Essential Mods For The Tundra (My List)
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- čas přidán 22. 07. 2024
- A list of my preferred and functional mods for the Tundra and review of these items after long-term use ranging from 6 months to 3.5 years. I use my vehicle as a daily driver as well as to tow a 7,000lbs travel trailer across country several times per year. Here are the mods that I found useful. Let us know which ones you found useful in a half ton.
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One reason for carpet is sound proofing. In my line of work over the years, every work truck I drove had rubber mats which are easier to clean for sure. But for a luxury truck, I will take the carpet.
My truck gets too dirty, but appreciate the point and am sure others agree with you
Nothing wrong with rubber and not carpet. As you said, everyone does not have the same use for the truck. In my case, I had many trucks in my life but now I have a luxury truck and NO more hauling. lol Might put some groceries in it. Maybe.
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Great vid! I have a 2018 Crewmax TRD Off Road 4x4. First thing I did was get a Bak Flip Tri fold cover for my bed along with a Bed Rug bed liner. (Came stock with factory spray liner). Next Amp running board steps…for the family. Made it so much easier for wife and 2 small children to get in and out with ease. Especially starting out with infant car seats we can step up on the amp running board and buckle them in nice and snug. Next investment was one of those kid covers that hangs and buckles over the back of the seat so while the kids kick the seats with their little tennis shoes they don’t ruin the back of the seats. Functional for me. Lol.
I drive the exact same truck. I added an amp to my factory subwoofer.
You couldn’t hear it at all. Now it sounds basically like a stock sub. Easy install. Big change in sound .
thanks for sharing, I know there ae many thinking about doing changes to the stock system.
Having a 2021 Tundra that I use to tow my travel trailer and utility trailer. Adding the transmission cooler was a must! As soon as I found out they didn’t come with one, I purchased one from Genuine Cooling Systems. I’m so glad I did and was lucky enough to install it when my truck only had a few thousand miles on it. Best investment I’ve made so far. Now I’m looking to install Line-X bed liner, bed mat, sway bar, air bags, and LED head/tail lights. After that I’m sure I’ll find more to get but I’d be pretty happy with my truck at that point.
For my new to me this summer 2019 TRD Sport in MGM, first mods were K&N air filter, TRD Exhaust, Diamondback HD cover, weather tech bump step, and the Toyota all weather mats.
Love those mods, very practical...especially the TRD exhaust. Need to let everyone know what is under that hood.
I cut a 5 inch hole in the skid plate creating a access hole and cover of the hole for filter change. I had to remove the skip plate to install the
Genuine Cooling trans cooler kit for my 21 Tundra. When the skid plate returned in had the access hole cut with a cover plate that have two 10 mm for the cover of the access hole.
Now there a couple of real mods. Love it when people make the truck more functional (for their use) rather than just looks.
I have a 2008. First thing I did was take that dumb ass skid plate off and threw that shit in the dumpster! Plus it was rusted out, but even if it was in good shape, that skid was getting deleted from the truck.
I’ve considered having a metal works guy make this mod to my skid plate as well. Currently, removing the skid plate to change the oil and then reinstalling it is a pain. The alternative of buying a TRD Skid plate is expensive and an OEM version has been impossible to find online. Aftermarket skid plates don’t interest me.
I've been mad at my stock head unit for a long time. Today, I woke up from a long nap, and went at it. I'd just bought MAF cleaner to clean my airflow sensor, and took it to work on some electric components. I took the head unit apart, saw what the important pieces of it were, and sprayed the crap out of them. The CD player now works, and the volume knob now turns like new.
I also sprayed the fuse marked 'head' in the box, not sure if it mattered but couldn't hurt.
Also bought a Pop n Lock for tailgate. Works with factory remote to lock and unlock your tailgate. So you don’t have to use your key. This is feature should come stock.
I agree, think it does on ‘20s and up.
I have a 2021 and am surprised that the door panels are plastic. They seem to scratch easily. Thinking about Re-spraying them.
I really like my center console safe. Recommend for storing pew-pews or any other valuables you want to ensure it's safety. I'm going to have to check out the Alpine HU now. 😆
The safe is definitely on my short list. Next up is getting rid of some of the interior chrome that reflects in my eyes, then it is most likely the center console safe or a RCI skid plate.
@@kedrevs4037 I also splurged and bought the NSV lightbar that goes in the hood bulge. Awesome night illumination that looks OEM.
You have a link for the safe? Would like to check it out. Thanks
Hey Kev I really like your truck and setup. I also use my tundra for pulling about 7k lbs. Mine is a 2014 Limited CM, have you noticed your transmission temps go high while towing? Or experienced any issues in those regards?
No, none at all. Might have to do a review on that too,
ESP under seat storage is a must have
That is a great mod, and not even possible in the new 2022 hybrid
Nice review. I also have a 2018 and tow a 7000 lb travel trailer. Do you notice a difference in ride quality with the airbags with no load Vs stock. I had a f150 with the same airbags and the ride was quite a bit harsh not under load daily driving. Wondering how the tundra ride quality is with the airbags.
If I leave the bags inflated beyond 10 -12 PSI it is definitely noticeable unloaded. With the bags deflated to 5psi, no appreciable change in ride quality.
