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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Oct 31, 2024 at 11:42 AM
    bucketlintels02

    bucketlintels02 Newish Member

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    Pattern? What are you seeing? I went back and forth on trying to understand why the front bump stops only came with 1 for each side, but after discussing on here and with the vendor I was under the impression that was the intended use. Are there others suggesting the need for 4 up front?
     
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  2. Oct 31, 2024 at 2:32 PM
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    S&B intake, Dirty Deeds 8", Airlift airbags with Daystar contact cups, LED's everywhere including Diode Dynamics stealth front LED bar, Baja Design Squadron II's on CBI ditch light brackets, completed Diode Dynamics interior LED's. Full RCI skids with cat guards and sliders, Transfer flow 46 gallon tank. Radflo 2.5 IFP coilovers, Coachbuilder shackles, TRD rear sway bar. 295/70R18 Nitto RG's. Dobinson snorkel, softopper.
    I’m pretty happy with my Wheelers super bumps on the front. I have a set to go on the rear when I pull the airbags and put the RAS system on. I put them on the day before a 2500 mile trip through southern Utah. They improved the ride so much that both my girlfriend and son commented how much nicer the truck rode while off road.

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  3. Oct 31, 2024 at 3:17 PM
    BR73

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    Watching the Super Bumps installation video and they say just replace the one...hum I wonder why?
     
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  4. Oct 31, 2024 at 3:24 PM
    Vizsla

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    Broken motor mounts and bent frames, I did both when my truck was MT (3” lift Fox coilover) running aftermarket bumps. But again on trucks used hard, likely beyond the design limitations of the chassis. My truck is LT and heavily reinforced front and rear now. This is a pic from when I ran one of the popular bumps that dented (red arrow) a very strong LT lower control arm before the front oem bump engaged. IMO this supports the torsional load @Fobroader mentioned. No idea if 4 is the correct choice, never gave it a thought after reinstalling the oem bumps.

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  5. Oct 31, 2024 at 4:18 PM
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    Dont laugh (this is my first truck) ...what do they do?
     
  6. Oct 31, 2024 at 4:25 PM
    RobertD

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    Bump stops keep moving parts from hitting stationary parts. In the front, the bump stops keep the lower control arm from hitting your frame. The stock bump stops are small and a very hard dense rubber (I think) its jarring when the LCA hits them. Most of these aftermarket stops have a larger profile but a softer composition so they help soften and slow the LCA so its less of a stop and more a deceleration.

    Pretty similar with the rear, your axle moves up and down and the bump stops helps keep it from hitting frame.
     
  7. Oct 31, 2024 at 4:59 PM
    TacomaTRD4x402

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    Accomplished a bit of DIY maintenance today. Rear diff drain n fill, power steering drain n fill, and HVAC blower motor upgrade w/ K&N cabin air filter. :yay:
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    Blower motor upgrade is by far an amazing improvement!
     
  8. Nov 1, 2024 at 6:14 AM
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    I figured they prevented "collisions" obviously but I thought it was in extreme conditions not "all the time" ... interesting
     
  9. Nov 1, 2024 at 6:20 AM
    250000yota

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    This exactly. The advantage to the Wheelers super bumps is they are a lighter, softer material, that gives more of a progressive slow down rather than the hard rubber factory bumps. Per the instructions for the Wheelers bumps, you retain the front factory bump stops (seen in the back in my photo, photo taken from the back looking forward) so that if you hit a big enough bump, and use up all of the travel of the progressive Wheeler bumps, you still stop the up travel of the suspension before it hammers the frame. These bumps are kind of a step between the factory bumps and a full set of hydraulic bump stops.

    Here is the kit I basically pieced together. I bought the fronts second hand from a guy who never installed them, then bought the rear kit to go with my RAS once I pull my air bags off.
     
  10. Nov 1, 2024 at 6:27 AM
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    Its kinda between the 2. You might not touch them every day, but it's not just extreme. Do you ever go over speed bumps or accidentally hit a pothole? Those are 2 common situations where you will likely contact the bump stop.

    With these aftermarket ones they really smooth out those situations. Some swear they feel the difference like night and day, others say they kinda tell. Like most truck mods, its in the end user to determine if its worth it but this is not a bad mod to consider.
     
  11. Nov 1, 2024 at 6:28 AM
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    Sorry it took so long to confirm this... But, we've been getting hammered here on the coast this past week, so I figured it would be a good time to update. The last couple of days we've had a ton of rain and wind gusts up to 60mph... So, at this point, I can say w/absolute surety, that the drawers are pretty damn water tight :thumbsup: I had no sign of water intrusion after this last week's endeavors.

    Just to be fair though, my decked system is sitting under an ArmorFlex tri-fold tonneau cover. So, I'm sure there's a little bit of deflection from that system, but with that being said the way the decked system is engineered and w/the gaskets properly secured, etc. I'm pretty confident that the system would still be pretty darn secure...
     
