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Dark Taco's Truck

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Dark_Taco, Jan 1, 2012.

  1. Jan 1, 2012 at 6:26 AM
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    Dark_Taco

    Dark_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2008 Off Road TRD "Rugged Trail" Package
    UpGrades
    Removed Mountain Stickers
    Truxedo Lo Pro QT Tonneau (removed)
    Leer 100XR
    Weathertech Floormats
    Weathertech Vent Visors
    Color matched Grille
    DTRL
    FJ Cruiser Anthracite SE Wheels
    265/75/16 Goodyear DuraTrac's
    DIY Washable Cabin Air Filter
    Grom USB interface...Upgraded to the Grom Bluetooth Version
    Sockmonkey TRD Off Road Sticker
    Yellow Lamin-x fogs
    Osram Nightbreakers....Failed after 3 months.
    Ebay BHLM.......Removed....Leaked.
    Illuminated 4WD switch
    LED Map and Dome lights
    Future Upgrades
    Lift


    Brand New
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    Mountain Sticker
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    Slowly I started making changes
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    265/75/16 Goodyear DuraTracs
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    Color Matched Grille
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    I debadged the doors and finally removed front mud flaps. I also added the TRD Off Road decal from Sockmonkey.
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    Shot of ipod track being shown on radio.
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    Laminx applied....

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    Ebay BHLM
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  2. Jan 1, 2012 at 6:29 AM
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    mcdowell

    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    Very nice truck. I really like your wheels. Good job
     
  3. Jan 1, 2012 at 6:48 AM
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    Dark_Taco

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    Thanks!
     
  4. Jan 1, 2012 at 6:54 AM
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    ICEMAN

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    Weather tech floormats K&N CAI fabtech 6" lift procomp 17x9 6079 Nitto Terra grapplers N Fab Nerf bars Nfab Light Bar Hella 500 FF
    Nice truck man!
     
  5. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:06 AM
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    JoeTacoma02

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    Nice. Definitely yes on the BHLM and I'd say de-badge along with maybe 1.5" wheel spacers and it will look NICER!
     
  6. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:11 AM
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    Dark_Taco

    Dark_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    BHLM is in the future or possibly purchase of these: Ebay
     
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  7. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:28 AM
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    Cmurder

    Cmurder 2011 TX TRD Offroad

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    nothing cool
    I know you have some serious mod going on, but your truck looks clean and simple. The wheels and tires along with your slider/steps look badass. The Rugged Trail Edition with those fender flares looks nice with a black truck.
     
  8. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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    Rusty 06 4x4

    Rusty 06 4x4 NBHNC

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    yep nice ride.. I love black trucks wish mine was black at times but I did just get the title soooooo. guess i am keeping silver.
     
  9. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:39 AM
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    Dark_Taco

    Dark_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I had a choice between white and silver, but bsp was all I would accept.
     
  10. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:40 AM
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    Rusty 06 4x4

    Rusty 06 4x4 NBHNC

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    excellent choice now go tint those window to black that bitch out..i am riding on 5%
     
  11. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    Dark_Taco

    Dark_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I hear ya. All cleaned up black is great. We have a silver Camry and it stays looking cleaner twice as long as my truck does.
     
  12. Jan 1, 2012 at 7:59 AM
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    Dark_Taco

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    I go back and forth on that.....I may just match the fronts to the factory tint on the rears.
     
  13. Jan 1, 2012 at 8:01 AM
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    Rusty 06 4x4

    Rusty 06 4x4 NBHNC

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    yep would still look better and saves your interior form the damage of the freaking sun
     
  14. Jan 1, 2012 at 8:11 AM
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    Dark_Taco

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    Opinions on these Ebay lights: Only 95 bucks. I may only get what I pay for but if I silicone does anyone know how well they hold up. Much cheaper than me messing up my stock lights.
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  15. Jan 16, 2012 at 9:08 AM
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    Dark_Taco

    Dark_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Got ^^^^ these in the mail. Too bad it's so damn cold (16 degrees outside) I can't wait to install.
     
  16. Jan 16, 2012 at 9:19 AM
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    mikejbert3836

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    That's one hell of a truck... damn.
     
  17. Jan 16, 2012 at 9:23 AM
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    Dark_Taco

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  18. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    Coqui

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    Predator Nerf Bars, Anchored OEM Bed Mat, Secured Tail Gate, Scan Gauge II, Weathertech Digital Fit Grey Mats, Brinks Cable Lock on Spare Tire, TRD Leather Shift Knob, Fumoto Oil Drain Valve, FJ TRD Centercap Mod for TRD OR Wheels, N-Fab LB, PIAA 520, BSP Grille, Flyzeye Designs V2W G/W/G LED
    That is some good looking truck!! The TRD wheels are slick and perfect for the Black Tacoma. I have an 09 DC TRD OR 4X4 BSP as well and your truck is as close I want to mod mine.

    Have you considered adding the window deflectors?

    Nice work!! :thumbsup:

    Frank
     
  19. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:56 AM
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    Dark_Taco

    Dark_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Funny you should ask I just did before it got cold. Went with the Weathertech in channel type.
     
  20. Jan 16, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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    wrxRome Houston's Swamp Rat

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    where is this? like city/state
     

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