SANDY EGGO BUILD & BS

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×VINYL WRAPPING (FAIL)

While on the mission to delete the interior silver trim, I figured I would teach myself how to wrap. I purchased a large self adhesion roll from ebay and a heat gun from Amazon.

$20 SEEKONE Heat Gun 1800W Heavy Duty Fast Heat Hot Air Gun Kit with 752℉&1112℉（400℃-600℃） Dual-Temperature Settings and 4 Nozzles with Overheat Protection for Crafts, Shrinking PVC, Stripping Paint

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B086WH19WH

https://www.ebay.com/itm/264107199884



The first thing I tried to wrap was my girlfriend's wine fridge. It came out pretty clean so I felt I was ready to try something from the truck and gave the whole shifter bezel a shot.



A few minutes in when it came down to the trimming part of the job, it slowly turned into a complete mess. The frustration set in quickly so I decided to stick with the smaller smoother part of the piece and ended up with this.



End result: With a skill level of a clueless beginner, I thought it turned out pretty good. I'm sure If practiced enough I could get the hang of it but I don't find much that I need to wrap. A rattle can seems to be more my speed.

Two months later I ripped it off, sanded it and painted it. Much happier with the way it looks now.

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×PAINTED REAR BUMPER

Apart of the chrome delete was the hideously loud rear chrome bumper. I cleaned it real well with a pressure washer and rubbing alcohol. I took off the plastic trim pieces and tape/masked the surrounding areas.



I used about 1 1/2 cans of black plastidip and 1 can of glosiffier.



I've only had to paint it twice since I've owned the truck. Stuff stays on there extremely well.



*When ever I detail the truck I make sure to put this stuff on any exterior plastidip'd surface. It keeps it looking new and stops it from drying out.

$9 Meguiar's G4116 Natural Shine Protectant - 16 Oz Spray Bottle

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0009IQXCC

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×SEAT CREVICE FILLER

Finally filled a crevice that has tormented me since day one. Used some left over rubber from the rear cab delete.

Final score:
Driver seat crevice: 129,747,297
Me: 1.5




×WATER BOTTLE TETHER

I finally figured out a way for my girlfriend's oil tanker of a water bottle to be tethered. Hearing it slam around while driving was driving me crazy (no pun intended).

It doesn't fit in any cup holder known to man. So I came up with and idea to use a backpacking strap with carabiner hooks. I attached it to the strong under piece of the glove compartment. It worked out phenomenally. No more water bottle rock n rollin!




×Nakita WD-012 CAM

$40 NATIKA Backup/Front/Side View Camera: No Distortion Effect Starlight Night Vision HD Metal Flush or Surface Mount CVBS | AHD Reverse Rear View Backup Camera for Cars Pickup Trucks SUVs RVs Vans

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B083SF5VVN

Installed this front cam to help with parking and off-roading situations. The installation was pretty straight forward and very simple.



I first tested the cam to make sure it wasn't faulty or broken.



Then I chose the spot where I wanted the camera mounted. I measured, tapped off and marked the spot to make my cam hole .




Once the cam hole was good to go, I popped in the cam. It came with two different mounting brackets. I chose the ring bracket and drilling option because of how flush it looks.




After talking the center dash fully apart, I ran the cable from behind the dash to the fire wall gromet. I busted through the fire wall using tape and a wire hanger, from there i continued zip tying and tucking the wires as flush I could.

I unplugged the battery and proceeded to wire the power/ground wires to the headunits P&G wires. My headunit cam with rca harnesses for several cameras, so it made for an easy hook up.




~Night w/ Heads Lights


~Night w/ Running Lights


~Day / Outside


~Day / Garaged


Finally, I placed my front cam app on the home screen for easy accessibly. Super happy with how it turned out



**The only issue I came across was the T-taps that were supposed to be included didn't make it into the installation package. I had to go by a box. This led to another issue with the actual wiring itself. The T-taps were having trouble cutting through the wires insulation. I ended up slicing into the wire then applying the T-taps. Not that big of a deal but annoying. It made me question my workmanship a few times lol.


×OCD GLOVE BOX ORGANIZER

This $20 mod is worth every penny. Matches the one I used in the center console.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/301940296161

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sandy eggo... san diego... i get it! i dig what you did with the leather trim and center console!

 

Nice work getting all the info organized and listed!

 

I can delete this post and mine above if you want to clean up the thread so all of your posts run together.

 

×LISTED MODIFICATIONS
CONTINUED

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×MESO V2 DOME & MAP LIGHTS

@MESO interior lights painted and installed.

~V2 Domes

https://mesocustoms.com/collections...roducts/v2-ultimate-dome-light-2nd-gen-tacoma



As you can see these light covers are gray, my interior is light brown and black. Not going to make my OCD very happy if I left them that way. So matte black it it is!

First thing to do is remove the lights from their covers. The dome and maps have little tabs holding them in. A small flat head screwdriver will get the job done. Take your time and ease them out.

I used everything below on all of the meso covers including the dome light trim that I removed from the ceiling. I cleaned, scuffed, cleaned and painted a light couple of coats.




Removing the dome trim is very simple. Pop out the plastic cover and remove the bulb. You'll see two metal clips that hold the trim in the roof panel. Push those two back and pry out the trim. Careful, there is a plastic piece that sticks off the side.



