Cheap Truck Mods That Won't Break The Bank!!!

[@nelsoncarpentry]

Not 100% on board with your style, but that doesn't matter. I'm sold on your video quality and format. To the point and on the money.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I know that not everyone is going to like my truck. The look of a truck is such an individual thing. There are even things that I would change about it now, such as 18" wheels instead of 20". No offense taken. Thanks for your feedback on my video editing! From the beginning, I knew that I wanted to get straight to the point in my videos. Are you a Tundra owner?

[@nelsoncarpentry]

@@toyotaFANatic81 Yup, 2014 1794. I meant it as more of a compliment, that despite that, I found it a great video. Definitely don’t dislike your truck. I went with +40 offset, 285/75R18s. Slight tire poke. Was going to do flares, but felt the slight tire poke was perfect for my taste. Absolute minimal lift.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I definitely have 18's in mind for my Tundra in the future ... along with certain suspension upgrades that will make it more offroad worthy. If you have a 1794, then you've got the TOP trim level. I'm sure that it's a beautiful truck!!! Nothing wrong with a bit of wheel poke!!!

[@forfun-oly]

bro, your truck looks very nice like it is.. i got my 2013 that im already doing some mods with lo cost..

[@bryanwalker7031]

I like your preface regarding your budget and that's always a good start...budget !! Two thumbs up on that alone.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Yes, sir! I wish that I could do everything at once, but the truck is not my biggest priority or responsibility. Thanks for checking out the video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@ronnieam33]

I agree about your fender flares, they do make the truck looks beefier and a must to color match them too!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Great minds think alike! 👍🏾

[@raider.sanchez2712]

Where did you go for the color match?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

You can check out the color match job I did on the fender flares myself by clicking on the link below ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/fpisoGZ9rqxqiMksi=rcu9AS8xcO3IK__r

[@Romo69]

I went with black. It matches all the black accessories and looks perfect

[@taylornewell-je1zr]

I never liked them. I think they look cheap.

[@barrettwilliams3355]

Just bought a 2019 Toyota Tundra. I swear the prior owner must have watched this video. "Holy shit!" I ran outside and sure enough, my mirrors extend too! Wow! I've had this truck like a month and didn't know that! Thanks for putting this video together. Very helpful dude!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

🤣🤣🤣 It's nice to be presently surprised. Thanks, man! I'm glad that you enjoyed the video.

[@miketyler4536]

We have similar tastes and your rig is great! Thx for the Ideas. I just bought mine last week and it is the 2011 Double Cab long bed owned by an old man with the old man step ups and stock rake. Doing a leveling kit and new shocks and tires and a matching Leer Shell in January. Thx again, Cheers from Utah.

[@N6EAJ]

Hooray, another video! Keep up the good work and mods. $300 is my threshold for a cheap mod. Over $300 and I think about it for a bit.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Yeah, I put out a couple videos (Head Light & Fog Lamp Bulbs and Cheap Mods). Thank you for always supporting the channel, man! I completely understand what you mean about having to think hard before shelling out more than $300. This stuff certainly isn't cheap!

[@spodiex1292]

Hey man ,you make one hellva video,straight to the point and very detailed,I don’t know what’s your profession,but you’re killing this, own a 2007 Crew Cab (Black) & you’ve gave me some good ideas,keep it coming.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man!!! I appreciate your feedback 💪🏾

[@roadeomagic]

Great vid dude! I've done a few mods to my 21' 1794 and I'm still going. In grill light bars, bumper light bar, hood scoop light bar, (yes, I love more lights😊), Morimoto headlights gen2, S&B intake, TRD skid plate, cat security plate, LED bulbs all around, and the first mod I did when I bought the truck is take out that crappy sound system and upgraded to a more louder system, but kept the head unit. I will eventually lift the truck using Bilstein shocks. And as for your question, I think my cut off is 2k. But I will say I try to keep the small mods under 500. Instead of painting my calipers, I have colored caliper covers, keeps the dust to a bare minimum.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

You are the LIGHT-MASTER (grille, hoodscoop, bumper)!! 👏🏾 I like your mods, man. I'm sure your truck looks like a monster. You know, depending on what I'm buying, the expensive-cheap line moves a little bit. I just had to pick a number for the video. Thanks for watching the video, Man!!!

[@sdb3039]

Looks great, I've been modifying mine since day one, best truck I've ever owned.

