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Sweet Mods 2012 TE - Pics included

Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Islandskydiver, Jan 13, 2019.

  1. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:43 AM
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    Islandskydiver

    Islandskydiver [OP] “Living the dream”

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    I’m New here and have been enjoying this site for useful tech info for the last week while installing mods on my recently acquired 2012 Trail Edition with KDSS suspension. I Thought I would post a few pics of mods I’ve done this last week after buying this unit from Quebec Canada with only 33,000 miles on it and in mint condition with the exception of 1 small 3/4 inch hairline scratch on the tail gate. The dealership had no idea this unit had KDSS on it and sold it to me for thousands less than the going rate should have been up here. So I jumped on a plane, and drove it back 2500 miles to the western Rockies of Alberta. Anyways, here’s what I’ve managed to squeak out in the last week.

    2012 Trail Edition

    Pedal Commander throttle booster and fuel saver. This thing is insane btw!!

    Stock running boards swapped for NFab steel frame sliders and steps

    Stock wheels bumped up to BFG KO2 275/70/17

    Daytec lift and level. 2.5” front , 1.5” rear

    Spider trax 1.25” wheel spacers

    Dash cam install - DDPAi MH Gen 2

    K & N air filter

    Custom Ram mount Cell phone mounted into dash

    Toyota Blackout kit

    Custom Husky floor liners

    Internal console mods

    Complete window tinting front hood 3M paint protection film and Truck spray on bed liner being applied to under carriage , fenders and rocker panels next week.

    The combo of stock rims, Daytecs lift and level , Spider trax Wheel spacers and the 275/70/17 BFG Ko2 tires were sweet. Minimal front fender liner rubbing fixed in 5 min by pushing liner forward and resetting the screws.













    ******UPDATED*******

    January 27 2019

    All windows have been limousined out with the exception of the front passenger and driver which have been semi blacked out.

    The entire under carriage has beenroad salt and rust removed, treated and then coated and sprayed with a bitumen based compound that eliminates moisture and oxygen from the oxidization process. The entire under side is blacked out now.

    As seen in the new photos below, I’ve had LINE X body armour sprayed high on the rocker panel exterior sections, insides of the doors and along the rear tailgate inside and out where rust always forms first. I then had my NFAB steel sliders and steps sprayed and armoured up as I live on a gravel road in the country which would destroy these bars in a short time. This stuff is rock solid and water and air tight. The photos simply don’t do it justice.

    Next I’ve installed a WESTIN Bull bar. Super quick and easy install. I’ve also got a 20” Extreme WESTIN LED light bar for it, but I’m waiting on the light bar mount to arrive.




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    Last edited: Feb 2, 2019
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  2. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:20 AM
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    Sickboy

    Sickboy New Member

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    2019 4 Runner TRD Off Road Premium
    3/1.5 ToyTec Leveling kit, TRD Pro front/rear valances, CBI rock sliders (on order), BFG All Terrain TA KO 285/70/17, 40% windshield tint, 35% side window tint, ceramic coated exterior, spydertrax spacers, Adjustable UCA’s, Throttle Command, blue LED interior lights, S&B CAI, emblem blackout kit
    56495077-4BD2-41EC-B2AA-7CE15CB8F090.jpg Good looking 4 Runner! Nice job on the mods too.

    Check this out as an alternative to the bed liner type undercoating:
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    Excuse_Me_Whaaat and WallyT4R like this.
  3. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:43 AM
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    JET4

    JET4 New Member

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    welcome, looks good
     
  4. Jan 13, 2019 at 7:06 AM
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    SlvrSlug

    SlvrSlug Slightly bent.

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    Welcome.
     
  5. Jan 13, 2019 at 8:32 AM
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    WallyT4R

    WallyT4R New Member

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    Welcome!:thumbsup:
     
  6. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:39 PM
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    4runningMan

    4runningMan New Member

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    Just the 3" Nfabs + AT tires really ups the aggressive look.

    I like those older larger headlights better than the newer ones.

    Nice truck!
     
  7. Jan 13, 2019 at 2:45 PM
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    2016Pro

    2016Pro Why all of the Pro hate?

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    Welcome and good luck with your 4runner
     
  8. Jan 14, 2019 at 7:16 AM
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    PrettyGoodSam

    PrettyGoodSam New Member

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    Welcome! Looks badass!

    I also have a 2012 TE (non KDSS). If you ever switch to a roof rack, i will buy your H-Block inserts and cross bars!
     
  9. Jan 14, 2019 at 8:02 AM
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    jgcaps

    jgcaps Lovin the Colorado Life.!

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    3" Icon Stage 2, 18x9 Fuel Beast wheels, 285/65/18 BFG KO2's, N-FAB Black Rock Rails w/removable steps.
    Lookin good.! Welcome from Colorado
     
  10. Feb 4, 2024 at 12:32 PM
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    Excuse_Me_Whaaat

    Excuse_Me_Whaaat New Member

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    Hey! Did you install the blackout overlay under the badging on your lift gate? I'm looking to do that with mine.
     
  11. Feb 4, 2024 at 5:16 PM
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    UofLCardfan77

    UofLCardfan77 Large Member

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    Black Out Overlays, Windows tinted (front doors),
    Welcome from the center of the bourbon universe.
     

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