Chrome delete ... now what??!

So I’ve taken off pretty much the entire front of my truck - in order to get the corner bumpers vinyl wrapped; which led to getting the grill surround and hood bulge color matched, also vinyl - fak it looks sick - they did an amazing job.
Foreseeing some difficulties putting it back together - especially since there’s some obvious previous mods or damage - soooo...cuz I kinda feel like I never want to do this again, what else can I modify while I’m rebuilding (I am confident that I’ll eventually figure it out)
1. Upgrade fog lights and harness to LED ?
2. Replace rusty hardware and missing bolts? Is there a kit for 10-12mm?
3.going to plasti dip grill but what one that has the whole “tundra” thru out

 

Yep, it's definitely a PITA taking all that stuff apart but I have done it several times and it gets easier. The last pic you are showing is the inner fender well plastic piece. That is really the most aggravating part in the process. Several of us on this forum have broken the clips that hold it in place with the bumper end cap.

As far as foglights, buy once, cry once. Check out the Diode Dynamic amber Pro Max fogs. $300 but well worth it. Plug and play and they are running a 15% off sale right now. I personally wouldn't worry about rusty bolts, they are under truck anyway.

 

Lasfit switchback bulbs here on fogs, love them. I would add hardware cloth behind the grill while in there, keeps bugs from clogging up the condenser, more efficient to keep the truck cool inside the cab and the engine.

 

Supercharger. You already have the front off and you said you don't wanna do that again. So might as well knock it out now.

 

None of the Toyota grilles say Tundra, the pro grilles say Toyota. To get a grille to say Tundra you want DB Customs, Envy, or another company I can't think of. Most are all metal and will run you $800+ for the grille insert, just as an FYI

 

Honestly, the grille and bulge are super easy to install. I’ve had mine off quite a few times. I’ve gotten quite good at it LOL. Freaking way Legos with a couple bolts. But since you say there’s some previous modifications or damage, I have thought about painting the core support black so you don’t see it when you look through the grille. Just taping off everything but the part you can see through the grille and spraying it.

Your forward fender liner looks like someone peeled it back to possibly get to the headlight bulb or some thing. Looks like you could just pop that back into place.

 

Tell me more about the supercharger - can’t seem to find reputable source here on Vancouver island.
I put it all back together; but taking it apart again would be just that much easier....

 

Super easy now that I get it! Just wondering if I can fit 33” tires with my stock 20” wheels seeing the cutting that was previously done - the right hits much closer than the left....????!!

 

Looks nice..
Ditch those chrome mirror caps to white color match caps.
Fairly easy to replace.



I can't see your door handles.
If they are chrome, and I'm guessing they are since your mirror caps are, get some color matched..
Even easier to replace.

See pic above...

And to top it off, 2019 black TRD Pro LED headlights with an @iHacker harness.

From this...



To this...

 

Oh, the mirror caps, door handles and emblems will be black...not color matched. By the end of the weekend....
Had to hook my battery back up after 3 days of not being mobile , but all the chrome on the interior will be adios too..just didn’t realize I had to take apart every single thing to make that happen. Looks like I’ll have to remove all four inside door panels, steering column, dash and console. It’s really too bad I can’t appreciate chrome..or rather why Toyota insists on still using it #firstworldproblems

 

https://www.paradigmautoworks.com/
they have done a whipple supercharger on a tundra.

 

https://www.magnusonsuperchargers.com/product-p/01-19-57-107-bl.htm

 

Are your door handles white? I have been thinking of color matching mine to white from black. If white I may be interested in buying your take offs if you sell them.

 

Just my opinion but I like the chrome. Its your truck and you make it look the way you want.

 

https://www.tundras.com/threads/trd-magnuson-vs-harrop-supercharger-comparison.85554/

Lots of folks like Magnuson b/c it's basically the TRD supercharger that Toyota had as an option a few years back. See specifically post #7. Keith from Dirty Deeds can help navigate this and is a trusted vendor on the site. I (and tons of others) got my exhaust setup from him.

 

AJT makes getting rid of the interior chrome easy, unless you want to paint it all.

AJT DESIGN (ajtdesign-llc.com)

He he offers complete kits..

Chrome Delete Kit (2014+ Tundra) (ajtdesign-llc.com)

The console top pops right off.
I added a piece of black heat shrink on the shifter shift to cover that chrome.



Delete/replace climate control chrome rings.
He also has rings for dual zone controls




He used to make an awesome steering wheel emblem cover, but Toyota sent him a C&D to stop making them.

 

After seeing your post I ordered the chrome delete too! Ended up getting the shift knob too! Waiting on the climate knobs to arrive. Looks good!

 

Good thing is we all like different things, I hate it but you may hate the all blacked out look or at least not prefer it

 

Thanks! Nice stuff.

I’m working on finding the black parts from Toyota. I’ll check his out.

 

Yes! I have this but the limited version isn’t compatible with the climate control knobs. I’m it’s quite the process to get each piece of the dash out lol now I see they have interior door caps...gunna have you do another order

 

You can get the kit for the dual climate knobs from AJT, I have it on mine.

 

Oh what?! I kept mine dismantled tonight so I could spray paint them tomorrow because I was choked about the remaining chrome on the dials lol . I’ll have to reorder but took >month to ship to Canada ...thanks for the info, cuz I needed to spend more $ for free shipping of the door handle overlays lol

 

One thing I've noticed with some of the color matched front end work is that IMO it's not very color matched.
I'm not sure if it's the cameras or just the end result.
Toyota offers color matched I believe for some serious coin.
I'm going blacked out front grill for my "Grey Ghost". Stuff should a be here by next week.
Anyone notice the color match to be slightly off?

 

your not wrong, I didnt expect perfection as I painted mine. but definitely more noticeable in a picture than in person

 

I believe AJT has it labeled as “3 knob” or “dual climate”

Don’t forget about the push to start button also!!

 

Is there another alternative to AJT people are using?

Beside OEM black ABS stuff. Thanks!

 

MESO customs is the other popular brand

 

Thanks! I am familiar with Meso from getting stuff for my Tacoma. Barely any stuff for tundra and he has a third-generation Tacoma so stuffs going to start from there.

 

From what I’ve seen, AJT seems to have the most to offer when it comes to chrome delete packages.

 

Perfect! That’s what I found other than going through Toyota parts department. Even go to the Toyota parts department can be a little tricky. Seems that when you go through the options that some options will say it only comes in chrome but it may come in black but seems to default to chrome. So I realize that you can get the exact color or at least find out if the color exist by plugging in the Vin number of a truck that has the actual parts