[@pwfyrcat1]

Nice, I like it. 2018 Tundra, blackout version. And u did like the piece on the mirrors because I do Tow.

[@mattsmith817]

I’m a tundra owner too and I feel you about working on your own truck. For me it’s not about cheap or expensive, it’s about upgrading with what you have to work with. Shoutout to TacoTunes! I just upgraded my system for about 2600 but worth every penny since they specialize in audio for Toyotas and you get to install it yourself.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video! Now your neighbors will hear you coming from a mile away with your new sound system! Any more plans for your truck?

[@justinfarmer2189]

GREAT video!!! It was literally everything I was looking for. Can't wait to start hitting the list. Thanks, man!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure! I'm glad that the video is helpful. Enjoy your build, man!

[@Ryan-yi6su]

Dude by far this was my favorite Tundra modification video! I love the idea of the fender flares but here in Canada we have to deal with lots of moisture and salt, leading to rust., my bro calls them rust covers Hub extensions is another great idea That way you get to keep the tires you have and it makes it look cooler! Cold air intake absolutely necessary is a must . Cooler dense air= happy truck I am in the market looking for a Toyota Tundra but here in Canada fuel is 1.20$ to 1.68 $ a litre. I heard HP tuners might help with fuel economy. 1000$ plus ... I'll have to save my pennies. It's amazing how your wife let you use her truck lol!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. 1) I live in Canada 🇨🇦, specifically Alberta. The paint under my flares is just fine, and I never plan to take them off anyway. 2) I've used spacers (what you called "hub extensions") on one of my previous trucks. You wrote "you can keep the same tires," but I hate to break it to you ... spacers have nothing to do with the type of tires a person runs on their truck. Spacers are associated with the WHEELS, not the tires. I have no issue with wheel spacers, but I'd rather get a wheel with a negative offset than use spacers again. Also, the aftermarket wheels I have on the truck look FAR better than the stock wheels regardless of whether I'm running spacers or not. 3) The air that runs through the CAI is not "colder" air. On a Tundra, the CAI gets fed ambient air from the fender well, and that air is warm. The trick behind CAI is the better filter, not cold air. With CAIs, more airflow (due to the filter) is what contributes to the VERY slight bump in horsepower. "Cold Air Intakes" are named incorrectly, because it's still warm air that runs through them. An engine tune or a supercharger would give the truck a real significant boost in power, but both of those are far more expensive. 4) In Alberta, the price of gas (right now) sits between $1.18/L and $1.34/L. 5) As for you saying it's my wife's truck ... that's funny. Take a look at a few more videos. Her vehicle is featured in a number of them.

[@JoeSchmo-bo4lg]

I'm a year late, but better late than never! Love your video. I love how you structured it and tailored it to your style, but made everyone else feel relatable. My cut off is probably $300. The problem with that cutoff is my main resource puts me on Amazon. I know a lot of people love their products, but my '16 SR5 is now the nicest thing I've owned, so I want to put similar quality onto it. Thanks again for your video! I'ma check out the rest of your vids now

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for your feedback, man! A lot of people's cut-offs seem to be around $300 to $600. I understand what you mean about having a low cut-off, but wanting high quality. In that case, you just have to wait and save up for the higher quality mods.

[@steveabbatello430]

Looks really good dude. Well done

[@jeffmerz3595]

AFE Power dry air filter is also a good cheap upgrade if you dont want to do the cold air intake. Pairs well w Carven exhaust 👌

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Excellent point! Thanks for adding that and thanks for checking out the video!!!

[@masterovwon7196]

​@@toyotaFANatic81can you let me k ow what brand and style fender flares those are?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Sorry that I missed your question. The fender flares are TYGER brand, purchased on Amazon.

[@selder03]

This vid was perfect.im subbing, I'm a new 2nd Gen tundra owner and fo making a solid no BS video.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the sub, man!!! Much appreciated! Have you made any changes to your truck so far? Any plans?

[@elseisy208]

Great video brother... and even better work on the truck, what a difference since when you just bought it. It looks amazing!!! 👌 👏🤙

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man!!! Much appreciated!! Thanks for supporting the channel 👈🏾👊🏾💪🏾

[@TXchadTX]

Good video man. Agree on the fender flares - especially on the tundra. it needs them. Bout to do the same on mine

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks! Have fun with your build, man!!!

