Parts hoarding build

Took her out for a quick spin. Felt pretty good. Mid settings all around on DSC. Skipping leg day sucks! Wheels are almost here.

 

Looks great!

 

Thanks man!

 

What's an estimate on the cost for the lift?

 

There are so many different lifts you can do and get the same look but different capabilities. I chose this setup based on tons of research, intended use and quality. The lift was installed by me which saves on labor. There is no limit to how much money you can put into these trucks. Look up Fox factory series w/dsc for cost plus shackles and spacers etc.

 

Chrome delete has begun..

 

Loving this setup! Waiting on black trd shift knob.





Finally put on the grille. Huge chrome death ray is gone! Going to work on bumpers after this weekend. Spyder’s were delivered and put on in about an hour. Motors installed and manually adjusted at mid level setting. Eventually going to get HID kit from Toytec.

 

How long did the shifter area take to dechromed? How hard/easy is it to take apart?

 

Nice! I am doing the same thing right now, what paint did you end up going with? Looks great!

 

Had a hell of a time getting the cover off. Didn’t realize it was the whole part and not just the silver area. Hardest part is masking and not bridging. Did 5-6 coats starting light to a little heavy. Still use a razor when pulling tape off very slowly.

 

It’s Plati Dip. No sanding or anything like that. Cleaned surface with isopropyl alcohol. Most important is the masking

 

Thanks. I want to do the same, along with the vents.

 

Me too. But I was like “shit then I have to do the door trim, the handles etc.” maybe eventually.

 

I just want the chrome gone. The grey is ok for now. May decide on a different secondary color but if I did it all black I think it would be too much for me. I just can't stand the glare off of the chrome pieces at just the right angles. Was almost thinking a red or blue color for the secondary pieces.

 

Not really a big fan of Fox’s newer single collar design. I know you’re supposed to remove the coilover to make adjustments but have also heard it’s possible on the truck. Just trying to get a 1/4” after barely loosening collar lock maybe got a third of the way around with full droop and this started happening.



3/16” fits perfect but it looks like I’m going to need a spring compressor. Got spooked about jumping threads or not being able to tighten the collar back down.

 

I was thinking of using some sort of paint pen for the rings. Gotta look into it more.

 

Keep me posted on that, I would be interested in that as well.

 

Haha didn’t realize how much my wife was watching..

 

Looking good @Sterlinglwood, looking forward to seeing your continued de hoarding of parts! I think you've pushed me over the edge on painting chrome trim pieces in the interior those look great.

 

Little break in Vegas. Cheers!

 

ha ! same happened to me with my Kings. @Vizsla @Samoan Thor

https://www.tundras.com/threads/adjusting-king-front-coil-overs-for-tundra-lean.21143/

 

Yup, the punch from king plus a Spanner Wrench would be the better way of doing it, coilover off the truck too

 

CB bumper shims on

 

Front caps in progress..

 

Turned out really good! See how long they hold up. On to the rear bumper now.

 

What a PITA to get all the clips out of the rear bumper. Broke a couple but it’s ok. @da_jeep_luva has an extensive write up on this which helped..
https://www.tundras.com/threads/how-to-remove-front-and-rear-bumper-caps-2017-and-reinstall.9858/

Be back together by tomorrow.

 

Well my wife was not happy with the ride after the lift. It is a little harsh even on mid settings. Pulled over and backed out the DSC and WOW!! She couldn’t believe the difference in the ride. Very happy I went with adjustable suspension. Really does make a difference. Rode like a Cadillac on our 600 mile drive. Crank em up when it’s time for desert runs.

 

Yea I remember those little black clips. Hope my write up helps a little

 

TRD knob looks good!

 

Back bumpers done