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2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum Rebuilt (bronze)

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by Kerktam, Nov 17, 2021.

  1. Nov 17, 2021 at 4:18 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    I'm about to purchase wrecked 2014 platinum to get it built to my liking
    I'm thinking about 4 inch lift/level , 33s or 35s or even 37s on black 18s, exterior chrome delete, trd pro front end with little scoopiness, fender flares, fiberglass cap- color matched, posible exhaust etc... shoot me your ideas, even crazy ones, I might be brave enough to make them happen ;) if would be able to afford it :)
    It's gonna be project for few month I think.
    Here are pics of possible donor vehicle and picture of Ford that made me to chose that color

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  2. May 23, 2022 at 9:04 AM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    Project started

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  3. May 23, 2022 at 9:06 AM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Will do 4 inch lift , fender flares, new side steps, chrome delete door handles and mirrors

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  4. May 23, 2022 at 9:09 AM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    I like the led light in the grill.
    I have the problem with fog lights though, they would not turn on, no power. Also headlights adjust knob not working too. Could be bad connection or broken wire I guess

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  5. May 23, 2022 at 6:12 PM
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    Black@Blue19

    Black@Blue19 Old Salt

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    Door sills black WeatherTech, spray on bedliner, side steps, Katzkin Black Leather with matching Ram stitching, door latch protectors, PPF door edges, door cups
    Way nice! Good going, good looking truck and nice job fixin all that!!:) One heck of a project.
     
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  6. May 25, 2022 at 10:59 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    Got fog lights fixed, it was park/tail 15amp fuse under the dash, for some reason it was missing. Waiting on lift to be done this weekend, than tires/rims and alignment to be done Jun 2nd

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  7. May 25, 2022 at 11:00 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Also will have handles, mirror chrome caps and fender flares to be replaced/painted body color
     
  8. May 27, 2022 at 4:31 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    Should I paint cab spoiler or leave it black?
    I'm not sure, bought it with intention to paint it but now black looks OK to me as well

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  9. May 27, 2022 at 4:55 PM
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    HulkSmurf14

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    Tastefully enhanced...
    Paint it...the rest of the truck is color-matched, keep that bronze motif! Great job on the rrestoring! Are you down on the Peninsula or the Mat-Su?!
     
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  10. May 27, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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    Azblue

    Azblue Beer is Good Staff Member

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    The Dirty T ( ^_^)_且

    Take it off. Not the best look in my honest opinion.

    But you know what they say about opinions.
     
  11. May 28, 2022 at 12:23 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Tires are mounted
    Installing lift kit now

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  12. May 28, 2022 at 12:35 PM
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    HulkSmurf14

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    Badass!
     
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  13. May 28, 2022 at 12:51 PM
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    FISHN43

    FISHN43 New Member

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    Nice work! Following…
     
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  14. May 28, 2022 at 1:53 PM
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    DanSanDiego

    DanSanDiego New Member

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    That looks really good. Nice work!
     
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  15. May 28, 2022 at 2:05 PM
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    I8NJ

    I8NJ New Member

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    Will add toneau cover.
    Nice job! It looks great. I too, like the color. You don't waste any time either.
     
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  16. May 28, 2022 at 5:07 PM
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    e30cabrio

    e30cabrio I'm e30cabrio, I'm a modaholic

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    Maggy, Dobinsons, TRD PRO conversion, 18+ lights & cluster too much more to list
    Nice save!
     
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  17. May 28, 2022 at 6:36 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    2023 limited TRD OR, 2024 silverado 5.3
    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Lift kit installed. Now waiting for alignment on Tuesday, one of the things I can't do myself.
    Will be painting fender flares, fiberglass bed cover, mirror caps ( I have paint grade black caps, not painting over chrome), door handles and cab spoiler.
    Still thinking about trd skid plate, red tow hooks and front camera retrofit

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  18. May 28, 2022 at 6:39 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    My work truck gmc sierra at4 hd2500 is lower than tundra now

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  19. May 28, 2022 at 7:44 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    I think painted cab spoiler will look good on it

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  20. May 31, 2022 at 12:33 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    Alignment is done, when is proper time to complain about gas mileage

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  21. May 31, 2022 at 12:34 PM
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    HulkSmurf14

    HulkSmurf14 ...Weighted Average...

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    Hahaha, never complain about what is obvious...deal with it or electrify...but damn dude, that thing is shiny! Looking good! Eagle River, eh?
     
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  22. May 31, 2022 at 12:38 PM
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    dherring256

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    Damn good looking truck
     
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  23. May 31, 2022 at 12:46 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    Yep, Freddy Gas station
     
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  24. Jun 3, 2022 at 2:32 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Painted spoiler, mirrors and handles. Everything is reversible

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  25. Jun 3, 2022 at 2:33 PM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    spoiler

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  26. Jun 9, 2022 at 9:42 AM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Installed oversize markers in the grille above led bar

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  27. Jun 9, 2022 at 12:10 PM
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    HulkSmurf14

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    Looks sharp!
     
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  28. Jun 29, 2022 at 12:28 AM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    1500 miles after rebuilt - 13mpg, tires are not noisy, no issues except truck is magnet for mosquitoes.
    Pictures are made way after 11pm, no flash. That's why we love Alaska!

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  29. Jun 29, 2022 at 2:32 AM
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    Kerktam

    Kerktam [OP] Lexus truck wanted

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    35 tires, 2 inch level kit
    Still haven't decided about fender flares...

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  30. Jun 29, 2022 at 6:05 PM
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    2014 Black tundra

    2014 Black tundra New Member

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    Nice choice on wheels.:thumbsup: That’s what I have.
     
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