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What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. May 20, 2018 at 5:49 AM
    Berdine

    Berdine Voodoo Sport

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    How do you program these?
     
  2. May 20, 2018 at 5:58 AM
    Norfolk757

    Norfolk757 עַם יִשְׂרָאֵל חַי

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    How's the radio reception when changing to the stubby antenna? From the Amazon reviews they are pretty mixed. I need to make sure I can listen to my NPR! LOL!
     
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  3. May 20, 2018 at 6:53 AM
    seniramsu

    seniramsu Pro Runnin

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    Looks BA!!!!!
     
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  4. May 20, 2018 at 6:58 AM
    Berdine

    Berdine Voodoo Sport

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  5. May 20, 2018 at 9:40 AM
    Stroke250

    Stroke250 New Member

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    Just took a pic of it.
    23FFB7D0-521F-4A4A-823F-3B05CC771895.jpg
     
  6. May 20, 2018 at 10:25 AM
    lehminh

    lehminh New Member

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    92440EC7-D567-4486-9D67-6ACBAE36D09F.jpg 0EB30EF0-ED8C-4BEC-B64D-80D20A05A30B.jpg Driver side grab handle mod completed. Love it! Thanks for instructions. Got A-pillars and grab handle from salvage yard for $50 plus $15 shipping.
     
  7. May 20, 2018 at 10:34 AM
    tuckertravis

    tuckertravis New Member

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    None... Yet
    Well I mainly listen to xm but from past experiences with them on other vehicles is the reception is a little weak when you leave town. Some stations get pretty bad but some work just fine
     
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  8. May 20, 2018 at 10:37 AM
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    None yet
    Now ya need the TOYOTA LED back lit letters from @Sting Ray
     
  9. May 20, 2018 at 11:16 AM
    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    A little of this and a little of that.
    If it were me I would have the two bumpers match.
     
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  10. May 20, 2018 at 11:28 AM
    WarEagle Tundra

    WarEagle Tundra New Member

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    Window tint, weather tech liners, vent visors, spray in bedliner, console vault, toolbox. Need to install brushguard, winch. Level and Rims/tires next.
    Installed my drivers side grab handle a few minutes ago. image.jpg
     
  11. May 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM
    Boudin

    Boudin New Member

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    Painting interior trim and door handles IMG_20180520_085452_277.jpg IMG_20180519_183441_155.jpg IMG_20180520_101446_316.jpg
     
  12. May 20, 2018 at 12:08 PM
    040Tundra

    040Tundra Teddy 2013-2019

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    A little of this and a little of that.

    Did you have your handles professionally painted or take can? Looks good
     
  13. May 20, 2018 at 12:12 PM
    Boudin

    Boudin New Member

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    Aerosols from automotivetouchup.com

    Use Klean Strip Prep all to clean the handles
    Primer 2 light coats, wetsand with 600/1000
    Primer again 2 light coats, wetsand 1500/2000
    Base coat 3 light coats
    Clear 2 light coats, 1 heavy then wetsand 2000, the reclear again, wetsand, compound and polish.

    You can get professional results from aerosols if your willing to put the time in prep and sanding.

    This method works well on stock black textured handles. The end result leaves no texture and looks just like factory painted.
     
    Last edited: May 20, 2018
  14. May 20, 2018 at 1:55 PM
    fisherman951

    fisherman951 MT dreams

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    Still need the back

    20180520_112941.jpg
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    20180520_135227.jpg
     
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  15. May 20, 2018 at 2:07 PM
    Firepiko

    Firepiko New Member

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    Can anyone tell me what those rubber plugs/caps are in the bed, near the bottom cab side? Just got it sprayed with Line x and they sprayed right over it.
     
  16. May 20, 2018 at 3:04 PM
    boardude

    boardude I am Batman

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    Found em!! Looks awesome!!! Love the black out too!
     
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  17. May 20, 2018 at 3:49 PM
    757TUNDRA

    757TUNDRA Not a New Member

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    They're just access holes to route things in/out of your bed. I have my drain tubes from my tonneau cover routed through mine. I wouldn't sweat it, you can still probably get them out if you need to (with some effort).

     
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  18. May 20, 2018 at 3:51 PM
    Firepiko

    Firepiko New Member

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    Ok. Thanks
     
  19. May 20, 2018 at 4:08 PM
    Firepiko

    Firepiko New Member

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    I don't know about anyone else, but I don't like to drill or cut into anything metal on the truck due to possible rust. Anyone have tips or solutions to this. Thanks
     
  20. May 20, 2018 at 4:55 PM
    geno0506

    geno0506 New Member

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    Hows the reception on the Stubby!
     
  21. May 20, 2018 at 5:05 PM
    geno0506

    geno0506 New Member

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    Looks awesome!
     
  22. May 20, 2018 at 5:57 PM
    tuckertravis

    tuckertravis New Member

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    To be honest I usually only listen to xm but on past vehicles the reception gets a little weak when you get of town but some stations still work pretty well. It's worth it even though you lose some reception
     
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  23. May 20, 2018 at 8:09 PM
    MatthewPTguy

    MatthewPTguy Not a new member

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    Borla dual cat back exhaust system, K&N replacement air filter, Headlight Revolution 40" Stealth LED light bar, Headlight Revolution LED fog light replacement bulbs, Line X bed liner, de-badge
    Oh yeah... last week installed a Bakflip...92575347-0FB3-4EB4-ABB8-E073E560E1C7.jpg
     
  24. May 20, 2018 at 8:11 PM
    Squatting Pigeon

    Squatting Pigeon Squattingpigeon.com Staff Member

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    Got my tailgate letters and side steps on:

     
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  25. May 20, 2018 at 8:42 PM
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Plastidip or rattle can? How many coats? Type of finish? Flat, Satin... and what did you do to prep chrome? Great job BTW
     
  26. May 20, 2018 at 9:24 PM
    fisherman951

    fisherman951 MT dreams

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    its plastidip in a can, prep was just cleaned chrome with glass cleaner as much as I could and started spraying. I did about 5 coats that's all I had left in the can
     
  27. May 20, 2018 at 9:25 PM
    TXRailRoadBandit73

    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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    Looks good!
     
  28. May 20, 2018 at 9:30 PM
    geno0506

    geno0506 New Member

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    Thanks, I mainly listen to AM for the talk shows but the rest of family are FM only!
     
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  29. May 20, 2018 at 9:51 PM
    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    ToyTec BOSS Lift, FRAC, 18" Fuel Pump wheels, Nitto Ridge Grapplers
    Same as the rear bumper
     
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  30. May 20, 2018 at 9:52 PM
    4x4_Angel

    4x4_Angel Perfectly Imperfect Tomboy....TTC #132

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    LOOKS sweet!
     

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