Some long overdue attention for my 09

Bought my 09 in late 2010 and used as my daily driver for the past 11 years. I did little to it other than normal maintenance and an occasional wash. I retired a while back so now I have more time to work on vehicles so a little over a month ago I pulled the tacoma into the garage to fix some stone chips. One thing led to another.

 

Next up was replacing my hitch. It was rusted pretty bad and I didn't feel it was worth the effort to clean and paint it. Also, was planning on touching up some rust on the bumper but it also wasn't worth the effort so I just replaced it along with the hitch.

 

Next up, my truck as always had a camera in the tailgate but I never had the LCD mirror so I purchased one and got that hooked up.

 

Truck never had cruise control or keyless entry. So I purchased a cruise control switch and a clutch switch and also the keyless control unit that goes under the glovebox along with a fob. Done and done.

 

Next, stock wheels were showing some signs of rust. I plan to get new wheels but in the interim I decided to paint my OEM wheels. Sanded, primed, painted, and cleared. They look better than I thought they would but I still plan to go aftermarket once I decide on what I want.

 

Was installing the control unit for the keyless entry plug and play? i'd like to add this to my base model 09 as well

 

Yes, bought the control unit on ebay and they sent me a fob too. I plugged the control unit in under the glovebox then went thru the steps to program the fob. Worked great! Cant believe I drove the truck for 11 years and grumbled every time I had to manually lock or unlock it.

 

Awesome, good to know! Do you have a part number for the one you used by chance? i am going to have to do some digging under the dash later to try to find those plugs

 

#89741-04010


https://www.ebay.com/sch/i.html?_from=R40&_nkw=toyota+89741-04010&_sacat=0

 

Next was intermittent wipers, again, same story truck never had them but was wired for them so I bought a switch on ebay and plugged it in, worked!

 

Next up was the stereo or more specifically the speakers. I had replaced the stereo a couple years ago with a Pioneer touch screen that supports Apple car play and Android Auto but I never swapped out the stock speakers. I opted for the Rockford Fosgate Power T1675-S bought from Crutchfield. I plan to put in a amp and sub too but haven't decided which one yet.

 

Next on the list. My OEM steel skid plate had a few rust holes. So I ordered an OEM aluminum one from Jim Coleman Toyota when they were waiving the shipping fees.

 

Updated headlights ... opted for the Alpharex Pro's and Easy Eagle H7 LED swap

 

Next, I swapped the grill for the TRD style with rapter lights. I know many don't like these and think they are overdone, but hey, I figure if you don't like em you don't need to look at em! ;-)

 

Next up, I installed the WeatherTech hood protector.

 

Then, IMO a great upgrade, hood struts!

 

Nice work!! Givin me some ideas for my 2011 base.

 

Well done!

 

Did the Matt Gecko led mods for hood and bed (cause I needed a project today and ...why not).