Author Topic: 2018 Tundra Crewmax build (Read 21351 times)

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #50 on:** November 24, 2020, 07:54:42 PM »

Quote from: JR on November 24, 2020, 07:09:18 PM

Looking good. Is the pricepoint on the ICONs better than Bilsten or parts of the lift?

Funny, my buddy in Tehachapi looks just like you friend in the chair and he loves his Tundra!

I went with the ICON setup because I wanted components that were engineered to work together, especially up front. It was more expensive than some of the other options but I am happy with the quality of the components and the ride quality is excellent.

That being said, the rear springs settled over an inch in the first couple of weeks, forcing me to use the airbags to keep it at the ride height it was aligned to. The only load it carried in that time was the stock wheels and tires in the bed on the way home from 4WD.

I reached out to Deaver and Alcan regarding replacement springs rather than the add-a-leaf(s) that I got from ICON.

Deaver seems to specialize in race springs with little or no load carrying capabilities.

Alcan, on the other hand, can build up what ever additional load over stock that I want.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #51 on:** November 24, 2020, 07:56:01 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 24, 2020, 07:11:48 PM

Right on! Good looking project. But I would go back and double check the work those two knuckleheads did on the rear....

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The rear springs are questionable; but not due to those two guys!

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #52 on:** November 24, 2020, 07:58:46 PM »

Quote from: wyorunner on November 24, 2020, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: stlaser on November 24, 2020, 07:19:55 PM
Quick question, with knuckleheads present did you sacrifice any tools in the process of this build? If you did not then I’m pretty certain those were poser shots!
He wasn’t driving anything green which inevitably destroys all manner of tools. So maybe there’s hope no tools were lost in the making of this lifted tundra.

I drive orange (Kubota).

No tools were harmed during the installation of this suspension system!

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #53 on:** November 24, 2020, 08:02:28 PM »

Here is the truck with (soon to be replaced) stock wheels and tires.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #54 on:** November 24, 2020, 08:04:09 PM »

3 inches front, 1 to 1-1/2 inches in the rear, stock wheels & tires.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #55 on:** November 24, 2020, 08:06:24 PM »

In the parking lot at 4WParts in Cincinnati, last photo before new wheels and tires.

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stlaser · « **Reply #56 on:** November 24, 2020, 08:23:23 PM »

Nice stance

JR · « **Reply #57 on:** November 24, 2020, 11:05:10 PM »

I like the grey.

I have new 4" deavers for my Dmax, but need to tow so airbags will go on too.

If I ever get the garage cleaned I can rebuild the front axle!

Nate · « **Reply #58 on:** November 25, 2020, 12:37:42 AM »

Duane, did you slip and bump your head.....especially letting that geezer in the grey sweatshirt touch let alone work on something that you drive????

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #59 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:43:35 AM »

Duane I hope you have better success with 4wheel parts than I did. I paid them to install an Eaton locker in my gasser some years ago and it grenaded in less than 2 years and I was only driving it about 7,000 Mi a year back then. Of course their “warranty” was out at that point.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #60 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:59:14 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on November 25, 2020, 07:43:35 AM

Duane I hope you have better success with 4wheel parts than I did. I paid them to install an Eaton locker in my gasser some years ago and it grenaded in less than 2 years and I was only driving it about 7,000 Mi a year back then. Of course their “warranty” was out at that point.

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I have heard those stories also; I purchased the wheels and tires from them and that’s it. I do as much work as I can myself, I just don’t have the equipment to mount and balance tires.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #61 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:08:31 AM »

In the shop at 4WP.

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stlaser · « **Reply #62 on:** November 25, 2020, 11:55:11 AM »

Charles, it likely grenaded because their install kits are chit. As Tate can attest they will match an India bearing with a South Korean race etc. Another reason to use Tate & Randy’s Ring and Pinon as they use Timken or Koyo both USA made bearings and do not mismatch junk just for the low dollar sale. On occasion I will use 4 wheel parts in a pinch for oem Dana parts and pieces but that’s it as they stock a decent amount of that in Denver.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #63 on:** November 25, 2020, 11:55:54 AM »

Quote from: wyorunner on November 24, 2020, 07:33:49 PM

Quote from: stlaser on November 24, 2020, 07:19:55 PM
Quick question, with knuckleheads present did you sacrifice any tools in the process of this build? If you did not then I’m pretty certain those were poser shots!
He wasn’t driving anything green which inevitably destroys all manner of tools. So maybe there’s hope no tools were lost in the making of this lifted tundra.

Ya know, we broke something, I just don't recall what it was...

JR · « **Reply #64 on:** November 25, 2020, 02:50:49 PM »

Wait, thats you in the chair Don?

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #65 on:** November 25, 2020, 05:38:13 PM »

Duane is milking this one....

Where are the after pictures?

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #66 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:29:37 PM »

Drum roll, please...

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #67 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:44:35 PM »

4WP tech backing it out of the shop.

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #68 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:50:52 PM »

Is anyone able to see the above video? I can't tell if its working. It should be about 18 seconds long.

stlaser · « **Reply #69 on:** November 25, 2020, 07:54:28 PM »

Quote from: Dustoff35 on November 25, 2020, 07:50:52 PM

Is anyone able to see the above video? I can't tell if its working. It should be about 18 seconds long.

