The Evolution of My 2014 Toyouta Tundra Platinum Crew Max
This video is a culmination on all of the modifications I've done to my 2014 Toyota Tundra Platinum Crew Max (details below). I go from buying the Tundra in 2020 to making it my own over the next couple of years ... and I'm just getting started.
The majority of these mods have their own video on this channel. If you're interested in the details of a particular modification, please go to that video in the Tundra Playlist.
Here is a list of all of the modifications on the Tundra (at the time of this recording):
- Lift: 6" Rough Country Lift
- Wheels: 20" x 10" XD820 Grenades, Satin Black, with a -24mm offset
- Tires: Cooper Discoverer AT3 XLT, 285/60R20 (or 33.5" x 11.2")
- Step Up Bars: NFAB Nerf Bars
- Fender Flares: Tyger Auto amzn.to/4bAHRBE (Amazon)
- Exhaust: Borla Touring Cat-Back
- Muffler Delete
- Two Carven R-Series (3") Mufflers installed onto the Borla Touring Catback Exhaust amzn.to/3QZUXQl (Amazon)
- Pedal Commander, Throttle Response Controller amzn.to/3yCNJLZ (Amazon)
- AFE Power Cold Air Intake (51-81172, Magnum Force, Stage 2)
- Front Brakes: Power Stop K2952-36, Z36 Severe-Duty Truck & Tow 1-Click Brake Kit - Drilled/Slotted Rotors & Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads amzn.to/4dV827u (Amazon)
- Rear Brakes: Power Stop K3073-36, Z36 Severe-Duty Truck & Tow Rear Brake Kit - Drilled/Slotted Rotors & Carbon Fiber Ceramic Brake Pads amzn.to/4dYhLKu (Amazon)
- Tail Light Housings: Autowiki LED DRL Tail Lights amzn.to/4dT5Z3Q (Amazon)
- Tail Light LED Reverse Bulb amzn.to/3wHloUi (Amazon)
- Headlight Bulbs: Sealight H4 9003 HBZ LED Bulbs amzn.to/44VUaWm (Amazon)
- Fog Lamp Bulbs: Sealight H11, H8, H9 LED Bulbs amzn.to/3VcOowm (Amazon)
- GM-Style Tow Mirrors: amzn.to/3VfTXu4 (Amazon)
- Toyota-Style Tow Mirrors: amzn.to/44ZxHrN (Amazon)
- Radio Antenna: Rydonair 13" amzn.to/4bxCHWW (Amazon)
- Color-matching door handles: 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of base paint (magnetic grey), 4 to 6 coats of acrylic clear coat
- Blacking Out Grille and Badges: 2 coats of primer, 2 coats of base paint (black sand pearl), 4 to 6 coats of acrylic clear coat
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Glad I came across your channel, this is exactly how I want my 2014 tundra to be and I’m glad you showed everything. Got a new subscriber
@mrj.r.3172
10 ай бұрын
Same here. Mine came leveled so I’ll let it be for now, but everything else will get done- 3rd break light COI Exhaust - Smoked head and tail lights Tow mirrors Antenna Floor mats Debadge Pedal commander
@toyotaFANatic81
9 ай бұрын
Thanks for your feedback AND for the sub!! Have fun turning your Tundra into a MONSTER!!!! 👊🏾
@mrj.r.3172
9 ай бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 can’t stop watching your videos bro! Any advice on the type of headlights/taillights and COI to get? Also, based on my research, I think flow masters are the loudest- thoughts? I don’t have issues with my neighbors so I want it loud and aggressive.
@toyotaFANatic81
9 ай бұрын
Hey, man! Thanks for supporting the channel! Much appreciated 🤜🏾🤛🏻 As for each of those parts you're asking about, I have had good experiences with most of the parts in my mod list. If you want a REALLY loud exhaust, don't bother with an aftermarket muffler. Just get a muffler-delete, and that should do it. That's what I did at first, but I found it too loud for the city, so I got the Carven mufflers installed. If you want a loud exhaust note, and you're not worried about your neighbors, a muffler-delete will do the trick.
