What have you done to your 2nd gen Tundra today?

it sure does.. but shit happens.

800 for her, 500 for me and everyone is happy..... besides.....me

 

I tend to push my sensors until I can hear them scream for help. Being the owner of a pick up taught me geometry a class I failed multiple times in school but better late than never lol. Glad you didn’t tear those bumpers off that’s for sure I would cry for that Land Cruiser

 

they screamed until it stopped and i thought i was clear... next thing you know i give it gas and her entire car moves...i knew a fuged up then.

Her cruiser is a little bruised up. The missing paint under the light was from her backing into a hill.. the big obnoxious stuff was me

 

$500 for you? Yours just like it needs a little touch up paint

 

its got some clear coat pealing and a few little rock chips so im just getting it all repainted.

 

Changed the steering rack bushings to polyurethane while I have the whole front end torn apart for 6" lift. I'm not sure if the lift brackets are going to block access to remove the rack bolts later.

I'm going to try cracking the clamshell diff open and welding it this weekend if I can get it apart without too much work.

 

Ouch

 

welding the front diff?

 

Yes. ARBs are expensive. And if you're putting in a locker, you might as well get 5.29 gears too. Next thing you know you're $3000 poorer.

I think I'm going to buy a slide hammer tomorrow and remove the half shaft. That way i can completely remove the carrier from the rest of the axle assembly.

 

I did this wrap a few months ago and it still looks really good. I used the double stick tape on the front…and I can definitely see a faint outline and it kind of bugs me. Not worth redoing! Took 4 hours.

 

you can check my build thread in my signature but i did get my wheels and Eibach lift installed.

Tomorrow it goes in for an alignment.

 

I think you'll like the Eibachs.

Been rocking them for about a month and liking them more and more.

I really need to get on some trails, but the truck is way more engaging to drive around town. To the point my mileage has taken a definite hit from being more aggressive on the throttle.

My other main driver is quite low and relatively stiff, so I quite enjoy being able to disregard speed bumps in a drama-free way.

Git yerself aligned and start breaking those bad boys in!

 

I like mine a lot! I've had them on for a good 2-3 months now, I've got them set on the top setting (added weight of my front bumper) and I'm gonna get aftermarket UCA soon

 

Got it aligned today and it’s rides super true and extremely nice. No UCA was required which was nice. 295/70 don’t rub at all either which was surprising but also a relief. I did cut the “wings” off the skid plate to be sure but that’s nothing to serious. This was with it installed with the 2” option.
Hope I can help with peoples decision on lift and tire size.


Edit: I have a very very light rub on the sway bar in both directions at full lock. You cannont hear it inside unless the radio is off. I only noticed it from tiny feedback in the steering wheel.

 

I spy something red...

 

Did the first of 3 drain and fills on my trans. I was expecting it to look worse after 175K. I don’t think the previous owner ever changed it. I was happy it didn’t have a burnt smell. My daughters boyfriend works for a dealership and got me 2 cases of WS fluid for $8.00 a quart.

 

Added a new trd rear sway bar this afternoon. It’s truly amazing how much room is under these trucks when the spare tire is removed.

 

you should save this comment and repost it whenever anyone asks “will a 35” spare fit..”

 

Did you notice a difference? I noticed It right away.

 

Got my new decals installed. Old stickers died so stepped up to an “emblem” $10 on Amazon.

$8 American Flag Decal,for Car, Truck or SUV,5"x3" (Black)

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08LH75QLT

 

Replacement mirror! Dealer installed a backup camera mirror at purchase, a few years later a screen was put in the dash so it's been moot. Had a replacement windshield installed and the guys found out that it was superglued on due to a missing bracket, so off it went. Cut the cable, tucked it into the headliner, and the "mod" is restoring the mirror to OEM

 

you should check out tactillian flags, they're magnetic and percentage of proceeds goes towards veterans

 

https://tactilian.com/

 

I'm always afraid some db would take the magnet and run with it. And the price is $10 vs $40. I'd rather pay the $10 and then donate $30 directly to a veterans charity.

 

When the RV ends up in the shop….. you go with Plan B. Drove it to Gordon’s Well for a 1 nighter

 

Camp set up…. Time to ride!

 

Installed a black Rock Warrior grill on my Platinum to match the paint. Now I just Need to decide what I’m going to do about the chrome emblem.

 

Welded the front diff and put it back together.

 

Whoa going full on offroad army now huh haha. Nice I’m excited to see how you like it after. If it’s legit I’m copying you haha

 

Truck is all done!