[@Forrestwilliam]

Just got a Tundra. I didn't know there were so many options for these things. Thanks

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! Congratulations on your purchase. You'll love it. Yep, you'll have A TON of options for your truck. Enjoy your build, and thanks for supporting the channel!

[@alexcalvo4678]

Great video man! Straight to the point, I am between Ram Rebel or a 2nd gen Tundra. Your video is making it easier for me to pick what to get, yours looks pretty sick.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! Whichever truck you pick, I'm sure that you'll be able to turn it into a BEAST!

[@marlonm396]

Hi, i like what you have done to your truck and how you shared content. If you are still checking these posts, can you please share what steps you took to color match the door handles. I would like to do the same with mine. Thank you sir.

[@brandonmckinney1971]

I have an 07 Tundra, I have a couple of the things you have, and a lot of things I'll be upgrading. The colored calipers, man I was just telling wife about that two days ago.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video! Yeah ... painting the calipers is one of the cheaper mods you can do to your truck. Have fun with your build, man. 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@DannyWilliams1980]

I dont own a Tundra, but the videos you do are are bad ass keep up the food content

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the compliment on the videos! Much appreciated, man! It doesn't matter that you don't own a Tundra. 95% of what I've done could be done to a Ford, Dodge, or Chevy. What type of vehicle do you own?

[@DannyWilliams1980]

@@toyotaFANatic81 right now I own a Audi A4. I'm just getting into trucks. Definitely lifted trucks. Plus I need something to haul stuff around. So im looking at either Ram 1500 or a Tundra. My wife owns a Rav so she is pushing me towards Tundra lol

[@toyotaFANatic81]

A4 are good cars! Your wife is a smart lady (I'd recommend the Tundra too). I had a 4Runner for a long time, but at a certain point, I realized that I needed more room for hauling stuff. The pick up truck actually provides more utility than the SUV!

[@DannyWilliams1980]

@@toyotaFANatic81 Tundras are getting hard to find in my area. I like the Platinums and the Trd Pro. I need something with leather, so if my kids make a mess in the back it won't be to hard to clean lol. I know I dont want any of these new ones with the turbos. I dont have luck with anything turbo related. You seem really down to earth. It's kool that you answer people that comment when you can. Whatever truck I get I will keep you informed

[@toyotaFANatic81]

@dannywilliams6009 Yeah, with all of the supply-chain issues with the new trucks (and parts), the older Tundras, with V8s, have become more valuable. You may have to look out of town. When I was buying my Platinum, I managed to get it locally, but I was looking in other cities, as well. I'll always try to answer people's questions when I can. It's the least I can do for people supporting the channel. It will be harder to answer everyone as the channel grows, but that will be a GOOD problem!

[@koriko88]

The stock radio antenna is also easy to keep in case you need it. Just get some 1/4 inch PVC and two caps. You can store it behind the rear seat if you want.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

That's true! Good point. Thanks for checking out the video. 👍🏾

[@xSpecterx99999999]

Love the look of your truck. i have the same truck and color, fendre flares. But don't have color matched bumpers or grill. Looks SO much better color matched.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! The truck has the Platinum trim, so the bumpers were already colour-matched. I get no credit for the bumpers 🤣🤣🤣. I blacked out the grille and badges. Have fun with your build, man!!!

[@rkcook0371]

Great video and a beautiful truck. Not on board with all your mods but very well done and also kudos on your wife as well 👍🏼👍🏼

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video and supporting the channel! Yeah, I know not everyone will like my particular mods, but that's cool. 👌🏾

[@Joe-cu4hi]

Very nice mods! My cut off is $100-$300. I got the same fender flares new on eBay for $99 in black and they pop with my silver Tundra. On my wish list is a 9’ Alpine Halo radio but at $800+ I’ll have to keep dreaming 🥹

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I'm sure that those fender flares look great on your truck! You'll get that Halo eventually. Just keep saving up! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@dalek.6171]

Driver side grab handle. For us old folks. 😋 2019 Crewmax Limited TRD Barcelona red. Black Diamondback Bed Cover.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Those are some good options!!!👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@stevenstratton4804]

Great video. Some good ideas being shared. Great looking truck.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@blazindaz]

I'm a new fan to your channel. I own a tundra and definitely feel what you talking about working on your truck by yourself

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the sub, man!! Welcome to the channel. I hope that you find these videos helpful.

