What did you do to/in your 5th Gen today?!

[Wildbill45]

Did a few easy mods today. Replaced some of the interior LED's with red led's and blacked out the emblems on the back and both sides. I found these cool led replacements for the map, hatch and dome lights from Meso Customs but looks like they are out of them at the moment. I went on their list to be notified when they come back in. I like that they switch between white and red. Does anyone have any experience with these?

 

[hoppyjr]

Did a few easy mods today. Replaced some of the interior LED's with red led's and blacked out the emblems on the back and both sides. I found these cool led replacements for the map, hatch and dome lights from Meso Customs but looks like they are out of them at the moment. I went on their list to be notified when they come back in. I like that they switch between white and red. Does anyone have any experience with these?

Yes, I’m using the Meso lights for front map, center dome, and tailgate. They are outstanding! When on white mode they’re too bright, so perfect for when you need to find something. I keep mine on red most of the time, which is ideal.

 

[TRDHULK]

Had some fun at Northwest OHV Park

 

[HELGA]

Played in the very little remaining snow on dirt roads for a couple of hours on our way to watch totality.
Spectacular day.

 

[TRDHULK]

Installed these high clearance rocker caps from @minwin3d the other day. Great product!

 

[Other Gary]

...and blacked out the emblems on the back and both sides.

How did you go about blacking out the emblems? I'm planning on doing mine but would like to avoid removing the one on the back (disassembling the inside of the rear door doesn't seem worth it).

 

[hoppyjr]

How did you go about blacking out the emblems? I'm planning on doing mine but would like to avoid removing the one on the back (disassembling the inside of the rear door doesn't seem worth it).

I’m pretty sure the Toyota factory “kit” is simply black covers that attach over the chrome using pre-installed 3M trim tape.

I removed my side emblems and tossed them, but mine came with the black overlays from the factory.

 

[Wildbill45]

How did you go about blacking out the emblems? I'm planning on doing mine but would like to avoid removing the one on the back (disassembling the inside of the rear door doesn't seem worth it).

I used the oem overlays. Found them on eBay for less then what the dealer was selling them for.

 

[johnnygraphic]

I’m pretty sure the Toyota factory “kit” is simply black covers that attach over the chrome using pre-installed 3M trim tape.

I removed my side emblems and tossed them, but mine came with the black overlays from the factory.

Yup. This is what mine were.


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[Humble Leader]

wife bought a plant, decided it would be a good idea to put it on the passenger seat while driving. yes of course it spilled and that's what I did yesterday, vacuumed up the soil around the seat. also found a kinder surprise egg down there, the plastic shell with the toy inside, not the chocolate. unfortunately the the shell didn't have the toy in it so that was a bummer

 

[hoppyjr]

Installed the heated steering wheel today. It’s a great addition!

Details in my build thread here: Hoppy’s build thread - 2022 ORP
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[JMZ400]

Washed it and polished the yellowed headlights.

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[dajosh]

Had the opportunity to rescue a stuck Expedition during high tide at Pismo Beach.

 

[Golfpilot]

Finished the first part of the drawer box / bed platform. Fits almost too perfectly in width between the wheel housings...

 

[4skrunner]

Added some lighting

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[johnnygraphic]

Took my time today washing the wheels/tires and the inner fender liners.

Have I mentioned how much I hate washing these TRD Pro wheels? No matter how many times I go over it, there always seems to be some sort of haziness left over after drying. Whether I use car soap or wheel cleaner, it always comes out hazy.

Also vaccumed the interior and cleaned the rubber floor mats.

Tomorrow is the rest of the interior/windows and the exterior.

 

[///AIRDAM]

Have I mentioned how much I hate washing these TRD Pro wheels? No matter how many times I go over it, there always seems to be some sort of haziness left over after drying. Whether I use car soap or wheel cleaner, it always comes out hazy.
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dry tires
spray the tires down with Wesleys Bleach White
DONT get it on the wheels
do 2 tires at a time, no more, hose off or pressure wash off before it runs and sets on the wheels
this cleans the road grime and brown off the tire and gets them back to black
spray wheels down with soap / car wash
use soft brush or wheel scrubber on wheels, clean in spokes and all, do a good job
wash wheels off good, lots of soap and water get in the center cap and lug nut holes, be sure to wash them good to get soap out
after you are done washing them, use a blower, like a leaf blower or air hose blower and blow the water off especially out of the lug nuts and center cap. I have a battery powered leaf blower with small nozzle for max air velocity, blow the wheels off and get the water out of the lug nuts and center cap
then use a dry towel to wipe the wheels down one last time and they are done and wont have water dripping or haze or water spots

i also blow my mirrors, door handles, back glass and trim off with blower too so i dont have to constantly dry up water drips and runs.

 

[johnnygraphic]

dry tires
spray the tires down with Wesleys Bleach White
DONT get it on the wheels
do 2 tires at a time, no more, hose off or pressure wash off before it runs and sets on the wheels
this cleans the road grime and brown off the tire and gets them back to black
spray wheels down with soap / car wash
use soft brush or wheel scrubber on wheels, clean in spokes and all, do a good job
wash wheels off good, lots of soap and water get in the center cap and lug nut holes, be sure to wash them good to get soap out
after you are done washing them, use a blower, like a leaf blower or air hose blower and blow the water off especially out of the lug nuts and center cap. I have a battery powered leaf blower with small nozzle for max air velocity, blow the wheels off and get the water out of the lug nuts and center cap
then use a dry towel to wipe the wheels down one last time and they are done and wont have water dripping or haze or water spots

i also blow my mirrors, door handles, back glass and trim off with blower too so i dont have to constantly dry up water drips and runs.

Appreciate the tips! The tires are fine, but the wheels are another matter. It's not water spots. Yes, I dried them good. I've used regular car wash soap (Chemical Guys) and their wheel cleaner. They look good, but a closer inspection shows the haze. Cest la vie.

 

[Brenton301]

Side Mirror Damaged

Not so much what I did... but what a palm tree branch did to my truck...

Palm tree branch fell onto me today and left a dent and some scratches and damaged to passenger side mirror. Anyone know what the part is that mounts the side mirror to the body? Looking to replace the cracked part.

 

[Humble Leader]

Not so much what I did... but what a palm tree branch did to my truck...

Palm tree branch fell onto me today and left a dent and some scratches and damaged to passenger side mirror. Anyone know what the part is that mounts the side mirror to the body? Looking to replace the cracked part.

youre going to need to buy the whole assembly, I think. I have a 2012, which looks to be older than your model but the side mirror and that trim piece are all one part