@mrj.r.3172
9 ай бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 awesome!! Thanks bro. Mine only has one exhaust on the right so I’ll probably enjoy the muffler delete for now and upgrade to the dual next year perhaps. Please post more videos lol. I have watched all your videos in 2 days. All!!
I busted out the 2021 DRL headlights on my 2014 along with LED fog lights and the front end was killing the lighting game! Love the content nice truck!
@toyotaFANatic81
Ай бұрын
Thanks, man!!! 👊🏾 Thanks for supporting the channel! 👍🏾
Such an amazing transformation! Looks great!!
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thank you, AnneLiese!!! It's my on-going project. ❤️
Had to subscribe, you’ve got some awesome tundra content that not many people are doing. I’ve got a 2018 sr5 tundra crew max. You just got me hyped up to finish my own truck 😂
@toyotaFANatic81
11 ай бұрын
Thanks for the sub, my dude! That is a HUGE help for the channel. You're right ... there aren't as many modded-out Tundras as there are Ford, Dodges, and Chevy's. Hopefully, we can change that. Have fun with your build, man, and thanks for supporting the channel! 👊🏾💪🏾👌🏾
Awesome mods. Great attention to details.
@toyotaFANatic81
10 ай бұрын
Thanks, man! I really appreciate that. What year of Tundra do you own?
Hey. I love your videos. I have a 13’ Tundra that I wouldn’t trade for the world. You’ve inspired a few new ideas for me. Thank you.
@toyotaFANatic81
4 ай бұрын
Hey, man! My pleasure. I love my Tundra too. I'm glad that you're enjoying the videos. Have fun with your build!
Just bought a 2019 crew max platinum. Can’t wait to do the mods
@toyotaFANatic81
8 ай бұрын
Congratulations, man! You're going to LOVE that truck. You should throw your modifications up on KZread as well!!!
Great to see the evolution of your Tundra. I plan to buy a Tundra soon and saved your “how to video” for the side mirrors I plan to upgrade. I think I will not get the lights on their when reversing. You have a serious high lift but I’ll keep mine to a 2.5-3 inch lift. I do like those flares since I don’t really want to have the mud flaps.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, man. Definitely make your truck your own!! There are advantages to having a 3" over a 6" lift, for sure. I'm throwing 35s on the Tundra soon and having the 6" of lift will help accommodate them. I love Tundras of ALL sizes and mods. Tundras are just good trucks, period!!!
Thanks. My plan is a 4" lift.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Then you'll have no issues getting it into your garage (height-wise). Length-wise may be a different story. Hopefully, you have a long garage. I can't close my garage door with my Tundra inside.
Just subscribed! Love the channel so far! The videos are great, very well done. I actually just bought a 2011 SR5 double cab with only 160,000km. It already had a leveling kit and an AEM cold air intake. I love it so far and can't wait to start modifying it to my tastes. I do a lot of camping so my mods will have back roads and storage in mind as well as the ones on your list. Keep the videos coming man!
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video AND for the sub! Those are both HUGE for this channel and I really appreciate it. It sounds like you have a good looking rig. YOU should throw yours up on KZread as well, man!
Just picked up another mortgage payment in the form of an 18 TRD Sport in Midnight Black Metallic. Upgrade from my 08 TRD Off Road. I love the mods you've done man, your rig looks OUTSTANDING and now I cant wait to start making her my own. It's funny how those parts just magically appear int he garage isnt it?
@toyotaFANatic81
10 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, Jay!!! Yeah, it's crazy how truck parts seem to magically appear. 🤣🤣🤣 I know that you'll have a BLAST working on your Tundra!!! Make sure to keep me informed of your progress.
Great video…impressive build! 👍👍👍
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!!! I appreciate that!
Thanks for sharing your new Mods! You have inspired me on my build.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for supporting the channel, Marcus!
Hey amigo, you have one awesome truck 👍🏾!!! I just stumbled upon your channel and also subscribed. I've got a 2018 1794, and I'm slowly doing the mods to it. Your attention to details and being straight to the point is amazing. You've got a fan for life. We're only a few hours in driving distance apart. Keep up the amazing work you do!!! Love it 👌🏾!!!