[@RatelBadgerBJJ]

Great video bro! Appreciate the info and truck looks great! 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man!!! Thanks for supporting the channel. 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@baxter2413]

Great looking truck man. Sounds awesome too! What type of exhaust did you go with?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

They are Carven R-Series mufflers. Tap on the link in the video description, and you'll be able to see the details on them.

[@TheRandallArgo]

Dude that Tundra is sick!! I Love all your videos too and thanks for putting these out!! I have a question about some headlights. I just got a 2016 Tundra and I want to swap out the headlight assembly for a set with LED DRL’s. Do I need a harness or relay or anything to prevent flickering or can I just plug them in and go? Thanks!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey, man. Thanks for the compliment on the truck. To be honest with you, I actually do not know if a truck without the DRLs can support a set of headlight housings with them. My Platinum Tundra came with LED DRLs in the housings (from the factory). I wish that I had a better answer for you. The vehicle filters on Amazon and Ebay work pretty well in terms of offering up parts that will work with your particular truck.

[@7802ShadowHawk]

Checked out your tire rotation video and thought to myself, this area looks familiar, and what do you know, it was Edmonton! I myself have a 2018 SR5 TRD Off Road. Got the short antenna, window visors, window tint, and dark aftermarket tail lights. Will definitely be considering more mods in the future. Your truck looks awesome.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Yep! You got me ... I live in Edmonton. Small world. Your truck sounds good so far. 👍🏾 Thanks for your compliment on mine! 👊🏾

[@michaelzientara668]

Love the video. Thanks. Have you made a video showing the details of your grill blackout? How's it holding up? I just bought a 2021 and I'd like to get rid of the chrome.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

The video was one of my early ones and it was so badly filmed that I canned it. The Painting Process: - Lightly sanding the grille (800-grit) - 2 coats of primer - 3 or 4 coats of base (black sand pearl) - 4 to 6 coats of acrylic clear coat - Leave over night (or for 12 hours) to allow the clear coat to harden

[@michaelzientara668]

@@toyotaFANatic81 Thanks for the clarification. Now I need to work up the nerve to paint my grill.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 There are videos online that will help you do a good job.

[@joshuaslone9988]

Love it man can wait to get my 14 modded out been so busy. Starting with lift/tires. Then that exhaust!! We blacked out with plastidip! If done right it looks good and lasts! Plus can always peel and redo or peel and go back to stick

[@toyotaFANatic81]

A fellow '14-er!!!! Beautiful trucks. This will sound odd, but I'm actually jealous of you because you get to lift your truck for the first time ... something I can never do again unless I get a new vehicle. Enjoy your build, man. Keep me posted on your progress!! PlastiDip is a viable option, my man. Thanks for checking out the video! Much appreciated.

[@exquisiteremodeling1]

Hey bro, thank you for taking the time to share a video for us blue collar folk. Your truck looks great! Would you mind updating you sources of where you purchased the items, or even better a link to purchase them. I just started upgrading my 2105 Tundra and I’m already worried about the price of all the nicer quality items out there.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank you for subscribing and for supporting the channel!! BIG HELP! The mod list (in the description) is already updated. I do that any time I make a change. Beside each part, I have listed where I found them (EBay, Amazon, etc.) Also, my links are coming soon. I have to set up some accounts with KZbin and Amazon, etc. Thanks for taking the time to watch the video, man! Much appreciated 👊🏾

[@AdrianMoseley]

Dope truck just got a 2012 Tundra with a lot of these items done! Looking to black it out to make it complete!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Congrats on the Tundra purchase, man. You're going to love it!! It will look slick with the black-out!!!

[@Trd2020]

Thanks for going straight to the point.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for your feedback and for checking out the video! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@Mandzoooo]

Well produced video man.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank you!!! I appreciate that. Thank you for visiting the channel!!!

[@murfdog144]

Dope vid & tips. New subscriber. 👍🏾

[@jvalucd]

Nice truck! Love the video! I have a 2013 Tundra on 35s

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! Do you have any more plans for your truck?

[@Moneyman-5150]

good tips I am adding the mirrors and nerf bars thanks.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I hope that you have a blast with your build!!!!

