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

Went to put on a Toyota bed cover and found the Q/C is not what it use to be. The mounts were not correctly drilled on one side and the clip came broken. So it’s on while I wait for a replacement from Toyota.

 

Installed the Toyota hood deflector yesterday and had the comfort plus system installed, aka Toyota branded defa. Kit includes, block heater, trickle charger and an incab 1000w heater. Tested it out the last couple nights wow, it’s nice to wake up get in the truck and not have to idle the truck for 20-30mins. Luxury expense I know, but. Not having to idle the truck on those -30celsius mornings is going to be amazing , plus it’s significantly cheaper to run then idling. Pays for itself if I recall from my math in 2 years.

 

No spacers!

 

Do they replace the oem ones go in top?

 

No, yo remove the two clips on top i fits over the small liner. Then you put two new clips back on top, a two 10 mm bolts, one fryont and rear. There are already grommets for the screws. It’s almost like if Toyota knew there would be aftermarket parts and prepped for them.

 

Most time consuming part of the job was getting the white sticky platic of the plastic bag holding the parts and install instructions off the inside of one of the liners. Otherwise it is a 10 minute installation.

 

Had NH Oil Undercoating done a couple months ago and will do yearly so not too worried. The cost of these trucks makes this a must do for those in snow country/rust belt.

 

I have an appointment for flluid film in a couple weeks

I just mean that the liners may 'trap' things into spots where they are harder to spray away. Or they may not do that at all. I'm not sure.

 

Today I was busy:

Took my RCI skid plate set off
Took my custom made longer (To reach into the bed) SS running boards off
Took my bedrug off
Took my Diamondback cover off
Took my Uptop and truck tent rack off
Took my Diode Dynamics SS18 Light bar and SS6 Yellow fogs off
Took my TRD Pro Flares off
Took my Heritage Grille off

I did put my TRD grille back on and my old fog lights.
I ran out of daylight so tomorrow the old flares go back on.
I will take my Blackvue dashcam out as well.
And give it a clean up.

I am debating taking the wheels and tires off and putting on some TRD 18" wheels with the crappy Michelins. I would have to go out and find a set and buy them. It is probably worth it as the ones on the Tundra are pretty nice wheels with Toyo tires.

Putting it back to stock in case anyone was wondering.

I am looking for some of the 18" wheels with the Michelin tires now to really make it stock! I gave my Michelin tires to my nephew and sold the rims for next to nothing!

 

PBNB

I'll bite. And why are you going back to stock?

 

Going to trade her for a 23 Silverado LTZ Z71 3500 Duramax. Looking to get better mileage with the HD Found a nice lightly used one with all the bells and whistles and no recalls (fingers crossed)! Chevy dealer gave us $16k more than Toyota was offering and in the end our Toyota dealership didn't want our Tundra back regardless. We figured that the Chevy experience can't be any worse than our Toyota experience.

We use the truck for mostly towing and the Tundra had about 1,390 lbs before I added a bunch of stuff. Not really an issue with the HD. The diesel will take a bit to get used to and it is a tad bit noisier than the 3.5TT. The HD and the Tundra are pretty close in size but the HD has a bit more front windshield for better visibility. It has the 360 cameras as well so parking it will be similar!

 

Installed the Beat Sonic alpha encore mini-AMP today in my
24 Limited w/ JBL.

Not sure I'd say it's life changing, but it does create better separation so it's not quite so muddy and the bass definitely has less distortion. I felt like I had to turn up the stock JBL quite a bit to hear finer details and now those details come in at lower dB.

 

Baja Lp4 A-Pillar and Credid Card Key!



Front lighting is finally complete!

 

Installed ko3s and used the RTT this weekend!

 

What is the credit card key?

 

Nothing. Just drove it 3 hours to the airpor
t

 

from taco, can be programmed to the tundra

Transmitter Sub-Assy, Smart Key Supply
Part Number: 8990H-A1010

Key, Master
Part Number: 69515-12350

 

Does it have a slot inside the truck to insert the card?

 

No it works like the regular keyfob, but no buttons, hands free keepnit in your pocket or wallet and just drive away

it does have a key that slides into the card in case you need

 

I’m guessing just needed to be programmed to the truck?
How thick is it?

 

it's about 3 credit card thick, and yes it needs to be programmed to the truck

 

Hey @mfa1981,

Lighting package is looking bright! Have you been able to take the rig out on any trails yet with the new setup?

Best,
Bill

Bill Sonevongxay | Forum Sales & Support 
Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone760)560-2252

 

will take it out sometime this week!

 

Hey @mfa1981,

Awesome, defiantly let me know how everything works out! Would love to hear your experience with this new setup and if you have any questions on how to aim the light please let me know.

Best,
Bill

Bill Sonevongxay | Forum Sales & Support 
Email: Bill@bajadesigns.com Phone: (760)560-2252

 

how much is the key and programming?

 

key costed me $199 (both the credit car fob + slide in key), $150 to program using a 3rd party car locksmith. Dealer I've heard is ~$185 - $200 programming. Mine told me it would cost $200

 

Truck looks great, love the stance and color!

I have 5-SCS Blaze10 17x8.5 in +20 offset wheels. I’m looking to do 5 wheel/tire rotations. Trying to decide on tire size, thinking 285/70R17,
305/70R17 because I know they will fit in the spare tire location no problem. Possibly 315/70R17 if I know they won’t be a problem with 5 tire rotations. Search comes up with conflicting results.

Do you have a 35’ as a spare?

 

Pics?

 

Not familiar with the package(s) you referred to, but then I’m in the SE US and certainly never deal with those cold temps you do. Alberta & BC have to have the most beautiful landscapes in North America!