@toyotaFANatic81
5 ай бұрын
Thanks a lot, man!!! I appreciate that. If you have the 1794, you've got the TOP trim, my friend! What kinds of modifications have you made to it, so far? So, you live in Alberta too, eh? Thanks for subbing and supporting the channel. HUGE help!!!!
@Heavyd54
5 ай бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 I've done a leveling kit, along with rims and tires. I've also updated the interior lights with less so far
@toyotaFANatic81
5 ай бұрын
Sounds good, man! You might think of throwing your truck up on KZread as well!
Just joined ur channel. Love the video. Thinking about modding my 2013 tundra and this helps a lot!
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing and watching. HUGE help for the channel!!! Good luck with your Tundra build, Man! What do you have in mind?
Awesome tundra bro I just picked up a trd sport crew max a couple weeks ago
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man! Congratulations on the TRD Sport. I have no doubt that you're going to love that truck!
@h2bhatchie668
Жыл бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 your welcome and thanks bro I do I wanna do stuff to but im also tryn to enjoy it stock lol
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
@@h2bhatchie668 Stock or modified, Tundras are GREAT!!!!
@h2bhatchie668
Жыл бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 facts bro 💪
Great video I'm thinking about getting a tundra ☝🏿🤞🏿💯
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man! Much appreciated. I'm a little biased but ... THEY'RE GREAT!!!!
Awesome truck bro
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!!! I appreciate that.
@pelon4374
Жыл бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 loves those tail light what are the names if I would to get some?
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾 I got them off of E-Bay. (Smoked LED Tail lights). Theres no brand-name because I got them from a 3rd Party seller on E-Bay. The full mod list is in the description of the video, my dude.
@pelon4374
Жыл бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 I appreciated it bro 😎
Bro I really enjoy your videos .. love that tundra I have a trail edition 2021 cement color now I have an idea of how it should look like I just need now a second job and put away every income tax return for the next 13 years 😂😂😂😂😂
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for the feedback, my man!! Yes, mods can be expensive. The labor costs for some of them really ad up. Still, this is a passion project and a long-term project that will pay for itself over time. Thank you for subscribing and checking out my videos. That is a HUGE help for this channel!!! Much appreciated.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Cement is one of the BEST colors, in my opinion. Have fun modifying your Tundra, man!!!
That looks clean. Great work
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, man!!! I appreciate that. 👊🏾
Impressive build bro!! i have one just like yours but black
@thunrr8094
Жыл бұрын
I have XDs too on 37’s and on a 8” R.C lift
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot, man! Thanks for watching the video as well. Much appreciated! What year is your Tundra? What kind of mods did you go with?
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Your truck sounds like a BEAST!!!!
Just subscribed. Keep it up!
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!!! Subbing is a HUGE help for the channel. I hope that you get some useful stuff here. Do you drive a Tundra (or lifted truck of some kind)?
@Tundra38002
Жыл бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 yes. A stock 20 TRD pro. I'm a stock guy but love watching people mod their tundras.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
@@Tundra38002 ALL Tundras are beautiful (stock or modified). Thanks for the support, man!
Dude. I love your truck. This is thebuild I would 100% go for if I were to get one. Honestly want one SUPER bad, however the only thing “scaring” me is the MPG, especially after being lifted. The plan would be to have some kind of commuter beater car for longer distances needing to be traveled. I live in Connecticut where there’s always that possibility of a bad snow storm, but with rising temps, it seems less likely but most people get a truck for the 4x4.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking out my truck's journey, man! The MPG is a realistic concern. I do FAR less driving now than I did in the past, so I put up with 12 to 14 mpg this truck gets. It's not just a daily, it's my project, so I tolerate the poor mileage. Having a smaller car to commute is SMART of you!
Nice build bro👍🏽
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man!!! I appreciate you watching the video 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
Sweet truck and killer mods. How do you like the Cooper tires? I have them on my truck and love them.......can't wait to see whats next. Subbed for ya.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
I can't thank you enough for subscribing. That's is a HUGE help for this channel!!!! I love the Cooper Tires (specifically the XLTs). Good wet and dry traction, and one of the more quiet All-Terrain tires out there.
Nice bro
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man. I appreciate that 🙏
Sick. How is that muffler set up on long distance freeway drives is it loud and annoying or do you notice it that well I just bought a 2014 SR double cab 58k miles 8ft bed and a camper top. All white so planning on a lift and blacking out everything!! Can’t wait I love this truck already!!
