9/15/2015
It's going to a big update. It's been a while since I updated this thread and I've made a few small changes, but it pretty much remains as before. This summer was a lot of fun, but it also flew by and the wheeling opportunities weren't available as much as I'd like. I was able to make it to Eagle Lakes by Tahoe with the TW crew. Had a blast, but got some damage to the new wheels. Ended up leaving with a sliced valve stem and 3 scratched wheels, not bad. Oh and installed my Savage skids at the campsite before the trail, just keeping it classy.
Didn't get many pictures since I was driving the whole time and suck at remembering to take pics. Had a blast though.
The next day I took a short trail with the family to an overlook above Lake Tahoe. Would have been very peaceful if my wife wasn't yelling at me that we were about to fall off the trail haha.
After the trip I got to painting my skid. Decided to get a little fancy with a TRD sticker I had laying around. Turned out pretty good IMO.
Other than that I've just been driving it. That leads me to my big update. I finally did a V8 and Tundra brakes upgrade. It's been something I've wanted to do for a long time, but somehow came in the form of a truck...weird haha.
I finally found the perfect truck and pulled the trigger. This has been an afterthought for a long time, but lately with only going on one wheeling trip all summer and having to tinker with the 4runner contantly, I decided it was time to let her go. There were a ton of other factors that persuaded me as well, we are hoping to have our second kid and the 4r is too small for 2 and looking to buy a house this spring, so cash will be tight after that. I just want something I can drive to work or the mountains and everyone can be comfortable. The Tundra fit the bill at a reasonable price and allowed me to have a truck in the family. No more searching for someone to borrow from.
I ended up finding it on Autotrader (who uses that anymore) and it was 6 hours from home. Got on a bus that night at 12 and took a 13 hour bus ride to meet the guy. It was nerve racking in case I didn't like it, but I felt confident about this one. It ended up turning out to be perfect in every way and the guy was one of the easiest people to work with. Spent 30 min total with the PO and was on my way. Easiest transaction I've ever done and the only non informed issue was a torn CV, which is a $20 and 1 hour fix.
So the specs, 06 double cab limited Tundra, V8, TRD, 133k, ARE camper, Method Mesh wheels, 285 Nitto Terra Grapplers, 5100's up front, full leather, moon roof, rolling down rear window, DVD system, new headlights, TB done 9k ago, tires/wheels/lift done 4k ago and up to date maintenance. The thing was babied and in amazing shape.
My future mod list:
255/80/17 Cooper ST Maxx
SCS wheels (TBD)
Projector retrofit (D2S)
Possible Softtopper
BAMF Sliders
LED bed lighting
Rear 5100's
Going to keep it very modest and might add some UCA's, but feel no need as of now. As for the 4runner, it will be sold soon. Going to sell the SC kit seperate, but otherwise I'll keep it intact unless I can't find a buyer. Not going to part anything else out at this time. SC kit here (
http://www.toyota-4runner.org/sale-...jector-kit-capitola-ca-$3800.html#post2125043)
I'll still be active on this board and create a build for the Tundra, which I named Moby. It's the first thing I thought of when I saw it and was my nickname for my wife when she was pregnant with my daughter (she hates me for that haha). I can't say enough about this forum and how awesome it is. The Tundra forums are pretty lonesome, so I'll be bothering you guys for sure.
