2nd Gen Toyota Tundra Grill Swap + Plastidip Emblems + Raptorliner Bumper + Headlight Restoration
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 2 ส.ค. 2024
- The 2nd generation is not the best looking Tundra in stock form compared to many other half-ton trucks out there; the chrome is dated, it looks like an orca and on top of that they are getting old these days which doesn't help in the looks department. But, there are some simple DIY Tundra mods you can do that give it a totally new look to the front end of the truck, the headlights and the emblems. All these combined give a totally different look to the truck.
#2ndGenerationTundra #ToyotaTundraMods
So, how do you make an ugly truck better looking without breaking the bank?? ...This video is a before and after of some cheap, simple do it yourself Tundra modifications for the aesthetics of the truck that made a world of difference on this 2010 Toyota Tundra SR5 TRD Off Road:
-Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior Grill Swap
-Tundra Raptor Liner Front Bumper With A Spray Can
-Plastidip Toyota Tundra Emblems - Hyerdip Matte Black
-Plastidip Grill Emblem Graphtie
-Tundra Headlight Refresh With Mothers NuLens
All of these mods cost under $400 and make a world of difference for the looks of this truck. In-person the truck really looks closer to a modern Tacoma or Tundra TRD Off Road. The end goal is to make the truck look a lot better while still looking classy, factory, OEM, Etc. The "black-out" or "murdered out" look tends to look best on trucks with white, black, grey, or red colors, but will still look pretty good on a Tundra with red or blue paint too.
The Toyota Tundra Rock Warrior grill was easily acquired from eBay for under $250 brand new with all necessary hardware. The Raptorliner was the spray can type and was bought from Oreillys auto parts, it was sprayed on top of the Raptorliner etching primer because the bumper was chrome. The emblems we dipped with Plastidip from DipYourCar. And the Tundra's headlight restoration was done with the Mothers NuLens Headlight Renewal Kit with the powerball. All of these mods took about one 8 hour day.
Next up, this truck will get a new front bumper from Demello off-road with Baja Designs LED lights, it will get LED headlights, a roof rack with a lightbar and a few more things to go from a facelift to a true facial reconstruction. This truck is going to be a hybrid tow rig, overlander and everyday driver.
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🕒 TIMESTAMPS / Table of Contents:
00:00 Before
00:09 Ugliest Trucks Ever Made
00:32 Why The Tundra Is Ugly
01:05 Before - Modification Overview
01:43 Changes - Rock Warrior Tundra Grill Swap
01:50 Changes - Tundra Headlight Restoration
02:03 Changes - Emblem Plastidip Blackout
02:37 Changes - Raptorliner Front Bumper
03:00 Changes - Dip Grill Emblem
03:14 After Mods
03:53 After Review And Future Plans
05:28 Outro
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There is a TRD style grill for the 2nd gen tundras. If your interested I’ll put the link up. I just got mine in the mail the other day.
That’s awesome! Definitely interested, how’s it look in person? Please share link
@@SourceADVI’ve tried to post twice now and nothing is showing up in the comments…idk what’s going on. Do you have an ig or another way I can get you the link?
I saw it actually! TH-cam must be deleting it automatically. Looks great! IG is SourceADV as well. Thank you for the share, I might throw one of those on after I’m done with these bike projects I’m working on right now
@@SourceADV where are you guys buying these grilles. I'm having a hard time finding one for my 2011
@@scrappynotcrappyHey Frank! You can get the complete rock warrior grill color matched from eBay, that's where I got this one. For the TRD Pro insert, I found a link here that allows you to choose with or without lights -- www.4proautoparts.com/shop/toyota-tundra-trd-grill-toyota-tundra-2010-2013/ -- This one does not have the choice so I'm not sure which you get, but it is a lot cheaper: www.truck-accessories-guy.com/products/toyota-tundra-2006-2013-trd-pro-grille -- Hope that helps!
This is not an ugly truck at all not to mention how bullet proof it is
You see the other video with the new headlights? It looks sickkk now!
In our country this exact face of the second gen tundra tinted is one of the scariest cars to ever see cruising in the streets
This is sooo not an ugly truck!
Oof, I’m hurt! I love the styling of the first and 2nd gen! 😂
Great video thanks! Personally I do like the way this truck look in its natural state, I’m fond of the “orca” look lol it’s badass!
