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Recommendations for mods on new truck

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by elgerardo, May 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM.

  1. May 30, 2025 at 3:46 AM
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    elgerardo

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    Hi, I'm new here on the forum and new to the Tundra. very excited to join the club. just purchased a 2021 TRD Pro in Lunar Rock.

    Would love to hear from the community on any mods they recommend. I'm not off roading, this is more of a family car and work truck, but I want it to ride well and look great.
    what would be a priority?
    what mod do you wish you had heard of and done sooner?
    anything you did that you found wasn't worth it?

    I tried to attach a photo, I hope it worked.

    thank you all and I look forward to sharing some photos as I go.

    IMG_2429.jpg
     
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    Here are some things I have done. Some are only cosmetic but others serve a purpose.
    Let me know if you have any questions or need any info.

    DSP Amp and Sub upgrade from Taylors Audio - Huge improvement over the OEM JBL System. https://tech12volts.com/shop
    Driver Side Grab Handle
    Husky XAct Contour Liners - https://huskyliners.com/p/husky-liners-x-act-contour-floor-liners/v/toyota/tundra/2021/
    Front and Rear TRD Sway Bars
    Talons Garage Cat Plates
    Teton Workshop Shift Knob
    Diamondback HD Cover
    Fumoto Oil Valve
    Rubber Bed Mat
     
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    Alot of them
    Are you in Fl?
     
  4. May 30, 2025 at 7:45 AM
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    Thank you so much. This is exactly the type of mods I was looking for. Most certainly will do the audio. Honestly had not even thought about the cat covers. Any reason you went with talon of regular TRD skid plate? Or is it a different thing all together.
    my truck has an an armor flex bed cover. Would have loved the diamond back, just not sure I can justify spending if it already has what seems to be solid. Then again, it’s my first pick up, so I’m not sure what’s great and what is not. Si was hoping to ask around here so I know what/how to stay away from unnecessary spending.

    What is the Driver Side Grab Handle?

    Are the sway bars TRD brand?

    Thank you again. Really helps.


     
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    Cthulhu

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    Thank for the response. Will look into those.
    is the install for front camera difficult? Or professional needs to do it I imagine.

     
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    Not difficult at all you just got to take your time with it to avoid busting clips or losing 10mm screws into the great abyss...

    The FRAC harness makes the technicality portion of it very seamless.

    Here's a step by step video (from a ways back) where they do an install on a member's truck. A few things have changed w/our '21s and the harnesses are a little different on our '21 JBL systems, so a few steps would be a bit different... But, as long as you buy the proper harness and follow the directions, it'll be pretty easy!!

    https://youtu.be/VpYwnwM28FQ?t=27
     
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    The Talons Garage Cat Covers will cover the cats while the TRD plate only is the front skid plate. If you dont have the TRD plate, you also get the Talons Engine Skid plate which will bolt up better with the cat plates. If you have the TRD plate and add the Talons Cat Plates, dont forget to get their TRD nut plate which will help with install and removal.

    The 2021 did not come with the Driver Side grab handle like the Passenger side, but it can be easily installed.

    Yes, They are red and the front is much heavier than the non TRD bar.
    The rear bar will help add stability around corners and towing.
     
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    Carista bluetooth and 30 day trial. Turn off those seatbelt chimes etc.
     
  11. Jun 2, 2025 at 6:24 AM
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    So purchase, plug in and change settings and then send back? or do you mean not pay the yearly subscription?
    seems like the carista does not need to stay plugged in always for it to work correct?
     
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