The Fundra: 2018 Tundra & Four Wheel Hawk

[epicxcrider]

Edit: I'll fix the pictures once I find a new hosting solution and convert from HEIC to JPEG

Introducing the Fundra:

The Fundra upgrades:

• ARB BP-51 Suspension
• Firestone Ride-rite Airbags
• Southern-Style Winch Bumper
• Warn Zeon 12s
• P&P Engineering Sliders
• Cooper AT3 275/70/18

About a year ago, I had to get rid of my fully built 07 FJ https://www.expeditionportal.com/fo...e-territory-a-northern-maine-adventure.67758/ due to frame rust and a host of other issues. I still miss the FJ, but decided to get a "more family friendly truck I wouldn't modify". I found a 2018 Tundra Crew Max Limited with the off road package, and that would be "enough". I lasted about a year before venturing out in the snow and finding the limits of a stock Tundra. When out alone, I like the peace of mind that comes with a winch. Why not get some sliders too and maybe a small lift, but keep the tires stock for mileage. I started making plans and buying parts. Chrome was the first to go, I always hated the look.

I had been dreaming of a four wheel camper for a long time, one day I dragged my wife into Mule Expedition Outfitters in Issaquah WA, and they happened to have the perfect model on the floor. She fell in love with it immediately, and a few days later we put a deposit down.

The stock tires lasted until the second trip, where we got a flat on the worst part of Hart's Pass:

5 Tire plugs later (glad I bought that ARB plug kit) I was able to get off the pass and change the tire.

Recent trip to Mt. Ranier National Park

All loaded up

 

[Todd n Natalie]

Looks like a great trip with beautiful scenery.