2016 Toyota Tundra Multi Phase Build

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Current Modifications:

Exterior:
A.R.E CX HD Series Truck Cap
Warrior Roof Rack
TRD PRO Front Bumper
Color Matched Hood Bulge
Color Matched Bumper End Caps and Lower Valence
Color Matched Mirror Caps and Door Handles
LUND Fender Flares
N-Fab Nerf Bar
RC Bull Bar
RCI Full Under Body skid plates

Recovery:
Front and Rear ARB Air Lockers
Max traxx
ARB Air jack
High lift


Suspension:
BDS 7" Lift Kit
7" Fox 2.5 Coil Overs with Piggy back reservoir
Icon upper control Arms
Icon 2.5 piggy back shocks w/ CDC
Dakar Leaf Pack w/ add a leaf
Boss Triple Bag air suspension

Wheels and Tires:
Fuel Anza 18x9 in Gun Metal
Nitto Ridge Grapplers 37x12.5R18

Lighting:
Rigid Fog Light kit w/ mounting kit
30" RC Light bar in the lower Valence
40" RC Light bar in Hood Bulge/ SDHQ mounting kit
50" RC Light Bar on Roof Rack
6 x 8" RC Perimeter Lights
8 x 2" RC rock lights
2 x 4" RC reverse lights in Rear Bumper
12" Light bar inside Truck Cap

Communication:
Midland MXT 115 GRMS Radio
Cobra CB Radio
Delorme Explorer GPS
Ipad w/ Garmin and Hema Maps

Engine/performance and Electrical:
4.88 Nitro Gears
K&N Cold Air Intake
EBC heavy duty brake pads and drilled and slotted rotors
Hyper tech speedometer chip
Flowmaster Outlaw Exhaust
National Luna Dual Battery Solenoid
National Lune Dual Battery Controller
3 x Interstate 110 Amp Hour Batteries
NOCO Genius Battery Charger
Blue Sea 12 Fuse Block
2 x 50 Amp Circuit Breaker
6x Blue Sea USB Ports
3x Blue Sea 12 volt ports
Switch Panel
1000 watt Inverter

Camping and Storage:
CVT MT Shasta Tent
Go Rhino Foxing Awning
DECKED Storage system
ESP Under Seat Storage
Dometic 55L Fridge/Freezer
Dometic Fridge Slide
Front Runner 17.7 Water Tank
SURFLO Water Pump





So I am pretty late in putting this Build Thread together but better late then never! Bought a 2016 Toyota Tundra 1794 4x4 in November 30 2015, stayed stock for about 5 days before adding the first round of modifications.

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First up was a BDS 3/2 leveling Kit, Lund Fender flares, Fuel Anza 18x9, Falken Wildpeak 35x12.5, Rhino nerf bar, LED Interior and Exterior Light Conversion, K&N Cold Air Intake, Flow Master Outlaw Exhaust.

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Truck Sat like this for about 5 months before I decided to upgrade the suspension. I went with a BDS 4 1/2 Coil Overs up front and Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks. Also aded in a set of Dakar Leaf Spring pack. I had to start getting rid of the chrome so we went with the TRD Pro Front Grill , Color Matched Hood Bulge , Color Matched Door Handles and Mirror Caps. Decided to put in a 40" light bar in the Hood Bulge as well as a 30" light bar in the lower bumper cover. Bull Bar went on as well.

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We have a 2015 4 Runner Limited and the one main difference between these two vehicles stock is the JBL in the 4Runner is amazing and the one in the Tundra is a Joke. So I sucked it up and dropped in a custom sound system with 2 x 10's behind the seat, Also added in a ARB air Compressor , ARB Diff Breathers, a Rear third brake light and some additional reverse lights.

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Truck sat with this set up for about 6 months before we decided we wanted to clean up the front end a bit
( with 35's we had to trim the front fender and remove the inner fender panel, replaced everything!) So we decided to go with a 7" Fox 2.5 coil over in the front and a Icon 2.5 Piggy Back CDC in the rear,. We also added in a leaf to help with the weight of the RTT and Camping gear (using the front runner load bars). We also threw on a new set of Nitto Ridge Grapplers 35x12.5 .We also decided to get a color matched lower bumper valance as well as color matched bumper end caps and put in a CB Radio ( and PA cause its fun).

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Truck Sat this way for about 5 months until our most recent round of modifications. We wanted to take the next step into the "overland" build and decided to really sit down and plan out what would make our lives more convenient while out on the trail and while camping.

Started with the cargo management, We decided to go with a A.R.E CX Series HD Cap (Includes interior cage 800lb moving limit) , a Decked Draw system and a ESP under seat storage. These modifications alone were Amazing , Everything was organized and had its place! ( My wife says I am a little OCD ).

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Next was Power Management , We are running the National Luna Dual Battery System on the truck but for the house battery we have two 110 Amp hour batteries running parallel. This is powering our Control panel which houses Our light switches , 8 x USB ports, 4x 12 Volt Ports, the Fridge, water pump and a 1000 watt inverter.