This one is for sale if you want it! ;)
One of the best looking trucks on the street is that year tundra I have money to buy a newer model tundra but got the 2008 love the look of it...
Cheers!
Me as well have the 2008 and trying to decide if to add updates after frame replacement but have 338 km on the engine and transmission?? Do you think I should with this kms
@batemanriver6536 engines and trannys for this truck are really really pricey, but if you have taken good care of it I bet she’d be good for 500k miles
@@batemanriver6536 Yeah why not if you feel she still has olot of life in her and she solid go for it my friend God blessed..
This is giving me some Flagstaff, AZ vibes! Good looking truck btw!
Hell yeah! Edge of the world! Thanks dude!
Looks so much better!
Thank you! We'll make it even better looking though real soon!
Keep the mods coming, I just got a 2nd gen and I'm excited to get done upgrades into it
Sick! You see the new headlights too??
Toyota Tundra Morimoto XB LED Headlights Honest Review -- Best 2nd Gen Mod
th-cam.com/video/_pl5b04hrWc/w-d-xo.html
@@SourceADV yessirrrrr. I'm actually thinking about getting the same lol but I need to look at other options but they look really good
In person they are wayyy better than in video too. And the increase in visibility is unreal. Definitely worth it if you love the other parts of the second gen.
Very nice truck dude!!!!!
Thanks 👍
Awesome job man, it looks great! Plastic chrome decals look tacky on any vehicle. I usually just take them off, but blacking them out looks good too.
Thanks man! I agree! This whole truck might get white Raptorliner eventually, so that will be interesting and I'll pull the emblems then for sure. it will definitely be cleaner. Take care!
Nice wheel set up, icon rebels? What offset 25mm? Great video 👍🏽 good editing and sound.
Thanks Jose! They are the Icon Rebounds and I believe you are right 25mm offset. They only come in one offset for the Tundra bolt pattern. I will do a whole video on the wheels in the near future because I love them on this truck. Take care man!
Great video!! I have the same truck and wondering what size tires you went with. Mahalo
285/75-17 BFG K02 the truck has a 2” front lift and 1.5” rear. Thanks man!!
Ur sick. That tundra is legendary in looks n reliability. Ur def alone against the majority on this 1.
Want to buy it? $30k 🤣
Wanna change my grill on my 2008 . What's your recommendation
Nice job. I’m curious on the size of your rims and tires. Also what brand tires.
They are Bridgestone All Terrain K02 in 285/75 -17
Do you use step bars?
How has the liner spray on the front bumper held up? Thinking about doing this on my ‘10 Tundra.
Good! Just make sure to do good sanding prep and use the etching primer to work on the chrome
I wouldn't trust it
Still holding strong. Etching primer is key.
I’m curious as to how much you had sand the front bumper since it’s a chrome metal bumper, i want to paint match mine but everyone says not to paint over chrome, curious to hear your thoughts on my idea?
Hey Brandon! I spent about 1.5 hours sanding the chrome with 80 grit sandpaper then hit it with an etching primer. The etching primer helps make sure the top coat can bond to the chrome. Hope that helps!!
Just to note too. If you are doing a paint match with normal gloss paint you’d want to do 80 then a fine grit sandpaper otherwise you’ll see scratches. The bedliner hides all imperfections, that’s why I love it. Cheers
@@SourceADV oh okay got it, thankyou for your input i appreciate it!
No prob!
Awesome vid, what an improvement to the truck! Only critique is you forgot to mention the Honda Ridgeline as world's ugliest truck.....js
Ridgeline is #4 for sure hahaha
Just a couple of quick questions...
1st...with the RW grille, does it completely remove the entire chrome or is there an outer piece you have to get separately? I have a 2012 Tundra Crewmax TRD in the Magnetic Grey color and i want it to be color matched, do the RW grille come in that color or is it shipped in prepared black primer color as thats all I've been able to find as of late.
Not saying the black wont look good but I'd like to keep it color matched so it doesnt look like it was in an accident "cheap replacement" look to it although black may give off a more aggressive look.
2nd...when you blacked out the enblems, I saw that you just painted them black...what color code black and did you have to pit a coat of clearcoat on them and are they still black, how are they doing color wise with the rainy weather and all?
Or is it better to just buy the blacked out emblems from ebay?
