2018 tundra 1794 smoked mesquite looks updates

just got myself 2018 tundra 1794 edition ( not happy about 2022 no v8s), will do some updates to it to make it look slightly different

 

Congratulations

 

Congrats on the new rig

 

list of planned updates
1. lift 2 to 4 inches
2. some chrome delete ( not all , I had limited with no chrome at all, want something different now)
3. nerf bars ( chrome or black
4. bed cover - soft or fiberglass painted
5. fender flare?
6. 20 inch or 18 inch aftermarket wheels with oversized tires or oversized tires on stock wheels?
7. some addition of chrome ( please don't laugh, like i said i had truck with no chrome now want something different)
8. something else? please advise

 

here is some pics of it how it is now with no upgrades/downgrades done to it

 

Just so you know… that color can look very different depending on which accents you add.
Once that chrome disappears, 4U3 paint code will take on a different look.

 

I like how 2016 gmc denali looks with all chrome on grille and pained bumper. will get painted bumper caps and center for my truck , chrome gmc style tow mirrors, straight chrome side steps , chrome window sills etc

 

just bought:
chrome sills of ebay ~ $60
chrome fog trim $30
paintable front bumper caps $250
chrome side steps $189
paintable fender flares $200
3/2 level kit $100

 

some "photoshop" of chrome delete bumper

 

Alright, got side steps and windows sills installed

 

Also I'll be doing 3/2 level and 35 inch tires on stock wheels. Probably 1.25 spacers as well

 

chrome looks great on this color also. My previous Tundra

 

Smoked Msequite paint code is 4X4. 4U3 is Sunset Bronze Mica - which is also gorgeous.

 

Some folks use adapters/spacers on stock wheels to push them out a little proud of the fender wells. I like the look a lot (if it's not too much), and might otherwise have gone this route as well, except for the slightly enlarged risk footpirnt while towing. Not sure if that would otherwise have been on your list of mods, but since your pic already has something hooked up to the hitch, I'll presume you're going to be towing a lot. You might get other advice, but I'd be cautious if you'd thought of spacing the stock wheels. There are plenty of beautiful aftermarket wheels. I went with OEM wheels, though different from what came on it stock (the same as yours in the pics), but I'll live with them fitting under the wheel wells.

 

Yeah, I'm in Alaska so I tow snowmobiles on trailer, side x side, atvs and travel trailer. About 15 percent of my mileage on truck is towing so I will not put a spacers for sure. Will look at aftermarket wheels or might use stock wheels but no fender flares.
Thank you for your input, I appreciate it

 

Front door windows tinted, 20%. Makes it look so much better, more balanced.

 

Driver's side grab-handle
LED lights for the puddles, map, dome, vanity, reverse, cargo, etc.
Catalytic Converter theft deterrent shields (discuss these here)
Tonneau
...and some dressing

 

I'm gonna try to switch grab handle from my 2010 platinum to 2018 1794, I'm selling 2010 platinum anyway and I don't think it will effect resell value on 2010 anyway. Do you guys know if that handle from 2010 will fit 2018?

 

It should. The kit from SparksParts says it fits 07 - 20.

 

Thank you. I actually have decided not to add it, I kind of like that unobstructed view on 2018, I have 2010 and 2018 side by side and there is definitely difference in visibility. Also that handle on 2010 looks like new cause I never use it, I just noticed that I have weird habit of crabbing steering wheel instead of handle.

 

Quick update, because of cost of all mods that's I want to get done and all enjoyment I had rebuilding my 2014 limited, I'm selling my 1794 and will buy wrecked 2014+ tundra with less than 100k miles preferably similar color to do my built
So far I got over $12k in my wants list ( lift, wheels, shocks, scoops, flares etc) , wife got sticker shocked lol. So I'm going to buy wrecked one to do all my mods and hopefully stay under 30k for total project. Stay tuned, let me know if you want me to start new tread and/or YouTube channel to see the built, prices and process and make some fun of my broken English lol. Winters in Alaska are long and I'm ready to pull a trigger on a big project.