What Have You Done To Your Tacoma Today?

ChrisYoTaCoMa · 06-26-2009, 05:57 PM

VERY, VERY, VERY nice. Looks awesome.

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Originally Posted by Motoknuckle

Put my new wheels and tires on!

jholland52 · 06-26-2009, 06:12 PM

Trimmed my front mud flaps... So much better now!

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Brian03TRD · 06-26-2009, 06:25 PM

Sweet!

jholland52 · 06-26-2009, 07:12 PM

That is 5" and it still looks a little long lol those things come waaaay too long!

smallcandle · 06-27-2009, 03:58 PM

Did the deck plate mod today. Truck sounds great now and seems to have a quicker throttle response. Hopefully I'll see an increase in MPG also!

ChrisYoTaCoMa · 06-27-2009, 04:14 PM

Put my dechromed tacoma badges back on the doors. Did a complete front end check(balljoints, tie rods, etc) all is well. Getting ready to put the lift kit in next weekend. Going out to wash it right now since the sun is down below the tree line.

dhurley · 06-27-2009, 09:24 PM

Added a digit to the odometer. Over 100,000 miles

w8n4mud · 06-27-2009, 10:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Edrin55

With the help of a friend (W8N4MUD), I got my OEM factory fog lights installed and wired up today. Foglight kit from dealer was $289 which included everything for the install......Lights, Wires, Relay, and Switch. Thank You Albert.

You're welcome. You should have included a picture with the Fog Lights ON! We were able to do the fog lights only MOD as well! How sweet it looks.

smallcandle · 06-28-2009, 06:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Motoknuckle

Put my new wheels and tires on!

I am really liking those KMC's! Do they stick out any further than our stock wheels, and if so, how much?

Looks great!

w8n4mud · 06-28-2009, 08:02 AM

I changed out the sides (1 piece) of my center console to a black piece. I kinda like it with the look of a silver long sleek center piece. I'll eventually get a black center piece for the touch screen stereo/dvd/navigational and swap out the a/c controls for a back one too. For now, this is what I've got. Very simple. I even had to under the cluster section above the steering to swap that piece out.

What do you think?

Motoknuckle · 06-28-2009, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I am really liking those KMC's! Do they stick out any further than our stock wheels, and if so, how much?

Looks great!

They stick out just a touch more than stock wheels. These wheels have more of a lip on them too.

I went and "tested" my new set-up out on some little trails....nothing too difficult for the pee-runner...

Sorry for the huge pic

jandrews · 06-28-2009, 05:33 PM

Gave her a bath, trimmed the mudflaps.

smallcandle · 06-28-2009, 06:43 PM

Installed the Grillcraft and made a light bar to hold the Hella 500FF's behind the grill.

Brutus · 06-28-2009, 07:15 PM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

Installed the Grillcraft and made a light bar to hold the Hella 500FF's behind the grill.

Nice and Clean! I Like!

Got me thinking now.....
Does that effect the coolling system at all in the grill like that?
What size are those Hellas? 6.5"Rnds?

Has anyone seen someone do 4 across the grill?

I am currently running 2xWestin 5.5"Rnds on the safari bar, but I dont like the way they are totally exposed especially when uncovered for use. Behind that mesh grill would certainly protect them more, plus gets them higher for more light travel down the trail/road. I was wondering if Doing x4 in the grill would help or hurt, especially with the cooling system.

smallcandle · 06-28-2009, 07:25 PM

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Originally Posted by jhartsoc

Nice and Clean! I Like!

Got me thinking now.....
Does that effect the coolling system at all in the grill like that?
What size are those Hellas? 6.5"Rnds?

Has anyone seen someone do 4 across the grill?

I am currently running 2xWestin 5.5"Rnds on the safari bar, but I dont like the way they are totally exposed especially when uncovered for use. Behind that mesh grill would certainly protect them more, plus gets them higher for more light travel down the trail/road. I was wondering if Doing x4 in the grill would help or hurt, especially with the cooling system.

I'm certainly no expert, but I don't think two 6.5" lights behind the grill will effect the cooling. Trying to squeeze four of those bastards behind the grill would, however, be nearly impossible. There just isn't very much room to work with behind the grill on the older generation trucks. In fact, I really didn't want the lights so close together but space dictated otherwise.

I've seen this setup on plenty of 2nd generations trucks but only on one or two first gens. Hopefully someone else will stand up with pics to show how us first gen owners can mount lights behind our Grillcrafts.

unholycumulus · 06-28-2009, 07:27 PM

i'm SURE you'll be fine. a lot of the cooling also comes from that little grill on the bumper and so on.. its a toyota.. nothin will kill it.

TengoTaco · 06-28-2009, 07:30 PM

Installed spidertrax 1.25" spacers and sliders from Rev. Fab.

