Tuesday Mild Build

[t3qrunner]

The (Mild) Building and Adventures of Tuesday

Current looks (26JUN16):

Picked her up in mid-April. Grew up driving a Tacoma and a couple Siennas, as well as learned stick on an FJ Cruiser, so I felt like it was time to return to the Toyota family. After a brief stint in a LX470, wanted something a little more modern for my DD. Wanted a mostly trail ready vehicle, but knew I would spend most of my time on the road, so ended up with a '16 Classic Silver Trail Edition Premium with KDSS.

Named Tuesday, as I name all of my vehicles with questionable names.

For reference: The (stock Moab) '13 Wrangler Unlimited I had was named Wendi...she liked to take her top off.

Don't have an obligatory stock photo...whoops.

Closest I have is 246 miles on the clock when she got new shoes.

New to the off-road/overlanding scene, coming from the muscle car life.

Mild build thread, not going too crazy...yet.

Current Mods (in order of install):

• BFG KO2s 265/70R17
• Front and Rear T3Q Badges and Retro 4WD Emblem from [MENTION=124475]bhicks22[/MENTION]
• AVS Aeroskin and Low Profile Ventvisors
  
  
  Lighting from [MENTION=12905]XenonDepot[/MENTION]
• HID Kit w/ Philips 4300K
• Philips H16 / H8 / H11 Yellow LEDs (Fog Lights)
• Philips Vision LED (License Plate Lights)
• 921 Putco Plasma LED (Reverse Lights)
  
  
• Philips 9005 CrystalVision Bulbs (DRL/High Beam)
• TRD Pro Grille and Garnish - PZ327-35053 and PZ323-35056 for the lazy
• Ellis Precision T3Q Transmission and Transfer Case Shifter Knobs
• California Vanity Plate
• DDM LED DRLs/Brights
  

Waiting for Install

• Brown Santa can't come quick enough...(UPS joke...)

On Order

• Eezi Awn K9 2.2m Rack
• Baja Rack Ladder
• Wit's End Fire Extinguisher Mount

Recovery/Misc Gear - Any additional recommendations on the needs/nice to have would be welcome!

• Seat Cover for River (when she gets to sit in the second row)
• Plano Heavy-Duty Sportsman's Trunk
• Smittybilt 29312B w/ CURT 21510 Hitch Pin
• Buffalo Tools BUNGEE20
• Leatherman Wave
• 8'x10' Tarp
• 16' Booster Cable
• Accu-gage Tire Pressure Gauge
• Adventure Medical Kit
• Brightech Scorpion Battery Jump Starter
• Duct Tape
• Titan Auto Recovery Strap - I probably wouldn't order this, now that I'm actually reading the reviews. Recommendations on a recovery/snap strap would be great.
• Road Atlas
• Coast Guard Hitch Cover
• 1UPUSA Single Bike Rack (Only on when needed)
• Smittybilt Element Ramps
• Guide to California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails by Charles A. Wells
• Canvasback Cargo Liner

Thinking about...

• Undercover Hidden Winch
• [MENTION=129593]MTN4RNR[/MENTION] Style LED Lightbar Placement - Lightbar recommendations appreciated, although I'm leaning to Baja Designs, as I like the amber back-lighting, instead of running separate ambers.
  

Slow build for the sake of my wallet, but will update with mods and adventures.

 

[MTN4RNR]

Light Bar Recommendations

The [MENTION=87816]Baja Designs[/MENTION] bar that I have is awesome! Awesome light output, fits to the factory holes, and the amber is a cool plus. I highly recommend their stuff!

Talk to Bailey at Baja for T4R pricing!

Good luck and let me know if you have any questions.

 

[t3qrunner]

Thanks! I'll let you know. Please keep up the great build thread so I can continue to outsource ideas and beers! :cheers:

 

[XenonDepot]

[MENTION=140170]t3qrunner[/MENTION] - Thank you for choosing XenonDepot

Steve

 

[t3qrunner]

Got home and installed the AVS Aeroskin and the low profile ventvisors.

To be completely honest, I'm not entirely sold on the functionality (hopefully it'll prevent a few chips on the leading edge of the hood...I already have one on there) but I definitely like the look.

I'm also very impressed with the fit and finish of the ventvisors. I was definitely a bit nervous putting them on, but a few bits of painter's tape to line them up, and some careful placement, I really like them.

Took a couple pictures so you can see how truly "low profile" these are. Full album here.

 

[t3qrunner]

HIDs, LED fogs, and LED rear license plate bulbs installed.

Here are a couple pictures of what mine looks like:

Installation and comparison a la [MENTION=129593]MTN4RNR[/MENTION] - except I was out of craft, and substituted a Longboard for the brew.

And for good measure (aka because I lived in CLE for the past couple years and I like his build), another (much better than I could do) lighting comparison by [MENTION=135421]Ohio_Steve[/MENTION].

Also did the "wart" delete on the Aeroskin after I finished up with the lights...just came right off. I'm too lazy to go back outside, so the finished product picture will be for another day.

Also, FWIW, I was able to just reach in and replace the fog lights...didn't have to unscrew the liner. Probably something to do with my relatively compact size. YMMV.

 

[XenonDepot]

[MENTION=140170]t3qrunner[/MENTION] - What are you running in the fogs?

Steve

 

[t3qrunner]

[MENTION=140170]t3qrunner[/MENTION] - What are you running in the fogs?

Steve

The Philips LEDs from you guys! :thanks:

 

[MTN4RNR]

Your Philips LED's look MUCH yellower than mine do. Mine are more of a halogen color...

 

[t3qrunner]

Your Philips LED's look MUCH yellower than mine do. Mine are more of a halogen color...

Do you think they changed over time, or did yours seem that way from the get go?

 

[Ohio_Steve]

And for good measure (aka because I lived in CLE for the past couple years and I like his build), another (much better than I could do) lighting comparison by [MENTION=135421]Ohio_Steve[/MENTION].

Thank yo every much for the kind words!

Steve

 

[t3qrunner]

Putco Plasma LEDs for the reverse lights bought through [MENTION=12905]XenonDepot[/MENTION] arrived today.

10/10 on the packaging - bubble wrap for days, kudos to Putco.

The LEDs popped right in as expected, and in the daylight, definitely a noticeable difference in brightness.

I'll post pictures when it's dark so you can actually see the difference.

Side note: I missed it in the order where it says that the Putcos would ship separately - pm'ed XenonDepot (and used their contact us form on the site), and they answered me through both mediums with lightning speed (and with a tracking number for shipping). Quality customer service experience. Would recommend.

 

[t3qrunner]

Potato quality photos don't do these Putcos justice. Much brighter, definitely a positive effect on back up camera lighting, and a much classier look.

I'll try to get quality photos with my good camera when I get the chance.

 

[Cheers!]

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[4RNEWBIE]

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Frank

 

[XenonDepot]

[MENTION=140170]t3qrunner[/MENTION] - Thank you for taking the time to post up feedback!

Steve

 

[t3qrunner]

Installed the TRD Pro Front that came today. Super easy install, took me about 30-45 minutes. Definitely changes the demeanor of the vehicle imho.

 

[XenonDepot]

WOW - looks great!

 

[MTN4RNR]

Do you think they changed over time, or did yours seem that way from the get go?

Not sure if they have gotten less yellow over time, but I don't remember them ever looking that yellow. Looks good though!

 

[t3qrunner]

Got the Guide to California Backroads & 4-Wheel Drive Trails by Charles A. Wells - awesome book, super informative and easy to read. Looking forward to wearing down the pages.