[@aureliomendoza5524]

Bro i love your truck. I hope you are proud of what you did because i think its a great setup. Love it man. I just got my tundra and its as stock as it comes lol. Just starting my long journey of mods but hopefully i can get to your level

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for the compliment, man!!! Yeah, I'm happy with it so far. There are still a few things that I want to do with it (suspension upgrades, re-gearing, etc). Congratulations on the Tundra purchase! You're gonna love that truck. Click on the link below for some ideas on how to customize it ... kzbin.info/www/bejne/bqrOn2dqmJanmbMsi=0CotlukicvhHhw8b

[@jamesturner226]

Great Video, Well Done! Thanks!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Much appreciated 👊🏾

[@paulbeaver535]

Great video and presentation!!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man!!!

[@alexmattyspac7605]

I have a toyota tundra, I like your video dude. Not a modification maybe really but my bed cover was one of my favorites I did.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video, man! The bed cover IS a modification. My bed is rhino-lined too! Any more plans for your truck?

[@alexmattyspac7605]

@@toyotaFANatic81 tow mirrors toyota style are ordered.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Niiiiiiiice! Your rear and side visibility will be far better, and they'll look great!

[@thestonedepot6989]

your cool bro! thanks for the video.

[@vanhylton7192]

Started following! I like your play out of each item in this video!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I appreciate your support of the channel, Man!!! Thank you!!! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@oks1989]

Great video man and bad ass tundra you got. Wondering how much you spent to get it lifted?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that. The Rough Country Lift cost me $1600. The labor to install it was $1200.

[@rodsharp8346]

Great looking ride, damn I have some upgrades to do.😮

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, Man!!! Much appreciated 👊🏾.

[@scottrand7282]

Good job on your videos. Quick question what’s the process to doing the grill cause my grill is a chrome grill which you don’t like and I’d love to black that out. Just want to do it right you plan things out pretty well.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! The process was similar to the door handles: - Tape plastic over the border of the grille where you don't want to get paint on - Lightly wet-sand the grille surface with 800 grit sand paper - Apply two coats of primer (with 20 min between coats) - Apply three to four coats of base paint (with 20 min between coats) - Apply four to six coats of acrylic clear-coat (with 20 min between coats) - Leave the grille overnight for the clear-coat to dry/harden. - Reinstall the grille I hope that helps!

[@joaob4819]

fantastic video, beautiful truck , well done mate

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I really appreciate that. Are you a Tundra owner as well?

[@joaob4819]

@@toyotaFANatic81 Not yet, at the moment I drive a Forester XT but looking forward to swap for a Tundra 1794 and follow your modifications, thanks for sharing it

[@toyotaFANatic81]

The 1794's are beautiful trucks!!! I hope that my videos help! 👍🏾

[@Xtrachees-g1o]

Nice mods! What type of suspension lift and tire size? Thanks for a great video!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for watching. The COMPLETE LIST of mods is in the video's description, my friend.

[@Xtrachees-g1o]

@@toyotaFANatic81 👍🏼

[@kirkkramer2412]

Plan on replacing your wheel bearings more often, the bigger/ heaver rims and tires will put a strain on them.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

You're right. I mentioned that in my "What I've Learned Driving While My Lifted Truck As A Daily : Part 2" video. You should check it out.

[@thehost33]

Excellent Video - thank you!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man!!!!

[@joewaz100]

So happy my 21 antenna is on the roof.. They should have done that a long time ago

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I agree with you!

[@abelhernandez4309]

Where did you get your window deflectors?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I bought the truck with them on, but you can purchase them off of Amazon.

[@raycharles704]

So glad I have the 21 with the fin antenna

[@toyotaFANatic81]

👍🏾

[@williamdeshon2199]

I have a 12 tundra rock warrior I love it. Nice truck man

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man!!! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾

[@stevesigler5241]

Was waiting to see if you did a new head unit. Maybe next video. But I get it you got the phone…. 👍

[@b.b.2167]

I was already going to give you a thumbs up but as soon as I saw your wife I extended the index and smacked that thumbs up! Good work bro!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

🤣🤣🤣 Thanks, man!

[@BrianChristopher-g9d]

Cant wait to get like you Brethren

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, Bro! 👊🏾

[@beauthomas7478]

👋 hi. I have a 2013 Toyota tundra Louisiana edition, and I’m trying to get ideas of what I can do to it, not many people have the Louisiana edition so there aren’t any pictures I can go by, thank you for this list.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. 👍🏾 The Louisiana Edition is nice! The vast majority of Tundra mods (for the years of 2007 to 2013) should work for your truck. Have fun with your mods, man! Thank you for subscribing. That's a HUGE help for the channel!

