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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Jim from HB, Jun 12, 2021.

  1. Jun 12, 2021 at 3:02 PM
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    Jim from HB

    Jim from HB [OP] New Member

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    Hi everyone. I’m new here and thank you for having me amongst y’all.
    I’m looking for everyone’s expertise on how to get rid of as much chrome as possible and a few other modifications. I have a very clean low mileage ‘15 SR5. What works, what’s reasonable($), what doesn’t work….
    I look forward to browsing and participating.
     
  2. Jun 12, 2021 at 3:17 PM
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    jomikepa

    jomikepa New Member

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    I’ve had mine for 5 hours and I’m ready to get rid of the chrome bumpers too.
     
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  3. Jun 12, 2021 at 3:18 PM
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    Tundra234

    Tundra234 New Member

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    Alot of them
    SparksParts sells color matched grills and hood bulge. Alot of guys wrap or use Bumpershellz for the corners. You can have them Line-X'ed too. Dont buy an aftermarket cold air intake. These trucks already have cold air intakes. The Pedal Commander is a popular product among many of us.
     
  4. Jun 12, 2021 at 3:35 PM
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    Jim LE 1301

    Jim LE 1301 Camaro Lover, SSEM # 11,TTC#179

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  5. Jun 12, 2021 at 4:52 PM
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  6. Jun 12, 2021 at 4:55 PM
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    WILLINH

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  7. Jun 12, 2021 at 5:11 PM
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    RdKing Not A Roll Model

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  8. Jun 12, 2021 at 5:22 PM
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    Ely010606

    Ely010606 New Member

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  9. Jun 12, 2021 at 6:02 PM
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    Jim from HB

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    I have a full cart there at Sparks, I’m not ready to pull the trigger though. I can’t find anyone who can give a 2 or 3 years later review on the wraps. I’m wondering if they’ll hold up over time. I suppose if they don’t you just take them off and polish the chrome.
    For CAI I was considering just the intake boot (cold air accelerator) from the TRD kit. Basically it will pull air from the fender well instead of the engine. It’s less than $25 and I’ve read it’s about 50% of what the $400 kit has too offer.
     
  10. Jun 12, 2021 at 6:16 PM
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    Tundra234

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    The stock air box pulls from the fender. Yeah its amazing at how high the cost is for a CAI and they don't do much at all.
     
  11. Jun 12, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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  13. Jun 13, 2021 at 7:07 AM
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