Easy Weekend Mods
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Intruder
New member
Actually, I ran mine into the engine bay as well and it only took a couple hours including dropping the skids to run the tubing above them. I routed mine differently than he did though.
Tengu
New member
I've been meaning to post this, no better place than here!
I actually step on my rear bumper, so I modded it to be safe and actually have some grip. I have a bunch of non abrasive marine grade traction tape. I made pencil rubbings of the shapes on the bumper, cleaned them up, transferred them to the tape backing (reversed of course) and cut out the shapes. The project was a pain in the ass, even with a graphic arts resume, but it came out great! Each shape is different, but thankfully one side is a mirror image of the other side.
Got the tape here- Black Aqua safe Non Slip Tape - Anti Slip Tape Shop
I like this, but I might do it like a stipple job on a hand gun. If the plastic isn't too thin.
that would take quite some time to complete
Infrared013
New member
wheel spacers dont take too long to install nor do skids...
Tengu
New member
Less than a weekend, and it'll give me a reason to utilize the cup holder mod. It would be more permanent than grip tape.
DEKA3
Registered User, A.K.A. "elias"
I've been meaning to post this, no better place than here!
I actually step on my rear bumper, so I modded it to be safe and actually have some grip. I have a bunch of non abrasive marine grade traction tape. I made pencil rubbings of the shapes on the bumper, cleaned them up, transferred them to the tape backing (reversed of course) and cut out the shapes. The project was a pain in the ass, even with a graphic arts resume, but it came out great! Each shape is different, but thankfully one side is a mirror image of the other side.
Got the tape here- Black Aqua safe Non Slip Tape - Anti Slip Tape Shop
Those imprints brought back sooo many A&D memories!
Kraeken
New member
I forgot you went to A&D! This should come naturally to you.
As for permanence, this is good stuff- I have had some in various places on a couple of sea kayaks for a few years. It has been in all kinds of salt water conditions all year round, and doesn't budge.
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you are a bad mofo then.... stipling a g19 grip took me a whole week
Mine can still be done easily in a weekend thought. Bracket day 1 (to allow for paint drying time) and to put it all on the car the second day of the weekend.
Okki
Tengu
New member
Damn, were you doing dot to dot. Hell even then it should be dab wait lift dab wait lift unless the iron wasn't hot enough. Regardless, the bumper isn't polymer and won't need as much heat or time of burn. But it may just come out looking like crap if melts too easily.
JMS87
New member
1) Very first mod for anyone: Remove dealership logo license plate frame(s)
2) Then remove any dealership stickers or emblems they may have put on your truck. Use a blowdryer to heat it up and carefully peel it off, don't use metal tools like a screwdriver, hands or plastic tools only for scraping it off
3) Remove the exhaust tip. Or add one. Whichever you prefer. Bolt on tips are lame so don't use them. Weld-on tips only or nothing
4) Roof rack bars delete mod. Or install them if you don't have them. Or plasti dip your current ones
5) Check your tire pressure with a quality gauge, and re-torque (with a torque wrench, yes you need one of these in your tool collection) your wheel lugs. Some dealers/shops have a tendency to over inflate tires and over tighten lugs
6) Install or remove running boards. I think its just an easy bolt on situation
7) Not sure how easy this on is but check out the Back up Camera Switch. Lets you view the back up camera whenever you want
8) Should have put this one sooner, but you can customize your startup image. If you have navi you can add a custom image that shows on the screen when you start the car. Stock image is a toyota logo I believe
9) Put together a tool bag for your car. Include stuff like screw drivers, allan keys, knife, duct tape, electrical tape, scissors, gloves, flashlight, pens, sharpie, paper, pliers, wrenches, and a tire gauge (get the analog one with a circular gauge, not the digital kind, not the stick kind either)
2) Then remove any dealership stickers or emblems they may have put on your truck. Use a blowdryer to heat it up and carefully peel it off, don't use metal tools like a screwdriver, hands or plastic tools only for scraping it off
3) Remove the exhaust tip. Or add one. Whichever you prefer. Bolt on tips are lame so don't use them. Weld-on tips only or nothing
4) Roof rack bars delete mod. Or install them if you don't have them. Or plasti dip your current ones
5) Check your tire pressure with a quality gauge, and re-torque (with a torque wrench, yes you need one of these in your tool collection) your wheel lugs. Some dealers/shops have a tendency to over inflate tires and over tighten lugs
6) Install or remove running boards. I think its just an easy bolt on situation
7) Not sure how easy this on is but check out the Back up Camera Switch. Lets you view the back up camera whenever you want
8) Should have put this one sooner, but you can customize your startup image. If you have navi you can add a custom image that shows on the screen when you start the car. Stock image is a toyota logo I believe
9) Put together a tool bag for your car. Include stuff like screw drivers, allan keys, knife, duct tape, electrical tape, scissors, gloves, flashlight, pens, sharpie, paper, pliers, wrenches, and a tire gauge (get the analog one with a circular gauge, not the digital kind, not the stick kind either)
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I always tell the dealer that if they want to advertise on my vehicle they will have to pay me. They always remove their badging for me.
TexasAg
New member
Don't forget to add the TRD sticker until after it is place.
