What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Added tie down rings to the bed rails. Three on the sides, and two behind the cab. Now I can get rid of those clunky Toyota ones.

 

Finally no more exhaust leak! And the bill was less than anticipated.


On another note, something didn't feel right. After trying to figure it out I eventually smelled brakes. I checked the rear wheels and they were hot. I had them adjust the parking brake as I'd adjusted it at every point and it still wasn't holding. Apparently he had to get it so tight it was actually slightly engaged.

After the alignment I'm now getting a slight rub at full right lock on my skid plate. Time to trim.

As for the vibration, they're unsure. They thought maybe the tires, but it was there before the tires. I'm pretty sensitive to it and it may be nothing of concern. However, I'm going to check my carrier bearing. Could be a slight imbalance in the driveshaft too, but that's likely harder to diagnose. Could be a lot of things.

 

Finally pulled the trigger on one of these. I couldn’t see myself pay over $200 for what it is. Found it for for $70 and couldn’t be happier. Box feels solid, bracket is different from the swing case but all the bolt holes land on flat area of bed. For what I’ll use it for I’m happy with it. Only down side is you loose that tie down hook. I cut the bracket to be able to fit around the hook but the case doesn’t it clear it when closed. Oh well. Also I have drop in liner and had to do some trimming to make fit. Hopefully linex soon. Got quoted $650 out the door here local in chicago.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/2560165604...ssdVIeBTHi&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY

 

Took off the TRD decals, cause the edges had trapped dirt.

 

Put on the Rci engine skid plate. Way better coverage than the stock one.

 

I finally switched out my halogen headlights with these new OE TRD style Bi-LED head lights (black). Blacked out my badges and got A/T tires. Any suggestions on my next upgrade? I’m thinking about deleting my chrome next.

 

Finally ordered a mount from Bulletpoint Designs for my Furrion RV monitor. Using a Tackform vent mount for it.

I'm just not committed to the number of devices I'd need to justify a Rago mount. Might someday be handy if I could mount my Talkabout T605 for road trips. Maybe.

 

So smart! Always good to be prepared for the unexpected.

 

where did you find these? Do you have the part #s? I hate the clunky stock ones!

 

Damn. I wish I had known this before buying a set online. Might have been able to save some coin, depending on your asking price.

 

Rings:

$10 Heavy Duty Truck Bed Tie Down Anchors Rings Trailers Hook Cargo Bolt on V Ring Pickups Rail Accessories (4 Pack)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q2H38F6?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

Anchors:

$12 T Slot Nuts Fit for Toyota Tacoma Bed Rack Rail Bed Cleats Pick-Up Truck Bed Deck Rails for Tundra Pickup Truck Deck Bike with Stainless Button Socket Cap Screw

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B097MZZKB8?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

The anchors come with stainless bolts - I added the flat and split washers from my stash. These anchors will slide over the stock rail bolts.

 

I see you have the black steering wheel buttons. Mine are grey and control volume, not phone though. I need that black control button.

 

Looks good ! Now get some led fog lights

 

Picked up a chip on the way to work that cracked on both sides. I'll have to go to Safelite to make sure they will change it even though insurance pays for it.

 

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Nice looking headlights! I'd continue on the chrome delete path if thats what your aiming for.

 

You could fix it while it’s still small

 

They won't fix that in FL. Its 3/4 long and in the line of site. Fl insurance is a 0 deductible.

 

Florida state insurance or specific to your insurance company?

 

I believe my insurance said it falls under FL state law. I would have to look.

 

Rock cracked mine (starburst) this morning, insurance asked if bigger than a quarter? It is, they said they'll replace it, zero deductible. If smaller than a quarter, they said they could fix, it'd still be visible, but wouldn't spread.

So, I'm good on replace...still, grrrr.

 

Yeah I hear ya. I was mad as hell. I don't see how they would fix mine. I did the live chat with Safelite. He said if it's in my line of site even though it's smaller than 6 inches that they would replace it.

 

I have a small chip smaller than a dime in mine. Middle of the windshield. It hasnt spread in 2 years so I haven't messed with it. I know Safelite will come in and just fill it and seal it if I make a claim.

I'm not sure if Ohio has any law about it. I always just knew that cracks were illegal to have. But a crack can be a vague statement.

 

It sucks either way. Mine cracked from both sides of the chip.

 

Yeah that sucks.

 

Getting replaced on Saturday

 

Nice!

 

Got it registered and title swapped. It's official for the streets now.

 

Just part of driving. Still frustrating though. My last vehicle got a crack and I was happy to replace it because the pitting was crazy bad anyways, far worse for safety than any crack.

 

Bought these back in May. Tundra rims don't come up for sale often here. I was as patient as could be. More prep than I initially anticipated.

After prep and paint underway

Wetsanded the flats. Didn't have the patience to do the whole thing.

Final product. Tires getting swapped and mounted tomorrow

 

Looks good, I plan on doing the same to mine. Spray can?