What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

I really wish I would have gotten the SCS Ray 10s in Bronze. I have a MGM tundra.

 

The TRD skid plate looks good. I don't really have an issue removing the skid plate when doing an oil change so can't justify spending the coin on a new skid plate.

 

I get it and can relate. I was out riding about a month ago when the drivetrain on my road bike decided to #&$@ off while I was punching it up a hill. I went over the bars and ended up with 6 broken ribs.

Being lazy sucks, can't wait to get back out there much to the surprise of everyone else.

 

Took advantage of RCI's sale and ordered up an Arapaho front bumper and a set of sliders. So amped to actually wheel real trails again, it's been too long. Oh, @CaptRussia253 & @reywcms I put together a power point to convince my wife that new truck parts were necessary, it worked like a charm, title page below for reference. Also she enjoys going out wheelin so that helps

 

Hahahaha I’ve been the buy now as for forgiveness later kick. Or supplement my purchase with getting her a trip somewhere.

 

Hahaha you're a ballsy man. We're somewhat in the middle of a remodel, so I couldn't go that route, gotta play it safe lol

 

At least yours enjoys the wheeling mine does not too much but the camping part yes. Granted the pace of wheeling and driving style is what she doesn't enjoy lol. AKA driving like a mad man lol

 

Ha, I'm sure if I had your truck she'd have some different opinions on wheeling. I grew up wheelin in the rocks of Norcal, so I can live without too much skinny pedal. Big 4LO guy lol

 

Mine is the opposite. She loves wheeling and grew up off-roading in a cj7 Jeep with her dad. She hates tent camping so I had to buy a travel trailer so she could have a kitchen and a full-size bed...

 

Shit, at least you get to enjoy it too! We live close to so many trails we normally just do day trips, but hopefully we can get a little camping in as the little one a little bigger.

 

my wife has learned that powerpoint presos are the best way to get my attention and communicate about big purchases- vacations, pool, house projects... im waiting for one from her about her next car purchase.

 

Nice, I got out in front of that one and suggested that we get my wife a 4Runner. I selfishly want us to be a two Toyota offroad rig family, and I think she's pretty much on board. The roll down rear window for the dogs was a great selling point

 

Knockoff Winjets. I'd steer clear. The authentic ones were ok but the red plastic inserts fade from sun and the side LEDs can come undone from heat as they're merely hot glued in.

 

we've been a two Toyota house for the last 6-7 years. She's dreaming of a GX. She has a Highlander now. I had a 4runner before the truck.

 

Ouch!! Hope you're doing ok - that'll be some recovery time. Stay away from laughing, sneezing, coughing, and *ahem* nocturnal activities

 

Ooh, the new GX looks sweet. Wouldn't be sacrificing too much for one of those. Aside from money, lots of sacrifice there lol

 

haha yup. we've both agreed to never buy a new make/model for the first 2 years after release. so she's getting a 2026 model in the year 2028

 

Why not get a 23 GX? We were looking and my wife asked if I wanted to wait for the new model - No Thanks.
The 23GX is like my 21 Tundra, last of the Proven V8's.

 

I had those wheels on my black Tacoma. Good stuff.

 

Made a little progress on my chrome delete journey today. Installed the matte black Meso cup holder and shift surround inserts. Also hit the shift position panel with some matte clear thanks to @Pillslinger for the tips on that. Up next is probably going to paint the steering wheel trim with SEM matte black before moving on to the radio surround and A/C vent rings. Still chewing on how I want to address the bumper caps but happy with how things are turning out to this point.

 

Ya that matte clear is money... somehow makes the shiney clear cheap gear shift cover actually look more "high-class"

 

What kind of prep if any was done before spraying?

 

clean it, thats it

 

I've always wanted to delete the exterior chrome parts and finally accomplished it...

Parts:

• BAKFlip MX4 Hard Folding Truck Bed Tonneau Cover (2007-2021)
  
• Ecoological Tundra Front BumperShellz Super White (2014-2021)
  
• Ecoological Tundra Rear BumperShellz Super White (2014-2021)
• Falken Wildpeak A/T4W SL BSW (275/65/R18 @ 36 PSI)
  
• Go Rhino RB20 Running Boards with Protective Bedliner Coating
• Morimoto XB LED Tail Lights with Black Housing and Clear Lens (14-21 Tundra)
• Morimoto XB LED Head Lights with Black Housing and Clear Lens (14-21 Tundra)
• Morimoto XB3 LED Third Brake Lights (14-21 Tundra)
• OEM Tundra TRD Pro Grille (53100-0C260-C0) & Hood Bulge (76180-0C030-C1)
• OEM Tundra TRD Pro 18” Black Rims (426110C200) (2007-2022)
• OEM Tundra Black Lug Nuts Set of 20 (
  $29 PT076-0C200-02 Toyota Genuine Land Cruiser Sequoia Tundra Black PVD Wheel Lug Nuts (5 Pack) PT076-0C200-02
  PT076-0C200-02)
  
• OEM Tundra Super White Mirror Covers Kit (87915-0C060-A0 & 87945-0C040-A0)
• OEM Tundra Black/Blackout Emblem Overlay Kit (PT948-34181-02) (2014-2021)
• OEM Tundra Tailgate Insert Badge (PT948-34150-20)
  
• TPMSDeals Tundra TPMS Set with Black Valve Stem 315 mhz (4260708010) (2007-2016)

 

Looks good.

Welcome from NY.

 

Does the dlr just plug into the fuse box in the "ign" slot? Also does the dlr auto dim when you turn on the headlights? This is all plug and play correct?

 

I masked then wiped with alcohol and painted.

 

All.ypu have to do is wipe the dust and prints off of it with a microfiber cloth and spray it with a couple of light coats.

 

Yes! Awesome job. Looks great man.