What have you done to your 2.5 gen Tundra today?

USPS finally updated the tracking info. It went from "package acceptance pending" on Jan 11 to "customs clearance Canada" on January 25. Too bad they didn't update it with package on the way on Jan 12, would have saved me reaching out to Meso. And Meso did get back to me after I used their website contact us form. I had a hunch my initial email didn't go through. Looking forward to getting these!

 

https://mesocustoms.com/collections...ra-chrome-delete-kit-1?variant=39548570959985

 

Well damn, I just bought AJT kit and I like the way this one looks better…..

 

Probably a good three to four hours. I could probably do it a lot faster the second time around, but I definitely took my time getting it off the first time (and having to reach those 8 bolts that hold the crush bar on)

 

The bumper doesn't have to come off if you are just putting shims in.

 

That kit looks pretty nice and like it would be an easier instal. The AJT pieces weren’t hard to put in, this just looks simpler.

 

Dumb question…. Why do you need bumper shims?

 

Pushes the bumper forward which allows you some additional clearance for bigger tires so they dont rub or so you can move your caster further forward to clear the rear cab mount.

 

Got it… thanks for the explanation

 

My son's 2000 Taco has a diamond plate tailgate cap that a previous owner put on. I think it looks pretty cool.

 

Wow, that looks great...

 

Love that grill. Do you plan to paint or plasti-dip the hood bulge in black to match? I have Ribbon Blue as well and have been wondering what that grill would look like in black against the blue.

 

Finally got my hood bulge light mounted up.. BD s8 bar with sdhq mounts

 

Easy add on today, and the cheapest mod so far lol.

 

Those corner hood bulge clips are a pain in the rear.

 

That looks nice! Does that bar have a lower setting so you can run it during normal driving? Any pictures of it at night?

 

It does have a backlight but not a dimmer. It is illegal to have a bar light that on while driving.

 

Perfect that’s what I meant. I don’t drive much off road or back country so to spend that kind of money and go through all this work and not be able to use the light would be unfortunate.

 

It would be nice to find a good install video on that light bar install. I will take the easy road and eventually add the light bar down below.

 

The install for the S8 is alot different than the NSV.

 

I wondered the same when I first saw the post. Have a liver/wht Springer myself, so always love the spaniels.

 

One video I seen there is cutting under the hood. Not crazy about that.

 

Yep....there is cutting and drilling involved.

 

Has anyone ordered these covers for the interior sections that are wood in a Limited? Found these thru Amazon. Wanted to get input before I ordered them.

 

I do plan on matching the grille. I think the chrome is nice on the truck but feel it is over done, also prefer black; gives it a mean look.

 

That looks awesome. I finally got my S8 in last week. How did the install go? Did you follow instructions or deviate at all? Any tips?

I plan to do mine soon.

 

Prepare for some fun...cutting, drilling, the corner bulge clips. I deviated my install and used the screen from the insert. It hides the gap between the bottom of the bar and the edge of the bulge.

 

I can’t speak to that bar but I did a bar in the bulge. Rather easy. There is a member on here ( forgot the name… maybe platinum or something?? ) that did an install how to. Pretty straightforward. Again, not that particular bar but I’m sure it’s close to the same way I did mine. Dunno though lol