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kwesterh's 2020 Limited Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by kwesterh, Dec 17, 2019.

  1. Dec 17, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    kwesterh

    kwesterh [OP] New Member

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    Hi All,

    New Tundra owner coming over from a Tacoma. My Tacoma build can be found here.

    2020 MGM Crewmax Limited 5.7 V8 with a TRD off-road package.

    Lots of parts on order and I have a stack of stuff to install. Below is a list of modifications that I have done, ready to be installed, and planned for the future.

    Installed:
    • Husky X-Act Contour Floor mats for front and rear
    • Center Console Organizer and Tray
    • 275/70/18 Falken WildPeak AT3W
    • SCS Ray 10s
    • MGM Mirror Caps
    • MGM Door Handles
    • MGM Bumper Caps
    • MGM Hood Bulge
    • TRD Grille
    • Center Console Wireless Charger
    • Off-Grid Engineering Redarc BCDC Mount/ Battery Tray
    • X2Power Group 27F AGM Battery
    • HKB Voltage Booster
    • AMP Power Steps
    • Black TRD Exhaust Tip
    • Bullet Bed Liner
    • ESP Storage
    • TOTAL CHAOS Bed Stiffeners
    • Blackout badges
    • LEER 100XR Topper
    • Prinsu Top Rack
    • Fox TRD Pro Suspension
    • TRD Pro Skidplate
    • CB +1" Shackles
    • Meso Customs LED Map Lights
    • Meso Customs LED Dome Light
    Ready for Install or on Order:
    • Front Window Tint
    • Clear Bra/Ceramic Coating
    • Switch Pro
    Planned:
    • Dual Battery/Solar
    • Ditch Lights
    • Light Bar in Grille
    • Rear/Side work lights
    The day I brought her home:

    As she sits today:
     
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  2. Dec 17, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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  3. Dec 17, 2019 at 5:33 PM
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    saved #2
     
  4. Dec 17, 2019 at 5:40 PM
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    New tires installed today. Falken Wildpeak AT3W in 275/70/18.
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  5. Dec 18, 2019 at 8:14 AM
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    Congrats. I just put on Wildpeak's on my 08. Loving them in the snow so far.
     
  6. Dec 18, 2019 at 8:18 AM
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    Glad to hear. I haven't had them in the snow yet, but will soon. Hope they live up to my expectations on cold/wet/snowy roads.
     
  7. Dec 21, 2019 at 5:52 PM
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    First of many mods to remove the chrome.

    MGM color matched mirror caps

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  8. Dec 22, 2019 at 4:02 PM
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    kwesterh [OP] New Member

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    Off-Grid Engineering Redarc BCDC Mount/ Battery Tray installed today with a new group 27F X2Power AGM Battery.

    I have a 100Ah 12V LiFePO4 that i plan to eventually add with a Redarc BCDC.

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  9. Dec 22, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    And the chrome delete continues. Removed these and added MGM handles. Major props to @Ckatz53 for his write up here.
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    After:
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  10. Dec 24, 2019 at 11:42 AM
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    Added a couple simple items today.
    Black TRD Exhaust Tip
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    NFAB Nerf bars/steps
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    And finally, a shot of how she currently sits.
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  11. Dec 29, 2019 at 2:58 PM
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    Pro grill and matching bumpers installed today. Matching hood bulge on order..

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  12. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:55 PM
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    I'm loving your build so far! How did you go about getting the front bumper caps color matched?
     
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  13. Dec 29, 2019 at 7:39 PM
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    Hey,

    I ordered the OEM front bumper caps from Roman on for the forums here. This thread covers the popular parts: https://www.tundras.com/threads/ultimate-oem-toyota-parts-thread.10707/

    The bumper caps came unpainted so I found a local shop to paint match them and then I installed em'.
     
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  14. Dec 30, 2019 at 6:34 PM
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    Spray in liner went in today. Went with Bullet and am very happy with the results.
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  15. Jan 6, 2020 at 6:24 PM
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    Does the tss cable hang behind the grill or does it fit in the spots? Wondering if it’s like the tacome where if you’re OCD you need to order a cable too.
     
  16. Jan 7, 2020 at 7:30 AM
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    I plan to install the hood bulge today so ill snap some pictures of how the cable is run.
     
  17. Jan 7, 2020 at 8:09 AM
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    Nice rig.:thumbsup:
     
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  18. Jan 7, 2020 at 8:26 AM
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    Awesome thanks bud. Hoping I get off early enough to get all my stuff installed today.
     
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  19. Jan 7, 2020 at 4:49 PM
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    I reused the wire from my Limited grille and there is a little slack, but not much. If you are OCD you could probably just use a zip tie to tighten things up.
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  20. Jan 7, 2020 at 4:56 PM
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    MGM Hood bulge installed
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  21. Jan 11, 2020 at 1:25 PM
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    Couple small additions today. Blackout badges and TC bed stiffeners installed.

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  22. Jan 12, 2020 at 2:32 PM
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    TC Bed stiffeners

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  23. Jan 12, 2020 at 2:34 PM
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    Next up was the ESP Storage install. I decided to put some killmat in the holes cut in the carpet for the storage area.

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  24. Jan 17, 2020 at 12:42 PM
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    LEER 100XR installed today. Clean topper on a dirty truck...
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  25. Jan 20, 2020 at 3:11 PM
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    Finally was able to get the SCS Ray10s installed.

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  26. Jan 26, 2020 at 7:02 PM
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    Prinsu installed. Cap still looks a bit off being so clean on a dirty truck.

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  27. Jan 26, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    looking good. subbed ;)
     
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  28. Jan 27, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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    Better picture of the Prinsu

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  29. Jan 27, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    Looks good
     
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  30. Jan 28, 2020 at 7:44 PM
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    No issues. Swapped the sensor to the new grille and everything just worked for me.
     

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