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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. Jun 17, 2025 at 7:38 AM
    Gainer

    Gainer New Member

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    Leveling kit, TRD wheels, remote start, Hellwig helper springs, TRD Rear sway bar. TRD Rear shocks, Dirty Deed 10" exhaust, S&B Cold Air intake
    Just picked up the Tundra from Ross Fab Off-Road. He custom made bumpers and sliders for my LOOOOONG bed. I am VERY happy with how everything turned out. He specializes in Toyota but can pretty much do anything you want when it comes to custom made armor for your rig. Total cost out the door was just shy of 4 Grand. That includes bedliner coating & installation.... More detailed pic in the 2.5 Gen Bumpers! thread.

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  2. Jun 17, 2025 at 7:44 AM
    RobertD

    RobertD SSEM#123, ASCM#4 "I call it Vera" ~Jayne Cobb

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    Looks good, can we get a pic of the front from further back? Haven't seen many do the hoop/bullbar higher then the sensor and curious how that looks.

    Also, the hoop/bullbar looks tight against the grille. Im assuming you have to drop the bumper to remove the grille now?

    Edit: saw your other post in the bumper thread with the additional pics
     
  3. Jun 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
    therealjonwick

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    Yes that is correct. But it’s strange that other models that use the same bolt don’t call for that high of a torque. I remember the Tacoma being much lower. 173 is way over the rating for the bolt.
     
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  4. Jun 17, 2025 at 7:50 AM
    Gainer

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    Leveling kit, TRD wheels, remote start, Hellwig helper springs, TRD Rear sway bar. TRD Rear shocks, Dirty Deed 10" exhaust, S&B Cold Air intake
    Let me know if you want any other pics.
    I honestly don't know if I would need to drop the bumper to remove the grill... Hopefully, I won't be finding out anytime soon...
     
  5. Jun 17, 2025 at 8:41 AM
    TacomaTRD4x402

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    Man, WTH!?:eek: This seems personal..
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  6. Jun 17, 2025 at 8:48 AM
    BR73

    BR73 Tundra LIFE

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    L/S Grab Handle GCS AT Cooler Kit 295/70 18's TOYO Open Country AT III Bilstein 6112 / 5100 Coachbuilder Shackles 12Volt systems remote start Dasaita Android 13 CF trim / chrome delete Redline shifter boot Stillen CAI
    I hate a dang bird shatting on my truck :mad:
     
  7. Jun 17, 2025 at 8:57 AM
    Boneskull420

    Boneskull420 New Member

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    Ironman 4x4 foamcell pro 3.5in lift Complete custom stereo with 2 12's under rear seat S&B/stillen Frankenstein cold air intake True dual exhaust with Carven Tr mufflers Rough country hood bulge led strip Running board led's
    :facepalm:That looks like one of those one in a million chance things.... I would go buy me a lottery ticket as soon as possible! :thumbsup:
     
  8. Jun 17, 2025 at 9:45 AM
    BreyTundy

    BreyTundy Big 4Lo Guy

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    Well, that wasn’t fun, but could have been worse. The guys at the alignment shop weren’t kidding, the whole system was basically welded together. But with a lot of heat and hammering, it’s all out and replaced. The quality of the Import Direct parts is still TBD, but they seemed fine enough during installation. But at least they have anti-seize on them and aren’t stuck, which is win right now.
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    And the carnage
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  9. Jun 17, 2025 at 10:04 AM
    phabej

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    You got lucky. Mine was a dud audio kept cutting out randomly with loud buzz. Sent to back through Amazon and got my full refund.

    Maybe the 256 is better? I had the 128gb version.
     
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  10. Jun 17, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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    I used it to get away for the last week to go camping and dirtbike riding.

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