3" Toytec lift & TRD Pro Valances

[TevisAaron]

It has been awhile since I've posted so I thought I'd show my two most recent changes to my '15 4R TEP. First I replaced the silver bumper valances with the black TRD Pro valances (both front and back). More recently, I got a 3" Toytec lift installed and I love it. Not only does it make my 4R look better, but the ride quality is also amazing.

 

[Diesel_Dog]

Looks good. Did you replace the UCA's as well?

 

[nguyenn]

was gonna ask the same thing lol

Looks good. Did you replace the UCA's as well?

 

[jbjones85]

Looks good. Where did you have it put on at (or diy?) kdss??

 

[TevisAaron]

Looks good. Did you replace the UCA's as well?

was gonna ask the same thing lol

I did not. The stock UCA's are still on as of right now.

 

[TevisAaron]

Looks good. Where did you have it put on at (or diy?) kdss??

I had it installed at my local Toyota dealership.

 

[jdtaylor42]

Looks great! Can I ask you on the TRD Valance, are they painted black or is it actual black plastic?

I have mine plasti-dipped black right now but as aggressive as I drive off-road I am afraid I will be peeling and re-dipping quite often. Would prefer to replace with one that is black plastic so if it gets chipped it doesn't matter

 

[TevisAaron]

Looks great! Can I ask you on the TRD Valance, are they painted black or is it actual black plastic?

I have mine plasti-dipped black right now but as aggressive as I drive off-road I am afraid I will be peeling and re-dipping quite often. Would prefer to replace with one that is black plastic so if it gets chipped it doesn't matter

They're black plastic. You can order them on TRDShop.com. They're kinda pricey but well worth it in my opinion. My stock valences were dipped and I found it difficult to keep clean but the TRD Pro valences are perfect.

 

[jbjones85]

i'm debating on ordering the PRO ones or putting wrapping my trail ones black.

 

[Speedy Gomez]

It has been awhile since I've posted so I thought I'd show my two most recent changes to my '15 4R TEP. First I replaced the silver bumper valances with the black TRD Pro valances (both front and back). More recently, I got a 3" Toytec lift installed and I love it. Not only does it make my 4R look better, but the ride quality is also amazing.

Now that is what I am talking about!

 

[Tstoutlv]

Looks great! Can I ask you on the TRD Valance, are they painted black or is it actual black plastic?

I have mine plasti-dipped black right now but as aggressive as I drive off-road I am afraid I will be peeling and re-dipping quite often. Would prefer to replace with one that is black plastic so if it gets chipped it doesn't matter

Just use bedliner spray. I have a '10 SR5 so I'm not sure how the valance is made or anything, but I sprayed all the chrome on my SR5 with the bedliner. Can't stand the plasti dip always peeling. I just scuffed up the pieces with some sandpaper to help adhesion. Here are some pics of just a few examples. My front chrome strip thing has a few little chips from freeway driving, is my guess. I should've predicted that and did a few more coats. But I'm sure this is a much cheaper solution to buying the TRD Pro part. Also if it's easy to remove from the truck, it's that much easier to paint and repaint if it gets damaged.

Edit: Sorry for the huge pics, I'm technologically retarded and don't know how to adjust the size..

 

[Speedy Gomez]

Nice Job! :thumb:

Just use bedliner spray. I have a '10 SR5 so I'm not sure how the valance is made or anything, but I sprayed all the chrome on my SR5 with the bedliner. Can't stand the plasti dip always peeling. I just scuffed up the pieces with some sandpaper to help adhesion. Here are some pics of just a few examples. My front chrome strip thing has a few little chips from freeway driving, is my guess. I should've predicted that and did a few more coats. But I'm sure this is a much cheaper solution to buying the TRD Pro part. Also if it's easy to remove from the truck, it's that much easier to paint and repaint if it gets damaged.

Edit: Sorry for the huge pics, I'm technologically retarded and don't know how to adjust the size..

 

[King2768]

It has been awhile since I've posted so I thought I'd show my two most recent changes to my '15 4R TEP. First I replaced the silver bumper valances with the black TRD Pro valances (both front and back). More recently, I got a 3" Toytec lift installed and I love it. Not only does it make my 4R look better, but the ride quality is also amazing.

Do you want to sell your old valance?

 

[jicko]

They're black plastic. You can order them on TRDShop.com. They're kinda pricey but well worth it in my opinion. My stock valences were dipped and I found it difficult to keep clean but the TRD Pro valences are perfect.

I bet you are itching on the TRDpro "Toyota" Grille Piece now.....

 

[4RnR Grl]

It looks great with the black valances! Nice job!

 

[TevisAaron]

I bet you are itching on the TRDpro "Toyota" Grille Piece now.....

I was at first, but the more I look at them I don't like them. Plus, I like how mine looks now because its different than most others. I've gotten alot of compliments on how my TEP looks with the black valance rather than the TRD Pro because of how much black is on the TRD Pro front. So for now, I'll keep my setup.

 

[TevisAaron]

Do you want to sell your old valance?

I would sell them but they're not in very good condition. The rear valance is useless because most of the clips broke off during the change. And the front looks like crap from being removed and plasti-dipped so many times. . .

 

[Nary4tom96]

Hello i have question for you

Im new here just got mine lifted 2days ago with toytec ultimate 3" lift kit. For some reason it doesn't look level with the rear. Should i adjust the coilovers? ( Im also on stock uca )