Haven't updated in a while and one thing I found to be very annoying on a lot of these threads is people never close the loop so I won't be that asshole lol. Now I've only got about 10 miles on the current setup but I can tell you it is a night and day difference between the way it rides. Tighter and smoother. Will be looking to run through a few snow piles and over some curbs
I'll put original and updated photos.
What is now done:
Rough Country lift with Coils, old ones were shot and just a block in the back.
No upper control arms - leaving stock, if they break someone can say I told you so..
New tie rod ends
New Old sending unit - still not reading oil pressure but no engine noise, oil high on dipstick and definitely drives like it has pressure so I will need to dig further into that.
Method 304 wheels - Went with these for two reasons. Tired of black on black trucks and I got them as takes off brand new for $100/each
Falken Wilkpeak AT3 275/70/17 - barely rubs the right front fender when turning right, easy fix. Tires are great, we run them on our other vehicle so I stuck with them
New TPMS sensors, no more blinking light!
New stereo & backup cam with android auto/apple car play, went with Crutchfield per your feedback. Fantastic move, couldn't recommend them enough. Still took me forever to install but hey, I move slow and it was done right.
Weathertech floor matts
Professionally detailed.
Decided against the diff drop after doing more research and working with the shop I had put the lift in. Controversial topic it seems but I'm comfortable with the decision.
Right at budget but of course going to add some last minute touches. Think I found a clean way to add an HDMI port to play movies/live sports on deck and mirror to the back seat DVD player. Sounds like it will work in theory. I'd imagine for road trips that would be fun for the family..
Found some really cool steering wheel covers I'd like to try that I found on the FB Tundra group.
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OEM oil sending unit and some research to get that resolved.
Maybe some metal/offroad running boards. Even with that little lift my short ass has to yank my way in with the oh shit handle.
Haven't drove much at night but will brighten the bulbs if they don't impress me and I think that's about it.
Probably remove the pinstrip. If I keep it long enough get a few small dents out..
Let me know your thoughts or if you have any questions. Hope this helps so others out there beating their head against the computer desk overanalyzing every last thing can get some ideas on simple upgrades that IMO go a long way.
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