WHAT HAVE YOU DONE TO YOUR 3RD GEN TUNDRA TODAY?

I was on the fence about the Thule for a while but what won me over on this one was the way it mounted using the existing anchors

 

I had to make some feet for the Thule and cut it down to a good height.

 

New tires. Mickey Thompson Baja Boss A/T 285/75R20 (35”x11.50”) on factory TRD Off-Road wheels.

No trimming required except for a small corner at the front mud flaps. A better alignment possibly would have solved that issue but I simply trimmed it up and called it a day. I’ve tested lock to lock with a good amount of articulation so far. The spare.. It took a little work but I was able to put a full size spare in the stock location. You can pull the tire towards the passenger side a few inches while having someone crank it up into place. Just make sure you have some clearance between the pan-hard bar as it will be very limited. The tires are remarkably quiet for how aggressive the tread is and somehow handle better than the factory tires. Ride quality has improved as well which is again remarkable because these are load range E tires. Gas mileage has taken a hit of course, and the total tire and wheel package weighted in at a whopping 107 lbs.. I still managed around 17 mpg but it will take some time to see if that sticks. Anyhow, if you’re like me and are on the fence wondering whether or not they’re worth it, I can now say with confidence that absolutely they are worth the extra cash. Bonus points for being 3 Peak rated.

Icon 2.5 VS up front with 7/8” preload - 58670

Icon 2.0 Aluminum series shocks in the rear w/ AirLift 5000 Ultimate bags. I also have a 1/2” Cornfed spacer on the rear and some YotaMafia extended brake lines (rear only).

 

Asylum Dezyns cat shield and additional cleats installed on my Diamondback.

https://www.tundras.com/threads/granite-a-third-gen-story.110822/page-4#post-3193685

 

Nice. Where did you get the tailgate mat from?

 

Installed OE Ram1500 TRX rear marker lights(68362184AB)

Tapped into the license plate light(green wire=hot, white/stripe=ground). This method will make marker lights only come on with headlights on. Ran the wire loom through the tailgate loom path. Overall not hard after figuring out a good spot where the tailgate doesn’t smash the lights. The light design is tapered to help with this with the Ram tailgate. Very bright and oe feeling.

 

Got it back from the shop. Installed a Jupiter Inverter, Battery, USB, 110 outlet with toggle on off switch, and new tweets for the dash. 0 gauge wire, usb is always hot when car is on.

wow what a difference in sound quality!

I have the ability with this set up to add a 110 to the bed of the truck off the same inverter. It will run with truck off, and when truck runs, it charges the battery. Inverter fit nice under console.

If you live in OC California I did it at West Coast auto sound. Very clean job. $1300 for everything installed.

 

any concerns about airflow cooling that inverter in that enclosed space?

 

The shop assured me it shouldn’t be a problem. I asked them specifically about cooling because they would have just as easily mounted it next to the battery behind the seat. I’ll feel around when i just it for a long period of time like on road tripes etc. Time will tell.

 

OEM is installed there also. ‍♂️ I found it on the forums.

 

Swapped my SR5 to the 1794 steering wheel last night. Got it off eBay, swapped my trim over to match my interior, and dyed the tan stitching blue to match the truck.

Took about an hour and now I have a heated leather steering wheel instead of the cheap plastic rubber wheel.

 

How did you get the heated function to work? It has a plug and play wires available ? Or did your sr5 already have a heated one ?

 

Hmm… wonder if they are there also on the SR model

 

i am guessing no since the SR can never have heated steering wheel. other trims you can add a package to have them so they probably install the wiring regardless if they install the option down the assembly line.

i am just guessing, until someone can chime in saying otherwise.

 

That looks exactly like the steering wheel in my SR5 premium. I wonder if the heating element is already in mine and not connected?

 

This is the switch I bought. Couldn't hurt to pop out the panel and run a test lead to see if you get heat.

https://oemparts.stonemttoyota.com/...h/91011537/842550R020.html?partner=googlebase

 

Yes this appears to be correct. The FSM wiring diagrams only have two options - one for the SR and then one for "everyone else"

 

Any chance you have the FSM page or do you remember what color the wires were coming out of the steering wheel? Gonna try and look this weekend.

 

It's on my computer, I'll double check shortly

 

How involved was the install? Was there any instructions or tutorial you followed? I upgraded the steering wheel on my second gen and want to do the same again with my SR.

 

I have same. My god could it be that simple?

so you’re saying it could be that there is simply just no switch and if there’s a switch (hooking to the wire behind the panel) and maybe the steering wheel already has the ability, that is all preventing the heated wheel?

 

I too am wondering with you all and cannot wait to see if we have an answer soon!

 

Sort of yes. But as the other poster stated it seemed like there was one kind of premium steering wheel, which I believe I have in my SR5. I was just wondering if all of the premium steering wheels have the heating element inside of them, and just simply need to be hooked up?

 

Ive got a Heated steering wheel in my Limited

 

I ran a thin bead of caulking at the leading edge of my side mirror camera covers. I wanted to help secure the covers when we hit the highway.

With all the covers falling off, I didn't want to roll the dice on mine.

 

ahhhh I gotcha. Thanks

 

My TRD OR SR5 has heated steering wheel. Part of the package.
Black stitching.
I think the real question is if the heating elements are in all the wheels of this style.

 

Guess that answers the question for the guy asking.

 

well that would be capt obvious. why install a heated wheel in a truck and waste money (and not charge a customer for it) when a non heated one will suffice and then up charge them for a heated wheel.

business 101

wiring dont count since the cost of looms are way cheaper than big ticket items.

 

Ceramic Tints all around



Afe intake to satisfy my ears with more turbo noise! Probably not helping fuel economy with the constant spooling so I can hear it



Screen and dash protector from protech. Weathertech floor mats - I had to take a heat gun to the to get the edges to sit flat on the door sills. Only complaint now is that the driver side mat does not completely cover where your left foot rests. The oem all weather mats had better coverage on this one spot.



And this neat console organizer