2007-2021 Toyota Tundra
We've recently added a 2017 Toyota Tundra TRD Off Road to our fleet and I have to admit, I wish I would have done this years ago! The 2007-2021 2nd generation Toyota Tundra is regarded as one of the most reliable (if not THE most reliable) used trucks on the market. Follow along as we get some maintenance items up to date, fix some nit picky things, add some accessories and do some mods.
In the videos below, we discuss details and tips regarding repairs and upgrades on the 2014-2021 Toyota Tundra.
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Buying Tips
If you're shopping for a used Toyota Tundra, we highly recommend purchasing a Carfax if you're buying from an individual. This will provide vehicle history such as:
• Where it was sold new
• Accident history
• Service records (as long as it was serviced somewhere that reports to Carfax)
• How many owners it's had
• And more
One of the biggest struggles we had here in east TN was finding a truck that had not been sold or spent much time in the rust belt. Used car dealers often buy cars through auto auctions and unfortunately in the case here, many are buying trucks from the rust belt areas and shipping them down. They might be nice up top, but underneath, the truck will look like it was parked next to the Titanic. DO NOT BUY THESE TRUCKS, you will regret it later.
We were fortunate to find a truck that was sold in TN and had only traveled further south to Louisiana. Sweet! Nice and rust free.
"Yeah, I kept the oil changed in it."
This is one of the most commonly overlooked service items and the most important. If the Carfax report doesn't show a lot of oil changes, you can confirm this by looking inside the engine. This can be done by peeking in the oil filler with an endoscope or in the case below, we needed to remove the oil filler to gain visual access. Two simple 10mm bolts. Thankfully, this one is spotless inside.
Engine Inspection
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Repairs
Tundra 5.7 PCV valve replacement
Toyota Tundra transfer case service
Toyota TPMS Tire Pressure Sensor Replacement
Crewmax rear sliding window run channel seal replacement
Cerakote Headlight Restoration
Toyota Driveshaft U-Joint Grease Service
Mods
LT275/70R18 - We landed on a budget tire from Discount Tire. Trailfinder All Terrain 2
Nilight Ditch or Pod Light Mount Brackets
(Very sturdy!)
TRD PRO Look for an SR5 Price!
Get your RoarGrilles grille here
Toyota Tundra Lasfit Floor Liner Mat Upgrade
Novsight X Series 4" LED Pods with white and amber DRL
Use Code JEFFKAUFFMAN to save 20%!
2nd Gen Toyota Tundra Auto Down and Up Switch Conversion
Sealight 9003 LED Headlight Bulb Upgrade
Parts | Accessories
For simplicity, this list has been moved to our Amazon Storefront where you'll find a curated list of 2nd Gen Toyota Tundra specific items!
