Best way to apply/line up 4x4 badge on tailgate

Anyone know the best way to align the 4x4 badge on the tailgate so its straight vertically and horizontally on the driver side of the tailgate?

I was thinking of using the bottom edge of the V6 badge as a guide and measuring from there to the bottom of the tailgate to get vertical positioning. For horizontal positioning, measure the passenger edge of the V6 badge to the passenger side edge of the tailgate and place the driver side edge of the 4x4 the same distance from the driver side edge of the tailgate.

Does that even make sense?

Anyone have an easier way?

How do they do it from the factory? Robots?

 

This is exactly what I needed! Thank you so much!

 

Where were you 8 hours ago???

I actually ended up pretty close to this by doing what @bamfupinya suggested and using the V6 as a starting guide. I actually did that and replaced the V6 with TRD as well as add the 4x4 to help my "Proseur" look.

 

Looks good. I like the blackout effect compared to the stock SR5 4x4 badge.

 

Use painters tape

 

Looks great! where did you snag the 4x4 badge?

 

If you're referring to me, I picked it up from a dealer who sells them on eBay fairly cheaply.

 

Thanks

 

Thanks

 

Eyeball it...just have a good eyeball

 

That's what they do on the assembly line lol.

 

Ha. I parked next to a brand new F-150 at the grocery store a few months ago and the drivers side Ecoboost badge was installed upside down.

 

Lol someone might have actually pranked that dude....just as well though, it's a Ford haha.

 

finally a question @splitbolt can actually answer!

 

Just joshin' you. Of all the questions you drop the tech manual knowledge on, this one gave me a laugh

 

If you noticed, I'm a little ocd.
This falls under that umbrella.

 

ha! only love for you my man

 

Did mine tonight along with the factory blackout overlay kit. Turned out good!
#tacoma4x4