Nice
Hey boss
I have a 2017 crewmax and just installed wolfstorms smoked lense tail lights with led bulbs from Amazon but they still seem dim. Do you know what would be the best bulbs I could use to replace them?
Boy, great question. My tail lights are stock, tried some aftermarket and sent them back for the same reason. I just ended up with stock lights and added LED bulbs.
Front window tint 1st mod always.
Driver and passenger fronts. Sort of forgot about it, but need to get it done.
Hey, like your truck and video. I just upgraded from a Tacoma to a Tundra. I loved the Tacoma but needed to upgrade because I recently purchased a travel trailer. I get quite a bit of that body roll you mentioned, so started upgrading things to try and eliminate it. I do have the factory installed sway bars, they look exactly like yours. I changed the tires to a 10 ply all terrain tire and this helped a little bit, but the roll is still there. I thought about air bags but you mentioned they just helped to level your truck? My truck is pretty level so I’m not sure if the air bags would help with the body roll. What’s your thoughts on that? I just returned from a trip in the mountains and the truck has plenty of power, just trying to eliminate the body roll in the back. I would appreciate any thoughts you have.
My trailer is 8’ wide and I can almost see down the sides with the stock mirrors. I noticed you didn’t upgrade your mirrors. Did you have any plans to?
I do think the firestone ride rite airbags help with some of the body roll also. It was a relatively easy install, cutting the bump stops was a apin, but not difficult.
I actually think the stock mirrors work pretty well, but. my TT is also 8' wide. Would add tow mirrors, except it would make getting in and out of my single stall garage a real pain. I got some that just snap on. The vibration in them is terrible, but I got some cheap blind spot mirrors to attach to the tow mirrors, and for some reason they don't vibrate when attached to the tow mirrors. Works pretty well and maintains all the functionality of my mirrors with powerfold and blind spot monitoring. Like that I can just detach them when i'm not towing. I'll attach the links.
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Hellwig or TRD swaybar upgrade
Add TRD front and rear sway bars to eliminate the roll or surfing feeling when you change lanes.
Thanks for the video I have a 2020 tundra Pro Live on the road full-time out of the truck and a trailer pop up aTOVERLAND atlas camper 3.0 coil overs upfront 2.5 remote reservoirs in back all icon new leaf springs having traction bars built for it right now method bead lock 701 Trail series wheels NATO ridge grappler‘s tires rear sway bar upgraded TRD swaybar I have the complete transmission cooler kit still have to install will probably change the radiator out to big core aluminum and a few other upgrades it never ends Be blessed selling my pro suspension and pro wheels the suspension sweet I’m caring a lot of weight
Sir, that is quite a setup. Are you full time indefinitely, or do you plan to return to the rat race sometime in the future?
Thanks very much I sold my house in my property planning on living on the road till I die But never say never I have a multi million dollar view as we speak right now overlooking the beach doing a little security work trying to run a mobile ministry we’ll see how it plays out have a blessed day
Can we see your truck?
What did you have to do during the Halo install to get it to show the gauges, TPMS, etc?
Maestro unit scans the OBD2 port for all that data
Can't believe Screen ProTech didn't make the list! Let's change that. We would love to have you review our product
Looks interesting. I have an aftermarket Alpine Halo9. But I'd be happy to review.
Dude. Look into Carvin catback exhaust. Amazing!
Checked it out. Sounds great to me, but I think my wife would kill me after listening to it for 12 hours straight while towing our RV.
I was days away from dropping $55k on a TRD Pro before luckily reading that they lost the trans cooler. Went and bought a low mileage 2011 instead. Couldn't be happier
I am sure it will do great for a long time. The 2015-17 TRD Pros should. have the trans cooler if you ever decide to go that route. In 2016, standard equipment included black leather/softex and factory trailer brake controller
My brother is a transmission specialist. I was angry when my Tundra said it had the oil and tranny cooler and didn’t. The lines still run through the radiator. He told me the new transmissions can run warmer because of the new fluids. Although getting the tranny cooler is a good idea the key is to changing the fluid more often. I do it every 30k. Did that with my old Tacoma and towed a boat with no issues and no tranny cooler as it didn’t have the tow package.
Appreciate the info
I have a 2021 coming on a train to my dealer one of the last trucks of that generation. I have a trans cooler kit ready to go to install
My purchase is to tow
You are going to love thitruck
Hey Lawrence… is the cooler kit Toyota or aftermarket? Also, are you able to have the temperature gauge put on your dashboard to be able to constantly monitor it?
The transmission cooler kit from genuine trans cooler uses oem Toyota cooler lines and Toyota splitter line valve. They do use a high end after market physical cooler
You know that bed top leaks . They all do
Hmm? Not had that issue with mine.
Never been an issue in four years with my BakFlip.
KEdRevs, Why don't you cut out a hole on your forward skid plate, turn it into a swingout door with a latch, easy access for oil changes and less money spent buying another costly cover.
Just saying.
I like that idea, maybe on a rainy weekend.
RCI SKIDPLATE
Your battery was not under warranty
Good question. I don't think it was. Just a little over 2 years when the battery went out, I would have been over 50K miles at that point. I had no interest in the replacing it with the OEM battery for whatever prorated amount Toyota would have offered. Went with a better quality battery imho.