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2017 TRD Off Road to 2018 TRD Sport

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Tundras (2014-2021)' started by darrylt, Jul 21, 2018.

  1. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:06 PM
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    darrylt

    darrylt [OP] Making America Great Since 1948

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    I've been considering trading my 2017 DC for a 2018 TRD Sport DC. I'm thinking that this would be financially irresponsible to say the least. But I really like the no chrome look and some of the other features on the truck. And I've only had the 2017 for 10 Months. I think my old age is beginning to take it's toll. Thanks for listening
     
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  2. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:15 PM
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    Ntmid8r

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    I love my 2018 TRD SPORT. Handles great!
     
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  3. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    owb2gp

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    I bought my 2018 Sport Crewmax in Feb this year. Love it! I went with the sport because of all the color matched parts. All I had to do is change out the badges from chrome to black and also swapped the honeycomb grille to a pro.
     
  4. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    Those are what I am planning for first mods!
     
  5. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:30 PM
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    Smoofers

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    Let's see some pics.
     
  6. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:31 PM
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    Yes, some pics please!
     
  7. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    Here are a few. I really need to take more. I also put Bilstein 5100's all the way around and Amp research power steps.

    IMG_20180716_080140.jpg IMG_20180716_083826.jpg IMG_20180530_091853.jpg
     
  8. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Just snapped a few here at work.

    IMG_20180721_173537.jpg IMG_20180721_173528.jpg
     
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  9. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:38 PM
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    Ntmid8r

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    Beautiful Truck!
     
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  10. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Thanks!
     
  11. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Welcome!
     
  12. Jul 21, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    Love the tint and badges together!
     
  13. Jul 21, 2018 at 5:10 PM
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    Hammerdog

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    Those pictures do nothing for the real beauty of the Barcelona red sport tundras! They are way better looking in person... ain’t bet you don’t see any on the road.. at least in Virginia you don’t, only seen two on the dealer lots.. beautiful trucks!
     
  14. Jul 21, 2018 at 5:46 PM
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    I love the Barcelona red.
     
  15. Jul 21, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    I've got a boring black one ;)

     
  16. Jul 21, 2018 at 5:47 PM
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    Looks good to me.
     
  17. Jul 21, 2018 at 7:12 PM
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    ninjajay Posting from the toilet

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    You could dechrome for thousands less than trading, I'd imagine. Painted bumper ends front and rear are less than $1k all in, I think. Another 600 or so for pro grill and hood bulge with paint unless your truck is a color they didn't sell the pro in.
     
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  18. Jul 21, 2018 at 11:38 PM
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    I'de wait to see what the Gen 4's look like!
     
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  19. Jul 22, 2018 at 6:10 AM
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    Dont be silly troll craigslist for all the missing pieces or wait for the new gen. Short of the safety sense stuff all other exterior color matched parts are available from cool springs or sparks toyota as well as craigslist. Patience is the key to money savings!
     
  20. Jul 22, 2018 at 7:37 AM
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    What setting did you go the front 5100? Looks good!
     
  21. Jul 22, 2018 at 9:03 AM
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    @zman320 top setting
     
  22. Jul 22, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    Awesome thanks!
     
  23. Jul 22, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    I thought the Pro grille would not work in a 18... new guy... I’m so confused
     
  24. Jul 22, 2018 at 2:38 PM
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  25. Jul 22, 2018 at 2:46 PM
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    In ultra badass black all it needs is the TRD offroad wheels which can be had dirt cheap till you figure out which direction to take the truck. Love the way they look.
     
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  26. Jul 22, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    We went with the Sport as well. Liked the color keyed option and the other options that came with the Sport.



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  27. Jul 22, 2018 at 7:56 PM
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  28. Jul 22, 2018 at 8:04 PM
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  29. Jul 23, 2018 at 7:13 AM
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    You guys have some great looking trucks. I think I'll just mod what I have. A lot cheaper and a lot less hassle.
     
  30. Jul 25, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    Hey Darrylt,
    I have a 2016 DC TRD in blazing blue. I totally changed the look of my truck from stock. Platinum grille, color matched.i color matched front and rear bumper end caps. Oem style fender flares color matched.. You can really do a lot with what you already have and have a nice looking truck without spending to upgrade to another truck.
    Mark
     

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