making a tundra more "hunt worthy"

[Jason Snyder]

That truck should have a rear locker already.

These don’t come with a rear locker. They have the ATrac system, which isn’t bad.

 

[Jason Snyder]

Second the skid plate and rear differential breather relocation.

I personally would look at better coilovers that provide 2” of lift in the front. If you go more than 2” you’ll need to replace the upper control arms with an aftermarket.

You can’t chain up the fronts without a different offset rim/wheel spacers. If you do a spacer get something like Bora or Spidertrax that are hub centric.

Traction boards are awesome.

275/70R18 is really good size that doesn’t screw up gear ratios. You can go up to 285/75R18 and probably not have to make modifications.

If you do a winch, be mindful of the weight you are tacking on with bumper and winch and factor this into your payload. This is a half ton without a lot of payload to begin with.

 

[Blurry1]

I’ll second rock sliders especially if you’re on tight trails. The longer turn radius of a full sized truck makes it easy to turn into a boulder so I had mine built so the stick out from the rocker panel if I need to pivot on a rock. It’s saved me far more than they cost.

As for tires I’ve done some serious business with Toyo open country at3 E rated and lockers. Our elk camp has some of the slickest roads I’ve ever seen requiring most to use chains. Ives run the whole 2hr stretch in the worst conditions sans chains with that setup.

 

[huntsd]

I’ll second rock sliders especially if you’re on tight trails. The longer turn radius of a full sized truck makes it easy to turn into a boulder so I had mine built so the stick out from the rocker panel if I need to pivot on a rock. It’s saved me far more than they cost.

As for tires I’ve done some serious business with Toyo open country at3 E rated and lockers. Our elk camp has some of the slickest roads I’ve ever seen requiring most to use chains. Ives run the whole 2hr stretch in the worst conditions sans chains with that setup.

Thanks all. Sliders are the things that are like steps right?

 

[TreeDog]

I’d start with quality tires, traction boards, shovel, tow strap, jump box, tire plugs, full size spare and air compressor.

This will do 99% of what you want, based on what you said your use case is. For that 1% you're probably better off hiking. Only thing I would add to the list is chains. I have an '18 setup for the same purpose and it's been great. Stock except for tires. May add a bumper, but that's more because I hit a deer than anything else.

 

[bowhnt]

I love my decked box in my tundra. Keeps my backseat clutter free


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[alexnelon]

Rock sliders

Mickey Thompson Baja Boss AT's (you can fit 33s on stock suspension without rubbing)

Chains, a traction board or two, and a compressor so you can air down and back up, tire plugs and patches, full size spare

A heftier brush guard

Beyond that you're really adding comfort and aesthetics more than capability. If you don't already have the 38 gallon tank I would get one though.

 

[Blurry1]

Sliders are like running boards but steel and protect the rocker panels when going over taller rocks etc.

 

[bascott1]

Bilstein 6112 coilovers at setting 1.9”. Will hold 295/70/18 on stock wheels. Not much you can’t do with this setup.

 

[jj9526pewpew]

Check into rock gaurds for the rocker panels to help protect it from the trails

 

[huntsd]

Second the skid plate and rear differential breather relocation.

I personally would look at better coilovers that provide 2” of lift in the front. If you go more than 2” you’ll need to replace the upper control arms with an aftermarket.

You can’t chain up the fronts without a different offset rim/wheel spacers. If you do a spacer get something like Bora or Spidertrax that are hub centric.

Traction boards are awesome.

275/70R18 is really good size that doesn’t screw up gear ratios. You can go up to 285/75R18 and probably not have to make modifications.

If you do a winch, be mindful of the weight you are tacking on with bumper and winch and factor this into your payload. This is a half ton without a lot of payload to begin with.

What is the benefit of diff breathers? Help with pressure?

 

[AndrewMT34]

I also have a 2017 Tundra. I've built it out over the past 8 years to be my ideal western hunting/fishing truck. None of the mods (except skid plates IMO) I've done are "critical" to going hunting, but they definitely offers some ease of mind and comfort. Plus, I really enjoy the researching and wrenching of installing the mods. The truck has gotten me everywhere I want to go.

I do wish I had the longer bed tho, the 5.5ft bed gets quite cramped on longer trips, as you can see in some of the photos

It has:

3" coilover lift and heavy duty leaf springs
decked system
rear tire carrier + full size spare
front steel bumper
steel skid plates
Rock Sliders
Led lights
Bed Canopy
OTT Tune
35x12.5x17 Mickey Thompson AT's

 

[huntsd]

I also have a 2017 Tundra. I've built it out over the past 8 years to be my ideal western hunting/fishing truck. None of the mods (except skid plates IMO) I've done are "critical" to going hunting, but they definitely offers some ease of mind and comfort. Plus, I really enjoy the researching and wrenching of installing the mods. The truck has gotten me everywhere I want to go.

I do wish I had the longer bed tho, the 5.5ft bed gets quite cramped on longer trips, as you can see in some of the photos

It has:

3" coilover lift and heavy duty leaf springs
decked system
rear tire carrier + full size spare
front steel bumper
steel skid plates
Rock Sliders
Led lights
Bed Canopy
OTT Tune
35x12.5x17 Mickey Thompson AT's

Looks great! What skid plate are you running

 

[AndrewMT34]

RCI, they pretty commonly have 20%+ off sales on their skids.

If I could do it again, I'd probably get their 1/4" Aluminum skids instead of the steel.

 

[Jason Snyder]

What is the benefit of diff breathers? Help with pressure?

I am assuming they are for pressure.

The problem is the factory one sits right on top of the pumpkin, leaving it susceptible to water intrusion if it fails.

It’s a 15 minute job to put it up behind the taillight.

 

[Jason Snyder]

RCI, they pretty commonly have 20%+ off sales on their skids.

If I could do it again, I'd probably get their 1/4" Aluminum skids instead of the steel.

Man I’ve been happy with the steel one. Very solid.

 

[AndrewMT34]

Man I’ve been happy with the steel one. Very solid.

Yeah they are super solid, I just don't really contact them with anything other than sage brush, so I'd appreciate the lighter weight

But it's better to be ready for a hard impact than not I suppose.