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Congratulations on your Tundra purchase! You're gonna LOVE it!!! Watch my video on getting the Carven R-Series mufflers installed. It will answer all of your questions on my exhaust set up and its sound. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZWlhysaMpsWyZZM.html
I bought these tail lights for my 2016 Tundra Crewmax. No instructions but assumed plug and play. The top light connector will not go into the truck receiver. The bottom light won’t go into hole cuz my oem bulb is too big. Not understanding how this works. It says it fits my truck but connection to top light is too big.
@toyotaFANatic81
Ай бұрын
Even though my set DID come with instructions, they weren't very good, and I had to figure it out myself. Question: Did you purchase the older aftermarket tail lights that I showed at the beginning of the video, or the newer ones that I switched to at the end of the video? If you purchased the first set, click on the link below ... kzread.info/dash/bejne/hmxp17SIdc2caMY.htmlsi=lLxfFFlm-WVDz1iF This shows you set by step how I changed them out.
@dustenwalker484
Ай бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 I bought the newer ones and figured it out. The top connectors were a tad bigger than the oem bulb but I finally got them started and connected. I didn’t realize reverse lights went in bottom slot since the oem tail light has them in center slot. Simple instructions like that would’ve been great from the provider. Thanks for replying. Love your stuff!
@toyotaFANatic81
Ай бұрын
I'm glad you figured it out, Man! You're right ... these suppliers SHOULD include proper instructions with their products. I hope you enjoy the tail lights. I love them on my truck! 👊🏾
Hey man did that Platinum come with the factory LED strip DRL in the headlights? Also what headlight did you go with? Thanks.
@toyotaFANatic81
6 ай бұрын
Hey! Yes, the Platinum did come with LED strips (as running lights), but it came with halogen bulbs from the factory. You're in luck ... the ENTIRE list of my mods is in the description just below the video, including the LED bulbs and headlight housings that I'm currently running. Check out this video... kzread.info/dash/bejne/e359lbmygtm5psY.htmlsi=1wgpfbHLZMLfdh_w
How’s your truck doing with gas mileage? Have you done any mods to try and improve it?
@toyotaFANatic81
4 ай бұрын
The gas mileage is NOT good, as you would expect from a truck like this. 12 to 13 mpg. I don't own it for good mileage ... I'd be driving a Prius or a Ford Focus, in that case. A re-gear can help get back a little bit of mileage, but it will still be poor, overall.
Looks good! I have the same truck and color. How are those led headlights? Is the pattern good or do the scatter a lot?
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks, man. Those are LED bulbs, but the headlight housings are just OEM-style. Later on this year, I'm going to get some headlights with built-in LEDs, like the 2021 Tundras.
I love your truck man, how do you like Seal light LED bulbs, are they reliable ?Thanks
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
The SeaLights were good at first, but the fog lamps flamed out after 2 years. The head lights are okay, but I am going to replace them with the 2021 OEM LED headlights with the LEDs built-in.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video and for the compliment on the truck! 👍🏾👊🏾💪🏾
What method did you use to delete the chrome door handles and black them out? Remove and paint or replaced, etc? Thank you. Truck looks great.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching the video and thanks for the compliment. I removed the door handles and color-matched them to the rest of the truck - Magnetic Grey. I put a TON of tape and plastic on the truck (to avoid over-spray) and blacked-out the badges - Black Sand Pearl. You can pick up the automotive paint at most hardware stores.
Iv watched this vidoe like 100 times i just picked up 2016 platinum black and i plan on doing this build any tips from minnesota so snows abit wondering whats the best setep such as a lift kit tires wheels
@toyotaFANatic81
5 ай бұрын
Congratulations on picking up your Platinum. I have the same trim. They're great trucks. I'm from Edmonton, Alberta, Canada 🇨🇦. We get snow here for 6 or 7 months out of the year, so I feel your pain. I put winter tires on the truck between Nov and Mar. The truck doesn't look as good, but I stay on the road! It's a bit hard to answer your questions (on what parts to pick for your truck) because a lot of it depends on your personal preferences, what you'll use the truck for, how you want it to look, how you want it to perform, the amount of time you have to work on it, and the amount of money you have to spend on it. There are a lot of factors to consider. What plans do you have for the truck?
