What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

They used a chain pipe cutter on my Tacoma. Not a sound was made. Probably took them under a minute to cut it off?

 

damn, everyone I had see had stated how it was a sawzall. Good info

 

I’ve debadged quite a few trucks now and my first time I had no knowledge. It’s very simple and easy to not harm the paint just take your time.

You’re gonna want one of these
to make it a hell of a lot easier:

$44 3M Stripe Off Wheel Adhesive Remover Eraser Wheel Removes Decals, Stripes, Vinyl, Tapes and Graphics 4” diameter x 5/8” thick 3/8-16 threaded mandrel 07498 Pack of 1

3M Stripe Off Wheel Adhesive Remover Eraser Wheel Removes Decals, Stripes, Vinyl, Tapes and Graphics 4” diameter x 5/8” thick 3/8-16 threaded mandrel 07498 Pack of 1


And here is a great video explaining the steps to take. The only things I do different than in this videos is always using a hair dryer instead of a heat gun so you don’t risk over heating your paint. Additionally tying your floss or fishing line to keychain rings on either side to help with leverage. Lastly I use a little turtlewax scratch remover at the end if you need to get any last bit of ghosting off if the adhesive remover didn’t get everything, then finish of with a little spray wax.

https://youtu.be/wsrH2kCyQ3w

 

So should come as a option with the Pro trim also! it didnt cross my mind at all when i got mine.

 

For everyone's reference, something like this. Easy to use, easy to hide, makes for a super clean cut.

 

I'm looking to install a 3/2 Readylift on my truck. I'm not a mechanic but I'm not bad at doing mods here and there. I installed the rear sway bar myself and I've watched videos on the Readylift install and it looks advanced for me but I think is something I can do. It'll save me close to $400 by installing it myself.

Anyone have any insights or comments on installing a spacer lift with the standard jack that came with the truck, jack stands and a good set of hand tools (torque wrench, socket wrenches, breaker bar, etc)? Anyone wish they had taken it to a shop to have their lift installed?

I plan on it take a couple of days but I'm not in a hurry so I'll take my time. Or I could bite the bullet and take it to a shop. I just also worry they'll cut corners and not do as good a job as I'd do.

 

You are better off to go visit Harbor Freight and pick up some jack stands and a decent 2 ton jack to put your rig up on. The jack that comes with it is an 'emergency' jack and not something I would want to rely on climbing under.

Make sure to read through the instructions or watch the videos to make sure you have all the right tools too. You can definitely do it yourself. Just make sure to tighten everything to the recommended torque when applicable.

 

Which is why some of us purchased Platinum/1794 and are making them Pros!

 

Exactly this

 

Just got pics of my Custom Cat plate being cut. Looks awesome

Shoutout to @8675309yine for sending pic updates

 

Not to start a debate but I'd go with a 3 ton jack and 4 ton jack stands. The Tundy weighs more than 4000 pounds curb weight. Worth the extra few bucks for safety.

 

Weighs more than 4000, but you aren't lifting all of it.

 

I agree with both of you... I'd invest in the heavier duty items but was trying to save him some cash if he didn't need to go all in and was being budget conscious.

 

PS - HF Memorial Day sale starting Friday has the 3 ton jack for $125

 

Nice heads up

 

I have jack stands. I think they are 3 ton but I'm not completely sure.
I don't have a floor jack but was thinking I can use the jack it came with long enough to get the jack stands positioned.

I wouldn't dare climbing under the truck with the OEM jack holding things up.

 

Ok, just making sure. I hate those little tiny cranks that come with it. Dunno if you can get away with an impact drill and a 1/2" driver adapter to make it work. I like that i can pump 10 times and the truck is in the air vs twist, twist, twist, twist, twist, * 1000

 

I don't have a tonneau but this could be an option. Work box I picked up at Lowe's. Cut off the feet, painted with bed liner and bolted to bed. It has two recessed padlock boxes on each side.

 

I bought a tractor supply in bed chest and bolted in. I don’t have a tonneau cover either but plan to get one in the future and figured this was the best option.

 

We’ll that was even easier than the directions made it seem…

 

I like this a lot. That would fit under the cover as well. I was trying to find something along this line originally.

 

Added Color match door handles and mirror covers.

 

Under headlight panels painted
color matched grille and hood scoop
black and Grey toyota emblem in grille
black handles (interior and exterior)
custom cup holder inserts

Got my truck back from the shop finally. Among other things I had them re paint under the headlights because the detailer peeled off the paint protection and some paint came off with it. After that I made some progress in my chrome delete, if you look real close you'll see the grill is gloss black and the hood scoop is attitude black. I have the Toyota letters off right now because those too need to be blacked out. Next step is to get my oem bumper caps on, I'll need to find a video because these are not stick on like the bumper shells they are complete replacements. I've also got the mirror caps in the mail and I probably get those on at the same time. I installed the black exterior handles to get rid of the chrome and it was almost as easy as sticking on the AJT covers on the interior chrome handles. Both came out great. I also finally had the chance to throw in my leather cup holder inserts to add a nice touch like my door inserts from @abomb60.

Side note, if anyone has the part number to the black tailgate handle that would save me some time when I go to order it.

 

looks great! I’m planning to dip my factory 20” wheels next week. Any advice/tips from doing your?

 

TRD center cap for the spare. Was bugging me that the spare was the only one with a normal Toyota cap so we fixed that. Will probably get stolen now ... oh well.

 

Color matched the center part of my grill with gray anthracite hyper dip after a good coat of self etching primer.

 

Removed the tires that came with the limited and added Falken 295/60R20 Wildpeaks

 

Here you go
https://www.ebay.com/itm/363382396719?ssPageName=STRK:MEBIDX:IT

 

That looks really nice!!

 

That’s a pretty good idea. Thanks for the tip!