What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

Can someone help me out? I want to take the tail lights apart, separate the lense from the chrome inner. Is the lamp plastic welded or urethane sealed? I’m not above trashing one of these to see, but they are kinda pricey.

 

Try heating it with heat gun to soften and release glue. I never tried it, but it might work.

 

I believe they are not the kind of sealant like the headlights are where you can heat the up and pry them apart. Another member did what you are talking about and had to cut them open.

 

Forgot to ask, how was the install? Any tips or tricks that could be useful to me?

 

That’s my primary concern, weather they have to be cut or what. I saw the guy that opened his up but can’t find him now.

 

@BlueRibbon4x4 I think has cracked open a bunch of head and tail lights

 

What started out as adding bed lights under my tonneau... turned into project “MAKE IT DAYTIME” I finished up the last of my LED strip installs today. (And since we are all photo-whores, well here...)


Bed lights (start of this BUG)...



Running boards...





Under rear bumper...



I’m happy with how visible the hitch is in the dark...


Dome/Footwells/Cargo...










Under hood... (this one is tapped off of the horn fuse and hooked up to a hood pin so it always has power and lights up when the hood is popped)...



Hood pin...



AND, since I had one strip left... why not...



All lights activate off of the doors being locked/unlocked/opened/closed.

Sorry for long post, below I’ve provided the link for the lights.

AUTUNEER 60Inch LED Truck Bed...

$23 AUTUNEER 60" LED Truck Bed Lights, 2PCS White Truck Bed LED Strip Light Kit, Waterproof Truck Bed Lighting Bar Switch Fuse Splitter Cable for RV SUV Vans Cargo Boats, Auto Lights Strip

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B073ZGNDTC?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

 

Installed a TRD sway bar today.

 

It's easy slip on, but be extra careful slipping in the strap underneath the driver seat. There's a metal frame that scarped the skin off my knuckle and cut my finger. The passenger side did not have the same metal, since it's not power seats. If I remember, I'll try to take a photo tomorrow of the hazards. LOL!

 

Plastic welded. I’ve cut mine and aftermarkets apart

 

I dig it! I assume these are only available from sellers that got them in an older truck?

 

I changed the differential fluids and transmission fluid rotated my tires. Made this pump to refill fluids. Really am proud of this pump it works like a charm.measure pump refill easy

 

Changed out the black plastic door handles for color matched. (Well, not quite color matched. The Attitude Black ones were cheaper on Sparks than the regular black for some reason. I can’t tell much difference.)
I also got color matched mirror caps, but I can’t get them on to save my life. I even had a buddy who works at a body shop and he couldn’t get them on either. If I can’t figure it out, I’ll get with Sparks and see if they can send a new set.

 

I think the 218 Attitude black come straight from Toyota, and the 202 (plain black no twinkle) have to stop off at the paint shop (added cost). Toyota doesn’t offer the 202 on the truck or the Sequoia door handles.
Does that sound right? I’m not sure the more I think about it.

 

They actually do have both. For some reason the Attitude Black was almost $50.00 cheaper on Sparks. I’d gotten the classic black for the Sequoia, and they seem to be the same part from me looking at it. I figured if the Attitude clashed too much on mine, I could swap hers with mine.

It was getting dark when I finished, so I need to look at them in the daylight. I couldn’t tell much difference last night, but my eyes have also gone to shit. Even if I didn’t swap them, they look closer than the black plastic did.

 

As dirty as your truck stays you’ll never notice that little color difference.

 

Try slipping the outer side first, then bottom, then top. You might need to massage the cover to get it snugged in properly.

 

This is what Roman (toyota of cool springs) sent - these are the smart entry for a 2020 Tundra and matte black, which was cheaper than the shiny with the blue flecks

692100C070 Handle Assembly Door O $140.70 quantity 2 $281.40

692170C090 Cover Front Door Outsi $12.64 1 $12.64

692170C030 Handle Cover without keyhole (Black) $12.47 3 $37.41

692100C010 Handle, Outside (Black) $29.32 2 $58.64


From his website:

• Product ID:Tundra-door-handles-smart-entry
• Description:
  This is a door handle kit for 2020+ model Tundras that have the push button start feature. The handles have changed to accommodate the smart entry function, and use different front door handles. All four door handles are included in this kit. Not all colors are available. If you do not see your color listed, I would recommend ordering the black set of handles and having them painted at a local body shop.
  

 

Installed the ReadyLift Bilstein Adjustable Coilovers last night. Absolutely in love!!

Here's the link to the quick write up and photos on the build thread if interested: https://www.tundras.com/threads/rea...eservoirs-installed.44286/page-4#post-1331233

 

Will do. Thanks for the advice!

 

It tested my manhood, as well

 

And the installation video is 44 seconds long.....

https://youtu.be/P7MeZo3N1PU

 

The disclaimer about breaking it had me worried too. Eventually I just muscled it in.

I legit installed my CAI quicker. Possibly my sway bar, too... and I'd never used a torque wrench

 

I changed out all of my interior lights to LED. The difference is staggering!

 

Did you do a kit? what color is that Pure White or Cool White?

 

Fyre Flys 18 Piece White LED Interior Lights for 2007-2019 Toyota Tundra 6000K 5050 Series SMD Package Kit and Install Tool

$20 Fyre Flys 18 Piece White LED Interior Lights for 2007-2021 Toyota Tundra 6000K 5050 Series SMD Package Kit and Install Tool

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07L45QV88/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_api_i_XXU1Db2VCCWM5

I went with this kit vs. the brighter 3014 series because I was worried they may be too bright.

 

Where did you get that underseat storage?

 

Definitely by far, my favorite mod to do to any vehicle.

 

Ordered a nice Retrax for the bed... Cant wait to get a nice drop shipment in a few days