@user-td4qm5dq4p
5 ай бұрын
@@toyotaFANatic81 going for looks more but i dont wanna ruin the driving performance truck feels smooth but feel like it could perform better going over bumps rail roads ext
@toyotaFANatic81
5 ай бұрын
Even with the 6" lift, my Tundra's ride is still fairly smooth. My turning radius went down about 20%, but that was easy to adjust to. If you want an even smoother ride, forget about the lift. Upgrade your strut-assemblies and your rear shocks. You'd be surprised at how aftermarket suspension components can improve your trucks' ride and handling!
I have a 2014 tundra 2x SR long bed v6 . I’m going to lift it !! My Daly driver work truck 👍👍
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have fun with your truck, man!!! Tundras are excellent trucks. Are you sure that your truck has a V6? I thought that the Tundra V6s were gotten rid of after 2013.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Have fun with your truck, man!!! Tundras are excellent trucks. Are you sure that your truck has a V6 and is 2WD? I thought that the Tundra V6s were discontinued before 2013, and I've never seen a 2014 with 2WD. Maybe yours is a special edition.
Just found your channel. I have been watching some of your work. I have a 2017 Tundra and I have done nothing to modify the truck. I plan to start in a few months. The lift will be first. I have a question. I how high is your garage? I have a 7ft door and was wondering what height is your door.?
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Thanks for subscribing and watching the videos. HUGE help for the channel!! Most standard garage doors are 7 feet high. My truck at 6'6" (after the lift) has plenty of clearance. Your truck should be okay with an 8", 6" or 4" lift.
Great job ! How did u negosh the price with the dealer ??? Plz
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
I simply flipped the script. I told him that I wanted to buy the truck for a certain price and I asked him to help me convince his boss to sell it for that price ... and I didn't budge.
How have the powerstop rotors held up? I’ve heard they warp easily. Thanks!
@toyotaFANatic81
3 ай бұрын
No warping at all over 2 years. I'm happy with all of the brake components that I installed, and there was a noticeable difference in braking ability! Thanks for checking out the video, man!
@rjnoj-xb5kq
3 ай бұрын
Thank you!
Better go with kings shocks
@toyotaFANatic81
20 күн бұрын
That IS a good brand!!! 👍🏾
Do you know where we can get a catalytic converter protection plate for our 14-21 tundras here in Canada 🇨🇦?? I’m also in Alberta. I’ve looked at dealerships websites, sparks parts, and I can’t see them anywhere. I know you can get them for tacomas and the new 2022 tundras in the US,, but do you know anything about locally??
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
First off, thanks for watching the video (much appreciated)!! I wish I could tell you, man. I haven't invested in one yet. I'd say that if you can't find one locally, you may just have to order one from the US and eat the duties and taxes. I'm sorry that I don't have a better answer for you.
Hey, will you ever ad a scoop on the Hood?
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
A custom hood (with scoops) is one of my plans for this truck down the road.
If you don’t mind the ask, how many miles are on your Tundra?
@toyotaFANatic81
4 ай бұрын
Just over 138,000 miles on the old girl.
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@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
I hope that's a happily-surprised emoji! Thanks for checking out the video.
The main thing you forgot was the 🎶
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
Finally, someone noticed! Luckily, it really doesn't take away from this particular video. Thanks for watching, man!
@betochipistube6543
Жыл бұрын
@toyotaFANatic81 my brother has the same exact truck with a bunch of mods and his sound system sucks but love your truck looks dope.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
@@betochipistube6543 A lot of people say they don't like the JBL sound system in the Tundra, but I don't mind it. Thanks for the compliment! 👊🏾 My truck is a labor of love.
@betochipistube6543
Жыл бұрын
@toyotaFANatic81 I have Boss in my silverado I did not like factory I threw 2 12inch subs with a 1300 Watt Amp 5 channel. know I love it way better all your truck needs is sound system bro.
@toyotaFANatic81
Жыл бұрын
@@betochipistube6543 👊🏾