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New to me 2012 Toyota Tundra (Sequoia) Platinum Wagon Build.

Discussion in 'Sequoia Builds' started by SprinterAE86, Aug 10, 2020.

  1. Apr 1, 2021 at 5:00 AM
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    SprinterAE86

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    Bilstein 5100 2.3/1.5, TRD sway bars ft/rr, Cooper Tires Discoverer AT3 XLT 295.70.18, Vision Manx 2 18x9 +12, APS side armor steps, TRD-Pro Grill and Bulge, de-chromed, blackout emblems, OEM mirror caps and flares, TRD shift knob, Leather wrapped steering wheel, All weather mats
    No, I did not add a spacer for the Swaybar nor installed the DD. Installing the DD is a pain, and I do not have that much of a drastic lift with the 5100's on top setting compare to my 2020 5100 bottom setting with 2". spacer.
     
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  2. Apr 4, 2021 at 12:58 PM
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    did the 2020 grille and bulge bolt right up? i have a 2011 platinum seqouia
     
  3. Apr 4, 2021 at 2:53 PM
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    SprinterAE86

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    Yes. You'll be needing 2 small Philips head screws to secure the hood trim to the radiator grill. It's the typical screws that Toyota uses to secure plastic trims together for the past 50+ years.
     
  4. Apr 4, 2021 at 8:01 PM
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    farnsrocket

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    You can actually use 2 screws from the bottom of your old grill!
     
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  5. Apr 6, 2021 at 3:00 AM
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    If there's one. I don't remember seeing any. I just managed to find some of my stash from owning/stripping/ modifying Toyota's for 30 years.
     
  6. Apr 6, 2021 at 9:45 AM
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    S. Equoia

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    The old grille is full of them!
     
  7. Apr 6, 2021 at 10:47 AM
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    SprinterAE86

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    I guess, I did not pay attention to it. Cool!
     
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  8. May 17, 2021 at 4:23 AM
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    Blacked out grill and wheels 2nd row bench seat middle seat removed for captains chairs Remote start
    Thanks for posting this. Saves me a few bucks as I almost bought these from the dealer for the conversion.
     
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  9. May 17, 2021 at 5:59 AM
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    No worries, I thought I was going to have to wait to get them from the dealer then, bam!
     
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  10. May 17, 2021 at 7:24 AM
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    Blacked out grill and wheels 2nd row bench seat middle seat removed for captains chairs Remote start
    Amazing how black wheels and color matched grill change the look on these trucks sooooo much
     
  11. May 19, 2021 at 3:02 AM
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    SprinterAE86

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    Its a head turner and looks menacing.
     
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  12. May 19, 2021 at 6:20 AM
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    Blacked out grill and wheels 2nd row bench seat middle seat removed for captains chairs Remote start
    The new LED headlights help too. I need to get on that once I find a spare $1k
     
  13. Jul 2, 2021 at 8:22 AM
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    e30cabrio

    e30cabrio I'm e30cabrio, I'm a modaholic

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    Sequoia LED Headlights! D.T. L.T. headers, dual exh., BDX, S&B intake, 2018 seat skins.
    Very nice work! I'm doing similar to a 2013 limited.
     
  14. Jul 2, 2021 at 10:10 AM
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    e30cabrio

    e30cabrio I'm e30cabrio, I'm a modaholic

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    Did you install the 2018+ TRD sway PTR62-0C181? I'm hoping so as I just ordered one!.

    :p
     

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