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Post your favorite DIY mod??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jefferson, Jan 28, 2009.

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What is your favorite DIY Tacoma mod??

  1. Fog Lights On Anytime

    150 vote(s)
    20.0%

  2. Day Time Running Lamps

    43 vote(s)
    5.7%

  3. BHLM

    131 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. Bed Lights

    53 vote(s)
    7.1%

  5. Map Lights On With Dome Light

    28 vote(s)
    3.7%

  6. Bed Storage Compartment Locks

    20 vote(s)
    2.7%

  7. Cigarette lighter plug always on

    31 vote(s)
    4.1%

  8. Engine Bay Light

    9 vote(s)
    1.2%

  9. Rear Differential Breather Relocation

    63 vote(s)
    8.4%

  10. Other

    221 vote(s)
    29.5%
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  1. Apr 17, 2009 at 6:23 PM
    #61
    jefferson

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    jefferson [OP] needs to stop cruising Buy/Sell/Trade....

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    toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL, hitch safe, revenge fab sliders, bed bar, prerunner light, cb wired
    I'm curious, link?
     
    jefferson, Apr 17, 2009
    #61
  2. Apr 18, 2009 at 10:19 AM
    #62
    Evil Monkey

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    Evil Monkey There's an evil monkey in my truck

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    Hi-Lift Jack mount:
    [​IMG]
     
    Evil Monkey, Apr 18, 2009
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  3. Apr 18, 2009 at 10:29 AM
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    TEX357

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    BHLM:thumbsup:
     
    TEX357, Apr 18, 2009
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  4. Apr 18, 2009 at 10:39 AM
    #64
    jefferson

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    jefferson [OP] needs to stop cruising Buy/Sell/Trade....

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    toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL, hitch safe, revenge fab sliders, bed bar, prerunner light, cb wired
    jefferson, Apr 18, 2009
    #64
  5. May 15, 2009 at 4:19 PM
    #65
    Fire931

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    Fire931 Well-Known Member Vendor

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    i take it the seatbelt buzzer is only on the 08 and 09's ... mine never made any noise.. just had the light in the dash which i took care of.
     
    Fire931, May 15, 2009
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  6. May 15, 2009 at 7:08 PM
    #66
    mgrande

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    I haven't done anything yet, but after having to haul my buddy's GSXR 1000 I've decided that my first mod will be extra D-rings in the bed. TSB will hopefully soon follow...
     
    mgrande, May 15, 2009
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  7. May 18, 2009 at 9:03 AM
    #67
    Zombie Runner

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    Zombie Runner Are these black helicopters for me?

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    oil change...
    sex in the backseat mod.
     
    Zombie Runner, May 18, 2009
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  8. May 18, 2009 at 1:26 PM
    #68
    mgrande

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    mgrande iKill

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    :cheers:
     
    mgrande, May 18, 2009
    #68
  9. May 18, 2009 at 1:31 PM
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    jefferson

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    toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL, hitch safe, revenge fab sliders, bed bar, prerunner light, cb wired
    Thats the mod that i came from!
     
    jefferson, May 18, 2009
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  10. Jun 5, 2009 at 11:42 AM
    #70
    Mandy3206

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    I haven't tried the back seat, but the Tailgate with a few towels works great!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:D:D:D:D
     
    Mandy3206, Jun 5, 2009
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  11. Jun 5, 2009 at 11:52 AM
    #71
    montgomery_30824

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    K & N airfilter, custom built 10" sub boxes, pioneer head, mag-lite mod, Blue LED dash lights, custom painted engine cover, mud flap removal mod, alarm/remote start installed,
    I chose other for the Blue LED dash lights mod. and eng. cover paint mod.
     
    montgomery_30824, Jun 5, 2009
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  12. Oct 16, 2009 at 11:42 PM
    #72
    BakoTruck

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    1. Using defrost without the A/C #45
    2. Bed mat mod, so people can't steal it #56
    3. Taco Tailgate Theft Deterrence #63



     
    BakoTruck, Oct 16, 2009
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  13. Oct 16, 2009 at 11:55 PM
    #73
    VixTacom

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    VixTacom SYC TACO

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    LED's and Neon Glow inside, Blacked out front end, 4X4 with Locking Diff, 5spd Manual, TRD package, CB Radio, Gray Wire Mod, Thrush exhaust system, Tinted marker lights, tailights, interior lights
    i selected the other option. my fave DIY mod is the LED's and Neon glow i got running on the inside of the cab.
     