[@TheFilipinoBro]

I Love the way you build your truck brother may not others cup of tea but at the end of the day your truck represents you Im doing ebay built truck affordable.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Haha ... thanks, man! Much appreciated. Enjoy building your truck. I know I have!!! Thanks for supporting the channel. BIG HELP!!! 👈🏾🤛🏾👍🏾

[@luisolortegui9902]

Dude i just bought a 2016 thanks for the ideas

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Congratulations on the Tundra purchase 👏🏾. Have fun with your build, man!!!

[@williammarquez3879]

What bed cover do you have? Thanks brotha!

[@CryptoGrims]

You have a bad ass truck Bro!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man!!!

[@TheRrooney]

That is a beautiful truck, Brother!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! Much appreciated 👏🏾

[@chavezo2352]

I feel that removing ALL the decals makes the tundras look better. I wish that tail gate indent kind of ruins up. Thats the only decal i have on it and its the red white and blue one. But either way you have a nice truck.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video! I actually like the "Tundra" stamp on the back of the truck, but I understand your point.

[@GMCB-pu8pk]

Around 500, I would say. My next mod is going to be tint and/or flares. After market parts are starting to show up for me. I have the new 2024 Sierra hd. I put steps and a bed cover already. The cover was OEM, so I paid too much. The next mod I want to do is rims or magnum racks, which are both way more than 5. Racks are cheaper, so that will probably be after tint.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Whoa! You got a big, expensive truck!!! A nice truck, too. Take your time with the mods. There's no rush. You have the right idea of picking the mods that are affordable right now and saving up for the ones that cost a bit more. As for the wheels (rims), do some research on the kind of look that you want. The tire size, wheel size, and wheel offset you pick will have a BIG effect on how your truck looks. I've learned from personal experience to know exactly which wheel and tire set up you want before walking into a tire shop.

[@GMCB-pu8pk]

@toyotaFANatic81 she is a big girl too, a crew cab with 8' bed. SLE trim, so that kept the price way down. I did fo leather seat covers too 100 bucks on Amazon!!! I've been researching the rims and tires. I know I want 18's with 35" tires, but I may need to level, and she already sits about 6'8". So I need to think and research more, lol. Color and offset, im still deciding 🙄. Just subbed and I'm going to check out more of your truck!!!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Sounds like a BOSS truck!!! After you get your new wheels and tires, you show throw your truck up on KZbin too. Thanks for the sub, man!!! HUGE help for the channel 👏🏾

[@GMCB-pu8pk]

@toyotaFANatic81 I am thinking about doing vids on it

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I definitely encourage you to do that! Good idea!

[@McScreen1]

nice tips for my yoda bruh. thanks

[@toyotaFANatic81]

My pleasure, man! Thanks for visiting the channel and checking out the video.

[@MILLENIALF4LC0N]

I am interested in blacking out my badges and have seen a lot about Plasti Dip. It doesn't look like you used it though. What paint did you use and where did you buy it?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I used automotive paint. You can get it from most hardware stores. The Painting Process - Lightly sanding the badges & grille (800-grit) - 2 coats of primer - 3 or 4 coats of base (black sand pearl) - 4 to 6 coats of acrylic clear coat - Leave overnight (or for 12 hours) to allow the clear coat to harden

[@douglastillman9559]

Well done sir

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank you!

[@douglastillman9559]

@@toyotaFANatic81 slowly building my 07’ and your before and after really helps

[@toyotaFANatic81]

👍🏾

[@gregallen9643]

Enjoyed the content. Thanks

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking it out!

[@connorrampage7110]

Yes, a very good video!!!!

[@MrDylanKG]

I drive a dodge ram so tow mirror is not a problem lol but sick video thanks

[@toyotaFANatic81]

👍🏾

[@matthewbarber3153]

Did you make a video when u painted the door handles and grill? I thought u we’re not supposed to paint chrome

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. 1) I did have a video on the door handles and grille, but it wasn't shot well, so I'll be re-doing it this spring or summer. 2) You can paint over chrome parts, but there is a process to it. - Use 600 to 800 grit sand-paper to scuff up the chrome. - apply 2 coats of primer - apply 3 or 4 coats of base paint - apply 5 or 6 coats of acrylic clear coat Put 20 min between coats, and leave over night to cure after the last coat of acrylic has been applied.

