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Chronicle of Snake Eyes

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by brigand80, May 14, 2022.

  1. May 14, 2022 at 8:19 PM
    #1
    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    Like many others, I'm gonna take this opportunity to create a record of all the 'lovin' my truck gets, affectionately known as Snake Eyes.


    Factory Specs:

    2017 Tundra Limited CrewMax RWD
    Magnetic Gray Metallic (1G3)
    5.7L V8 Flex Fuel DOHC 32V
    Tow Package
    20-in. Limited Wheels
    P275/55 R20 Bridgestone Tires

    Exterior:
    - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator (PTR03-34079) + Carbon Filter Delete
    - nFab Podium Steps
    - TRD Rear Sway Bar
    - TRD Front Sway Bar
    - TRD Pro Grill
    - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles
    - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged
    - - Craven Speed Untenna
    - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover
    - Air Design Tailgate Spoiler
    - Toyota Tailgate Power Lock PK3B6-34JS0
    - Dirty Deeds Industries BAM 8" Stainless Steel Catback Exhaust System
    - No Helmholtz Resonator (testing without for a few weeks)​
    - BAM Bomb Black Chrome Exhaust Tip
    - Black Painted Tailpipe. Credit @boardude DIY Painted Tailpipes
    - SLI27FAGMDP X2Power Premium AGM 930CCA BCI Group 27F Battery
    - HKB Electronics Alternator Voltage Booster 5A MK2 Micro
    - Overland Tailor Tuning (OTT) by Lighting (Exterior):
    - NSV LED Lightbar
    - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens
    - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights
    - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting Ultra LED Reverse Bulbs 1200 Lumens
    - Headlight Revolution GTR 10 Chip T10/194 LED Cargo Light Bulbs
    - Headlight Revolution GTR Low Profile T10/194 LED License Tag Lights
    - Headlight Revolution GTR Carbide T15/921 3rd Brake Light Bulb
    - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Wide Fog Lights (White)
    - Morimoto XB LED Gen 2 Headlights (White)
    - Xpel Ultimate Plus (XUP36-100) Paint Protection Film

    Wheels & Tires:

    - XD 847 Outbreak Wheels 18x9 +12 mm Satin Black With Gray Tint
    - Gorilla Automotive 20-Piece 14mm x 1.50 Spline Lug Nut Kit (Black) K5ES-14150BGR
    - Michelin Defender LTX M/S LT285/65 R18

    Interior:
    - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit
    - TRD Shift Knob (Black)
    - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay
    - K&N Cabin Filter (VF 2000)
    - Chalk Bag Mod
    - Weather Tech Mats
    - Ceramic Window Tint
    - Headlight Revolution Interior LED Lights Upgrade
    - Center Molding Switched to Gray (from Limited's Wood)
    - JDMCAR Center Console Organizer
    - @abomb603 Gang Switch Plate + Accessorides Rear Window Relocation Harness 44"

    Audio | Video:
    - JRT Tech12Volts Front Dash JL Audio Speakers

    - JRT Tech12Volts JL Audio system (Complete Kit)
    - JL Audio RD 900/5 Amp
    - Custom Amp Rack
    - Custom Ported Box
    - Custom Component Speaker Brackets
    - JL Audio Sub Knob
    - JL Audio 10 W v3 (x2)
    - JL Audio C1-650 Components w/ Tweeters (Fronts)
    - Toyota OEM Sail Panels (Front Doors) (x2)
    - JL Audio C1-650 Components w/ Tweeters (Rears)
    - Stinger 4 Gauge Power Wire Kit
    - Entune Harness w/ 4 Channel LOC​
    - Soundshield Pre-Cut Sheets (Doors and Rear Panel)
    - Anytime Backup Camera

    Next Up:
    - Kenwood or Alpine Head Unit
    - Dash Cam

    Wish List:
    - AMI Demon Hooks 2.0 (Black or Gray)
    - Go Rhino Sports Bar 2.0
     
    Last edited: Mar 17, 2024
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  2. May 28, 2022 at 6:40 PM
    #2
    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

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    Messages:
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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    BEFORE:


    AFTER:

     
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  3. Feb 27, 2023 at 2:18 PM
    #3
    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
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    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    2023 Update ↓





     
    Last edited: Feb 27, 2023
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  4. Feb 28, 2023 at 10:03 PM
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    be_unscared

    be_unscared Not a truck doctor

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    Brendan
    Central Cal
    Vehicle:
    21 Army Green w/skewp 4x4
    Any plans to lift it? Great job so far
     
  5. Mar 2, 2023 at 6:33 PM
    #5
    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
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    Messages:
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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    Thanx! In the future, I would like to do a 3" - 4" lift & level. However, still going through the all comments and forum space to understand and determine which route to go. Leaning towards Bilstein 5160/5100 and JBA UCAs, but not still not sure what else to get (shackles, blocks, etc?).
     
