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We'll see. It's looking like I'll end up adding Alcan leaf springs after all; with the racks+decked system, the rear leaf pack is constantly on the cusp of overloading. Add a tent, and they sit flat. Some good rock sliders are gonna happen too. Probably White Knuckle; I liked the Slee, but they don't work with the 38 gal tank. Beyond that, everything else is will be done if I have extra money to burn- the truck kinda kicks ass, stock from the dealer. Here's a partial list of things I've got my eye on:What are your future mods.
Do tell. Where can one see the IG vid?Great build! Big fan of this color choice...had a video posted on our Instagram yestederday about a new wire harness and camera for a front and rear camera override by a Tundra forum member Tundra Tex. Just order will post finished product.
Love my Leitner Active Cargo rack, it is the best purchase I have made for my truck.A Better Place to Put the Hi-Lift
Leitner, the rack people, have a Hi-Lift mount for their racks. I initially had the lift up high on the racks, but it got in the way when I was opening/closing the tent.
I went ahead and made it fit the factory tie-down slider, now it fits much better: View attachment 29727
here are a couple of alternate views:
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The Leitner mounts are burly, lockable, and easily adjustable. Good stuff.
I had an 08 tundra and loved everything about it but the size. It was just too big for where I like to go, I ended up buying a 15 taco and it’s worked out very well, but we do miss the extra room sometimes. If I had anything bigger than my boat to tow I probably would’ve kept it and bought a jeep for trails, but I don’t and I wanted to have one vehicle to do it all for me. The tundra was very capable and the traction control was impressive off road, but I just like the tight twisting trails too much.Someday I will be cool and own a Tundra TRD, so says my son! Love these pics and build. Serious question though. Have any of you owners found the size of the rig and inside with getting down trails? I ask because I live in the Northwest and a lot of the trails I frequent are even close on the sides to my Ford Ranger.
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That’s a great truck, and the aftermarket is finally starting to support them with all the cool stuff!View attachment 19465
Hi everybody! This thread will be a photo diary of the overland build of our 2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Pro (CrewMax). We'll be using it for adventuring all over the American West. Currently it is a stock-ish TRD Pro, which means upgraded shocks and springs, skid plates, and ss dual exhaust, among other things. I've added a TRD air filter and rhino lined the bed. The racks I'm using are by Leitner designs. Made in the USA, all aluminum. Light weight, burly, and modular. Highly recommended.
We are a family of 4, soon to be 5 (plus a dog). This build will be focused around solid off-road capability, comfort, and being able to carry all the gear that goes along with our lifestyle. I doubt we will be hitting up the Rubicon Trail, but something like the White Rim is definitely going to be happening. Mountain biking is a major part of our non-winter lifestyle, so being able to carry all the bikes+gear, plus all the other basics is the main challenge.
Not pictured (yet):
-CVT Denali summit series tent
-Decked drawer system
-swing away hitch/racks
-recovery goodies (hi-lift, shovels, etc.)
-awning
Over time I'll also be adding:
-rock sliders
-pioneer rack system
-vehicle lighting and area lighting
-compressor
-bed outlets
-second battery
-radio
-upgrading mapping+GPS
I do a fair amount of riding/hunting/fly fishing/ski mountaineering in addition to the family weekending, so if that stuff interests you, you can follow me on here and Insta at The_General_Ethusiast. Likewise if you are into that sort of thing, PM me- I want to follow and check out what other like-minded folks are up to.
Cheers!
Jonathan.
I completely agree and the reason I keep my Ranger, also the fact that it is paid for. I do like the narrower footprint as well. My Ranger is a bit small and I would like a full second row seat given I have kids and dogs and such.I had an 08 tundra and loved everything about it but the size. It was just too big for where I like to go, I ended up buying a 15 taco and it’s worked out very well, but we do miss the extra room sometimes. If I had anything bigger than my boat to tow I probably would’ve kept it and bought a jeep for trails, but I don’t and I wanted to have one vehicle to do it all for me. The tundra was very capable and the traction control was impressive off road, but I just like the tight twisting trails too much.
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Do tell. Where can one see the IG vid?
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Most excellent. Thank you. I'll be ordering this for sure.
Thanks.loving your rig! still debating on your rack system or a nuthouse rack system.. how much weight does your rack hold?
thanks!Honestly ive never been much of a tundra guy, but i really like this rig... nice work man. Looks sweet, and functional too.
The front cam harness is perfect! Thanks for bringing it to my attention.Great build! Big fan of this color choice...had a video posted on our Instagram yestederday about a new wire harness and camera for a front and rear camera override by a Tundra forum member Tundra Tex. Just order will post finished product.
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