[@matthewbarber3153]

@@toyotaFANatic81 ok thanks, might give it a shot when the weather warms up. Took my tundra to a few different places and they said they couldn’t do it. Seems like it wasn’t worth their time lol

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I also forgot to mention a couple of things: 1) The Tundra handles themselves aren't real (solid) chrome. They're painted that way. 2) You should be able to find videos on KZbin on blacking-out or color-matching your door handles or grille.

[@matthewbarber3153]

@@toyotaFANatic81 thanks and also how did u find a spray paint that matches the magnetic grey?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

The color-code of your Tundra is on the rear side of the driver's door panel. It's on the plaque next to the tire pressures. For example, mine says C/TR: 1G3/LE20. The "1G3" is the code for Magnetic Grey. Find the code on your door panel and take it to a hardware store where they sell automotive spray paint. You can use the code to find the right color. The lid on the can will also match the color of your truck.

[@sinistergates6630]

Is their a good guide on how to do a proper lift with bigger tires? I've seen too many that rub when you turn, pull the truck to the side, road noise, and even bottom out on big bumps

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's funny that you mention that. I'm working on a guide like that right now. Right now, I would say look at videos and visit Tundra message boards. Talk to guys that have successfully outfitted their Tundras with 35s without rubbing or bottoming out. I would say a 4" lift is probably the lowest you can go if you want to run 35s PROPERLY. I say "properly" because I've seen guys say that they got a 2.5" lift & level and were able to fit 35s .... BUT then there's a ton of rubbing and bottoming out. Even with the 4" or 6" lift, you may still have to trim the front of your fender and possibly get a body-mount chop (BMC) at the back of the fender. The Tundra bumper can also be moved forward slightly. There are a number of ways of going about it. In terms of pulling the truck to the side, that has more to do with suspension alignment, not the lift itself. In terms of road noise, that's usually generated by the tires and has nothing to do with the lift. ATs, RTs, and MTs will always be louder than the boring summer tires that the trucks come with from the factory. Some ATs are better than others, but RTs and MTs are loud ... period.

[@rayclaudio4141]

That truck is fire

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I appreciate that, man!! 🤜🏾🤛🏻

[@queeniabainda1950]

Hi dear do you help people with buying their truck.

[@iverson2k10]

You should add the color matching raptor lights to your beast

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I'll probably add the ambers at some point! 👍🏾

[@markreading6377]

Nice looking truck

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that. 🤜🏾🤛🏻

[@jtroi5523]

I have Morimotos on my 07 Tundra. They look great. They are the blacked out version. I’m trying to find a nice set of taillights. Any recommendation?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Morimotos ALWAYS look good. Nicely done, man. As for the tail lights, there are SO MANY nice ones that you can get off of EBay or Amazon, that it's hard to recommend any one type.

[@bugslinger77]

Great info. Thanks man

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for watching!! 👈🏾🤛🏾👍🏾

[@505armory]

My thing with my budget is also about $500 i can maybe push to $700. I really want the step bars that retract. I also want to add a 5.7L badge.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for visiting the channel! 👍🏾 Yeah, those retractable step-up bars are NICE!!! They cost a pretty penny, though. You should be able to find a 5.7L bade easily, online.

[@505armory]

@@toyotaFANatic81 yeah around $1,100 for good ones😬 but at least the 5.7L badge is only $11-$20🤣

[@toyotaFANatic81]

🤣🤣🤣 The badges are definitely easier to get than the step ups.

[@Motorman3538]

Let’s be honest, the only reason u have a CAI is because it sounds badass when u step on it (that’s why I have one at least). Around 3000-3500 rpm it sounds like a beast. I just got a mild sounding after market muffler I’m gonna put on it the next week or so (flowmaster 50 series).

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Okay ... I'll be honest with you. My exhaust system is so loud that it would drown out any sound made from the CAI. I didn't get the CAI for the sound. I got it for a better filter, which would provide increased air flow, which produces a few more horses (not A TON, but a few). That's my truth. Click on the link below. kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbah4aXj5J_qNEsi=m0OfN5VuYIeOI5ca

[@Motorman3538]

@@toyotaFANatic81fair enough. That’s the only reason I got it for my truck. It’s gonna pair really nicely with the muffler I got so I’m excited to get it on.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

I hope that you enjoy the new muffler. Depending on how loud your new muffler makes your exhaust system, you may not hear the CAI. Thanks for checking out the video! 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@Motorman3538]

I got the flowmaster 50 series. It’ll sound stock/midly noticeable at idle. But when you step on it, it’ll unleash the beast. I might even post a video of before/after.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

You should definitely throw it up on KZbin and social media!