  6. Mar 23, 2023 at 7:05 PM
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    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

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    Messages:
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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    These are some helpful Youtube videos I found while researching mods; and some I have done with the help of these various content creators.


    Will add More As They Come Up...
     
    Last edited: Mar 23, 2023
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  7. Mar 23, 2023 at 7:36 PM
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    be_unscared

    be_unscared Not a truck doctor

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    Vehicle:
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    Thanks for the helpful links, OP!
     
  8. May 8, 2023 at 8:01 AM
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    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

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    Messages:
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    Gender:
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    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
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  9. Jun 4, 2023 at 2:14 PM
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    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

    Joined:
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    Member:
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    Messages:
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    Gender:
    Male
    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    @abomb60 3 Gang Switch Plate + Accessorides Rear Window Relocation Harness 44"

    * Not Shown: Disengaged Negative Battery Connection. Removed Trim: Kick Plate and Lower Steering Wheel Trim. Removed OEM Harness from Rear Window Switch; then Remove Switch from Original location. Routed Accessorides Harness Just Below Steering Wheel, Across and Down Into Middle Console, Along Driver Side of Shifter Box. (@RainMan_PNW Build Page has pictures of route). *


    Step 1: Remove Middle Console Trim

    Step 2: Flip Over & Remove Yellow Clips from Shifter Piece (4)

    Step 3: Separate Shifter Piece from Middle Console Trim
    Step 4: Layout the 3 Gang Switch Plate; Drill Pilot Holes; Mark Outlines for Holes

    "The Plan"

    Step 5: Cut out the approx area. I used a Oscillating Tool with a Wood Blade; then a Dremel with Sanding bit to smooth it out.

    Step 6: Screwed the M3 x 20 socket screws, Attaching the Switch Plate to Shifter Piece. Also, I used E6000 to glue the Switch Plate to the Shifter Piece.

    Step 7: Layout the Shifter Piece Against the Middle Console Trim; Hole Facing Driver Seat Has Additional Area to Trim To Ease Access
    This is the Area That Needs Trimming

    Same Thing Trim w/ Oscillating Tool and Wood Blade; Then Smooth Out w/ Dremel and Sanding Bit

    Step 8: "Free and Clear"

    Step 9: Place the Rear Window Switch

    The Flip Side

    Step 10: Put It All Back Together

    UPDATE: Final Product

     
    Last edited: Dec 2, 2023
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  10. Jul 8, 2023 at 6:17 PM
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    brigand80

    brigand80 [OP] New Member

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    Gender:
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    First Name:
    Roman
    Florida
    Vehicle:
    2017 Limited CM MGM 2WD
    Its Always A Work In Progress...Because Its A Labor of Love!! - aFe Pro Dry Filter + TRD Intake Flow Accelerator + Carbon Filter Delete - nFab Podium Steps - TRD Rear Sway Bar - TRD Pro Grill - Color Matched Hood Bulge, Front Bumper End Caps, Mirror Caps, Door Handles - Nightshade "Limited' Badges & Others De-badged - NSV LED Lightbar - Desert Eagle Offroad Catalytic Skid Plate - Craven Speed Untenna - Diaz Fabrication TEQ Trailer Hitch Cover - Klearz 3rd Brake Light Smoked Lens - Winjet Renegades Smoked Tail Lights - Headlight Revolution GTR Lighting LED Bulbs - Morimoto 4 Banger HXB LED Fog Lights (White) - XD 847 Outbreak 18x9 +12 5x150 - Gorilla Black Spline ET Lugs - AJT TRD Key Fob + Interior Chrome Delete Kit - TRD Shift Knob (Black) - JimmyRigged ToYoda Steering Wheel Emblem Overlay - JRT Tech 12 Front Dash JL Audio Speakers - K&N Cabin Filter - Chalk Bag Mod - Weather Tech Mats - Ceramic Window Tint
    - JRT Tech12Volts JL Audio system (Complete Kit)
    - JL Audio RD 900/5 Amp
    - Custom Amp Rack
    - Custom Ported Box
    - Custom Component Speaker Brackets
    - JL Audio Sub Knob
    - JL Audio 10 W v3 (x2)
    - JL Audio C1-650 Components w/ Tweeters (Fronts)
    - Toyota OEM Sail Panels (Front Doors) (x2)
    - JL Audio C1-650 Components w/ Tweeters (Rears)
    - Stinger 4 Gauge Power Wire Kit
    - Entune Harness w/ 4 Channel LOC
    - Soundshield Pre-Cut Sheets (Doors and Rear Panel)​





     
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