    VixTacom, Oct 16, 2009
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  14. Oct 16, 2009 at 11:58 PM
    #74
    neslerrah

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    Secondary air filter removed, elbow mod, BFG T/A KO (31x10.5R15), 15" American Racing Mojaves, BHLM, Dome Light MOD (Blue), Pioneer headunit, Sockmonkey 'TACOMA' Decals, Readylift 5-lug SST, Rear Shocks - Bilstein TRD, Dynomax Super Turbo #17748, DDM Slim Ballast HID Kit H4 Hi/Lo -35W 6000K in headlights, Apexcone Raptor HID Kit H3 - 35W 6000K in Hella 500s, aFe CAI #51-10762, WeatherTech Floorliner, 200W Smart AC Inverter
    my favorite MOD was installing my Readylift kit.
     
    neslerrah, Oct 16, 2009
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  15. Oct 17, 2009 at 5:39 AM
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    Capita

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    Extra D-Rings mod. Most functional out of all the ones listed
     
    Capita, Oct 17, 2009
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  16. Oct 20, 2009 at 9:01 PM
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    carmellocafe

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    carmellocafe Begin With The End In Mind.

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    Mini maglite clips in the console: [​IMG]
     
    carmellocafe, Oct 20, 2009
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  17. Oct 20, 2009 at 9:52 PM
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    jefferson

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    jefferson [OP] needs to stop cruising Buy/Sell/Trade....

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    toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL, hitch safe, revenge fab sliders, bed bar, prerunner light, cb wired
    i gotta get in on this one
     
    jefferson, Oct 20, 2009
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  18. Oct 21, 2009 at 6:49 PM
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    carmellocafe

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    carmellocafe, Oct 21, 2009
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  19. Oct 21, 2009 at 6:52 PM
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    jlvhrse

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    I havn't done it yet but the leather arm rest mod would kick ass.. can't wait to get it done!
     
    jlvhrse, Oct 21, 2009
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  20. Oct 24, 2009 at 8:29 AM
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    Tex-Tac

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    Installed Overhead Compass and Temperature Display along with outside temperature sensor and wiring; LED lights reverse backup; LED license plate lights; Added GTA Bluetooth Audio kit to stock radio for iphone audio; Spare tire steel braided air hose extension connection to rear bumper; Installed new headlights along with new bulbs PIAA H4 XTreme and for fog lights PIAA H10 XTreme bulbs. Installed new hood with "hood-scoop". Installed Predator Side Steps. Replaced front chrome grill with customized color matched (Desert Sand Mica) grill with added TOYOTA lettering (also in matched color), installed and secured tailgate anti-theft devices. Also installed a new external TPMS monitor for all 4 tires.
    So far six (6) mod's done on my 2008 Tacoma 6 cyl.:

    1.) Replaced "only" the overhead garage door opener section with a Temperature/Compass display and added a temperature sensor.

    2.) Replaced the rear license plate lights with LED's, really cool soft white with a tint of blueish color.

    3.) Replaced my oil drain plug with a "magnetic" oil drain plug.

    4.) Attached an extension/connection from the spare tire stem valve to the rear bumper for easy application of air to the spare tire.

    5.) Replaced gas cap with a key lock gas cap.

    6.) Replaced the front headlights with like OEM headlights.

    So far five (5) mods done on my daughters 2012 Tacoma 4 cyl.:

    1.) Installed fog lights along with fog light switch in dash.

    2.) Installed rear backup camera.

    3.) Installed rear view mirror with the following capabilities: backup camera, compass & temperature.

    4.) Installed intermitten wiper blade switch in steering colume.

    5.) flipped spare tire and installed external valve air pressure stem for easy access.
     
    Last edited: Oct 12, 2015
    Tex-Tac, Oct 24, 2009
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