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2012 to 2015 conversion (trd pro destroyer)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by motozack, Aug 29, 2016.

  1. Aug 29, 2016 at 11:06 PM
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    motozack

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    Magnuson S/C 2.85 stealth pulley Afe stage 2 sealed pro dry 255 URD fuel pump TRD Quickshifter & knob Method double standards 265/70/17 KO2's B.A.M.F. Sliders W/kickouts powder coated 2.5" kings W/resi's Camburg UCA's TRD catback exhaust 2015 TRD pro clone 2015 interior Pioneer Nav
    Picked up my used 2007 TRD sport 6spd 4x4 a couple years ago all stockimage.jpg
    The mods started soon
    New headlights and the 09+ tail lights were the first moves. Then some 5100's & some methods
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    Next I ordered up some BAMF bolt on sliders with kickouts and called up dipmycar.com for a little color on the wheels
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    I drive dirt roads half the time, that was all the excuse I needed to spend the $ on some better suspension.
    Kings & camburg UCA's image.jpg
    Next was new tires (again) my Duratracs were unbalancable. Did the right thing and got KO2's. And switched up the wheels :) image.jpg
    At this point yeah I was pretty stoked with the truck. Also threw a Trd catback on it as well as the Trd quick shifter, Trd skid plate & a pioneer nav unit.
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    Only thing left was some plastic surgery!
    Pulled the trigger on doing a 2012 front end conversion, black bezel headlamps, PRO grille & all. Tied the turnsignal mirror to the parking lights rather then used them as signals. (Looks sweet)
    Needless to say I was stoked with the results of the conversion!image.jpg
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    Last was the interior, I lucked out & found a guy parting out a wrecked 2014
    Got the steering wheel, vents & 4x4 switch, clock & climate controls from him. Tracked down a center console with the lid & ordered up the front consol section from mytoyotapartsstore.com
    They also set me up with all the brackets & clips needed to do the front end. Great prices & friendly staff.
    The last of orange dash lights had to go so I switched out the LED's to cool white. One of the best bangs for your buck, between that and the steering wheels swap it felt like a different truck.image.jpg
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    Last was the all black A/C controls. There's a couple different ways of doing this mod, I opted to order pins & the newer style plug. Btw the pins are a nightmare, patients & extra parts is a must lol. image.jpg
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    Also installed the magnuson supercharger along with URD fuel pump 2.8 pulley & afe sealed pro dry IMG_9609.jpg
    Threw some '17 TRD Pro emblems on...the little things
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  2. Aug 29, 2016 at 11:15 PM
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    Boomkanani

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    Some stuffz
    Did you follow a write-up for the exterior parts? I'm interested in converting the hood, grille, and headlights.
     
  3. Aug 29, 2016 at 11:20 PM
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    motozack

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    Magnuson S/C 2.85 stealth pulley Afe stage 2 sealed pro dry 255 URD fuel pump TRD Quickshifter & knob Method double standards 265/70/17 KO2's B.A.M.F. Sliders W/kickouts powder coated 2.5" kings W/resi's Camburg UCA's TRD catback exhaust 2015 TRD pro clone 2015 interior Pioneer Nav
    Yeah man, there's a write up, something like "2012 front end conversion". Has a lot of info..
     
  4. Aug 29, 2016 at 11:21 PM
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    kingk0ng

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    just a few things.
    nice! question what you do with your hood? available? lol
     
  5. Aug 30, 2016 at 7:06 AM
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    motozack

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    Sold, 1st day I listed it lol
     
  6. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:26 AM
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    crashnburn80

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    Nice work. You left the part out about taking off the bed stickers and swapping the badges (which you obviously did). Looks sharp!
     
  7. Aug 30, 2016 at 9:27 AM
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    Looks damn good!
     
  8. Feb 28, 2017 at 9:49 PM
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    Oreo Cat

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    How hard was the steering wheel change?
     
  9. Feb 28, 2017 at 10:43 PM
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    Look good !
     
  10. Mar 1, 2017 at 7:31 AM
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    Easy
     
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    Where'd you get your headlights?
     
  12. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:37 AM
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    Amazon
    Then I siliconed over top of the seal to make sure leak free.
    We've had a shit ton of rain, no problems with em at all.
    They are eagle eye brand
     
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  13. Mar 1, 2017 at 9:53 AM
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    Looks amazing. Great job. I think calling it a 'Pro clone' is a bit underwhelming. Looks better than a standard Pro, IMO.
     
  14. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:03 AM
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    Great looking truck! Jealous of the grill and headlights!
     
  15. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:46 AM
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    Thanks man I agree.. better suspension better wheels and a built supercharger
    I Should call it a pro destroyer :burnrubber:
     
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  16. Mar 1, 2017 at 10:47 AM
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    Exactly. It's 1 hell of a nice truck. (no disrespect to any Pro owners)
     
  17. Mar 1, 2017 at 11:35 AM
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    Hmmm can't seem to find the Eagle eye brand. Only see DNA and Speed Daddy brand.
     
  18. Mar 2, 2017 at 7:09 AM
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    I recall the brand not being in the ad but was in the details...
     
  19. Mar 2, 2017 at 7:13 AM
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