. The black and pacific is much less loud when you open the door and adds a subtle touch.

 

I agree, red is a bit much.
are you going to sell them? I might be interested.

 

That red is brutal. You will sell them easily though as some guys here like them.

 

I put a Gator ETX on my truck for $270ish. Works fine. Not as secure as a hard cover, but keeps water and curious eyes out.

 

Just ordered a high clearance rear bumper from @STravis

Super pumped! Can’t wait to cut the rear up haha.

 

Fender wall the bracket was made backwards I will shorten some of the wires when I get the chance.

 

That blue though

 

Where did the exhaust go?

 

Were those front only? If you don’t mind me asking, what was the install time?

 

Looks like the drop plates that came with my old bakflip

 

Front and rear. Install was probably a total of a weekend with plenty of errands and what not in between. With zero distractions, one could probably knock them out in a long days worth of work. They aren’t difficult to install, but certainly frustrating at times.

 

Certainly up for sale, I just don’t have the post count yet for classifieds.

 

Oh come on, admit it, how many of you went there when you read “touch up rear end and how much of a beating things take”……oh yeah

ive got a winch but she usually rides in the passenger seat

 

I’d say keep it like this, just to screw with peoples heads

 

Savage

 

I meant the box on top of the winch. I'm assuming you had to relocate it due to clearance issues with the bumper.

 

40k mile oil change this morning

 

Did you switch the truck to 5w30 recently? Ir have you been running it for a while

 

First fill with 5w30, I was previously using 5w20 because I had it on hand.

 

Right on, was just curious I might toss 5w30 in the truck for the summer.. the 0w20 just seems so weird for this truck. I have 2 other vehicles that use 5w30 as well.. should just buy it by the barrel lol

 

gassed up after towing the trailer back from the beach for spring break. 8.4mpg ouch.

 

Took the truck out to test out some bypass tube turns I've been playing with. Amazing how much different the truck can feel and handle with just a few turns. And making sure the new flag mount is airborne approved. Ready for spring weather to get out on a regular bases.


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