[@TheLord2024]

Good video man 💯

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for your feedback!! 👈🏾👊🏾👍🏾 Do you own a Tundra (or any of the other 1/2 tons)?

[@TheLord2024]

@@toyotaFANatic81 I do I have a 2017 crew max, I was trying to find your taillights.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

They are Smoked LED Tail Lights off of EBay. You should be able to find them easily.

[@SupremeCapt]

Great video thanks!

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank YOU for checking it out 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾

[@wmleatherwood]

Very good video bro

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks, man! I appreciate that!! Are you a Tundra owner yourself?

[@bab3947]

Great video

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thank you!!!

[@muzzledwon1845]

We think it was the crow.

[@mikemjw4533]

Great Video! Subbed. Do I detect an accent?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for subbing, man! That's a HUGE help for the channel. Nah ... no accent, really. I've lived in Canada my whole life (born and raised).

[@mikemjw4533]

@@toyotaFANatic81 Ahhhh. Canadian - that explains it 😀

[@toyotaFANatic81]

You've got an accent too, my friend! (We all do). Thanks for checking out my content.

[@mikemjw4533]

@@toyotaFANatic81 🤣

[@Rob_Basich]

Just wanted to ask you about the lift. I've had several RC GM kits, but I'm shopping for a kit for my tundra. Does it have good road manners compared to stock and hold an alignment?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey, Rob! Thanks for watching the video. To answer your question, it still rides fairly smooth. I'd say that it has 85 to 90% of the ride quality it had before I lifted it. As with any lifted truck, you'll have to get it aligned more often than a stock truck. I also have wheels with a negative offset (the stock wheels had quite a positive offset), so that doesn't help. All-in-all, I'm happy with the truck and I don't mind the extra maintenance.

[@Rob_Basich]

@@toyotaFANatic81 thank you sir, I enjoy your content.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

@Rob_Basich Thank YOU for supporting the channel, Rob!

[@muzzledwon1845]

I want fender flares but I can't seem to find any that don't look like they come off of a tank. My cm limited tundra is delabeled and minimized. More aerodynamic looking. Anyone know of fender flares without the bolts or bulkiness

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Smooth fender flares do exist for the Tundra. Keep searching.

[@Romo69]

Do you have a link for that cold air intake?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Unfortunately, I could no longer find the equivalent product on Amazon. If you go to AFE POWER''s website, you should be able to find a CAI for your Tundra!

[@King_Cobra-fn8dg]

What’s the name of your front head lights and back lights

[@toyotaFANatic81]

It's all in the mod list, man!! (Video description)

[@maynardmak1142]

What's the brand of muffler you have?

[@toyotaFANatic81]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqbah4aXj5J_qNEsi=Fj_7ZLpjE1dh5n2e

[@JosephTristan-c3w]

Hey brother, let me know where you got that 13 inch antenna from please tell me

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Hey, man! Thanks for checking out the video. I got the 13" radio antenna from Amazon. Click on the description section just below the video and you'll see the ENTIRE mod list, including the antenna.

[@bubaa1218]

I put the gm mirrors on my 08 and they went on no problem

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Thanks for checking out the video. When I said that those GM-style mirrors are a "bitch" to install, I wasn't talking about attaching them to the truck. That's the easy part. In order for them to be FULLY functional, there is extra wiring to be done. That's the hard (or long) part. If you just plug in the mirrors into the harness, you'll get heating, signaling, and electronic adjustment. In order to get the reverse lights (on the back of the mirrors) and the ambers (on the front of the mirrors) to work, that extra wiring is required. Now, if that's what you meant - that you had no problems with the wiring job - good on you man!! Great work!!! Enjoy the mirrors.

[@bubaa1218]

@@toyotaFANatic81 the only wiring I did was for indeed the reverse lights. I used t connectors so I didn’t have to splice anything.

[@toyotaFANatic81]

Nicely done!!! 👊🏾 You and I are in the minority. Most people won't fully wire the GM mirrors because the job takes time and requires a bit of thought. That's why I recommend most people get the Toyota-Style tow mirrors. That's awesome that you got the reverse lights going. Well done, man!!!