seanpistol's 01 Tundra

[toyotech]

Thd problem is as much power but the pre 2004 tundra are all 4 speed with long gears. The taco has a 5 speed auto so it can handle it a little better.
Also the pre 2004 didn't have VVTI while all the 2nd gen tacos did

I bet a 2005-2006 tundra with 5 speed and VVTI can handle larger tires much better without re gearing

 

[FJR Colorado]

Thd problem is as much power but the pre 2004 tundra are all 4 speed with long gears. The taco has a 5 speed auto so it can handle it a little better.
Also the pre 2004 didn't have VVTI while all the 2nd gen tacos did

I bet a 2005-2006 tundra with 5 speed and VVTI can handle larger tires much better without re gearing

I know my 2006 Tundy seems to have plenty o' power... Perkier than my 2001 4.7 in the Sequoia

 

[seanpistol]

Well, I always have bigger plans for the truck, but for now you gotta enjoy the little things. Got a set of Wet Okole seat covers off the local Craigslist for $25!

 

[character zero]

Nice! I've been scouring and not stumbled on some yet!

 

[CrewServed]

What a great price! Also, I'm totally jelly that you've got bucket front seats. I've got 60/40 seats up front, and I kinda-sorta hate them.

 

[seanpistol]

I have a local ad trying to trade for the 60/40- I'd really like to remove the rear seat and make a platform for my dog and still be able to fit a third person if need be. Plus, the gal can sit in the middle... I love bench seats. Couldn't pass up this deal on the seat covers, though. They're pretty padded as well and make the seats seems more comfortable. I like them a lot!

 

[CrewServed]

Well, then. It seems you have given me an idea of what to do with my own truck. I guess I DO want a 60/40 bench seat up front.

 

[seanpistol]

Haha, perfect! I was envisioning a platform as tall as possible for the height of the dog and the ability to store all kinds of things underneath, organized.

Just threw on a used set of Nitto Terra Grappler M/T's to replace the worn out Hankook Dynapro ATMs I got 70,000 miles out of. First impression is that they howl, but they look mean. I am excited to get out of an all-terrain for the mud-terrain's ability to clear snow from the lugs. I was never able to get the Dynapro's balanced... had it done a few times over their lifespan, rotated them all the time, and still have a ton of steering wheel shimmy and vibration on the highway. Kind of got used to it. These Grappler M/Ts balanced perfectly- no vibration at all. Real happy with that.

I wanted to buy brand new Duratracs, but I still have dreams of re-gearing and tubbing for 35's- so these Grapplers with 8/32 tread should get my by until then. That might happen next fall when I get a bonus that is coming to me at that point.

 

[trailscape]

My truck is nearly your twin. I just have a bit less blackout done. Where'd you nab those side moldings? I did some generic stuff that I'm starting not to like so much.

I just went with some BFG's in 235/85/16. So far, I love the look and ride.

 

[seanpistol]

Here's a link to where I got it from, I went with unpainted unpainted and bought Toyota color match paint in a rattle can from automotivetouchup.com

http://www.bodysidemoldings.com/Chevy-Silverado-Body-Side-Molding-p/fe2-silverado-ex.htm

 

[trailscape]

Thanks! Those are a really nice looking fit.

Here's a link to where I got it from, I went with unpainted unpainted and bought Toyota color match paint in a rattle can from automotivetouchup.com

http://www.bodysidemoldings.com/Chevy-Silverado-Body-Side-Molding-p/fe2-silverado-ex.htm

 

[seanpistol]

Thanks! Those are a really nice looking fit.

They fit very well. Cost $50 less when I bought them a few years ago than what they're asking now. Hardest part of getting them on was getting them in a nice straight line. The adhesive on the back doesn't ever wan't to come off, so after you stick it on- it's on. I did have to re-do one side, which required buying a roll of the 3m adhesive, and a special $30 3m wheel attachment for a drill to remove the adhesive from the truck. Pretty nasty stuff.

 

[tyv12]

I'm thinking the same thing that low slung 35's would be awesome but don't wanna be the first guy to try it so get it done!


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[seanpistol]

It's been done several times. Devinsixtyseven on Tundrasolutions is tubbed with long travel for 37's. Benc on here has tubbed for 35's.

Here is Benc's work-

 

[BrianTN]

It's been done several times. Devinsixtyseven on Tundrasolutions is tubbed with long travel for 37's. Benc on here has tubbed for 35's.

Here is Benc's work-

I've been wanting to do this for a while. Did either of them describe what suspension mods went along with the 35s?