What have you done to your 2nd gen Tundra today?

I assume that they are all painted underneath, it’s just a vinyl decal.

 

If you do please share a pic. I've been pondering black wrapping the A and B pillars and the lower part of the grill. I'm just totally stealing the 2022 design:

 

I may have to do this. I have same paint color and looks better IMO

 

Same here on the 3rd gen idea

 

Finally got to installing the full skid and cat protection on my 07.

not too fun when all of your undercarriage is coated will woolwax.

 

They give a great ride and last pretty well.
I've recently put my third set on the front end of this truck, the other two will go on when the rear's worn down a bit more - I don't do proper rotations as I'm too tight to stump up for four tires in one hit. So, simply put, I get about 60,000 on the front and about 75,000 on the rears.

 

@TheBrit , If you rotate tires properly, you save money by prolonging their lives. Also, no need to do four tires all at once, rotate them in pairs; makes it easier, half the effort.

 

I do rotate, in pairs.
My brother in law, who has a rural Florida attitude of only fixing his vehicles when their ability to be propelled forward is affected, has two things he does to his vehicles. He religiously does his oil changes at, what I consider to be, ridiculously short intervals and rotates all 4 tires reasonably regularly. If he has to replace one tire, he'll do them all and thinks I'm the loony for not doing the same.
I'd rather do regular all round maintenance, change my tires when they need it and not before.

 

Overhauled the front suspension. Was pretty straight forward but was not fun laying on my back in the garage in the florida heat trying to but 220 ft lbs on those 4 bolts. Hopefully wont have to do it again.

 

Nope. I’m holding off on getting one for now.

 

Took her down the mountain for a bath and to get a tire patch/plugged. Last patch on this tire, Big O will have to replace it next time as they only do 3 patch/plugs per tire and I'm only 1yr/8,259 miles into a 3yr/60k warranty. Probably getting the others replaced next yr since I am well past 1/2 worn. I thought I was at 10-11k, but I was a little off.

 

This is why I bought a huge Ridgid impact wrench

 

Reduced my gas mileage by about 40% for certain periods of time

 

Where did you buy the grille insert?

 

I think off of Alibaba. It was like $150-$160 shipped. Came with the letters

 

How do you like the eibach Kit?

 

Since ive been towing more often and with heavier loads, decided to grab a Firestone Ride Rite kit. installation was a absolute breeze. Very happy with how it turned out

 

What windows vents are you running? Have you been pretty happy with them??
Truck looks great

 

Honestly, I have no clue...they came with the truck when I bought it! I can take a look when I head out later and see if there's a brand name stamped on them. I assume there should be. They seem to work well? I have no comparison as they're the first set I've ever had on a vehicle. I have noticed a couple of spots where they've rubbed the paint down, but again, I'm not sure if that's normal or not!

 

They are even nicer when you add an automatic adjust setup. Great excuse for OBA.....

 

Can't speak for TJ, but I have been very happy with my Eibach 2.0's

Fully adjustable (up front) to dial exactly the lift you desire.

Beefy construction; Factory, Bilstein, and most others I've seen have a tiny little spindle for the lower mounts, which are not confidence inspiring.

Coilovers come fully assembled with new, beefy top mounts. Didn't even use my spring compressors.

The ride is quite comfortable on-road, even with heavy, +1 AT tires (@50psi). Offroad, provides playfully handling and decent comfort over washboard (I have not added any rear sway bar.)

You get the strength of steel construction while the zinc coating should provide better corrosion resistance than typical paint.

All in all, Eibach has assembled a very nice kit for the $. I have thoroughly enjoyed them over the past year.

 

Installed throttle controller and some cup holder inserts

 

Hmm, what's controller do?

 

Put myself back 20 years.

Not even sure this is the correct orientation or location...

Also, note the zip ties holding the license plate on after the rusty bolt literally popped out with a loud clang.

 

Throttle Response Controller 9 Drive 9-Mode Universal Throttle Controller for Toyota Lexus (Green)

https://www.amazon.com/Throttle-Response-Controller-9-Mode-Universal/dp/B08SHFLMW7

 

better throttle response, reduces the lag

only took it for a short trip around the block so far but it’s definitely noticeable. Will have to check it out on the hwy

 

I thought tow haul mode was designed to do just that?

 

I think that the add-on gives more options than just the one that T/H offers. For example, I think that the controller can make less sensitive than stock, kind of an Economy setting.

 

correct. It’s got an eco, normal, sport, and sport plus mode. And then each mode has 9 settings

so multiple different sensitivity settings (both increased and decreased).

 

Well, don't get me wrong, but how does sensitivity improve your way of driving? Sensitive or not, it's still a 4.6 or 5.7. There's only so much you can gain by adjusting sensitivity. Not enough power, depress pedal more, simple as that. No need for some fancy controller if you ask me, gang.

Sorry if I sound like a broken record. I'd love to be proven wrong.