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DIY mirror caps and door handle swap out

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Oct 5, 2014.

  1. Oct 12, 2019 at 8:52 PM
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    Jsnake89

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    Just ordered my color matched ones for Calvary Blue. Black ones coming off next week!!
     
  2. Dec 3, 2019 at 12:16 PM
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    TundraDude18

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    That is good to know, Sir:hattip:
     
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  3. Dec 4, 2019 at 1:48 PM
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    I recently swapped my chrome door handles and mirror caps for color matched. I found the door handles to be very easy but the mirror caps are a little bit of a pain. Tilting the mirror down and trying to get them off that way did not work for me. I was able to get under them and pry them off (after numerous attempts) from the bottom right of the cap just before the lower outside corner. Sort of in the way they do in the sparks parts video (on Youtube) but more on the bottom edge of the cap and then worked my way towards the corner once I was under the cap.
     
  4. Dec 4, 2019 at 2:24 PM
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    Randy Morton

    Randy Morton Life takes its toll, please have exact change.

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    T-Rex266 said:
    T30 hex wrench screw driver
    Shouldn't that be "T-30 Torx"?
     
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  5. Dec 4, 2019 at 7:43 PM
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    TundraDude18

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    I knew what he meant ... :thumbsup:

    For that matter, I'm sure he did too:D
     
  6. Dec 4, 2019 at 7:47 PM
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    T-Rex266

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  7. Dec 5, 2019 at 3:45 PM
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    I'm about to do this mod too, as soon as I get parts ordered. Just inherited a 2017 Attitude black platinum. Still have my white TSS with black wheels. Gonna put black wheels from TSS on the platinum, swap chrome handles and mirror caps for black, and get some black side steps. Can't wait, its gonna look sick. White TSS going up for sale as soon as I get these mods done. I will try to post before and after pics. If the TSS was a crewmax like my platinum is, side steps could just be swapped out. Unfortunately not that easy...
     
  8. Feb 28, 2020 at 5:10 PM
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    If anyone is interested in exchange their black door handles and/or mirror caps from my chrome ones, hit me up
     
  9. Feb 28, 2020 at 5:12 PM
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    Tundra14Platinum

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  10. Mar 19, 2020 at 7:15 AM
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    Where did you pic up the new caps?
     
  11. May 17, 2020 at 9:03 PM
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    i know it’s been years since this was posted but yeah try Sparkparts.com and you can find them there.
     
  12. Aug 12, 2020 at 4:51 AM
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    I need some help. New guy. Can’t find the answer. Weird thing. So I have a 2020 SR double cab. I swapped out the handles. But now the driver side won’t lock or unlock by inserting the key. It does with the Interior buttons and key fob buttons but why? What did I do wrong? I’ve searched but all I find is that it’s the actuator, it would not work at all. So I Highly doubt it. This thing is a week old. Pm welcomed

    ps I also swapped the key part of it to the original. And nada
     
  13. Aug 12, 2020 at 10:15 AM
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    Well after about 7-10 take on and off, I noticed the issues. One. The cross that accepts the rod was at an x angle. Fixed that. It doesn’t help I did it the first time in the dark. Then, I slipped on the handle portion too far back. I shoulda took pictures. But I was getting irritated. While handle was too far, the screw was at an angle sooo I couldn’t put the key hole part right. Moved it to different positions. Until I finally got it.
    Hope this helps some one. If I’m the only one that suffered this lol oh well. Love yalls info. Greetings from Houston TX.
     
  14. Aug 12, 2020 at 11:56 AM
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    I did my door handles yesterday and followed this YouTube video on how to do this...

    https://youtu.be/-3_MQKgXhok

    I have the 2020 Limited with keyless entry -- that complicated the install a bit as I needed to remove the inner door panel and unplug / plug the new handle. So, just be aware of that complication.
     
  15. Aug 12, 2020 at 2:15 PM
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  16. Sep 10, 2020 at 11:54 AM
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    Hey all, I have a set of chrome mirror caps and door handles (2018 CM) that I’m looking to trade for OEM black if anyone is interested! Thanks
     
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  17. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:29 PM
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    Literally picked up my 2020 Sport on Monday and already spent 2k on tint, clear bra, and some AMP Research boards. Probably going to drop another $500 bucks on a set of these thanks to smart handles and Toyota's idea of putting plane flat black handles on a Sport that's all color matched... :confused:
     
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  18. Oct 22, 2020 at 5:55 AM
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    Trdracer87

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    Anyone have any black keyless handles they like to get rid of?
     
  19. Oct 22, 2020 at 3:44 PM
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    thanks for the write-up, was hesitant on replacing mine because I didn't know if I had to remove the whole door panel but this helped!
     
  20. Nov 15, 2020 at 8:29 PM
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    ZiaTundra

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    Older thread but hoping to find someone with a set of matte or the flat black OEM mirror caps or handles they would like to get rid of. I’d gladly pay shipping.

    Thank you
     
  21. Mar 19, 2021 at 1:53 PM
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    NoRcptn

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    So I did mine today. Simple enough right? I spent about 30 minutes trying to get the cap threaded back in. Then I noticed the retainer that holds the set screw was unclipped. I pulled it back towards the outside of the door and snapped it back into place. 3 of my caps were the same way. Posting a picture here of the clip in case anyone runs into this in the future. The red panel tool is pointing the lower clip.

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  22. May 24, 2022 at 9:45 AM
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    Mirror caps done, handles up next
    Old
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    New

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    I have some quicksand vinyl wrap on its way for the bumper caps, if I’ve got any left over I’ll try my hand at wrapping my old chrome mirrors and door handles…
     
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