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roboots21's 2014 TRD DC Build Log ..
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As of 07/04/15, projector retro-fit complete!!
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So after having my truck for over a month now, I figured it was time to start a build log. I traded in my 2007 Tacoma for the Tundra and couldn't be happier.
The truck is a 2014 DoubleCab SR5 w/ TRD Package and Bed Rails/Sill Protectors/All Weather Mats.
As of 07/07/15, my list of current mods are:
* 3"/1" Readylift
* Dynomax Bullet/Magnaflow Y-Pipe w/ Tailpipe cut after axle
* N-Fab Cab Length Nerfs
* Weathertech DigitalFit Floor Liners Front & Rear
* AVS In-Channel Vent Visors
* 35% Front Tint
* TRD Drop-In Air Filter
* Platinum Color-Matched Grill w/Black Center
* De-badged/De-stickered B-Pillar
* Black/Silver TRD Off-Road Stickers
* Plasti-dipped Front & Rear Bumper Ends
* TonnoPro Tri-Fold Tonneau
* Anytime Fog Light Mod w/ Morimoto XB LED Fogs
* Interior LED Swap
* UltraGuage w/ Windshield Mount
* Toyota Underseat Storage
* CravenSpeed Shorty Antenna
* Driver's Oh-Shit Handle
* G-Tek Fab Stock Air Box Mod
* Brushed Steel Wrapped Cupholder/Shifter Surround
* Black TUNDRA Tailgate Insert
* Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake Light
* Color-Matched Front Door Handles/Grill Emblem
* Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 295/70/18 on Raceline Assault (Black) 18x9s
* OEM Audio Integration (JBL MS-8/Alpine Amp/Polk Speakers/JL Sub/Custom Sub Box)
* Color-Matched Door Edge Guards
* Platinum Power Fold/Auto-dim mirrors w/Color-Matched Mirror Caps
* Morimoto MiniD2S Projector Retrofit w/ XSB/XB LEDs, 5500K bulbs
Now for the meat and potatoes .. the PICS!
Here it is the day I brought it home (wife was not as happy as I had thought, but she has come to like the truck)
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First set of mods was Magnaflow w/ cut tail pipe and 3"/1" lift:
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Then came the N-Fab nerfs:
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Then, I got the 35% Front Tint done, and the color matched grill. I first tried with SR5 insert before I finished painting the Platinum insert:
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Next came the Black Headlight Mod (Pain in the ASS) and the Platinum Grill insert painted with Rustoleum 2x Matte Black:
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And then I did some Plasti-Dipping .. TUNDRA Badges and Front and Rear Bumpers:
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Interior LEDs:
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G-Tek SABM (Stock Air Box Mod):
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Update 4/23/14:
Ultra Guage Mounted above rear view mirror:
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Update 4/26/14:
Tinted Taillights and Third Brake light using Rustoleum Tint Spray/Acrylic Lacquer clear:
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Update 5/1/14:
Re-did the cupholder surround and added the shifter surround with 3M Brushed Steel wrap instead of Brushed Aluminum. Much closer match to stereo surround.
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Update 5/25/14:
Finished the debadge (TUNDRA was plasti-dipped) and also shots of the B-pillar vinyl removed.
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Update 06/21/14:
Installed Raceline Assault 18x9 +25 wheels wrapped with Cooper Discoverer ATP 275/65R18 tires. Also pics of the color matched door handles and grill emblem.
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Update 9/29/14:
Dynomax Bullet/Magnaflow Y-Pipe Install
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Update 11/09/14:
Audio Install
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Update 03/30/15:
Cooper S/T Maxx 295/70/18, power fold mirrors
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I will continue to update with pics as I get things done. Comments/Suggestions are always welcomed! Hope you like it so far!
So after having my truck for over a month now, I figured it was time to start a build log. I traded in my 2007 Tacoma for the Tundra and couldn't be happier.
The truck is a 2014 DoubleCab SR5 w/ TRD Package and Bed Rails/Sill Protectors/All Weather Mats.