Again, sorry for the stupid questions. I am about to take on upgrade projects for my 2012 Tundra Crewmax TRD starting with the Morimoto XB LED White DRL headlight assemblies which will be here according to the Fedex tracking, this coming Thursday..
All good! The RW grille is a complete piece including the inner grille and emblem. I bought mine on EBay.
The emblem blackout was done with Plastidip Hyperblack, no clear coat needed. They are still doing good over 1.5 years later. I’ll probably respray them in a couple more years. Just make sure to follow the instructions from the “Dip Your Car” guys on TH-cam and you can buy the Hyperblack from them. I couldn’t find the emblem overlays for our year of truck, only the 2014+. If they make them now, definitely go with those, way easier and way more durable than plastidip (the emblems will last for ever as long as you clean the chrome ones well before sticking them on).
Cheers!
@@SourceADV thanks for the info. Yeah I been trying to figure out who sells a Magnetic Grey one, but no one has one. I swore I saw one literally maybe a day or two ago but for the life of my old ass 53 yr old brain of mine, I can't remember where I saw it.
I was on The Toyogarage or whatever their name is website and it keeps saying "will not fit your vehicle" as well as a couple other parts websites selling the RW grille with the amber lights.
I might have to just check ebay and get a black one and see if my local shop here can color match it to my truck. Thanks for the info about the emblems too.
Keep that great looking Tundra of yours rocking and rolling man...
Thanks for all the info...👍👍
What level and size tires are you running. Wheels and offset? It looks great
whats the wheel and tire size? and is it just leveled or is it lifted?
About 2” front lift, 1.5” rear. Icon Vehicle Dynamics Rebound Satin Black 17x8.50” wheels, BFG All Terrain K02 285/75 - 17 - perfect combo for a daily driver and great in snow/ice
I think you should’ve kept the V8 rectangular badge chrome.
I tried it out, I agree it looks good with the headlights in their current form. I think when the headlights are replaced with a modern LED light the blackout logo will look good
@@SourceADV yeah it would probably match after you do more mods
That’s the plan!
Whaaat 2nd Gen tundras are nice, better looking than same year dodges
Hahah! Sorry man, was just trying to have a laugh.
@@SourceADV lol no worries, I probably have awful taste in trucks lol
I probably do too! All good, cheers! Haha
How did you do the bumper????
It’s just the regular spray can of black raptor liner from oreillys, but I hit it with their etching primer after scuffing the chrome with 80 grit sandpaper
What’s your tire size please?
285/75 - 17 - 2 inch front lift, 1 inch rear. Cheers!
There r alot of trucks that look worse. U should have got black housing headlights and painted front bumper white not black. U almost made it look worse doing that black bumper because now it looks like u got in a wreck and replaced front bumper with a primed ebay bumper and didn't have money to paint it. The grill is the correct choice tho.
Front bumper and rear bumper should match and be symmetrical should I have painted the back bumper white too? That’s why I said in the video that the half black white bumper thing doesn’t work on the tundra because of that really weird half bumper design. The plan is to go with the Demello bumper. Check it out. Take care!
what? it just needs some steel on the front, plenty of other trucks are ugly, this thing actually looks decent
I might have gone a little too far bashing the looks of the white whale.. hahaha it was supposed to just be fun, but apparently I struck a chord. I do think with the lights now too it looks great and with a steel bumper would be a great looking truck. Cheers!
all good, I wish other trucks held that kind of power and even more while being trustworthy, theyre getting there
For sure!
You’re nuts. Toyota trucks have never been ugly. Ever. Nothing to see here. Time to move on.
Respect your opinion. First-gen tundra looks like a late 90’s Ford Taurus though. The second-gen is salvageable but is still too rounded and the front end is too small for the tail of the truck and to boot the amount of chrome is very dated. But it is close and can be a good-looking truck with some tweaks. What kind of Toyota do you have?
@@SourceADV Prius hahaha (op, not me😳)
Hahahah! I definitely hit a nerve with this video that I don’t quite understand haha
Drive something else besides a Toyota since you don’t appreciate them enough.
Haha! I only drive Toyotas. My last 6 cars have been Toyotas. they are the most reliable vehicle on the road, 100%. But this truck is a weird looking truck. I still appreciate it, sorry man
Thise other vehicles have beds but they arent trucks. And it isnt even close ugly.
You want to buy it? She’s all yours