I can, had to download it on my iPhone first. Looks good, nice choice on wheels

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #70 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:11:11 PM »

The wheels are Method Racing model 305 in 18x9. The tires are Toyo AT III's in 285/75R18, load range E.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #71 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:15:24 PM »

Looks great

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #72 on:** November 25, 2020, 08:44:26 PM »

Great color combo. !

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BobbyB · « **Reply #73 on:** November 27, 2020, 09:12:14 AM »

Looks good Duane.

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #74 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:32:06 AM »

While at 4WP, I had 3-1/2 hours (that’s right, three and a half hours for a SCHEDULED mount & balance) to walk around the showroom.

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Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #75 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:33:27 AM »

That’s a long wait, did they have to paint each wheel and let them dry?

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #76 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:34:11 AM »

Interesting sidewall design...

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #77 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:36:47 AM »

Nice, although pricey roof-top/bed-top/trailer-top tent.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #78 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:48:13 AM »

This caught my eye, the ARB Summit bumper. What I like about it is the full frontal coverage. I frequent areas where there are a lot of deer and sometimes antelope on the roads.

On occasion an elk or moose will be on the road; but a collision with one of these two larger animals will result in severe damage regardless which bumper you have.

The OEM bumper on my Tundra is pathetically weak, as are the bumpers on all new trucks.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #79 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:50:04 AM »

This is what the ARB Summit looks like on the most recent Tundra design.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #80 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:51:59 AM »

Here is another photo.

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #81 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:58:12 AM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on November 28, 2020, 09:33:27 AM

That’s a long wait, did they have to paint each wheel and let them dry?

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One would think so, but no, just mount and balance. There was only two other trucks in the shop. I was surprised how long it took.

When I was a teenager working at a service station outside of the parks in Wyoming, we would often M&B over 100 tires in a day. In addition to tire repairs, oil changes, tune-ups, new shocks, brake jobs and pump gas. There was 3-4 of us doing it all.

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Flyin6 · « **Reply #82 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:18:23 AM »

Quote from: Dustoff35 on November 28, 2020, 09:48:13 AM

This caught my eye, the ARB Summit bumper. What I like about it is the full frontal coverage. I frequent areas where there are a lot of deer and sometimes antelope on the roads.

On occasion an elk or moose will be on the road; but a collision with one of these two larger animals will result in severe damage regardless which bumper you have.

The OEM bumper on my Tundra is pathetically weak, as are the bumpers on all new trucks.

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Please bolt that along with a nice 13K winch on that tundra of yours. I know some guys who can help!

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #83 on:** November 28, 2020, 01:13:47 PM »

Apparently the truck is now cool enough that the 15yr old felt compelled to wash it. He even waxed it. Unfortunately time ran out and only half of the wax was removed. What remains is now like concrete...

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wyorunner · « **Reply #84 on:** November 28, 2020, 02:11:09 PM »

Bumpers like that are certainly nice! I have one friend who hit a deer in his Tundra.... insurance bought the new bumper. Another who hit an elk in his mini van, and my brother has hit or been hit by two deer in his tacoMa, who also now has a healthy bumper on the front.

Tire shops seem to employ people who don’t care to work hard.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #85 on:** November 28, 2020, 02:52:09 PM »

Diggin the bumper. That’s a thumbs up to let us help you spend your money

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Dustoff35 · « **Reply #86 on:** November 28, 2020, 03:05:25 PM »

I am going to get the ARB Summit bumper. I read through the instructions and it is pretty involved. I will have to modify the grille and the painted plastic below the headlights. It also looks to be MUCH easier to install a winch while doing the bumper.

I will have to select a winch. Any opinions out there?

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JR · « **Reply #87 on:** November 28, 2020, 04:53:51 PM »

Yep, should be easier with bumper going on. HF has some great deals right now and many give them great reviews.

I don't think you need a 12k winch, maybe 8-9k and use a pully if you need more opmf.

stlaser · « **Reply #88 on:** November 28, 2020, 08:54:31 PM »

Winch, here’s my 2 or 3 cents worth

We have a 12k badlands on a trailer I regularly use. It works, we shortened cable so it can’t break the aluminum drum when all that cable binds up in one spot. Hard to beat for the price and would probably do everything v you need of it.

Warn, low end is China junk and several friends have tried to return them for warranty. It’s almost a joke, I won’t buy one.

I have several older warns and have picked up a couple more in the 9-12k range and they’re hard to beat. I even bought an 8274 for like $150, needs gone thru but tons of upgrades available.

I also purchased an older Ramsey 8k pto unit, it’s going on m715 and I’m rebuilding it currently.

A lot of guys out here run the smittybilt units with good luck too.

KensAuto · « **Reply #89 on:** November 28, 2020, 09:40:51 PM »

My friend Shawn forgets that I just installed the 12k badlands on my new trailer and they no longer used the aluminum drum. It's an awesome looking winch, but I've yet to use it.
The wireless/wired remote looks good also. Has a switch on the winch that activates it.
Also comes with a remote mount solenoid box if required.

Really clean package. Just hope it works as good as it looks.

JR · « **Reply #90 on:** November 28, 2020, 10:43:57 PM »

Was just at HF, the 9k is $280.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #91 on:** November 29, 2020, 08:17:04 PM »

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078JTYWVJ/?tag=wmania2-20

Dustoff35 · « **Reply #92 on:** December 08, 2022, 05:55:19 AM »

Tundra wrap-up: Here are final photos of the Tundra taken as I was negotiating a trade. It was a great truck, loved just about everything except miles per gallon and towing capacity.