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Toe’s “last mod, I promise!” Build thread

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by Toe404, May 19, 2021.

  1. May 19, 2021 at 7:30 AM
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    Toe404

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    To start at the beginning, I began working at a Toyota Dealership in October 2020, by mid December I became so enamored with the Tundra I put in a request to get one.

    The first time I laid eyes on a Cavalry blue Tundra it was a SR5 double cab and I totally fell in love with the color, it’s so unique. It’s a rarity that you seem them around my area. To my memory I’ve only ever seen 3-4 of them, compared to the hundreds of white, black, and MCM’s.

    I wasn’t a fan of the Chrome and the TRD pros are so hard to get I went with the TRD Sport. I also requested a TRD performance dual black tip exhaust, spray in bed liner, and blacked out emblems. Fast forward almost 6 months later and this Beauty rolls off the delivery truck.

    2021 Tundra TRD- sport plus package
    TRD front and rear sway bars
    Blacked out emblems package
    Door still protectors
    Spray on bed liner
    TRD pro dual exhaust with black tips
    Katskins custom leather with pacific blue stitching

    Wheels/Tires:
    Relations race wheels RR7 17x8.5 0 offset
    Relations race wheels black lug nuts
    Relations race wheels black lug locks
    20mm longer wheel studs
    Falken WildPeak AT3 35x12.5 x17

    Suspension:
    Bilstein 5100 front struts & rear shocks
    Coach builder +2” rear shackles
    Coach builder brake line relocation kit
    Coach builder carrier bearing drop kit
    Coach builder front differential drop kit
    Coach builder bump stop spacer kit
    Coach builder coilover shims (2 driver, 1 passenger)
    Coach builder Front Bumper Shims

    Mod wishlist
    Baja designs S8 40” light bar in hood bulge
    Diode Dynamics 42” light bar in front bumper

    Completed Mods:

    Interior:
    OEM all weather floor mats
    Rear window switch relocate
    Front anytime camera kit
    CN designs 3 switch panel
    Desert does it seat jackers
    Meso customs dual color map lights
    ProClip iPhone mount
    Tacoma leather steering wheel w/ dark controls
    Ceramic Window/windshield tint
    3w liners window control module
    AJT V3 shifter
    AJT interior door handle covers
    AJT color match key FOB case
    AJT chrome delete black out kit
    Center Console organizer
    Driver side grab handle
    OEM wireless charging pad
    High flying stereo surround black out
    Meso red TRD push start button

    Exterior:
    N-FAB nerf podium side steps
    OEM bed rails
    OEM black tailgate black letter inserts

    Engine bay/Engine:
    TRD radiator cap
    TRD oil fill cap
    TRD performance air filter

    Lighting:
    Winjet smoked tail lights
    Diode dynamics SS3 SAE MAX amber fog lights
    VLED mirror puddle lights
    HR 1000 lumen reverse lights
    HR LED cargo lights
    HR LED license plate lights
    HR LED third brake light

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  2. May 19, 2021 at 7:40 AM
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    Then of course I stumbled onto this Forum, and ever since then I’ve had my debit card in one hand and a “submit order” button in my other hand. I’m starting off with the smaller aesthetic modifications and in time looking to get SCS wheels and some better tires.

    first order of business is getting a nicer looking key fob and ditching all that interior chrome. AJT to the rescue!!
    My V3 shifter and climate knobs are still on order. I mistakenly ordered the 3 knob kit.

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  3. May 19, 2021 at 7:42 AM
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    Added the driver side grab handle and wireless charger for the center console. Two things that honestly should just come stock on the Tundra.

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  4. May 19, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    Black tail gate insert was a must!
    While I was back there I also installed headlight revolution’s 1000 lumen reverse lights, LED cargo lights, LED 3rd brake light, and LED license plate lights. Photos don’t do any of these lights justice for how bright they are. Definitely worth the money!

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  5. May 19, 2021 at 7:51 AM
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    gosolo You Don’t Know Who I Am But I Know Where You Live

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    2"CB shackles, bushings and 1 shim, lockerdown console vault, rear folding seat back mod, snugtop shell with opening side windows, 46g fuel tank, SDHQ sliders and hidden winch, Decked Drawers, Alcan leaf springs and got rid of the interior chrome
    :thumbsup:Very nice truck! Great start on the mods too
     
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  6. May 19, 2021 at 7:57 AM
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    Next order of business is some window tint. It gets hot in the Bay Area, not as bad as some areas, but I think tint improves the look also. Went with Xpel Prime XR Ceramic tint 15% all the way around and 70% on the windshield.