Brutus · 06-28-2009, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by smallcandle

I'm certainly no expert, but I don't think two 6.5" lights behind the grill will effect the cooling. Trying to squeeze four of those bastards behind the grill would, however, be nearly impossible. There just isn't very much room to work with behind the grill on the older generation trucks. In fact, I really didn't want the lights so close together but space dictated otherwise.

I've seen this setup on plenty of 2nd generations trucks but only on one or two first gens. Hopefully someone else will stand up with pics to show how us first gen owners can mount lights behind our Grillcrafts.

I should have paid more attention when I had the grill off to paint over the chrome.... From your pics it looks like there is plenty of space to fit 4x 5.5"s. Maybe I'm a bit of a dreamer...

I just don't know if I could part with the Stock Grill, I am kinda fond of it. But more lighting options may over rule looks.

bkirkner78 · 06-29-2009, 07:29 AM

changed upper o2 sensor exhuast gaskets and 2 studs

silverback07 · 06-29-2009, 07:52 AM

Broke a front axle in half.. nice huh? Haven't taken it apart to see what really gave out (its too f*cking hot out!!) ... its almost too clean of a break to be a broken shaft, I'm thinking it is probably the connection between the shaft and the outer CV that gave out somehow.

In deep slippery mud up to about the bottom of the truck, tire was spinning a little and caught traction and snap.

Not even fast enough to kick mud up onto the back of the truck so it wasn't too much skinny pedal... sucks. New shaft is on the way though.

06-26-2009, 06:12 PM	#1622
jholland52 Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #16791 Location: Bothell WA Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 154 09 Tacoma TRD Sport 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 Trimmed mud flaps, blue headlights and fog lights, flowmaster muffler, K&N drop in filter.... plenty more to come!	Trimmed my front mud flaps... So much better now! [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

06-27-2009, 09:24 PM	#1627
dhurley Senior Member Name: Doug Joined: May 2009, #17817 Location: Colorado Springs, CO Age: 40 Gender: Guy Posts: 214 04 Double Cab TRD SR5 V6 2004 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 TRD, Snugtop Super-Sport, bedliner, receiver hitch, alarm mod, deck plate mod, AFE Pro-Dry S, Saddleman camo seat covers, TW.com decal, grey wire mod w/switch, fog lights, DRL, LED cupholder mod, Dynomax Super Turbo, back-up lights	Odometer addition Added a digit to the odometer. Over 100,000 miles __________________ Originally Posted by SecretSquirrel Saw this at the bottom of my VFW newsletter. What Is A Veteran? A 'Veteran,' whether active duty, discharged, retired, or reserve is 'someone who, at one point in his life, wrote a blank check made payable to 'The United States of America,' for an amount of 'up to and including his life.' That is honor, and there are way too many people in this country today who no longer understand that fact.

06-28-2009, 08:02 AM	#1630
w8n4mud There's a mod for that! Name: Albert Joined: May 2008, #6831 Location: San Diego,CA Age: 33 Gender: Male Posts: 3,431 06 PreRunner Sport Double Cab 2006 Double Cab Automatic V6 Bilsteins 5100's (Front & Rear), GrillCraft, Line-X'ed Skid Plate & Bumper Valence, MB Wheels & BFG 265/70/R17's.	I changed out the sides (1 piece) of my center console to a black piece. I kinda like it with the look of a silver long sleek center piece. I'll eventually get a black center piece for the touch screen stereo/dvd/navigational and swap out the a/c controls for a back one too. For now, this is what I've got. Very simple. I even had to under the cluster section above the steering to swap that piece out. What do you think? __________________ Signature by Evil Monkey

06-29-2009, 07:29 AM	#1639
bkirkner78 stocker wit a locker Name: barry Joined: Jun 2009, #18220 Location: south mills north carolina Age: 31 Gender: Male Posts: 263 03 dblcab prerunner sr5 v6 2003 Double Cab Automatic 3.4 v-6 smoked taillights,smoked front turnsignals,smoked 3rd brake light,black badges,black roof rack,removed mud flaps	changed upper o2 sensor exhuast gaskets and 2 studs __________________ Before you enter, let me just tell you, Procrastination on your part DOES NOT equal an emergency on mine!

06-29-2009, 07:52 AM	#1640
silverback07 vvvvv Taco on crack vvvvv Name: Sean Joined: Jul 2008, #7986 Location: Austin Gender: Male Posts: 4,564 07 TRD OR DC 2007 Double Cab Automatic 4.0 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4. Some mods	Broke a front axle in half.. nice huh? Haven't taken it apart to see what really gave out (its too f*cking hot out!!) ... its almost too clean of a break to be a broken shaft, I'm thinking it is probably the connection between the shaft and the outer CV that gave out somehow. In deep slippery mud up to about the bottom of the truck, tire was spinning a little and caught traction and snap. Not even fast enough to kick mud up onto the back of the truck so it wasn't too much skinny pedal... sucks. New shaft is on the way though. __________________ My Build 2007 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4, Leather Fox 2.0's, OME Dakars, Total Chaos UCA, Tom Wood CV Driveshaft, BFG KM2, XD Enduro's, Goodridge SS brake lines, Timbrens, 4.56 gears Rocktec & AllPro bumpers, Shrockworks sliders, Grillcraft grill, C2C struts, Full BudBuilt skids, PIAA 510's, HID's, Warn M8000, MasterPull Superline, 60” HiLift Extreme, Oasis On-board Air, Dual Batteries, UWS Chest, SockMonkey decals A-pillar pod w/ Autometer gauges, ScanGauge II, Midland CB w/ 3' FireFly, Alpine/MB Quart/Premier, Garmin Nuvi 500

