MQ's 2025 TRD Pro Ice Cap/Cockpit Red Build

[Mightyquinn]

Well, I had a big whole right up almost done and somehow the webpage reloaded all by itself and I lost everything so I am going to try and recreate it again.

I finally took delivery of my TRD Pro today after waiting for it for almost 10 months. I finalized the order on 23 July 2024 and waited for my dealership to get an allocation for one. I didn’t hear anything positive until right around Christmas time that they had one and had it spec’d out exactly like I wanted and I was pumped to finally be getting it. The next day the dealership called me to tell me that another dealership had pulled it out from underneath them and took it. To say I was upset is an understatement. At this point I was wondering if I was ever going to get one. Around mid March, I got a call that they had one and it was reserved in my name and I was locked in for this one as there wasn’t anyway it could be taken from me. I could finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. I got the temporary VIN so I could find out when the build was suppose to happen and started getting weekly updates from the dealer on the progress of the truck. It seemed like a pretty smooth transition from that point on as at least I kind of knew when to expect it. The process at the dealership took a little longer than expected as the salesman I had been working with wasn’t there as it was his day off so they gentleman they had helping me was with someone else when we arrived so I had to wait about an hour before I could start the process which went fairly smooth once it started. Doubled checked everything before I left to make sure I had all the AUX pig tails, hitch pin, cleats for the rail system in the bed, First Aid kit and all the other small things that came with the truck.

I also want it to be known that I used a broker for this truck and I have to say that the $1,000 I spent on them was well worth it as I didn’t have to waste any time calling around to dealers and haggling the price and getting things removed I didn’t want. I got the truck exactly like I wanted it and didn’t pay a dime more for anything for add ons or fees. I got the truck at MSRP + Spray in bed liner, Integrated Dash Cam and Bed Scene Lighting. The only other option I was on the fence about was the white/amber fog lights but I didn’t find out about them until after the build was already finalized and I also wasn’t too sure how much I would actually use the amber function of the lights and the extra $700 I think they cost.


I plan on updating this thread as often as I do things to the truck and so far these are the mods I have on hand and will be doing very soon.
RED=Completed

1. Tuffskinz Reflective TRD Pro Tailgate inserts
2. Redline Hood Struts
3. Ark Mud Flaps and Front Splash Guards
4. Rigid SR-L Reverse Light kit from SVP Parts
5. Full Ceramic Window Tint and front windshield tint
6. Fumoto Valve ( I will add at first oil change@ 1,000 miles)

These mods I have ordered but haven’t received them yet.

1. Rough Country Hard Roll Up Bed Cover (Just shipped out today)
2. Caliraised LED Rock Sliders

These are the mods I plan on doing in the future, no set timeframe

1. New tires in 275/70-18’s(SL or C load rating)
2. Complete MESO interior light set
3. Integrated Air Compressor
4. AlphaRex Tail Lights
5. Ditch Lights
6. Carista OB2 Scanner
7. Molle panel(s) in bed
8. Shelf or mount behind AV screen

This is just a rough list and it may change as time goes by and my needs and wants change. But I think I have a good start so far.

After I got her home and drove a bit I was finally able to wash her up as I didn’t have the dealer do anything except what had to be done as I didn’t want them to scratch it washing it or add anything to the truck that I would just need to strip off later. I plan on giving it the whole treatment this weekend and get everything decontaminated and protected. Here are some pictures just after the wash.

My first impressions of the truck are very good so far. It is a hoot to drive and I really enjoy the exhaust note even if it is fake to some extent. I also enjoy hearing the turbo spool up which I can hear every so often. I was also happy that it fits in my garage just fine even with our Palisade, it’s definitely a little tighter in there but not bad at all. I’m really looking forward to soaking all of this in over the next few weeks and getting it dialed in to how I like it. I’m still learning how to get into the truck without hitting the steering wheel but I’m sure that will come with time. Other than that I plan on reading the owners manual so I can get to know the truck more and how everything operates.

I’m sure I will be adding more thoughts to this thread as things come up and I remember stuff, it’s been a full day to say the least.

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[Ray T]

Looks good sitting in your driveway finally

 

[B-52 Gunner]

I also was jacked around for 10 months waiting for a white TRD PRO with red interior. Ended up with Terra and all the port options. after 6 months I still haven't mastered getting in & out with the iso dynamic seats. Let me know if learn a trick.

 

[TacoFreak]

Looks good, and it will just get better as you add stuff. Yeah, getting inside between the step up, where I keep the wheel, and seat is tight for me too. It became a lot easier after I added my sliders. All good in the end though because I really love the bolsters on those seats and the way they keep you in place in the rough stuff.

 

[Mightyquinn]

Got a little more done today after work. Decided to decontaminate the paint and clay it for preparation for sealing the paint. Also installed the "TRD Pro" tailgate inserts after all that was done.

You would be surprised at how much contamination is on or in your paint straight from the factory!!

All the black/purple specks you see are iron or metal particles in your paint that you can't see with the naked eye. I used Griot's Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner as it was what I had on hand but it's basically the same thing as their Iron and Fallout Remover and is perfectly safe for paint. There is a chemical in it that reacts with the iron particles and turns them purple.

Here is the Tailgate:

 

[JimScotty0]

Where were you able to get the "TRD Pro" tailgate inserts?

 

[Mightyquinn]

Where were you able to get the "TRD Pro" tailgate inserts?

I got them from TuffSkinz. I had to special order them since I wanted it the way I got them. It was a pretty easy process and they were pretty responsive to the emails.

 

[Ray T]

Looks good did you use gloss red

 

[Mightyquinn]

Looks good did you use gloss red

This is what I ordered

 

[Ray T]

Thanks for the info

 

[jbigelow]

Where were you able to get the "TRD Pro" tailgate inserts?

There are 3 color types and I bought the OEM TRDPro tailgate inserts in silver/red from Toyota

 

[jbigelow]

Got a little more done today after work. Decided to decontaminate the paint and clay it for preparation for sealing the paint. Also installed the "TRD Pro" tailgate inserts after all that was done.

You would be surprised at how much contamination is on or in your paint straight from the factory!!

All the black/purple specks you see are iron or metal particles in your paint that you can't see with the naked eye. I used Griot's Heavy Duty Wheel Cleaner as it was what I had on hand but it's basically the same thing as their Iron and Fallout Remover and is perfectly safe for paint. There is a chemical in it that reacts with the iron particles and turns them purple.

Here is the Tailgate:

Looking good

I added the same color scheme TRDPro inserts on mine also but OEM Toyota

I dont know if I like it more than without the inserts, but looks good either way

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