What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Its a Phoenix SC7862, just added a Tmobile sim so no need to use Hotspot.

 

Congrats. You will fall in love with your truck all over again. (At least I did.)

 

How was the install of that radio? Is it truly plug and play like they say in the video? The $588 price is VERY tempting.

 

Changed front and rear diff oil. Front got 2qts. of Lucas 75w-90 and rear got 4 of Mobil 1 75w-90. Would like to have used Mobil 1 throughout but I got the last 4 qts. I’ve heard good things about the Lucas so I’m not sweating it. Same price per qt. 19.99. Can’t wait to do the transfer case next, dropping that cat shield should blow. Truck has 41k but I’m not the original owner so I like a fresh start, although I’ve owned it for almost a year now. Didn’t add and limited slip fluid, is that ok?

 

You're good to go without the LSD fluid...mostly because, you really don't have a "limited slip"...unless it's aftermarket...

 

Knocked out Transfer Case and Transmission fluid changed today. Transfer Case fluid was basically new, but the transmission, let’s just say it was time.

And I tried to do my front diff just to find out that the last guy stripped out the bolt. Going to pick up an extractor set and order a set of Lexus bolts.

After the obligatory drive around the neighborhood, I swear the drivetrain is just a little more responsive and efficient feeling. I’m sure it’s a placebo, but that’s fine with me

 

Installed Sony XAV-9500 ES from Trailgrid Pro. Super easy to do. It was all mounted and came pre wired. Did front camera but have not mounted it yet..still thinking that through.

Also installed 12volt solutions remote start. Super happy with both.

 

Get the phone app for the 12volt Solutions remote start.... you will like it

 

Have you got a part number on the Lexus bolts?

 

https://adventuretaco.com/a-front-diff-drain-fill-plug-that-doesnt-suck/
https://www.tundras.com/threads/upgrades-for-the-front-differential-fill-drain-bolt-plugs.116376/

 

I sure did, all I want to do is drive and watch podcasts lol

 

The one I got came out to $750 is with warranty and it's will worth it. I did have a little problem with my HVAC not working but it was a setting that Phoenix walked me through. There customer support was beyond my expectations. Supposedly they are around all the time. I called at 6EST and got a video call back at 7EST.

I also loaded a launcher which gives you endless customization. The best was the Tmobile sim card. Now I don't worry about Hotspot or wifi. Just Bluetooth for phone and the rest is internal.

 

Nah. It's a paid service ..not that cool

 

I was curious. What amber lights are in your your grill? Thanks in advance!

 

Bought this Daytona 12ton bottle jack from Harbor Freight with the 15% weekend sale today to replace the stock one. Fits perfect in the ESP storage bin. Bent the bracket for the stock jack down so I'll be able stick a couple pieces of wood in there. May eventually see about removing that bracket completely and use that small bit of space. The Daytona may even fit in there once removed.

 

Does anyone have any idea who makes these brackets or frames ?

 

I just went to harbor freight and got a floor jack
I will return and get a bottle jack and swap it out like you did

 

It seems to be a pretty well built bottle jack. I've got the Badland for garage use but I wanted to have something reliable for emergency roadside repair if needed and 12ton is definitely that. A bit of overkill but still better than the stock one IMO.

 

Yeah, I'm gonna pass on that upgrade. I really don't want Jack oil leaking out onto my floor.

The mechanical version works just fine.

 

I thought about that too so I was glad that it fit perfectly in the ESP bin which is plastic so if it were to leak, it'd be an easy cleanup

 

What launcher are you using? Nova? Car Launcher Pro? I have been on the fence on these for a few months now. I want to be able to run a split screen with spotify, and Waze. Also, how is the radio? Do you know if it picks up HD stations like our stock units?

 

Im new to launchers but seems like the majority is running Nova prime and that what I got. I run Spotify and waze or YouTube no problem. As for Radio stations it should because it comes with a way to connect oem antenna or you can use the one provided. I don't use the radio so I can't provide feedback on that end.

 

Any other issues with other car systems, settings etc. not working?

 

i found this today at homedepot for 16 bucks

 

Has a seal in it too

 

I imagine that it will fit on one side

 

Nope so far everything works correctly. Only thing that very doesn't count as not working is i wanted to use an OBD scanner to display parameters but can't get it to work correctly.

 

Bannock built
He’s a member on here too

 

Sometimes I sit and watch tundra builds on YouTube. one day I came across this this build and I wish i had found it sooner I would have ordered them IMMEDIATELY!!
i LOVE the look of them.. Thanks for letting me know. Have a blessed day..

 

Something like that would definitely work. Can also get one of the ammo boxes from Harbor Freight. I wanted to be able to store it under the seat out of sight.
This is another option but a bit more costly...
https://a.co/d/dqH0GvF

I'd rather spend the money on the ESP underseat storage.