What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

I did watch yours on removing the dash trim/components. It was helpful. Thanks a lot for that. I couldn't find one on removing the entire dash though.

I've got my entire dash and steering column removed from the truck, and components themselves disassembled. That's what I was referring to as taking 8 hours while taking my time.

 

Oh no bro!

 

I think I am ready to de-chrome the grille & surround. I didn't want to start a new thread, but I dont think this question has been asked but may have been answered if that makes sense. If I get a MGM bulge, surround, and grille from a 14-17 platinum, can I swap my 2019 SR5 insert with the TSS stuff into the 14-17 surround? Are the tabs etc in the same location?

 

Yep. The insert swap will work between the years. Just be careful with the tabs on the older one. Maybe hit them lightly with a heat gun before working on them.

 

Yes, the surround and bulge will fit into your existing grill with the TSS equipment, you wont have any issues.

 

sweet. Thanks dudes

 

Its also easy to paint the chrome bumper caps while you have the grille out. Gives you more access and less chance to get overspray on the new grille.
I just cleaned the chrome really well, then hit it with a couple coats of plasti-dip and followed up with bedliner in a can to create a protective shell.

I know you didn't ask about the bumper, but wanted to mention it before you put everything back together.

 

Thanks. That's a good point. I think I'm going to keep the bumper caps chrome now, just to have something that contrasts like the TRD OR wheels. But that could change.

 

I went about 4 months with my grille/bulge match with chrome caps. Finally went black and have had 0 regrets. But I don't have an OR with the chrome on the wheels, I get what you are saying. Good luck! It will look good.

Also, use an adjustable wrench when popping the insert from the surround, 1 part of the jaw on the tip of the clip and the other part of the jaw under the lip of the surround. Ensure the plastic is warm (either from the sun or heat gun, warm not melting) and apply a little pressure. Should make it easier to pop the insert (of course remove the screws before popping the clips).

 

No prob!...yea this video goes over the entire disassembly overall if it'll help anyone...I made one on my 22 TRD Pro as well, love tearing these things apart...lol


Toyota Tundra Disassembly and Removal of Dash
https://youtu.be/xu1C1AapaAI

 

Added some Go Rhino RB 20 Slim Running Boards on my Stock 21 Trail Edition, love these boards! Very functional and when I get a little more lift and bigger tires they'll come in handy.

 

Sounds like a plan, I'll let you know when I'm up that way brother!

 

Your videos have gotten me in trouble. Its SO easy to convince myself to do anything requiring disassembling the truck, and its all your fault!

 

I was just curious. It seems like a waste to me if there isn't a big safety reason for it.

 

Apple Lossless is actually a higher bit and sample rate. I don't know about wireless car play. I have wired Carplay and it's better than Bluetooth.

 

I wish there was a Pro around when I bought mine in 2020!

 

Do you back into foggy places?

 

Just really, really dark places…

 

Looks awesome! Do you have any more pictures?

You feel ike there is enough step with slim edition vs rb20 regular?

 

The chrome grill actually looks good when the surrounding buldge is color matched. Idk why toyota didnt just make this standard

 

I thought the same thing, but for me just having a new head unit was a huge difference in sound. Plus the cd player doesn’t display any track information like CarPlay so I like the extra info.

 

I agree I like the Apple car play with the display. I know just changing out my headunit to aftermarket will change my whole system sound. All of my audio systems I had over the years in my Toyota’s all had aftermarket headunits. This is my first system with the factory JBL headunit.

 

Switched over to the black surround…


also would gift (shipping on you) any of these parts out if it helped out a fellow member.

 

I'll take the silver surround. Mine is scratched.

 

Looks good how long did it take you to change it out? I guess the best time would be if you added a aftermarket headunit. Where did you purchase it?

 

I’m a slug hahah but also tint for a living …prob 2 hours taking a few breaks and double checking @2020Platinum video
The yellow clips are friendly the white ones were tight
Only curve ball was I discovered 2 harnesses behind the cigarette/usb power area not plugged in?
Maybe someone can educate me?

Sorry forgot to mention …I purchased from my local dealer where I get a small break….very small

 

Loved the Ken Block videos and still think the original AWD '65 Mustang "Hoonicorn," before they twin turbo'ed it, was the coolest thing ever.
Little tribute added to the Tundra today

 

Huge shoutout and thanks to @iHacker for his spectacular harness and Sparks for the LED headlight assembly which I received in 1 day! I pulled the old wore out OEM 'foggy glassed' headlights (which I was tired of cleaning and had horrible visibility) and finally was able to get everything installed today. As everyone has already attested to, if you can insert a plug you can use iHacker's harness and change out your crappy old headlight assemblies. I went strictly for the plug-n-play as I really didn't want to mess with anything else. All went as I had hoped. New MGM hood bump, TRD grill and MGM surround really round it out. I know I should have done the chrome bumper ends, but I think I will end up changing out the entire bumper. Next up, new wheels and tires, still have the original SR5 wheels and want something a bit more for this truck.

 

I would take and gladly pay shipping for the parts around the shifter and cupholder surround. Plan to paint those parts. Basically the bottom right bundle in pic. You could throw all in 1 box and let me know how much, I'll give you shipping plus a bit for helping me out.