What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

I had mine done Wednesday. Definitely noticed a difference and well worth it! Hope you like it

 

Takes a while to remove and reinstall all the parts and front bumper, but it wasn’t a terrible job. A lot of guys install the bumpershellz caps over the chrome. I tried these but there’s just a cut out for the fog lights and I like seeing the complete bezel so I went with full replacement caps. The skid plate install was ok, but a little harder to install than I anticipated.

 

I like that option better also for the end caps. Thanks for the info!

 

Yeah, we were worried about that. Took it slow, and they came off OK. Put the shims on and the rail caps popped right back on.

 

I do definitely see a difference even over and above the rear that I added a few weeks ago. And maybe it’s because I had the U mounts tightened down to much on the factory bar but it seems to ride a little better with the proper torque specs on the new one allowing it to articulate a little more...or maybe it just wishful thinking lol.

 

Desert Eagle cat protector skid is on. Took barely 15 mins, super easy install.

 

I still need to order true security bolts for mine.

 

Hubby and I are heading on a trip south next week and I dont have time to dick with it aside from install. My concern is grocery stores and shit like that in the daytime. The truck is secure at night otherwise so it’ll keep the tweakers at bay and they’ll hopefully move on to an easier target.

 

My wife wouldn't ride with me until I got the rear SB put in. Afterwards she definitely felt the difference. I totally feel it on the front because it feels like it tightened up the motion and looser steering. Probably not best for off-roaders but I'm using mine as to mall crawl and daily commuter. Makes a ton of difference

 

Thieves suck!

 

Yes...I don’t off-road at all which is probably a good thing since it’s a 2WD but mine is also a daily and we do tow our boat. Everything I have done to the suspension was purely to get a better ride but also like the looks with it lifted a bit but it suits my needs just fine and the sway bars are a definite improvement! 4WD would have been nice this past few months because we had a crazier than normal winter but on average we only have to deal with snow a few days of the winter.

 

Do you have the link to the part? I'm getting more and more concerned about this issue

 

Kent has a facebook page (I dont have fb, had to find his info on here) if you search Desert Eagle Offroad. Call him to order up (214) 287-8960. I had mine in 3 days, ordered about a week ago. Theyre $325 now with shipping included.

 

Oh hell they're in Dallas. That's my neck of the woods!

 

Did a little spring cleaning today. Remove about a pound of pollen, round construction grime, and forest road dust.

 

Hey Bryce, Did you get the accent black pieces around the headunit from Tufskins? I know the other things are from AJT. I’m checking how do they look in person. By the pic they look good. Also you have the black accent pieces on the steering wheel.

 

Picked up Ironman pro foam cell 3.5" lift kit today. Gotta find someone to powdercoat the springs.

 

Well hot damn! May even save some coin with pickup and have it faster.

 

Looks sharp! I don’t know about you, but mine seems to run better when it’s cleaned up!

 

Just something tiny. Old school Toyota emblem on the grille, and polished up the headlights with Meguires mirror polish.

 

I washed mine and finalized the wiring to the 12V constant in the fuse box to have REAR Slider window: one touch DOWN / one touch UP, like dumbass Toyota should have done in 2008. My 03 Honda CRV does this on all four doors. Toyota just always in last place with convenience.

 

Bought a new compressor and the 1/2 line upgrade kit with new style fittings to start my train horn install.

 

Never ending work;
Diff breather
Extreme led light bar
And couple more switches

 

Just filled up my new truck and was pleasantly surprised to find out I have the 38 gallon tank! When I bought the truck I ran the vin and it said it had the 20 gallon tank which was one of my least favorite things about my 14’ tundra. I’m pretty happy right now

 

I'm doing almost the exact same thing, how did you secure the switch plate to the housing.

 

What does your center switch next to your camera switch operate? I have rear bumper lights that are tied to the reverse circuit. They come on in reverse, center of the switch is off, and up in on. It is the standard switch that comes with Rigids, but I'm looking for a backlit switch that will do the same functions.

 

I glued in leather around opening and the panel just Klik into the housing.

 

It’s a 3 position switch. I didn’t hook it up yet. Have to figure out what to do with it. Probably driving lights and rock lights. I have Spod already full.

 

SwitchPro Panel mounted:

Planning time:

Diode Dynamics Selective Yellow SAE Pros:

Diode Dynamics Selective Yellow Maxes with Clear driving combo lens swap:

30” Aries light bar:


Endless thanks to @memario1214 for getting all this to me super fast and patiently answering all my noob questions. Can’t wait for the new Hot Shot Off-road website!

 

Gotcha. Thanks for the reply. I bet I can make it work for my bumper. What switch is it? CH4x4 told me that they don't make one like that and that I would have to use a rocker switch.