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Well this is my 4th Toyota truck and 2nd tundra. And while i've done modifications and add-ons to them all, I figured I would document my latest vehicle here.
We all like pictures and looking at other vehicles, so I will just have at it.
My 05 DC tundra, that I traded in towards my newer one.
The day i bought her Nov 2013. 2010 DC 4x4 Limited with 26k on it. My first Limited vehicle ever.
It had Rock Warrior wheels installed, and as part of the deal, walked away with brand new tires.
Removed the Toyota bug shield that the previous owner had installed and sold it here to another member.
Picked up a TruXsport roll up soft cover that integrates with the deck rail system on craigslist for $100 bucks a week later.
Installed my trusty Thule hitch bike rack, I dont tow very often, and I like to keep the bed free and my bikes free of being banged up in the bed.
Completed the hidden antenna mod.
Used a rubber foot from under our toaster oven to plug the hole (dont tell the misses).
Completed the DRL delete mod (no pictures) thinking of adding an inline switch though so I can turn them on and off.
Completed the foglight mod as well.
Took a different approach then everyone who color matches their front door handles. I swapped the rear ones to match the front instead.
Sold my limited powerfold sport mirrors and switch to another TT member. He gave me his non-folding switch as part of the sale.
Picked up 1AAuto tow mirrors.
Sold my brand new carpeted floor mats to a member.
And then picked up front and rear black weathertechs from another member.
Fixed the sliding passenger floor mat issue with some double sided velcro. Holds the mat in place and can be easily removed for cleaning.
Thanks to another TT member, found a 2yr old color matched ARE cap on craigslist. The price was right, so i took the 5hr round trip drive and grabbed it up.
Then sold my tonneau cover on craigslist for $50 more then I paid for it.
I also removed the third brake light and cargo lights on the cab roof, to avoid any glare at night time coming into the truck off the cap.
New cap rear window decal
Had to trim the deck rail system about 3 inches off the front and back to have the clamps sit in the appropriate spot.
Use a trailer 4 flat connector to wire up the rear tail light and cargo light.
Attached the sheath of the axe to one clamp.
And attached some heavy duty shears, a bundle of zip ties and a paper towel roll to the passenger side rear clamp.
(HINT- if you remove 1" of hanger material from the center of hanger it flexes open enough to fit the roll, then just remove the hook and secure)
Used two pipe clamps wrapped around the receiver tube and relocated the trailer plug to up under the bumper.
Found this random sticker, put it on the passenger sun visor as a joke.
A couple others. Required state inspection sticker. NJ State Police (family), and Teamsters Union.
Lined all the door pockets with adhesive felt to keep loose objects from making noise in the door.
Using a tupperware container with a section notched out of the front I can stash some tools and avoid them sliding about.
The notched section fits the groove under the center console storage and holds it in place.
Plasti-dipped my ez pass
Storage in the back for some cleaning supplies, a jacket, work gloves, a light, drying towels, other miscellaneous crap and my tow hitch.
Under my rear passenger seat, I attached a bungie cord to run through the handle of my cooler/lunch box everyday so it doesn't flip around the cab. Also placed it on a rubber mat.
Under the same seat, on my days off from work I store my very hideous, yet functional seat cover. If you know anyone who works for UPS, we are gross come days end. No way id sit on my seats.
Dumped my stock exhaust over the tailpipe. Going to keep it stock, as driving a loud truck all day for work, its nice getting into something that is quiet. Just wanted to get rid of that obnoxious tailpipe.
My custom plates.
As it sits now.
And sitting with the misses car (2012 Yaris).
All geared up and ready for a day on the trails.
I know its not the typical crazy, lifted, supercharged, billion LED, custom painted build thread that is usually seen around here, but to each their own.
I hope some of you find my practical add-ons useful and steal the ideas! And thanks for viewing.
We all like pictures and looking at other vehicles, so I will just have at it.
My 05 DC tundra, that I traded in towards my newer one.
The day i bought her Nov 2013. 2010 DC 4x4 Limited with 26k on it. My first Limited vehicle ever.
It had Rock Warrior wheels installed, and as part of the deal, walked away with brand new tires.
Removed the Toyota bug shield that the previous owner had installed and sold it here to another member.
Picked up a TruXsport roll up soft cover that integrates with the deck rail system on craigslist for $100 bucks a week later.
Installed my trusty Thule hitch bike rack, I dont tow very often, and I like to keep the bed free and my bikes free of being banged up in the bed.
Completed the hidden antenna mod.
Used a rubber foot from under our toaster oven to plug the hole (dont tell the misses).
Completed the DRL delete mod (no pictures) thinking of adding an inline switch though so I can turn them on and off.
Completed the foglight mod as well.
Took a different approach then everyone who color matches their front door handles. I swapped the rear ones to match the front instead.
Sold my limited powerfold sport mirrors and switch to another TT member. He gave me his non-folding switch as part of the sale.
Picked up 1AAuto tow mirrors.
Sold my brand new carpeted floor mats to a member.
And then picked up front and rear black weathertechs from another member.
Fixed the sliding passenger floor mat issue with some double sided velcro. Holds the mat in place and can be easily removed for cleaning.
Thanks to another TT member, found a 2yr old color matched ARE cap on craigslist. The price was right, so i took the 5hr round trip drive and grabbed it up.
Then sold my tonneau cover on craigslist for $50 more then I paid for it.
I also removed the third brake light and cargo lights on the cab roof, to avoid any glare at night time coming into the truck off the cap.
New cap rear window decal
Had to trim the deck rail system about 3 inches off the front and back to have the clamps sit in the appropriate spot.
Use a trailer 4 flat connector to wire up the rear tail light and cargo light.
Attached the sheath of the axe to one clamp.
And attached some heavy duty shears, a bundle of zip ties and a paper towel roll to the passenger side rear clamp.
(HINT- if you remove 1" of hanger material from the center of hanger it flexes open enough to fit the roll, then just remove the hook and secure)
Used two pipe clamps wrapped around the receiver tube and relocated the trailer plug to up under the bumper.
Found this random sticker, put it on the passenger sun visor as a joke.
A couple others. Required state inspection sticker. NJ State Police (family), and Teamsters Union.
Lined all the door pockets with adhesive felt to keep loose objects from making noise in the door.
Using a tupperware container with a section notched out of the front I can stash some tools and avoid them sliding about.
The notched section fits the groove under the center console storage and holds it in place.
Plasti-dipped my ez pass
Storage in the back for some cleaning supplies, a jacket, work gloves, a light, drying towels, other miscellaneous crap and my tow hitch.
Under my rear passenger seat, I attached a bungie cord to run through the handle of my cooler/lunch box everyday so it doesn't flip around the cab. Also placed it on a rubber mat.
Under the same seat, on my days off from work I store my very hideous, yet functional seat cover. If you know anyone who works for UPS, we are gross come days end. No way id sit on my seats.
Dumped my stock exhaust over the tailpipe. Going to keep it stock, as driving a loud truck all day for work, its nice getting into something that is quiet. Just wanted to get rid of that obnoxious tailpipe.
My custom plates.
As it sits now.
And sitting with the misses car (2012 Yaris).
All geared up and ready for a day on the trails.
I know its not the typical crazy, lifted, supercharged, billion LED, custom painted build thread that is usually seen around here, but to each their own.
I hope some of you find my practical add-ons useful and steal the ideas! And thanks for viewing.
