I'm ever so slowly working on my truck. The goal is somewhat of an expedition/overland build, but nothing too outrageous. It's a 2001 Toyota Tundra Ivan Stewart edition. I've actually owned the truck for about 6 years without doing anything except floor mats and upgrading the headlight bulbs, but recently the modding has begun.
First were Bilstein 5100 shocks on the highest setting up front and 5100s on the rear. In addition I added Wheeler's add a leaf rear springs and raised the brake proportion valve to match the new height (~2"). This gave me enough room for BFG MT 255/85r16, except for mild rubbing in the front when off road. I also raised the rear diff breather.
To fix the rubbing issue, I went with a new bumper from Addicted Offroad. This has yet to arrive, but I plan on painting it flat black with a matte clear. I considered powder coating, but it sounded like a big pain to touch up, and I've heard Line-x can trap water inside, promoting rust. I'm considering welding on an antenna mount before painting as I haven't decided on the 2m/70cm and HF antenna locations yet.
For the radio, I have a Yaesu 897d waiting to be installed. I'm not sure of the exact location yet, but I'm thinking of removing the stock console and getting a Ram console. This will also let me use their swing arm to hold my iPad in the LifeProof case. I'm using this for GPS right now.
Other mods currently in the works are a gun rack for the ceiling and a net in between the front seats and rear cargo area (I removed the rear seat) to prevent anything from flying forward during a sudden stop.
Possible future mods include front and rear ARB locker, ExtremeAire compressor, dual battery, sliders, Softopper/Can-Back, and a toolbox in the bed. The more expedition type of equipment like a fridge or tent may end up in my CDN M101.
Pics to follow...
First were Bilstein 5100 shocks on the highest setting up front and 5100s on the rear. In addition I added Wheeler's add a leaf rear springs and raised the brake proportion valve to match the new height (~2"). This gave me enough room for BFG MT 255/85r16, except for mild rubbing in the front when off road. I also raised the rear diff breather.
To fix the rubbing issue, I went with a new bumper from Addicted Offroad. This has yet to arrive, but I plan on painting it flat black with a matte clear. I considered powder coating, but it sounded like a big pain to touch up, and I've heard Line-x can trap water inside, promoting rust. I'm considering welding on an antenna mount before painting as I haven't decided on the 2m/70cm and HF antenna locations yet.
For the radio, I have a Yaesu 897d waiting to be installed. I'm not sure of the exact location yet, but I'm thinking of removing the stock console and getting a Ram console. This will also let me use their swing arm to hold my iPad in the LifeProof case. I'm using this for GPS right now.
Other mods currently in the works are a gun rack for the ceiling and a net in between the front seats and rear cargo area (I removed the rear seat) to prevent anything from flying forward during a sudden stop.
Possible future mods include front and rear ARB locker, ExtremeAire compressor, dual battery, sliders, Softopper/Can-Back, and a toolbox in the bed. The more expedition type of equipment like a fridge or tent may end up in my CDN M101.
Pics to follow...
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