    Also popped in my MESO customs TRD push to start button with AJT trim ring

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  7. May 19, 2021 at 8:05 AM
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    Where did you get the TRD push button? i looked on Meso customs and didnt see it... Looks nice!
     
  8. May 19, 2021 at 8:07 AM
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    Since our dealership is a katzskin dealer I was able to roll them into my financing and have them covered my the 3/36 warranty. I ordered them in black with perforated body, pacific blue stitching and the heated inserts. I had them carefully remove my cloth with only 200 miles on it so I can sell them.

    the katzskin’s feel so nice and supple, and the blue stitching adds just the right amount of color to the interior

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  9. May 19, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    The blue stitching is a nice subtle touch! Looks good!
     
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  10. May 19, 2021 at 8:12 AM
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    I got it off the MESO website but now I don’t see it there. Just google search it and a bunch of them pop up. If memory serves me correctly the the Tacoma and tundra use the same button/trim ring
     
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  11. May 19, 2021 at 8:30 AM
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    Looks good, I've said this very same thing... it's the last one, I promise and just bought a diff, just not for the truck, cuz it's the family wagon/ work horse...
     
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  12. May 19, 2021 at 8:45 AM
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    I have my 3W Liners window control module that I need to install.
    I’m waiting for my Diode dynamic SS3 Max fogs, AJT shifter, climate knobs, door handle overlays and VLED’s puddle lights to arrive so I’ll be posting more in the coming days.

    stay tuned!!
     
  13. May 19, 2021 at 9:02 AM
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    that looks really really good. I wish I knew more about replacing cloth with leather before I spent endless hours searching for Sequoias that had to have leather.
     
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  14. May 19, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    Taco-Spike Gateway from Tacoma World ~ ended up here

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    No more TRD logo's on stuff. You can still get different variations though

    Nice job so far OP
     
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  15. May 19, 2021 at 9:44 AM
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    Why no more TRD logos?
     
  16. May 19, 2021 at 10:03 AM
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    Taco-Spike Gateway from Tacoma World ~ ended up here

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    Toyota Corporation sent out cease and desist letters to a lot of places like MESO and AJT for infringement

    Still some places out there to find some stuff but will probably be a matter of time before they get shut down for it as well
     
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  17. May 19, 2021 at 10:05 AM
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    im glad I got my orders in before all the legal mumbo jumbo put a stop to production
     
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  18. May 19, 2021 at 5:38 PM
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    Installed my 3w liners window control module, fishing the wire through the door grommet was a bit of a pain in the ass but all in all it took me about 1 hour. Sorry the last picture is blurry

    the module itself ended up being mounted closer to the window switch area of the door due to limitations on wire harness length. But no issues.

    now all windows on the driver door window controller are one touch auto up and down. A second touch will pause the accent or decent.

    when outside of the truck with the truck off. Press unlock-lock-unlock via the fob and all windows roll down. Pressing lock once via the fob will roll windows back up.

    From the key fob any input during exterior window control will pause the accent or decent. That way you can just have them cracked if you want to.

    the only complaint really is that the front windows go first then the back windows afterwards so if you wanted to have them all cracked open a little.. you can’t.

    Also, no control of the back window, which would have been a nice addition. But not the end of the world.

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    Truck looks great - really like the leather seats!
     
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    All these goodies will be going on soon. I’ll post up some install pics along the way. Can’t wait to see the SS3 MAX fog output!

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    Pretty sweet mods so far! :thumbsup:
     
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  24. May 20, 2021 at 9:48 PM
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    Almost forgot these came in also! VLED puddle lights. I gotta do some more research to see what wires I tap into on my 2021 so they fade in and fade out with the doors

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    You’re going to love the SS3 fogs! I use mine all the time.
     
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    Bit of a delay posting here, got my SS3 max fogs Installed and also got my climate knobs and 4x4 knob installed as well! Lights still need to be aimed as they are too high currently.

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    Picked up a Leather steering wheel out of a 2019 Tacoma, very good condition and it included the dark grey controls which matches the dash trim. Slowly getting rid of that bright silver…

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    I can't help but notice where you live, where is Conord, Ca?
     
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    haha it would help if I spelled it correctly… CONCORD. It’s in the Bay Area
     
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    Got my Leather Tacoma steering wheel installed last night at work. The wheel itself and the buttons are all plug and play but you do have the use the steering wheel sub harness. Also the splines are one spline off from the tundra so I’ll have to get the alignment done to center the steering wheel. But I couldn’t be happier with the outcome!
    Also installed my VLED puddle lights, turned out great!

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