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

yeah the ajt design i am not fond of. the squares detract from the clean look. the Amazon one fits the north/south cup holder and looks cleaner.

yota xpedition has them for $40 but you can find this exact one on amazon for $20

ymmv for sqaure or clean look

 

I went the Amazon route as I despised the gloss black around the shifter. Was thinking it would be temporary, but turned out great. Nice to have options.

 

I did the same thing. Cheapest best improvement you can do.

 

That looks so clean. I see several on Amazon, do you have a link?

 

I'm not the person you asked, but I bought this one and am happy with it:

$18 JDMCAR Central Control Gear Shift Panel Trim Cover Compatible with 2022 2023 2024 2025 Toyota Tundra/Sequoia Accessories, Gear Shift Control Anti-Scratch Panel Decorative Sticker -Matte Black

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0CJRNWTWD?ref=ppx_yo2ov_dt_b_fed_asin_title

 

Oh, these are overlays where the AJT is an actual replacement?

 

Are the AJT ones metal? They list them as if they are the same material as their knobs. If thats the case, I’m in, the knobs are spot on!

 

I think ajt has both? I want to do the cup holder downgrade on my platinum but I hate that part of the ajt. I need to figure out how to confirm that I don't have to use that part.

 

The one I linked is an overlay, not sure about the AJT one. AJT stuff is good though, I had one of their keyfobs for my Tacoma last a really long time.

 

The AJT ones are plastic molded. Just got mine. Quality looks amazing I will be installing this weekend.

 

Amazon overlays are only held on by double sided tape. easy to peel back off it needed. but i dont see it happening as the muted black is way better than the gloss black from the factory.

 

I used to build cameras for pipe inspection robots. Always had to purge them with nitrogen after we repaired them to keep them from fogging up (or gathering condensation). Of course, they had small air valves that assisted with that process. So I guess I’m just saying this may be condensation from the air when you cracked it open. Not necessarily a leak.

 

Holly crap, you did not shave your legs before working on TUNDRA???!!!

 

That makes sense. Although I did the swap indoors where the humidity is pretty low. I guess ANY moisture in the air will condense eventually though. I've sent two emails to Diode Dynamics with no response. @Diode Dynamics: where ya at on this???

 

I also used the overlay from JDM car. Didn’t have to take the center console apart and I can remove and replace if needed.

 

15 second install and looks great, win-win.

 

Giving her a workout today. Hauled 1700lbs worth of flooring and handled it like a champ.

 

My oem tow hooks are ready for pick up

 

My order is also scheduled to arrive today

 

I already grabbed them. I stopped by and said I was Eddie from Cali and they handed them over. I’ll let you know how the install goes.

 

Send me a pic at least

 

Not a great picture, but got the @dirtydeeds put on today.

 

How does it sound? You got a video you can post?

 

Never heard of Dirty deeds but just read their warranty policy and it’s a trip.

 

It sounds pretty good, for sure louder than stock when you get all over it, but not bad and no drone. City driving you can hear it in the cab pretty good. Highway travel sounds like stock in the cab. From a dead stop inside, it's not loud to me. Idle sounds pretty good too. I don't have a video, but DD has one on youtube as well as the install.

Mines a hybrid as well, I put the TRD (K&N) air filters in as well. Seems like I have a little more power and kicks into hybrid more often, but it's warmer today too, so that could be a factor.

 

Why do all aftermarket exhausts sound similar to a honda with a hole in the muffler, a weirdly pitched drone noise? Sorry, they just don't have that mean, deep growling sound like I would expect on a truck. My son has an aftermarket exhaust on his Sierra and it sounds way better, something like this: https://youtube.com/shorts/vCPepyKZWpk?si=6nb-B_UkmMvoaVJT
I like this to sound too:
https://youtube.com/shorts/U6H4c20QXuQ?si=Ledlxbjc6ImT0E05

Perhaps it a V8 vs V6 thing, dont know much about exhaust systems.

 

Heres a DD exhaust on a Tundra
https://youtu.be/XJ4KTy_kDyw?si=2y3rr8y5iNPYfaVz

 

The 2nd-2.5 gen crowd loves the DD exhaust. It's universally considered the best option. It's widely accepted that the DD exhaust yields power gains. Curious if that's the case with the 22+ where it is not NA.

 

I like it but feel like I did allot of harm with my original lift kit so I’m just swapping out damaged parts tbh. But as far as ride. It’s tons better than stock. I blame allot of my rough ride I get is from my e rated tires. Because for me I love the ims set up and will definitely upgrade eventually when these give out

 

This. You can't make a v6 sound like an v8.