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  12. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:00 AM
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    Painted the sliders for the 4runner and picked up a brand new cvt mt Shasta for the Tundra. Couldn’t pass up the $500 deal!

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  13. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:03 AM
    BreyTundy

    BreyTundy Big 4Lo Guy

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    How was the Power Steering drain and fill? Been tossing around the idea of doing this soon as well
     
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  14. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:20 AM
    BreyTundy

    BreyTundy Big 4Lo Guy

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    You have the sickest fleet of rigs out there
     
  15. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:46 AM
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    :cheers:
     
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  16. Nov 1, 2024 at 8:18 AM
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    Super easy! Get yourself one of those fluid extractors. There's a few good brands out there like MightyVac. I got this one by Four Uncles because it seems like you get more for less..
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0836GH3G7

    Then I used this video as a guide as it seemed to be the better of a few that I watched...
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_FOYgaNMeZc

    Just make sure that the reservoir doesn't go empty while extracting.
     
  17. Nov 1, 2024 at 8:59 AM
    BreyTundy

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    Primo. Much appreciated!
     
  18. Nov 1, 2024 at 9:42 AM
    CaptRussia253

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    Thank you for this. Added to the list of things to do this winter.
     
  19. Nov 1, 2024 at 10:42 AM
    250000yota

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    S&B intake, Dirty Deeds 8", Airlift airbags with Daystar contact cups, LED's everywhere including Diode Dynamics stealth front LED bar, Baja Design Squadron II's on CBI ditch light brackets, completed Diode Dynamics interior LED's. Full RCI skids with cat guards and sliders, Transfer flow 46 gallon tank. Radflo 2.5 IFP coilovers, Coachbuilder shackles, TRD rear sway bar. 295/70R18 Nitto RG's. Dobinson snorkel, softopper.
    Yesterday the truck got an oil change, and I got motivated. Finally swapped my Baja Designs Squadron Sport 2's for my new Diode Dynamics SS3 Max's. I should have done them earlier...

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    The old lights. The Baja ditch lights, stock LED fog's, TRD Pro LED Headlights, and my DD 40" bumper bar.

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    The new sexy's...

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    And the improved lighting pattern. This also includes the upgrade from the OEM LED fogs to the SS3 Pro's in the fog pocket with their SAE fog pattern. I went with the combo beam on the ditch lights. Seriously should have done this sooner.
     
  20. Nov 1, 2024 at 10:44 AM
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    Tastefully enhanced...
    A certain improvement!
     
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  21. Nov 1, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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    I drive to work between 3-4 AM, and I regularly get herds of elk and the occasional kamikaze deer, and I've found that it's easier to prevent hitting them by seeing them sooner than building the front of the truck to take the hit :rofl:

    That doesn't mean something like a RCI or Ironman front bumper isn't in the plans though lol
     
  22. Nov 1, 2024 at 1:14 PM
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    Stock for now
    2021 Platinum 4x4. Has been a slow build process but got Bilstein 6112s up front on 1.9 inch setting to level it out and 5160s on the rear. Stock leafs and UCA

    285/70/18 Toyo Open Country AT3
    Method NV305 18x9 +25 offset

    Removed front mud flaps
    No rubbing or trimming needed.
    Tire poke is just enough, see pic.
    Very little road noise so far but certainly more compared to the stockers.

    For tires, I considered NITTO Recon Grappler and Falken Wildpeak. Both the TOYO OC and NITTOs were lighter than the Falkens. All are great tires.
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  23. Nov 1, 2024 at 1:54 PM
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    Finally found a good muffler shop to slap my cats on... Truck still sounds great but a lot less drone at 1600-1800 RPM. A lot quieter on startup too.

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  24. Nov 1, 2024 at 6:53 PM
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  25. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:16 PM
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    Put some gas in it…
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  26. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:18 PM
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    That's an old pump, can't remember last time I've seen one of those.
     
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    Most of the fleet cardlocks around here are still mechanical pumps…maybe that’s how they keep the price down? :notsure:
    I pay the same price for ethanol-free 87 at this location as the 10% shit at the exit I take off the freeway, so I’ll take the short detour here.
    She was a thirsty beast tonight though.
     
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  28. Nov 1, 2024 at 7:40 PM
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    Now that you mention it, I have seen one fairly recently. Usually if I'm out and about at work and need gas in a State vehicle, I just hit whatever gas station is close. But, a while back I was picking up a vehicle at ADOT after maintenance and decided to fill up there. It was an old mechanical pump, so I guess you're right.
     
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  29. Nov 2, 2024 at 5:10 AM
    Dave8699

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    Whole truck Raptor liner in olive green, leer camper cap, 5100 with OME, Wheelers AAL and Firestone Air bags.
    Ok so finally got rid of the chrome and silver trim. Now on to changing the fake wood trim and the peanut butter leather.

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    What head unit is that??
     

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