Unclip the power plug and boom. Remove, scuff, clean, tape off the areas that you don't want painted and black that thing out.



All done, I popped the meso lights back into their covers and installed. (I suggest laying the covers down on the bubble rap they came in while assembling them to prevent from scratching them.) Remember to pop back in the metal mounting clips into the roof. I forgot and almost scratched the new paint job removing everything again.

All done! So bright and cool looking





*With these new V2's, the LED bulb is smaller than a OEM bulb. You'll need to squeeze the little metal brackets to make it fit more snug.


~Maps

https://mesocustoms.com/collections...-lights-2nd-gen-tacoma?variant=13255703462001



Repeat the above process with the meso maps. The only difference is removing the two map lights without breaking the tiny tabs that hold them up. Take your time when removing them. You do not need to remove the light reflectors.




~Finished product at night

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×EMBLEMS USED THE WRONG WAY

https://www.ebay.com/itm/153442262488

I bought these extra matte black emblems to cut the taco out of tacoma. I was thinking I would put it on my mesh grille but it just didn't work out the way I envisioned it.



I ended up finding out that the glove box position looked pretty sweet, so I kept it.



TACO TACo tAcO on both sides of th bed.




×iJDMTOY TRUCK BED RAIL FLAG HOLDER MOUNT

(No product link address)
So I went to copy the link address and post it here and I noticed that this product has been pulled from their website. Weird.. I'm sure there are similar ones on the internets.

Here's what once was:


Anyways, the process of installation was very simple.



It came with three bolts, three washers and two square pieces for the tie down tracks.



Place, slip in and tighten up. Very straight forward.



I did have to drill a few doles into the aluminum flagpole so the mounting screws would sit properly but that has nothing to do with product just my OCD.



It turned out great and now I can obnoxiously support my team on the go. #friarfaithfull

 

×NAPIER SPORTZ BED TENT

https://www.napieroutdoors.com/shop/truck-tents/sportz-truck-tent-57-series/

IN PROGRESS





×BED MATTRESS


IN PROGRESS





×RAM MOUNT PILLAR MOD

IN PROGRESS








×SOUND DAMPENING

IN PROGRESS






×RECOVERY MISC.

IN PROGRESS

 

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×CUSTOM INTERIOR LEDs

 

×DIY TAILGATE COVER W/ CUP HOLDERS

 

×CAB MOUNT CHOP

Had a fellow member help me with the CMC mod to better fit the new 285s. I had already trimmed the plastic that was rubbing but the welding part was something I needed help with..




Before


We didn't use a plate. We ended up cutting slices out of the cab mounts, bending it back enough and welding in place.



Welding back together



Finished product.


In my opinion, it turned out great and the tire now clears with ease.


×Teton Workshop Shift Knob

 

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×'11-15 Radio Surround Swap






×Nakita Rear Roof Cam






×Fender Flare Removal








×Desert Does It Seat Jackers





×BPF Front Skid Plate






×TRD Pro Grill 2.0 Gen & Colored Matched







×AJT Key FOB Cover







×CALIRAISED BED STIFFENERS







×2.5 CUP HOLDER INSERTS







×MOLLE SUN VISOR ORGANIZER








×TRASHAROO

 

×More Mods Continued Later............

 

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•MAINTENANCE/REPAIRS

UCAs
(03/20/21) Dirt King

Coilovers
(03/20/21) Used 2019 TRD

Suspension (Front)
(03/20/21) Bilsteins 5100s

Tires
(06/12/15) 265 /75 R16 BFGoodrich KO2
(03/15/21) 285 /75 R16 BFGoodrich KO2

Windshield
(09/08/16)

Drum Brakes
(03/09/17)
(05/01/20)

Rotors (Front)
(12/02/2020)
-(x3 Shaved 05/03/2022)

Brake Pads (Front)
(07/20/2017)
(06/8/2019)
(12/02/2020)
(05/03/2022)

Tire rotation
Last (2/19/20)

Tire pressure sensors
All Four (02/19/20)

Wheel Bearing/Hub (Driver)
(12/6/19)

Charcoal Canister
*NOT FINISHED* (12/31/19)
Due to the P CODE issue completely disappearing, I have discontinued this repair.

REM Alternator
P# 1554301 (03/12/1/20)

Serpentine Belt
P# K070834004 (03/12/20)
P# 89158545 (03/12/20)

Sparkplugs
95k Miles (05/06/19) DENSOS
122k Miles (08/01/20) DENSOS

Rotors (Rear)
resurfaced (12/02/20)

Cab Mount Chop (D/P)
(03/21/21)

Brake Fluid Flush
(07/08/21) (OEM)

Power Steering Fluid Flush
(07/08/21) (OEM)

Engine Oil
Routine (Mobile 1)

Air Filters
Routine (OEM)

Rear Main Seal - Leak
In Progress

Front Main Seal (Timing Chain Cover) - Leak
In Progress

 

×SCENIC PLACES

Blossom Valley

https://youtu.be/HaYh70dDG8M


Dropped pin
Near San Diego County, CA
https://maps.app.goo.gl/9JJdXhd3FL4ChK2f9

 

Proctor Valley



Dropped pin
Proctor Valley Rd, Jamul, CA 91935
https://maps.app.goo.gl/qTmr9tdfkNQosACT8