What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Same with our Sequoia.

 

Yes it is sir

 

Put her second set of shoes on. Went with the same tire only in a 12.5 instead of the 13.5's. I got 43K out of the first set, super happy with them. They did start to get choppy several times but that probably my driving style, just rotated them every 5-8K miles and they flattened out just fine.
First set I got off Amazon, these came from DCT, 1685 OTD with all the roadhazard/replacement stuff

 

we have the LTX Defenders on the wife's highlander. the are quite comfortable, but I can break them loose off the line (FWD) in most conditions.

 

NICE WORK!

I've got the same setup and its been going great.

 

Thanks Ryan

 

Tufskins door sills and a little carbon fiber accent piece….maybe +13hp?

 

At least !!!

 

Copied from the ole build thread:

Here it is: the non-swing swing case. I bought a VEVOR off of ama-schwagg as it had the best reviews. The model that fit the "chevy" was the cheapest. I didn't need the hardware as I was not mounting it to the bed and having it swing. I didn't want to drill into the bed because well I live in salt 6 months out of the year.

This is it in place. Already you can see the Mickey Mouse fabrication that went into this.
T-slot nuts holding it into the rail. I had to cut the sides of the super strut to get the lid to open further. Ooops. Surely there's a saw or some tool to make those cuts easier. Nope just some clamps and an angle grinder with a cutoff wheel.

Lets' get the party started.


Sakes.


So - some super strut on the back wall. Various nuts, washers and bolts to attach the "framework" to the plastic. Please note the precision of the cuts made.

Interior shot to show the strap for holding the framework.

Some more detail for framework attachment.


Roll up tool bag and recovery gear going in there. Pretty spacious. Leaves me plenty of room for grocery bags in the underseat storage.

I think this fabrication is worthy of probably getting decorated with some @snivilous speed shop stickers, maybe some @RCIoffroad stickers, etc. The case itself seems pretty sturdy. Good reviews on A-word. I'll probably swap the front flat strap for something a little thicker to give it a smidge more stability/rigidness. A quick 7/16ths hex bolt in the t slots removes everything quickly just in case I need to get some mulch, topsoil, or whatever else I need the whole bed for. I'll likely clean up some of the cuts once I finish "testing" it and driving with it.

Again, it's a turd, but it's a functional turd.

 

Wanted more height so adjusted the Icons...

 

You might want to confirm how much preload you can run. I believe icon has a range on that.

 

That was a quick response! I'm just messing around I didn't do that, that's another forum members setup.

 

Added a little extra to the Westin winch tray. Going added two amber lights and my house divided plate.

 

Installed 5100s and outer tie rod ends up front, and got an anniversary gift from the wife’s parents.

 

Pops’ been busy tinkering on his rig. Hopefully get his tune updated soon. His truck goes back under the knife for suspension 2.0 in Aug.

Pillar mount
AEM gauges (boost,AFR)
Maggy intake box
Smaller whipple boost pulley

 

Let us know when you’re back in the area for some real world testing…

 

Definitely!

 

Saw the all new Lexus GX release and wondered if I really wanted to keep my truck 'forever" .

Lexus killed it with the new GX.

 

Here's the other thing too... The build on one of those is $10k-$20 less than a sequoia!!!! If you're wanting an SUV that really seems like a no-brainer.

So, just out of curiosity... I also just went and built a full size MBZ AMG, and with a decent amount of upgrades it's in the low 60s

Hmmmm.... Maintenance on either has always been pricier than a Toyota, but that # is out the window now too. So, if my new Tundra ever needs to be replaced before I do, I may be leaning toward MBZ unless Toyota and the rest of the middle class car market can pull their heads out of their a$$es...
Maybe it's time for us all to start exploring other options...

 

Factor in added costs over the life of ownership considering reliability.

 

My Wife wants to get a new SUV and I like the Toyota Sequoia and the Lexus GX but she also wants to check into the Honda Passport and Acura MDX.
We don't need a huge vehicle, but if it does hold 7 passengers, it is a bonus.
We want something that is reliable and holds its value.
Any thoughts?

 

They may both be called SUVs, but they're not remotely in the same category. Body on frame vs unibody. You'll notice the difference. I know my wife would go with a unibody for comfort all day long, whereas I'd go with body on frame for capability. Both brands have great reliability and resale value overall, but I can't say for sure on specific models. I don't know much about the Highlander, but it's a unibody Toyota offering with plenty of seating.

 

Like @the red said. Hylander just got a nice update and is probably your best bet.

 

Are you referring to the 2023 or 2024 Highlander?

 

2024 https://pressroom.toyota.com/2024-toyota-grand-highlander-touches-down-in-driveways-this-summer/

Sorry, I had thought it was already out. Looks like you'd have to wait a few months.

 

We just got a 2023 Highlander hybrid limited. Seats 7. Very comfortable.

 

Finally got around to getting that 3D printed switch insert installed! I should've gone with a semi-gloss or matte paint, oh well, it'll be dusty in no time. Next I'll have to actually run the footwell LED strips and connect those. Someday!

 

Pilot

 

Buy newer than 2020 if you buy a Pilot, or older than 2015. 2016-2019 were hot fucking garbage years for a Honda Pilot. Ask me about how it needed new brakes, rotors, calipers, pads, the works, along with transmission work, fuel injectors, shit electrical work, bad suspension and the rear goddamn hatch rusted inside-out, overall had a bad paint job, even the headunit was straight junk.

Oh that was all before 40k miles. Damn thing wasn't even 3 years old and the rear lift gate was retaining water, rusting from the inside out, and Honda America told me to go pound effing sand, no warranty for you, only thing they didn't charge me for was the software update part of the transmission work (but DID hit me $350 for the needed drain/refill on the fluid) and the fuel injectors that were actually part of a recall.

I had my older 2010 Honda CRV for forever and it's still running great for the friend I sold it to, and was a huge Honda fan, and had such great expectations for the Pilot I bought. It was such a slap in the face to buy that generation Pilot and have such a terrible experience, it still embitters me.

 

Finally got the Sony XAV-9500ES installed and replaced the stock unit.