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how it started vs how its going

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by thedonn, Feb 16, 2022.

  1. Feb 16, 2022 at 4:30 AM
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    thedonn

    thedonn [OP] New Member

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    i am having a blast with this build. I need to remove the badges and stickers as well as darken up the brake lights. roadmaster suspension for rear has been ordered and I might tint the windows to match the rears but I think the exterior is pretty much what i was looking for. and I will add some LED lights and a small winch bumper. I work for a dealer group and I bought this for 5k under market value from an auction knowing the CAT was stolen. im so smart I googled it and came up w $800 for an aftermarket CAT....end of story 3 CATS, 4 oxygen = I didn't save a dime lol

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  2. Feb 16, 2022 at 7:23 AM
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    Canebrake

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    Looks great. I agree you should debadge, will make it really sleek. Got any pictures of the front end?
     
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  3. Feb 16, 2022 at 8:54 AM
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    RustyShackle323

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    Looks great fellow NC (soon to be) Tundra owner. I second on the debadge.
     
  4. Feb 16, 2022 at 9:04 AM
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    Toyotoholic

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    Debage, and I would definitely tint match the front windows. Truck is looking great....
    MGM crew!
     
  5. Feb 16, 2022 at 9:07 AM
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    ChillTree

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    i personally would think black badges would go well with ur current theme
     
  6. Feb 16, 2022 at 9:32 AM
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    RusPro21

    RusPro21 Pro is gone! But I’m still here.

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    2021 Pro!! Nitto’s Tyger blades, Arc audio!
    Need to debadge it. I did my 21 Pro. Looks so much better and cleaner. Truck looks good!!
     
  7. Feb 16, 2022 at 11:01 AM
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    Seafury

    Seafury Kickin names, and takin ass!

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    Bilstein 6112/5160, 3 CB front shims, SPC UCA's, CB +3 rear Shackles, total 3/2 lift, Dif drop, CB Carrier bearing drop, Fortin Evo One remote start from Tech12volts PnP, AMP research Powersteps PnP, Vent shades, Tinted windows, Black/Red lined cupholder inserts, Proclip USA dash phone mount with Scosche Magic Mount wireless magnetic phone charger, Stock wheels/tires for now.
    Don't debadge.
    Be proud of your truck!

    I don't get why people do this?

    If you are not proud of your vehicle buy something else maybe.

    Irritates me seeing some vehicle go down the road and I can't tell what it is and it has no badges.
    Bugs me for days sometimes.

    Also yes tint your front windows.

    Personally, I hate most running boards, they all look awful to me.
    First mod I did was removing mine.

    AMP powersteps fixed that for me. Love these things!

    Sliders are ok if you are doing serious offroading, otherwise, madmax much?
    Nothing but slippery shin busters.
    Hard pass.

    Your truck is looking good though :thumbsup:
    (other than the color :boink:)
     
  8. Feb 16, 2022 at 11:54 AM
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    RusPro21

    RusPro21 Pro is gone! But I’m still here.

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    2021 Pro!! Nitto’s Tyger blades, Arc audio!
    F5938948-E551-4288-8BE6-3445A395E3ED.jpg The reason a lot of guys debage is it’s a pain detailing around the emblems. I’m anal. Lol and I don’t like to clean around them. The detailer I know he has a lot of customers asking him to debadge there vehicle before he does it.
     
  9. Feb 16, 2022 at 12:03 PM
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    thedonn

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    I am not opposed to blacked out badges....i am going to take them all off and may replace a couple with black ones. I have so many little projects to do with this truck its crazy! I need a good front pic now that I have the new LED headlights
     
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  10. Feb 16, 2022 at 12:11 PM
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    thedonn

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    some before and after pics

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  11. Feb 16, 2022 at 12:20 PM
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    thedonn

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    I have only washed mine once since I got it lol
     
  12. Feb 16, 2022 at 8:20 PM
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    thedonn

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    with new head lights

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