I wanted to split the inverter so we are running two set ups one power wire going to a circuit breaker then to a fuse block then to the inverter. The other power wire is going to a circuit breaker , fuse block then the switch panel. We are also running a drip charger so that the night before a trip I can top off the batteries before we hit the road, also nice to be able to plug in on the road as well.

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We also tackled the water system at the same time, we installed a 17.7 gallon water tank from front runner being run by a Sureflo Water pump. We have it terminated with a shower head which has come in handy for washing off. You can also see where we mounted our Maxtrax's!

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The next step was the roof rack, This is the one aspect I spent less then I should of , we went with a Warrior rack and I should have gone with a front runner. It would of made mounting the accessories so much easier! On the rack we have our CVT Mt Shasta Tent as well as a Rhino Fox wing awning. Maybe its just me but I love LED lights so we decided to put a few more lights on the truck! We went with 6 x 8" LED lights as Perimeter lights as well as 8 Rock lights. These Rock lights are great for camping! It provides ample light and is down low so it does not bother everyone at camp. I also added on a 50" light bar as well.......

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Lastly we have our Navigation and Communication, We are currently running a Midland MXT 115 Radio , Cobra CB Radio ,Delorme Explorer GPS and our iPad for Maps. iPad is mounted with a RAM Mount and its working our great for us!

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We have only gotten out on a couple trips with the current set up and love it! Already have plans for the next phase! Picture out on SkyLine Drive on our most recent trip!

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Here is a list of things to come!

4.88 Gears!! ( This is a must with the added weight!)
Front and Rear ARB Air Lockers
White Knuckle Sliders
RCI Trans and Fuel Tank skid plates

The Rear is sagging about 1 1/2 over the front when fully loaded, I can't add Shackles because it will hit the exhaust, I don't want to add blocks because of the axle wrap.....which leaves me with the potential of putting on a custom set of Air Bags...We will see.

Ill keep updating as the mods go on!
 

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maxfederle89

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Wow that's a sharp rig! I like that a lot. 35's look awesome on Tunrdas

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Keith McAlister

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So I am pretty late in putting this Build Thread together but better late then never! Bought a 2016 Toyota Tundra 1794 4x4 in November 30 2015, stayed stock for about 5 days before adding the first round of modifications.

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First up was a BDS 3/2 leveling Kit, Lund Fender flares, Fuel Anza 18x9, Falken Wildpeak 35x12.5, Rhino nerf bar, LED Interior and Exterior Light Conversion, K&N Cold Air Intake, Flow Master Outlaw Exhaust.

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Truck Sat like this for about 5 months before I decided to upgrade the suspension. I went with a BDS 4 1/2 Coil Overs up front and Fox 2.0 Rear Shocks. Also aded in a set of Dakar Leaf Spring pack. I had to start getting rid of the chrome so we went with the TRD Pro Front Grill , Color Matched Hood Bulge , Color Matched Door Handles and Mirror Caps. Decided to put in a 40" light bar in the Hood Bulge as well as a 30" light bar in the lower bumper cover. Bull Bar went on as well.

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We have a 2015 4 Runner Limited and the one main difference between these two vehicles stock is the JBL in the 4Runner is amazing and the one in the Tundra is a Joke. So I sucked it up and dropped in a custom sound system with 2 x 10's behind the seat, Also added in a ARB air Compressor , ARB Diff Breathers, a Rear third brake light and some additional reverse lights.

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Truck sat with this set up for about 6 months before we decided we wanted to clean up the front end a bit
( with 35's we had to trim the front fender and remove the inner fender panel, replaced everything!) So we decided to go with a 7" Fox 2.5 coil over in the front and a Icon 2.5 Piggy Back CDC in the rear,. We also added in a leaf to help with the weight of the RTT and Camping gear (using the front runner load bars). We also threw on a new set of Nitto Ridge Grapplers 35x12.5 .We also decided to get a color matched lower bumper valance as well as color matched bumper end caps and put in a CB Radio ( and PA cause its fun).

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Truck Sat this way for about 5 months until our most recent round of modifications. We wanted to take the next step into the "overland" build and decided to really sit down and plan out what would make our lives more convenient while out on the trail and while camping.

Started with the cargo management, We decided to go with a A.R.E CX Series HD Cap (Includes interior cage 800lb moving limit) , a Decked Draw system and a ESP under seat storage. These modifications alone were Amazing , Everything was organized and had its place! ( My wife says I am a little OCD ).

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Next was Power Management , We are running the National Luna Dual Battery System on the truck but for the house battery we have two 110 Amp hour batteries running parallel. This is powering our Control panel which houses Our light switches , 8 x USB ports, 4x 12 Volt Ports, the Fridge, water pump and a 1000 watt inverter.

I wanted to split the inverter so we are running two set ups one power wire going to a circuit breaker then to a fuse block then to the inverter. The other power wire is going to a circuit breaker , fuse block then the switch panel. We are also running a drip charger so that the night before a trip I can top off the batteries before we hit the road, also nice to be able to plug in on the road as well.

