2024 Factory installed TRD Lift

Hello everyone,

I just (a couple of weeks ago) picked up a new 2024 Limited Tundra with the OR package and the factory-installed lift. As many of you know, the fog lights need to be removed by the dealer when getting it installed, but since it was a factory install, the truck already had the blanks. I looked for info reading this to see if popping the bezel off and removing the blanks would show a live wire to use, and to my surprise, it does! I ordered cheap $115 LED fog lights from Amazon, and they plugged right in; a simple turn on the stock and the lights were on.

I also ordered the AEF hooks. I have seen some pictures of these installed over the sway bar spacer, but no straight answers from anyone; I also plan to use this as temp insurance until a new hybrid bumper is installed. Lastly, I ordered the corrected skid plate from Talons Garage, that accounts for the sway bar drop, with the holidays I won't be getting it until next week, can't wait to correct the little mistakes that Toyota made with this package.

No pictures for now, I will share more when it is finished

 

I'm not sure if anyone has the answer yet, but does the factory installed 3in lift is a better quality work than having it installed at the dealership?

I wondering because this factory installed lift is a brand new option, and I'm curious if the guys who are installing it at the factory had the training and know what they're doing with this install?

To sum it up... How does your factory installed lift looks and rides like?

 

I would ask for the factory lights back that they took out before buying from Amazon.

 

When I had ordered my rig I didn't know any better at the time, and ordered it with the AVS and the lift,long of the short is those two can't be combined,anyway the lift was going to be done at the Stealership and it was going to take 15 hours.
Really!?
He also told me they haven't done one yet....
Yeah, IK, don't forget we are going back 8 months now and back then it wasn't offered by the factory.
I would prefer it by the factory and not have it done by guys who are new to this procedure & YOU are paying by the hour for them to learn on.
I'd ask how many they have done and get idea of a turn around time.
JMOE.

BTW congrats on your new Rig your going to love it.

 

I have a 23 TRD Sport. Did the TRD 3inch lift. Dealership matched the online price and installed for me. Running 35s on a 18x9 Fuel. I dont notice a difference in ride from the factory set up. Truck is brand new and I got it all done with only a couple hundred miles on it. 1700 miles now and it feels great. Very happy.

Doubt you will see a difference with a dealership installation to factory. Both should be done right. My dealership had a "lift guy" that does all their TRD lifts and they do them on stock trucks too prior to selling. Obviously on the 22 and 23s. So he know what to do and how to handle it. Also got to keep my fogs which was the best part!

 

Hello. I just purchased a 2024 Limited TRD Off-road package and had the factory installed lift kit installed already. I was also curious about the fog lights not being installed and if the harness was behind the “blanks”? Can you confirm that both harnesses are in fact behind the blanks they installed after removing them? Any idea why they have to be removed? The fog light switch is on the console lever for fog lights. Want to place an order for some Amber ones.

Thanks, Jacob.

 

Hi, I just installed an oem set I bought off another member. I had the TRD lift from the factory on a Limited TRD Off road. When you remove the blank inserts the factory wiring harness is plugged into the blanks. It only took me about 5 minutes to get the fog lights installed and working!

 

Thank you for the reply. This was on a Gen 3 (2022+)?

 

yes a 3rd gen 2024

I work for Toyota, our internal system shows these lifts as FIO-factory installed options, they are not PIO-port installed options.

 

I did the Amazon lights, ever is pre wired. Just remove the plastic grill lower cover, remove 2 screws per blank, the plug is inserted on the back of the blank, plug the light, use the same 2 screws and replace plastic trim. Like mentioned before it took longer to tape the edges to avoid scratching the bumper painted corners than installing the lights.

 

@Eurodriver - @JNeemus is correct. Running a VIN that has the TRD Lift installed from the factory, shows it as being FIO and not PIO. So 100% factory.

 

Hey all, I found out that my OR doesn't have fog lights. While searching I came across this. All the links don't work can someone grab it fresh or give me the info to look up on Amazon?

 

What exactly are you looking for?

 

I am looking for fog lights that will fit the OEM wiring. From my research if you have a TRD lift the dealership removes the fog lights and replaces them with trim. I bought my truck with the lift already completed so there isn't a way to ask them for a set of fog lights for my truck.

 

I’ll get you what you need shortly.

 

The fog lights from Rigid are plug and play, can be had in either Amber or White: https://www.rigidindustries.com/shop-vehicles.html?find=2023-toyota-tundra-1459&sid=5863b5UPHQ

Toyota even offers them as accessories for the Tundra.

