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It’s not a build, if it’s just a bunch of “mods”right?!

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by biebs96, Apr 21, 2020.

  1. Dec 17, 2021 at 7:44 AM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Thanks to @NjPro added this!

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  2. Dec 27, 2021 at 10:23 AM
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    Magnuson supercharger, Sprint booster, CB TRD PRO kit, 295/70/10 terra grapple G2, Black TRD shift knob, Rhino shackle hitch, Lund Tri-fold bed cover, 1.25 Spidertrax wheel spacers. TRD rear sway bar. Bud Built cross member. Arb Diff breather. Grab handle installed. 2012 DC SR5 TRD Supercharged, Gone but not forgotten.
    Looks good, enjoy.
     
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  3. Mar 11, 2022 at 3:11 PM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Swapped out the dumped tailpipe and no name chrome tip for an OEM tailpipe with OEM black chrome tip.

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    Hit the tailpipe with some high temp flat black before install.
     
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  4. Mar 11, 2022 at 4:50 PM
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    Looks good! Hope the high temp black works. Did that on my last Tundra but it only lasted one winter with all the salt. Made the paint flake off.
     
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  5. Mar 11, 2022 at 5:28 PM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    I hope so too. It was rated for 2000° and I lightly sanded the surface.
     
  6. Mar 16, 2022 at 6:45 PM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Toll plaza transponder blackout silicone cover:

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    Stock imagine for those that may not have a toll tag:

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  7. Apr 22, 2022 at 8:05 AM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Added some taillight vinyl from @KENNY

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    BEFORE
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    AFTER
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  8. Apr 22, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    Hell yeah, everything line up ok? I'm not a business man, but it seemed to work for me! :cheers:
     
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  9. Apr 22, 2022 at 4:46 PM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    yes. The vinyl was very forgiving. I was able to apply it dry much to my surprise.
     
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  10. May 24, 2022 at 7:37 PM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Jumped on board with everyone and bought the auto up/down switch.

    Seven minute installed.

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    Went with the white backlighting as it is subtle and matches pretty decent. It is far enough away from other switches/light sources that it does not look out of place as it’s own entity.

    Yes it’s blurry, but the point is made.

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  11. May 24, 2022 at 7:44 PM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    In lieu of a full on Toyota LED headlight swap I added some Auxbeams that I have been shared a lot of here.
    They are a vast improvement of the stock, and over the upgraded halogens that were currently being run.

    For $70 the difference is rather dramatic and will settle the LED swap itch for a little while (hopefully)

    Night photos to come… Garage light washing out the photo.
     
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  12. Sep 17, 2022 at 2:47 AM
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    what lights did you use for the running boards?

    *disregard i found them. great build OP!
     
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  13. Sep 17, 2022 at 4:26 AM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    thank you! Appreciate the feedback
     
  14. Oct 16, 2022 at 3:25 PM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Was generously donated some new center caps (courtesy of @PermaFrostTRD)

    Color matched the Toyota emblem and reinstalled.

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    The color match is a 7-8/10 but they are so small and far from the paint it is hard to tell with the black background of the rim/tire.
     
  15. Oct 16, 2022 at 3:51 PM
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    Looks sharp man!
     
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  16. Oct 16, 2022 at 4:38 PM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    thanks!
     
  17. Oct 16, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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    BlueRibbon4x4

    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    Those look awesome! :thumbsup:
     
  18. Oct 16, 2022 at 5:22 PM
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    biebs96

    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    coming from you that’s a huge color matched compliment.
     
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  19. Oct 24, 2022 at 8:16 PM
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    Hey @biebs96 - can you share how you did this? I bought a can of Plastidip and silver Rustoleum to somewhat match my Silver Sky Metallic truck. Thinking of applying the Plastidip first, removing it from the emblem, applying a couple coats of the silver Rustoleum, then removing the rest of the painted Plastidip. Is this how you did it?
     
  20. Oct 25, 2022 at 10:39 AM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    It is way easier then that. The emblems pop off of the center caps. Flip the caps over and press out the emblems with the little tabs sticking out the backside.

    once painted, just clip them back in.
     
  21. Oct 25, 2022 at 10:42 AM
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    I was concerned about breaking off a tab, but I may try that, thanks. Mine are the TRDs and I think the logo is molded in, but there are tabs in the back for the red surrounding band. In my case, the red stuff will be going silver
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  22. Oct 25, 2022 at 10:57 AM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    ahh I did not realize you had different wheels. I know I have seen several other posts of people hand painting them.

    the plasti dip may be a good alternative rather then attempting to mask off the letters individually.
     
  23. Oct 25, 2022 at 10:59 AM
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    @biebs96 - those wheels look really great!
     
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  24. Nov 16, 2022 at 4:37 PM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Not truck related, but a helpful addition to my utility trailer.
    Came across someone tossing this old super thick steel, probably 35lb tool box.
    Sprayed it with canned bedliner and bolted to the cross bar in the A of my utility trailer.

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    Absolutely worth the $9 and hour-ish of time invested.
     
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  25. Dec 18, 2022 at 1:09 PM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    Color matched the bolts in my fob case.

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    red bolt shown for comparison

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  26. Dec 18, 2022 at 3:16 PM
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    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    It’s all in the details. :thumbsup:
     
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  27. Dec 18, 2022 at 3:50 PM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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    I knew you’d have something to say :D
     
  28. Dec 18, 2022 at 4:23 PM
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    BlueRibbon4x4 Let’s color match it

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    :rofl: You knew I’d say it looks awesome and was a great idea!
     
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  29. Dec 18, 2022 at 5:52 PM
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    I love this, where did you get them?
     
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  30. Dec 19, 2022 at 4:10 AM
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    biebs96 [OP] my other truck is a big brown truck

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