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We also tackled the water system at the same time, we installed a 17.7 gallon water tank from front runner being run by a Sureflo Water pump. We have it terminated with a shower head which has come in handy for washing off. You can also see where we mounted our Maxtrax's!

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The next step was the roof rack, This is the one aspect I spent less then I should of , we went with a Warrior rack and I should have gone with a front runner. It would of made mounting the accessories so much easier! On the rack we have our CVT Mt Shasta Tent as well as a Rhino Fox wing awning. Maybe its just me but I love LED lights so we decided to put a few more lights on the truck! We went with 6 x 8" LED lights as Perimeter lights as well as 8 Rock lights. These Rock lights are great for camping! It provides ample light and is down low so it does not bother everyone at camp. I also added on a 50" light bar as well.......

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Lastly we have our Navigation and Communication, We are currently running a Midland MXT 115 Radio , Cobra CB Radio ,Delorme Explorer GPS and our iPad for Maps. iPad is mounted with a RAM Mount and its working our great for us!

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We have only gotten out on a couple trips with the current set up and love it! Already have plans for the next phase! Picture out on SkyLine Drive on our most recent trip!

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Here is a list of things to come!

4.88 Gears!! ( This is a must with the added weight!)
Front and Rear ARB Air Lockers
White Knuckle Sliders
RCI Trans and Fuel Tank skid plates

The Rear is sagging about 1 1/2 over the front when fully loaded, I can't add Shackles because it will hit the exhaust, I don't want to add blocks because of the axle wrap.....which leaves me with the potential of putting on a custom set of Air Bags...We will see.

Ill keep updating as the mods go on!
Took delivery of a 2017 Tundra end of April and you've given me good food for thought. But I am going with a Pro Comp long travel suspension instead of a standard lift. Nice job with what you've done. BTW: How do you l like the "Decked Drawers"? Been leaning in that direction. What are you using for battery boxes? and are they in the truck bed?
 

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IMG_1899.JPG Have heard nothing but great things about the pro comp system! I priced out the truck vault but could not beat the price and weight savings of the deck system. Has worked out perfectly so far for what I need.

I am using two marine grade battery boxes and they are in the bed under my driver cap box.
 

Keith McAlister

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Thanks. I see you are in WV as I'm in Georgia. If you Don't mind, I might just take a drive North to cone see first hand what you did. Looks like fine work. Did you talk with Toyota about possible warranty conflicts or just go for it?
 

darthyota

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Nice tundy do you have details of how you mounted the bar in the upper hood grill slot? I've always wondered if that could be done.




















P.S. Supercharger and 37's would be bad ass
 

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@Keith McAlister Im hoping to be at the Expo East this year! but let me know if your ever in the area and I would be more then happy to meet up! As far as the Warranty I kinda just went for it , with some of the other modifications done I figured I voided some it already.

@darthyota I bought the Kit through SDHQ pretty sure it was around $100 for the brackets and hardware. AND YES ! 37s are hopefully in the near future......still debating on the supercharger!
 
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@Keith McAlister Im hoping to be at the Expo East this year! but let me know if your ever in the area and I would be more then happy to meet up! As far as the Warranty I kinda just went for it , with some of the other modifications done I figured I voided some it already.
Between work and a daughter's wedding a month later, the wife and I are planning on coming up to Expo East just for Saturday. As that date approaches, I'll reach out to you and see if we can hook up. I would enjoy that. You've given me a lot of great ideas I've been noodling around, now I just got pay for a wedding and then I can get back to playing. ;)
 

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Very sexy build!!... I'm progressing the same way with mine... but a little behind your pace. Using my 2011 Tundra. I have 5" zone lift and need to figure out what new shocks to place on it. Trying to go with Icon.

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Thank you! Great platform to start with, I went through three sets of shocks before landing on the Icons as they were the only ones I could find that were rated for a 4-6" rear lift travel....could not be happier with the performance so far.

Have you re geared yet?
 
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I haven't yet...i have to get smarter about that. Glad to hear about the Icons. I have to contact Zone and get specs on the travel and dampening so Icon build a custom set...so they tell me. Did you do a brake upgrade yet? TRD calipers?

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BTW... I'll be at Expo East this...buy probably not with my rig. The whole family wants to go. So we are taking the Sequoia instead. Staying at the Biltmore Condos. I wanted to get a RRT and camp on site...maybe next year.

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Keith McAlister

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View attachment 31523 Have heard nothing but great things about the pro comp system! I priced out the truck vault but could not beat the price and weight savings of the deck system. Has worked out perfectly so far for what I need.

I am using two marine grade battery boxes and they are in the bed under my driver cap box.
Looking at the picture, are your battery boxes on the left side of the truck? With your fuel tank on the left, how does this weight on the left effect the balance of the truck?

Are those boxes National Luna boxes or just a general marine grade brand? I've been considering the National Luna boxes but also considering some of the custom builds I've seen on YouTube.