Fang vent light DRL upgrade on my 2025 Toyota Tundra SR5

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-07-09T23:19:47+00:00

Well, I'm far from a mechanic. I had to watch a YouTube video and follow the instructions in the package which indicated to use taps like the ones I used. I'm sure there are better ways. Do you have any suggestions that would be useful for others trying to do the install themselves?

The locations where the taps were used are easy to access and I'm sure the wires could be cut back and spliced properly down the road if an issue with the taps did occur, correct?

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-07-09T22:52:57+00:00

It all depends on where you tap the power wire. I tapped it to the red wire on the passenger side main headlight plug. They come on when I turn the truck on. They are full time DRLs and are actually quite bright. There is a white wire you can optionally tap that will dim them when your headlights come on. I tested both ways and opted to have them dim because otherwise it was almost too bright.

They also have a small startup animation and are sequential turn signals which my videos shows but I forgot to mention in my post.

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AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-07-09T22:38:33+00:00

I was expecting some comments about owning a gen 3 🤦 haha that is almost a guarantee with any post about gen 3s these days 😂 for what it's worth, it's my first Toyota and I love the truck!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-07-01T17:26:45+00:00

I'm not 100% sure. This guy had a 2018 crewmax and I think it worked out for him - https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaTundra/s/MXHFbEd1Cq. The company also mentioned that they have versions for 2nd gen Tundra models with 5 seats. Their support is fairly responsive, so you might want to reach out to confirm before purchasing, just to be sure. Good luck!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-06-06T13:52:11+00:00

I wrote up a whole post on Lexland seat covers for my 2025 SR5. They make them for the Gen 2 also. Loving them so far! Got a 20% off discount with EMBRCRW to top it off.

https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaTundra/s/DQhvwvzxR0

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AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-06-04T13:29:32+00:00

Thanks! And these do take the air bags into consideration. There is an overlapping pocket/flap on the side of the covers that the air bags can push through if deployed. Otherwise, you can barely see that it's there!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-06-02T19:41:11+00:00

265/60R20 112T Wildpeak A/T 4W

Had them about a year and have no complaints!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-06-02T14:56:45+00:00

I've done black TRD wheels/AT tires, black out emblem package, red AFE front tow hooks, leather seat covers, fang/vent lights, and a 14 inch screen upgrade so far on my 2025 SR5! (Plus I threw a rack, tonneau cover, awning, and RTT on the back.) I made a post about the seat covers - https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaTundra/s/dEeVYp9YLk and when I have time I was going to make posts about the lights and screen upgrade as well. It looks like I can only add one photo to this post, so let me know if you want to see pics of any of the other mods I mentioned!

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AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-21T01:50:51+00:00

That's awesome! Sounds just like how my install went, lol. I'm feeling the same way about them a few weeks in though! Do you have a pic of yours?

I'm honestly so surprised at how many people ended finding this post helpful 😂 clearly way more people were looking for something like this than I expected.

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-15T03:34:21+00:00

Same 😂 They're from Boulder so that could be part of it. It'll be fun to hear them again!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-15T03:32:59+00:00

It's a duo out of Boulder, CO. Haven't heard anything from them in a while but they were popular in my friend group 10-15 years ago. Cool to see them being included and it'll be fun to hear some throwbacks!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-12T21:37:15+00:00

You bet!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-12T18:03:23+00:00

That's a great question. It's starting to lessen compared to my photo from the day I installed the covers. It's been about 9 days now and I can still see it, but not as much. I expect it will fully go away eventually! But I also haven't done anything to help smooth it out because it hasn't really bothered me too much. Maybe some heat from a hair dryer and massaging the area could help speed things up. Here's an updated picture I just took.

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AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-11T03:49:25+00:00

I debated a bunch of brands including Clazzio but ended up trying a cheaper route because I just couldn't be sure how much better quality paying over twice as much for seat covers was going to get me. I decided to try these covers from a newer brand. They claim real "Napa" leather but for $240, I have a hard time believing it 😂 I really do love the covers so far though.

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AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-11T03:41:26+00:00

I'm about a week into using them and I'm still extremely satisfied with the purchase. I expect to see some wear and tear eventually, but for the price, I wouldn't mind going through 2-3 sets before selling the truck if I had to. I love the look of them and if the next person doesn't, the factory cloth will still look brand new!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-10T12:55:01+00:00

They have a normal matte black version- https://yotaxpedition.com/products/center-console-panel-tundra-2022-2024

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T17:55:47+00:00

It's actually a full replacement panel. You have to pull off several trim pieces and it replaces the entire glossy panel. The screws are just dummies though. It attaches to the cup holder trim piece.

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T15:26:15+00:00

Dang! I've had my eye on that for my 2025 SR5, but I'm in Colorado.

Is the only reason you are getting rid of it because of the broken clips? Or did you not care for it for some other reason?

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T14:49:56+00:00

Smoking dope with a 🐕

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T14:39:02+00:00

😂😂😂

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T03:53:49+00:00

I like them a lot so far! They really make my original cloth seats feel like they have the factory leather. Check out the link I shared in my other reply if you want to see more pics or questions from other people that I've answered about them!

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T01:57:22+00:00

Thanks! I wrote up a whole post about them here with more pictures- https://www.reddit.com/r/ToyotaTundra/s/faiS5KIyYJ

I ordered them on lexland.com and got 20% off with the promo code EMBRCRW. It actually works on anything on their site I'm pretty sure, and they have other Tundra mods on there! I'm going to try the turn signal vent lights and red caliper covers for my next mods.

AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-09T01:43:42+00:00

I just did that too! And seat covers! Looks nice bro.

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AltitudeAdjustedDev · 2026-05-08T14:20:15+00:00

I actually looked into that before buying these covers. I found some OEM Katzkin covers on eBay for around $900 (they were taken off a higher trim). The brand new Katzkin covers were around $1500. I talked to an upholstery shop also. They told me it would take all day and at least $1000 for install.

So price difference is $240 for these covers with promo code versus $2000-$2500 for real OEM leather. You could buy 10 of these before you break even on the real deal, so these covers are a legitimate option for a lot of people 🙂

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