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

The group
I need a lift and better tires
But after this experience I think I’d buy a rig and build it out instead. I like my tundra but idk if I can handle pin-striping it

 

Cleaned er up

 

Blacked out the chrome Toyota emblem added TRD inlay. Still trying to figure out what to do with the balck chrome surround. Why have 4 different colors on Platinum TRD grill?

 

Not very good shots , but added front marker lights and grill and rear spoiler with marker lights + fender flares and amp steps.

 

Nice! Markers all around are on my list! How was the install? What did you do for wiring? Make your own harnesses, or did you buy a wiring kit?

 

Thx !
The rear end is all plug and play which plugs into the rear tail lights.
The front end involved a heat gun and wire strippers but doable
All the wire harness kit and stuff , I bought from rave, but I have seen some hate for them here so not sure what’s going on. They were pretty responsive to me and helped me out when I had questions about the install.

fender flares wires / harness
https://raveoffroad.com/products/2022-trd-pro-camo-fender-flare-diy-wire-harness-kit

front marker lights wires
https://raveoffroad.com/products/wire-harness-for-tundra-trd-pro-oem-marker-lights

Rear marker lights wire harness
https://raveoffroad.com/products/2022-tundra-tailgate-marker-lights?variant=40109969440803

 

Installed two fork bike mounts to the bedrail. One is quick release the other is for a through axle. This is from the installation lap. My Lomax tonneau cover still fits with the brackets installed

 

Let's see them platinum and 1794s with 2" or 3" lifts on stock wheels and tires!

 

Do you have a picture of the bikes in the bed and the cover closed?

 

Any chance you can provide some pictures of the switch on the dash and the wiring in the door well?

Looks great!!!

 

What are the brand and model of the fork bike mounts you used?

 

$30 MBP Versatile Bike Block - Thru AXLE (15x110 12x100 15x100) & Quick Release 9x100mm - Bicycle Truck Bed/Storage

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DHDHZMX?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$18 MBP Alloy Quick Release Fork Mount Bike Block (9x100mm) Truck Bed/Rack/Storage

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07MDXZGMB?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details

$12 RED Wolf T Slot Nut 3/8"-16 Thread for Toyota Tacoma Tundra Pickup Trucks Bed Deck Rails Stainless Steel Tie Down Accessories

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07Q8JWB88?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_product_details
i had to drill out the outer holes of the mounts to fit stainless steel 1" hex bolts and washers from Home Depot. 2 T Nut in the bed rail per mount.
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbil...inless-Steel-Hex-Bolt-5-Pack-812370/302007727
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-3-8-in-Stainless-Steel-Flat-Washer-812176/301928671

 

Fixed a flat… nail in one of the tires.

 

Put some rb20 running boards on. TBH they could be up to six inches longer to go flare to flare. But they do the job and look pretty sweet.

 

Where did you find the covers for the hood emblems?

 

vendor who we shall not name here

 

Yeah. Don’t recommend. Good from far but far from good.

 

This looks nice! I'll have to check that out. I liked the OE a lot but last I looked you couldn't get it.

 

I had a bakflip on a previous truck and I’m liking this better. Not sure about waterproof yet but it’s not a huge issue in AZ.

 

Thanks

 

Just installed RC Vertex Crossovers, need to set the height, didnt realize you need a spring compressor to do so. Expected to jack up truck and make adjustments.

 

As it sits after install

 

What size lift?

 

Those are Vertex 2.5 coilovers, no lift, just level

 

I talked with a local shop who builds some nice trucks and semis, they said the front could easily settle the 1/2" to 5/8" needed to be more level. They are going to do an alignment on Friday and I will run it for a few thousand miles to see how much it drops. I will say, testing the coilovers, I feel the ride is as good as, if not better than the stock front suspension. And I used a rough train crossing, PA roads, and some road to bridge transitions to test it out.

 

Wheel and tire specs? I am LOVING this setup! Nicely done

 

Wheels are Vossen HF6-4 Terra Bronze 22x9.5 @ 20 offset
Tire are Toyo Open Country AT3 305/45R22 (32.8x12x22)

If I recall, I have 1.25 inches of poke past the fender flare edge.

As dumb as this will sound, the truck is taking on a different stance than I was expecting. I didn't think it would sit as high as it does, which most will think is nothing really. I am 6'4" and it feels bigger to me, lol. I can't imagine driving a truck that has a 6"+ lift on it. All said and done, I am happy with it so far, plan to lay off the mods for now.

 

I think you put it together perfectly. Never realized how much I like a Wind Chill 1794 with bronze wheels. Those Vossens work just right.

 

I owe the coilover install to my son, he got home from work and seen me in the garage and immediately jumped right in and knocked it out. So glad he is a go getter, lol

 

I have added 2 K&N Air Filters, and a stage 3 for more HP, and torque!
I like the difference. Check out Thorton Chip Tuning!
They say 50 to 60 more H/P and more torque with a bump in MPG!