As of 07/07/15, my list of current mods are:
* 3"/1" Readylift
* Dynomax Bullet/Magnaflow Y-Pipe w/ Tailpipe cut after axle
* N-Fab Cab Length Nerfs
* Weathertech DigitalFit Floor Liners Front & Rear
* AVS In-Channel Vent Visors
* 35% Front Tint
* TRD Drop-In Air Filter
* Platinum Color-Matched Grill w/Black Center
* De-badged/De-stickered B-Pillar
* Black/Silver TRD Off-Road Stickers
* Plasti-dipped Front & Rear Bumper Ends
* TonnoPro Tri-Fold Tonneau
* Anytime Fog Light Mod w/ Morimoto XB LED Fogs
* Interior LED Swap
* UltraGuage w/ Windshield Mount
* Toyota Underseat Storage
* CravenSpeed Shorty Antenna
* Driver's Oh-Shit Handle
* G-Tek Fab Stock Air Box Mod
* Brushed Steel Wrapped Cupholder/Shifter Surround
* Black TUNDRA Tailgate Insert
* Tinted Tails and 3rd Brake Light
* Color-Matched Front Door Handles/Grill Emblem
* Cooper Discoverer S/T MAXX 295/70/18 on Raceline Assault (Black) 18x9s
* OEM Audio Integration (JBL MS-8/Alpine Amp/Polk Speakers/JL Sub/Custom Sub Box)
* Color-Matched Door Edge Guards
* Platinum Power Fold/Auto-dim mirrors w/Color-Matched Mirror Caps
* Morimoto MiniD2S Projector Retrofit w/ XSB/XB LEDs, 5500K bulbs
Now for the meat and potatoes .. the PICS!
Here it is the day I brought it home (wife was not as happy as I had thought, but she has come to like the truck)
:
First set of mods was Magnaflow w/ cut tail pipe and 3"/1" lift:
Then came the N-Fab nerfs:
Then, I got the 35% Front Tint done, and the color matched grill. I first tried with SR5 insert before I finished painting the Platinum insert:
Next came the Black Headlight Mod (Pain in the ASS) and the Platinum Grill insert painted with Rustoleum 2x Matte Black:
And then I did some Plasti-Dipping .. TUNDRA Badges and Front and Rear Bumpers:
Interior LEDs:
G-Tek SABM (Stock Air Box Mod):
Update 4/23/14:
Ultra Guage Mounted above rear view mirror:
Update 4/26/14:
Tinted Taillights and Third Brake light using Rustoleum Tint Spray/Acrylic Lacquer clear:
Update 5/1/14:
Re-did the cupholder surround and added the shifter surround with 3M Brushed Steel wrap instead of Brushed Aluminum. Much closer match to stereo surround.
Update 5/25/14:
Finished the debadge (TUNDRA was plasti-dipped) and also shots of the B-pillar vinyl removed.
Update 06/21/14:
Installed Raceline Assault 18x9 +25 wheels wrapped with Cooper Discoverer ATP 275/65R18 tires. Also pics of the color matched door handles and grill emblem.
Update 9/29/14:
Dynomax Bullet/Magnaflow Y-Pipe Install
Update 11/09/14:
Audio Install
Update 03/30/15:
Cooper S/T Maxx 295/70/18, power fold mirrors
I will continue to update with pics as I get things done. Comments/Suggestions are always welcomed! Hope you like it so far!
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Sweet bro! Thanks
c0astie will be living vicariously through me and helping me make mod decisions on my Tundra ..
.. Lol .. Him and I go waaaayyyy back.Sent from AutoGuide.com Free App
Yea I have performed this on many many cars, but not sure if I want to try on my new Tundra...
Agreed. I had done 20+ sets of Tacoma lights, but these were the first set since the first Tacoma ones that I did that were actually intimidating.Yea I have performed this on many many cars, but not sure if I want to try on my new Tundra...
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Tinted Taillights ..
So Friday I used Rustoleum Tint Spray and then Acrylic Lacquer clear to do my taillights. I masked the brake, turn, and reverse lights (There are some lines on the lens to easily follow) and sprayed a base coat of tint, then removed the mask, and did two more coats so that the areas where the light would shine through weren't as dark. I then sprayed about 5 coats of clear on the lights and let them dry for a couple of hours. I still have to wet sand/polish them, but they look pretty good. Up close fine tooth comb inspection shows some imperfections, but they look good to me.
The reverse lights are now pretty much worthless, but should be decent again once I add either LEDs or do the halogen 886 mod, and while the light output is definitely reduced for the brake/turn, it is still very visible in the day light. Night time output is unmistakably visible, and still may upgrade to LEDs on the rear to get some more brightness as well. Onto the pics!
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So Friday I used Rustoleum Tint Spray and then Acrylic Lacquer clear to do my taillights. I masked the brake, turn, and reverse lights (There are some lines on the lens to easily follow) and sprayed a base coat of tint, then removed the mask, and did two more coats so that the areas where the light would shine through weren't as dark. I then sprayed about 5 coats of clear on the lights and let them dry for a couple of hours. I still have to wet sand/polish them, but they look pretty good. Up close fine tooth comb inspection shows some imperfections, but they look good to me.
The reverse lights are now pretty much worthless, but should be decent again once I add either LEDs or do the halogen 886 mod, and while the light output is definitely reduced for the brake/turn, it is still very visible in the day light. Night time output is unmistakably visible, and still may upgrade to LEDs on the rear to get some more brightness as well. Onto the pics!
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