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2nd Gen Owner - Giving my Tundra a second life...

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Boz, Dec 23, 2024.

  1. Dec 23, 2024 at 10:43 AM
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    Boz

    Boz [OP] New Member

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    2012 Toyota Tundra 4x4 Crew Cab
    Elka 2.0 IFP Front & Rear Shock Kit, C4 Front Bumper w/wench & light bar, DV8 Rear Bumper w/LEDs, Thule Rack.
    Transitioning my 2012 Crew Cab (original owner) from a tow/haul/utility truck to a ranch truck. 140,000 miles to date and preparing for the next 140,000.

    Mods to date include Elka 2.0 suspension, CV Fab & DV8 steel bumpers, Warn wench, LED bar & running lights, and a Thule telescoping rack.

    Next is LED headlights, tail lights and a few cosmetics. Looking for advice from the forum on next steps:
    1. OEM vs Alpha Rex/Morimoto for the lights
    2. Plastic Bits:
    >Bed Rail cap replacement - OEM?
    >Front window trim at bottom (forgot the name of this)
    >Door Handles

    Really appreciate any thoughts from all of you who have done this before!
    Boz
     
  2. Dec 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM
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    Terndrerrr

    Terndrerrr 925000 miles to go

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    I don’t know that you can get the trim only. It’s usually attached to the cowl grille and sold as one part.

    I just replaced this on a 2009 LX570. It’s a pretty easy job.

    EDIT: assuming by “front window” you mean windshield. If you’re talking about the driver or passenger side front door window trim, I’ll see myself out…:hattip:
     
  3. Dec 23, 2024 at 12:20 PM
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    Boz

    Boz [OP] New Member

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    Elka 2.0 IFP Front & Rear Shock Kit, C4 Front Bumper w/wench & light bar, DV8 Rear Bumper w/LEDs, Thule Rack.
    You got it - "Cowl" below the front wind shield. OEM looks like ~$250 - and yea, out of my wheelhouse.
     
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  4. Dec 23, 2024 at 5:58 PM
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    Bakershack

    Bakershack Critical of Noncritical Thinkers

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    Welcome from LA (Lower Alabama)!
     
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  5. Dec 23, 2024 at 10:51 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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    Welcome from NY.
     
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