06-26-2009, 06:25 PM	#1623
Brian03TRD Junior Member Joined: Jun 2009, #18097 Location: Pittsburgh Gender: Male Posts: 14 03 TacomaTRD Leveled 2003 Xtra Cab Manual K&N Cold Air Intake Cherry Bomb Dual Exhaust Daystar 2.5 Leveling Kit	Sweet!

06-26-2009, 07:12 PM	#1624
jholland52 Senior Member Joined: May 2009, #16791 Location: Bothell WA Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 154 09 Tacoma TRD Sport 2009 Access Cab Automatic V6 Trimmed mud flaps, blue headlights and fog lights, flowmaster muffler, K&N drop in filter.... plenty more to come!	That is 5" and it still looks a little long lol those things come waaaay too long!

06-27-2009, 03:58 PM	#1625
smallcandle The clown has no penis... Name: Brian Joined: Jun 2009, #17972 Location: South-central Kansas Age: 34 Gender: Male Posts: 145 02 DC TRD SR5 4X4 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Deck plate mod, Maglite console mount, Husky Liners front and back, Black powder coated OEM rims, BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO's 265/75/16, Grillcraft MX black insert, Hella 500FF mounted behind grill	Did the deck plate mod today. Truck sounds great now and seems to have a quicker throttle response. Hopefully I'll see an increase in MPG also!

06-27-2009, 04:14 PM	#1626
ChrisYoTaCoMa Chrome's for Harleys and old farts Name: Chris Joined: May 2009, #17828 Location: Estero, Floriduh Age: 39 Gender: Dude Posts: 582 00 Taco 4x4 Ex cab 2.7 sr5 AT 2000 Xtra Cab Automatic 2.7 New Pioneer stereo, and all 4 speakers with Infinity components. Sirius satellite radio. Deckplate mod done. Door buzzer silenced forever thank God, tinted windows, vent visors, hood protector(bug guard), ceramic pads and new rotors, dechromed EVERYTHING. 2" Lift front 3" rear. Skyjacker AAL's and replacement leafs(and front spacers) from Fatbobsgarage.com. Skyjacker 7000 Hydro rear shocks, those Bilstein 5100 fronts are coming soon!	Put my dechromed tacoma badges back on the doors. Did a complete front end check(balljoints, tie rods, etc) all is well. Getting ready to put the lift kit in next weekend. Going out to wash it right now since the sun is down below the tree line.

06-28-2009, 05:33 PM	#1632
jandrews Still ignoring the damn swine flu Joined: Jun 2009, #18122 Location: Salisbury, NC Age: 25 Gender: Guy Posts: 847 '09 FourDubDee 2009 Double Cab Automatic 4.0L TRD CatBack Exhaust--TRD Cold Air Intake--Tow Package--Rear Leaf TSB--Trimmed Flaps--Locking Gas Cap--De/Re-Badged--De-Ticked (VSV mod)--Painted Engine Cover--TW Sticker--Relocated Rear Diff Breather--Shorty Antenna --Extra D-rings--More to come!	Gave her a bath, trimmed the mudflaps.

06-28-2009, 06:43 PM	#1633
smallcandle The clown has no penis... Name: Brian Joined: Jun 2009, #17972 Location: South-central Kansas Age: 34 Gender: Male Posts: 145 02 DC TRD SR5 4X4 2002 Double Cab Automatic 3.4L V6 Deck plate mod, Maglite console mount, Husky Liners front and back, Black powder coated OEM rims, BF Goodrich All-Terrain KO's 265/75/16, Grillcraft MX black insert, Hella 500FF mounted behind grill	Installed the Grillcraft and made a light bar to hold the Hella 500FF's behind the grill.

06-28-2009, 07:30 PM	#1637
TengoTaco Your current user title is Name: Tyler Joined: May 2008, #6892 Location: Vista, CA Age: 22 Gender: Male Posts: 481 2004, TRD,4x4 2004 Access Cab Manual 3.4L Flowmaster 40, OME 881 Coils and OME Comfort Shocks. Toytec 1" rear shackles. Spidertrax 1.25", Revenge Fab Sliders	Installed spidertrax 1.25" spacers and sliders from Rev. Fab.

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