 

The $115 from Amazon are plug and play, they do come with wiring but it is not needed. AKKON - Fit 2022 2023 2024 Toyota Tundra 22-24 OE Replacement [Full LED] Fog Lights W/Switch Wiring Clear Lens

$116 AKKON - Fit 2022 2023 2024 Toyota Tundra 22-24 OE Replacement [Full LED] Fog Lights W/Switch Wiring Clear Lens

https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BXBJTZ2R

 

Also check out diode dynamics, they also got plug and play fog lights, pretty good and more affordable than Rigid brand

 

Toyota OEM Fog Lights
81210-0C050 - Lamp Assy, Fog, RH
81220-0C040 - Lamp Assy, Fog, LH

There are several aftermarket options. IMHO, purchasing anything automotive on Amazon is not advisable.

Baja Designs - https://www.bajadesigns.com/product...-toyota-2022-on-tundra/?vid=161424&sku=448162
Diode Dynamics - https://www.diodedynamics.com/ss6-led-fog-light-kit-for-2022-2023-toyota-tundra.html
Heretic Studios (Amber) - https://www.hereticstudio.com/produ...ries-3?rq=yr_2022~mk_toyota~md_tundra-crewmax
Heretic Studios (White) - https://www.hereticstudio.com/produ...ries-3?rq=yr_2022~mk_toyota~md_tundra-crewmax
Rigid (Amber) - https://www.rigidindustries.com/2022-toyota-tundra-selective-yellow-fog-light-kit-37201.html
Rigid (White) - https://www.rigidindustries.com/2022-toyota-tundra-white-fog-light-kit-37202.html

 

I have the 2024 Platinum TRD OR, and am actually getting the factory TRD Lift Kit installed since yesterday.

For reference, prior to the lift kit I installed the @Diode Dynamics Amber Fog Light Kit, Stealth Light Bar Kit, which has amazing coverage and output I might add and highly recommend. I also installed the OEM TRD PRO grille, and OEM TRD PRO fog light garnish (Digital Camo).

Today, I spoke with the Service Advisor for an update, and he referenced their install manuals and an online installation video. He informed me that they did not have to remove the front grill for installing the factory TRD Lift Kit or for adjusting sensors and lighting. I ensured him that I had not moved any sensors or cameras, but only replaced the the grill and the added lighting, and anything else that is required for the install please make sure it is done correctly. No issues he said. The Service Advisor also stated that he and several other dealership employees have 3rd Gen Tundras, and after seeing my kit and how well Toyota has put together a complete product, they too will be getting this lift done.

With all this being said, no fog lights should were removed or replaced with trim/garnish pieces. Hope this helps answer some questions and I'll post pictures as soon as possible for follow up.

 

That's what gets me. My 3rd gen SR5 Tacoma had fog lights as a standard equipment. I didn't notice the fog lights on my Tundra being gone. It's definitely equipped for it and I have the switch in the same spot as my Tacoma. The indicator comes on same as the Tacoma. The lights are simply aren't there. That's why I started to research and ask around and everybody said the same thing. You get the TRD lift and they remove the fog lights and replace that those fake fillers. Not sure why and i didn't realize they were missing until I left it running to see how the adjusted headlights work and that's when I notice no additional light when I turned on the fogs.

 

Not to derail thread but those of you with TRD lift how are you managing the skid plate? I've read it doesn't fit due to the sway bar.
I'm getting the lift right now.

 

Mine came with a "skid" plate sort of. I am looking at an aftermarket version vs purchasing the TRD version. I sent a couple of emails out to companies that made them to verify they will fit with the factory TRD lift. Now, I am super new to Tundra's and having 4x4 in general. So, I expect someone to come into this thread and provide additional information on the subject. If the companies come back and say "yeah, you'll be fine" then I will post the reply in this thread or build an entirely new thread.

 

I did see a youtube video where he cut ~ 3-4x3-4" inch section of metal off the skid plate and it fit fine thereafter. Odd to have the sway bar on the outside of the plate (IMO).

I did tell them not to disable the fog lights.

 

RCI replied and said there skid plate will work with the factory TRD lift.

 

It will work if you
1. Don’t install the sway bar spacers that come with the Trd lift kit.
Or 2. Are fine with the sway bar being below the skid plate.
I have the .75 icon sway bar spacers which is much less of a sway bar drop than what comes with the Trd lift kit and I had to shim my RCI skid plate .75 inches lower to keep the sway bar underneath the skid plate.

 

Spoke with my tech. They said they don't need the spacers and it is fine w/o them. No skid plate mods. I have a skid plate just not the TRD Skid Plate.
I have to decide if I really needs the TRD skid plate or aftermarket option for better protection.

My 2010 Tundra had a standard skid plate I have taken that thing OR a lot. Never had an issue. Might be a don't need until you really needed it.

 

You need to install the sway bar spacers...your ride and articulation will be ruined without the spacers installed...

 

Maybe I missed it or it's a stupid question but why does Toyota remove the fogs lights if you get a factory 3" lift.

 

Some states don’t allow fog lights to be a certain distance off the ground. So to protect themselves. They just remove.