What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Hit 7k and installed my AJT Radio Knobs

 

How did you get the steering wheel pieces off? And was it difficult? I know there have been other threads on it, but I’m too lazy to look...

 

Looks great Eddie. Are those new cupholders or stock with new trim?

 

Thank you stock with the AJT Trim and I have the weathertec inserts

 

How are you liking the red on the AJT cup holder? I’m considering that for my Pro.

 

Vleds v6 triton reverse lights and their license plate light will see at night how bright

 

THANK YOU SO MUCH for taking the time to put this video together...awesome!!

 

Awesome, thanks for the intel!

 

I think it works, it keeps up with the black and red theme it’s a nice anodized red it matches the TUNDRA under the Radio and my TUNDRA sill protectors

 

Grab a beer...pic heavy post incoming.

Like many here, I’m sure the quarantine as been good in the sense in that it’s allowed time to do projects that just can’t be done in a weekend, i.e., the valve covers below.

Not all today...actually been across the last two weeks. Started with a little maintenance and then got out the swag sauce.
So here goes...

In order, process went:
Started with an oil change (drain). Went with Amsoil and Amsoil (TRD style) oil filter.

Cleaned S&B Filter and MAF

Changed spark plugs. OEM, Denso iridium

Decided to take the time and take off the lower windshield cowl and finally add the screens for the cabin intakes. I know some have screwed in or used drill and zip ties. I just thoroughly clean everything and used gorilla tape. Glad I did it...amazing the amount of dirt in there!
I also hot welded some fine, black Metal screen under the vented opening. There was only one section from the factory?







Next, as the gf says, I ‘Ferrari-ized’ the valve covers.
Once off, I removed the old tube seals, cleaned, sanded and wire brushed (using Dremel), cleaned again, taped off all mounting points and sensor attachments, wiped down with alcohol.
Used VHT Wrinkle paint. Sprayed (3) coats, 10 mins apart. Used heat gun to bring out the wrinkle.
After cleaning, before tape:


After painting, and tape removed:


I allowed each cover to dry for 48 hrs before remounting. I did one side at a time. So while the first one was drying, I completely cleaned, removed the factory grey tape and completely rewrapped the electrical harness.
Pass side done...


Repeated the process for the driver.
While the driver vc was drying, along with the electrical harness, I decided to make use of some extra cf vinyl I had (same Sott cf I used on the interior center surround).
Hopefully it will hold up next to the heat of the engine...





Added a new yellow-top, along with some new terminals And a TRD hold-down bracket I’ve had laying around for a few months.


During the time I was under the hood, I wiped/ cleaned everything I could reach!
Here’s everything all back together.


Also climbed underneath to add some sensor protectors, after painting the TRD red of course.


Got a few more mods in process right now, so more to come in the next couple days.
Cheers all!

 

No prob!!...glad it’s helping people out, makes it worth while to keep pumping out install/mod videos!!

 

Pretty cool....may have to take this on.

 

I appreciate it, thank you!

Thanks for the thumbs up!

Gracias, very much hermano!
Sí señor, I don’t get to take it out as much anymore because la señora now says “it’s hers”.

 

I received my blacked out BAM exhaust tip from @dirtydeeds today and got it installed. Nice work Keith & team.This is a new design based off a Toyota tip, so the fit and quality are great. Plenty of room to adjust how far our you want the tip.

 

Actually not tough at all!

Underneath each side of the wheel is cap cover, with a torx screw (t30, I think). These two screws hold in the air bag/horn section of the wheel.

Gently pull toward self, then up and over toward the instrument cluster and set there on a towel.

You should see four screws, two on each of the steering wheel control pillars, on the top and bottom. Remove the four (total) Phillips screws to access the the steering controls. These units can be lifted out and off of the steering wheel without disconnecting the wire harness. Each will have three smaller Phillips screws on the back to allow for taking the trim piece for paint.

The trickier item was the emblem but that was a cinch to to do too...

 

Ok truck is still dirty AF but took it back to the shop this morning to have them make some adjustments. Front to back level was right on but discovered drivers side was sitting almost 1/2” Higher.....now have it dialed in and the drivers side is less than 1/8” higher.....advantage of these Toytec’s being adjustable while still installed I guess. Was going for a little less than level with front lower but hopefully it will settle a bit more but looks pretty good.

 

Thank you!...and it’s honestly not bad at all, def worth it to get rid of that bright chrome/silver!

 

Leveled it on Tuesday and I finished reinstalling the TRD Pro skid plate on Thursday. Today I just got the tires installed and I'm pretty much shaking with excitement. I love the way it looks!

 

It's about an inch and a quarter from the side

 

Great job and nice work on the video! Missed it for my project but it will be helpful for others.

I, too, tried grinding. After some time, I gave up the dremel, grinding route (took too long and too much dust/debris) and used an old chisel. I then used the bench grinder to add some sharpness to the chisel. I just periodically would grind on the chisel some more to keep heat and sharpness in between every so many plastic welds.

Because the chisel was super sharpened and hot, it made short work of the trim, plastic welds, just like butter. The remaining three doors were done in les than 2-3 minutes each!

Again, great job, looks sharp!

 

Installed TRD stickers on the wheel center caps

https://3dcarstickers.com/product/t...ms-stickers-decals-red-logoblack-background-/

 

Thanks buddy!!...yea I actually used a cutting attachment, basically shaved the welds right off, not bad at all!...love what you did with that blue and your interior, looks awesome!

 

Hell of a job, and great outcome. You have great skills with the vinyl. Looks great!

 

Thanks Ron!

 

New Trd pro grille and center caps from cool springs. Sensor cover from ares.

 

Thanks man!
I don’t know about great skills...just takes time, which I’ve had plenty of.

 

Started working on my 996xr install. Will finish in the morning.

 

Thanks for the write up! My desire to get rid of all silver and grey and chrome is becoming an issue...