New Member w/ Questions

Just purchased a 2021 SR5 Premium. Wanted the TRD Pro but settled with the SR5 for financial purposes and I’m not doing any off-roading in the near future.

I would like to make some initial upgrades including: 1) Black emblem overlays 2) Install new rugged looking running boards (I’m not a fan of the chrome) and 3) new wheels and tires.

Does anybody have good recommendations for #1 or #2?

For the tires, I would like to go a size up and get some A/T’s that are bulky (similar to TRD) but would still fit on the truck. Unsure if I’d have to/or should lift the truck for a more balanced look.

I also plan on getting the windows tinted. Ultimately I would love the blacked out, rugged look and any advice on getting me there is appreciated!

 

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Welcome!

You can get black overlays on Amazon or eBay, I went with OEM,

As for running boards I got some NFabs on OfferUp for $50, but ended up replacing the with some sliders

 

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IMO they are pretty much the same. SR5 can be build more capable than TRD Pro. From suspension to lockers and in between with remote start to audio upgrades.

• I dislike black emblems as I find them ugly at night. As factory I can see at night.
• running boards / predator steps - they are far from "rugged". but I do like the look of those OEM plastic running boards and seem them as functional as a step.
  
• new wheels and tires - I see no problem with SR5 wheels to my eyes. They are same width as expensive TRD Pro wheels. TRD Offroad wheels are higher on the functionality for been a wider wheel and have some protection to valve step. May be light weight good looking A/T tires would give a nice look to the SR5.

On a side note my SR5 was a 7 seater and really love the practicality over a 5 sear 4Runner. But 7 seats may not be others choice who carry gear or don't take kids & their friends to movies or office friends to lunch out and what not.

This is just my opinion as a average / basic user.

 

Congrats on your new rig and welcome to the forum!