2014 Black CM build

I need to update this thread with better, more up to date pictures...

Currently:










As of January of 2016...


Some older pictures...









My truck - Black 2014 Crew Max 5.7 with the SR5 upgrade/TRD package

So far I love it. I came from a 2005 Tacoma DCSB TRD Sport 6spd, which I do miss, but I don't regret the switch.












Add ons/Mods so far: 08/17/17
-Husky WeatherBeater floor liners in the front
-WeatherTech Digital Fit floor liners in the rear
-OEM Bed Rail System
-Undercover Swing Case SC-400D
-Lamin-X Gunsmoke tinted 3rd brake light overlay
-SunTek Paint Protection for hood, area under headlights, fenders, door cups, grill surround, and A pillars
-Plastidipped emblems, front and rear bumper
-18% Tint on front windows
-Matte Black TRD Off Road Bedside Decals
-TRD Pro color matched grill and hood bulge
-BakFlip VP Tonneau with BakBox
-Bedmat
-Retrofitted my TRD Pro Headlights with a complete Morimoto kit from TRS. Mini D2S projectors, Apollo 2.0 shrouds, 35w XB ballasts, MotoControl harness, 5500K XB Bulbs, XSB LED Demon Eyes
-TRD Pro Black 5.7 iForce emblems
-Iron Cross HD steps (may switch out with OEM boards during winter to prevent rust)
- @salex center console organizer and OCD tray
-Toyota OEM tow mirrors
-TRD Rear Sway Bar
-TRD center console logo from @Achuop
-Baja Designs Squadron R Sport LED aux light with the fog light bezel kit and amber wide cornering lenses
-TRD shift knob
-TRD Pro center caps, powdercoated TRD OR wheels gloss black
-275/65/18 BFGoodrich All Terrain T/A KO2's

-RCI skid plate up front
-Jomax ABS guards still new in box, need to install



Planned Mods/Add ons:
-LineX the bed
-BAMuffler, or TRD Exhaust

 

Thanks gents.

csu, I think its a win either way.

 

Don't like the new Tundras, but this is the first black one I've seen. Kind of dig it....

 

I will be honest, I didn't like the 14's either. I saw a real nice black 14 that had no chrome, all black, and I fell in love. I also like the interior on the 14's a real lot. I can't wait to get rid of that chrome and get the tint on.

 

Well the truck is clean and waiting for me to find the time to dip some things and put some goodies on, the cold weather isn't helping. Some updates will be coming soon. I am super pumped about the Swing Case, can't wait to have a place to secure my tie downs, tow strap, flares, etc.

 

Looks good man - keep on keeping on.

 

I know I can't wait. I dipped some things on my old Tacoma and really liked the outcome. I haven't tried the glossifier yet, but I am hoping that the glossifier will help keep the colors as close as possible without real paint. I am thinking of doing gloss black over the chrome on the bumpers and grill, and flat black on the inside of the grill where it is a grey color now.

Thanks for the advice. My heat gun somehow broke on me, so I won't be using that, maybe a hair dryer if I am in a rush, haha.

 

OK I installed the swing case today. Love it so far. I will post pics up soon.

 

I need to post up better pictures with the tinted 3rd brake light overlay. This is what it looks like in a bright garage...
Before:


After:

 

thanks. while i was placing my paint protect order i decided last minute to do the 3rd brake light. I didn't put much thought into the shade, if i could do it over i would go darker. now i am dreading doing the paint protect. really hoping i don't mess it up. I am going to start with the smallest, easiest pieces, then graduate to the bigger pieces.

 

just finished installing the SunTek paint protection film.. after I installed a few pieces I really started getting the hang of it.

next project is dipping some chrome!

 

I put it on the fenders, hood (4" inches, I didn't go with the typical 9"), area under my headlights, the A pillars, and the door cups. It is not noticeable, zero orange peel, zero discoloration. If it gets some light scratches it self heals after heat hits it. If you research Sun Tek paint protection film you will see, it's pretty neat stuff. The only thing you will see if it's installed properly is the line where the decal ends.

The past few vehicles I had all ended up with rock chip(s) in the hood, A pillar(s), bumper, etc. A friend of mine had the whole front of his M3 done with Sun Tek paint protect and it looked great, you couldn't even tell.

Once it cures I will take some pictures of it and post it up. The sun needs to hit it for a bit. Overall I am very impressed with the product. I saved a ton of money but doing it myself, so far I'm happy with the job I did. I will be able to tell better after the sun hits it.

I am considering getting a 4" strip that goes along the top of the tailgate, to prevent scratching the paint while closing it. Trying to figure out if that is overkill....

Maybe the next truck will be silver haha...

 

Dipped the front and rear bumpers, and the Tundra and SR5 emblems. More dipping is on the list...
Also just waxed her up...
More pics to come.

 

Updated pictures...

 

I haven't owned a vehicle with HID's yet, and really have no experience with any aftermarket HID kits. I wouldn't know where to start. I am interested in getting rid of all the chrome in the headlight, whether I do the BHLM or pick up a quality aftermarket set, there are some nice retrofit kits too.
Do you have any recommendations for HIDs?

 

Thanks I will check them out

 

how are you liking the swing case? been thinking of getting one to hold straps and hitch (towing stuff)

 

That is what I use it for as well. I have tie downs, bungees, tow strap, hitch accessories, jumper cables, and flares in there. I don't have any complaints, for me it serves its purpose perfectly. I would recommend it.
After buying the swing case the lack of interior storage in the crew max isnt as issue. I lifted the seats for storage the other day and even though I don't want to admit it, there was a lot of usable space with the new design.

 

Just installed my matte black bedside decals! Love em! Subtle, but there.

 

Thanks! Its going slow, but going.

 

Hey, your truck is coming along nicely! I wanted to color match the grill and bumper portions too but may decide to just leave it be. Looks good man