What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

powder coated black “WICKED CUSTOMS” rear traction bar for 6” lift

 

welcome - very nice truck.

 

RCI skid plate and cat guards

 

That looks great!

 

Bought my truck a new friend (Actually its my wife’s). Mods are on hold on my truck until I get this one properly set up!

 

For years I have used Gunk Engine Cleaner. It sprays on and has an oily feel to it so be careful with your spraying. I let that sit for 5 minutes or so and then rinse with a light hose flow. Definitely do this when the engine has been cold for a while. If you do this a few times a year you will avoid dirt build up a really never have to scrub. That would be different if you live on dirt roads but for me its a simple process that I complete right after I finish washing the outside.

 

I sanded my headlights today and clear coated them as well. Some orange peel on them but it still looks a lot better than the hazy yellow that they were before. I probably could polish the orange peel down a bit but I am going to leave it alone for now. So happy to have the nasty discoloration gone from my headlights, makes the truck look years newer.

 

Nice!! What tracks do you go to??

 

Gave it a little love inside and out.

 

I plugged the holes left after removing the front spats.

 

Looks great, I'm about to do something very similar to my personal truck.
Best,
Brandon

 

Thanks for the motivation @TRDFerguson - radio in. Waiting for antenna parts…

 

Clay barred, medium to light cut rub down, and an old fashioned hand wax to finish. Thankful for 2nd set of hands from the youngest.
Acres of black...wouldn't wish on anyone. But a good thing when done.

 

Ordered a used set of limited leather seats and a RAV4 heated steering wheel from a nearby parts yard. Will try to get them installed this week.
Unrelated, does anyone know what this plug is for? It's next to the blank switch plate between the 12v power port and the USB/aux port

 

Glass breakage sensor?

 

You figured out how to install a heated steeringwheel?

 

Ah, that would make sense as the truck has the sr5 premium "alarm". Thanks!

 

Not yet. Figuring it out as I go lol.
Going to order a switch from AliExpress that's labeled as Toyota Prado, but is the right size and color. I'm not interested in spending the dealer prices for a land cruiser button and relay (like $150 just for the button and relay, not counting finding connectors and making a harness out of them).
I'll take photos as I go though and make up a DIY for folks.

 

Keep us updated here!!

https://www.tundras.com/threads/spit-ballin-a-heated-steering-wheel-in-a-tundra.82430/

 

Washed the Tundra & wife's 4runner



And modified my visor card holder



It's Slowpoke for you older folk

 

I was just thinking of asking the same thing. I think if it's for a glass breakage sensor, you'd still need the sensor which would fit in the blank spot.

 

Wise, no, very wise decision!

 

It's glass breakage sensor, just put mine in a bit over a month ago.

 

Finally back together after paint, HVAC troubleshooting, and mouse-proofing. Seems I didn't get the motors lined up properly on the vent gears though, as I only have cold and it's only blowing on the dash.
"Aged textured copper", bright finish copper, and satin black all from Rustoleum. After sanding the smooth surfaces with 400 grit, several coats each of primer, colour, and satin clear coat. I also hit the clear plastic bits with Maguire's PlastiX, wet sanding my gauge lens first.
I was low on time so left the steering wheel badge for another time as it's fussy getting the chrome off. Black centre console plastic really needing attention now.

 

Wow!
Not my style but definitely appreciate the effort. Def have props from me! Looks great

 

Thanks! I'm not sure it's 100% my style either. I didn't expect it to be quite so "flashy". Still blends better than the grey IMO though.

 

I liiiiike this!!!!
Thanks for the photos and info!
I’m gonna have to work this in!

 

Nice work! Hopefully you can get the vent gears lined up right without pulling too much back off...