Haggis' Multi-Use Tundra Build

[Haggis]

Last week I introduced you to a new rig here on the ExPo and the latest to serve the Clan, Fafhrd the '06 Tundra Double Cab.



In this thread we discussed why we choose the Tundra to be our next truck, but now it's time to make it ours.

All of our rigs have to serve a multiple of uses, especially any truck. Duties will include work, exploring, woods running, long haul travel, and hunting base camp and meat wagon. Any mods will that I do have to center around the fact that the truck will mostly be carting tools and supplies to far flung log home jobs in the Tri-state region of NW PA. Plus, Fafhrd will be mostly be seeing hauling and towing work but must still be able to get us back into the further reaches of the backwoods with little fuss.

So here's the plan. First; get the Tundra set-up for work duties. This will include replacing the factory plastic bedliner with a spray in liner, getting a cap with racks and protecting the interior from the work crud. Second will be a small lift to raise those long rockers a little more off the ground and allow the Tundra to hit more technical trails and washout roads. Third will be some body armor to protect our investment.

As for lift, I'm leaning towards the Bilstien 5100s (2-1/2" lift) in the front and Wheelers' 1-1/2" AALs in the rear. As I'm planning on running the same size tire that's on my LJ, I'm going to get a set of 16x8 rims with 4" BS and mount a set of 285/75/16 Dean Mud Terrians SXTs. When we have the front tore down, the pinchwelds will get the hammer treatment. I plan on having this done by the end of this month.

The armor will have to wait abit, I don't want the Jeep to get jealous so some mods will have to done to him to keep peace in the vehicle pack.

Anyways that's the plan. Let's get started.

[Haggis]

Well today was the starting point of our "plan".

I yanked the factory bedliner out, and gave it a toss (anybody want a bedliner for a Tundra? Free...just get it out of my yard.).

I did manage to haul a couple of loads of firewood before ripping the liner out.

Well it obvious that this truck has hauled at least one load in it's pre-clan life. High end double ground mulch. Mostly hard maple in make-up. From the Mid New York State region by it's acidity and taste.

This is why I dislike plastic bedliners. Stuff builds up underneath them and even empty they rub the paint to no good end.

I then dropped it off at the local Line-X shop and had him give it a spray. Turned out quite nicely.



One shot towards the rear.



That should hold up much better.

[grouch]

Looks good Mark. I am kinda interested in the Line-X thing myself. Any idea how much it would cost to get a Tacoma done?

[Haggis]

Looks good Mark. I am kinda interested in the Line-X thing myself. Any idea how much it would cost to get a Tacoma done?

Thank you kind sir. My local Line-X guy normally charges $425 for a short bed. He cut me a deal because it's been abit slow this winter and only charged me $375. That's not to bad considering that it cost me around $350 to have my short bed Dodge Rhino lined back in '01. The local Rhino dealer this time around wanted $475 to do the Tundra. I can't remember if your Taco has the shorter bed or not, but you might be able to cut a deal with an applicator.

[mtnbike28]

Mark,

That looks like they did a great job... How are you adjusting to having such a small truck ; )

[OverlandZJ]

She's a looker Mark, Congrats.

I gotta ask.. Fafhrd? This should be rich...

[Overland Hadley]

Good looking Tundra. I like the older design.

[devinsixtyseven]

Looks good!

One question...do you also have a vehicle (probably a wicked fast two-seater) called "Gray Mouser"?

Just askin'.

Remember Ool Hrusp,
Sean

[Haggis]

Mark,

That looks like they did a great job... How are you adjusting to having such a small truck ; )

I'm over all happy with the Tundra so far. It is just as long as the Ram and though the cab is not as wide it feels roomier inside the cabin. Gas mileage is great, I got a little over 17 mpg out of the second tank. The power dropping rear window will be awesome when nicer weather gets here. With the windows all down, it will be like running the bikini top on the Jeep. Wish it had the powered moonroof like one of the Tundras we looked at had. The kids really appreciate the extra leg room in the rear seatsand all the cupholders that they didn't have in the Dodge. My only complaints so far are not having room to slide the truck gun under the rear seats and the wimpy worn out tires that are now on it. The first I haven't solved yet, the second will be taken care off real soon. Also with the design of the rear seats you can't stuff gear under them like you could the Ram. I do miss that old Dodge, it's presonality fit my persona so well. But when we're done with this Tundra it will reflect more of our ridgerunner sensibilities.

She's a looker Mark, Congrats.

I gotta ask.. Fafhrd? This should be rich...

Well, the name is based on some characters, Fafhrd and the Grey Mouser, from a series of shortstories by Fritz Lieber. These fellows were a couple of rogues, swordsman and theives who despite their criminal inclinations always ended up doing good. The Jeep already had acquired the nickname "Grey Mouser" becuase it's always finding ways to part my money from me, so naming it's new partner Fafhrd just came naturally.

[Haggis]

Looks good!

One question...do you also have a vehicle (probably a wicked fast two-seater) called "Gray Mouser"?

Just askin'.

Remember Ool Hrusp,
Sean

I just wanted to thank you. Your posts and fact file over on Tundra Solutions and here have been really helpful in gathering info on this new truck. It's abit of a mental change to go from having Jeeps and Dodges to this new Toyota, and there's so much chatter on TS it can get hard to wade through. Also Jim (jim65wagon) has been extremely helpful and patient as his brother-in-law (me) has been pestering him for advice the last 2 months about which direction to go. Though I think I did shock him when I bought the Tundra, as I was not really wanting to part with Haggis.

By the way, love your truck!