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Brandon's "I have no idea what I'm doing" build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by brandonn, Jul 16, 2012.

  1. Jul 16, 2012 at 9:47 AM
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    brandonn

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    A little background:

    I bought this truck in April 2010 with 34k miles on it after I totaled my '97 f150.

    It's a 2007 Tacoma Sport Double cab and came with a bunch of upgrades when I bought it from the dealer. These include: lift, wheels/tires, and nfab steps.

    I'm not the most educated guy when it comes to trucks, so I'm ashamed to admit that I don't know as much as I should about my truck. I'm not sure what kind of lift it has on it, or even what else what does to the suspension.

    But, I recently started really getting into modding it so here's where I am today :D

    First thing I did was add an old bull bar that I had, which will soon hold 2 Hella 700's.
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    Then i debadged and blacked out the emblems:
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    And here's where it sits today:
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    Next up:
    • Black weathertechs
    • Wet Okole (I actually bought some from a guy on here, but I just realized they won't fit my truck because I'm an idiot :(, so if anyone needs the a set of front black/charcol Wet Okole's for an SR5 bucket seats, let me know!)
    • Bushwacker fender flares
    • LED taillights
     
  2. Jul 16, 2012 at 9:51 AM
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    Good looking truck! Post up some pics of the suspension and we can help identify it for you.
     
  3. Jul 16, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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    Looks good man!
     
  4. Jul 16, 2012 at 10:09 AM
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    Looking good!
     
  5. Jul 16, 2012 at 10:15 AM
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    Here's a few pictures, not sure what all I needed to look for.

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  6. Jul 16, 2012 at 2:27 PM
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    Spindles and AAL?
     
  7. Jul 16, 2012 at 8:38 PM
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    is that just putting a spacer between the leafs?
     
  8. Jul 17, 2012 at 4:43 PM
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    Can you take a pic of the front suspension from the front of the truck?
     
  9. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:01 PM
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    Did a little playing on the bulldozer today while the taco watched :cool:

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    also installed the new radio. App Radio 2..love it so far!
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  10. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:17 PM
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    What model Pioneer and how much, if you don't mind? Looks good along with the rest of the truck. As far as your lift goes, I have no idea at all but the shocks look like they're still the stock bilsteins. No labels on the coils or spindles?
     
  11. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:19 PM
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    SPH-DA100, I paid $320 on Amazon refurbished.

    And nope, no labels. I'll figure it out eventually.
     
  12. Jul 26, 2012 at 8:28 PM
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    My double din in my old truck was from Amazon reurbished, had it for 3 years and not problems. It was a kenwood. Only thing I can think of as of now for your coils, they may either be OME (old man emu) or Eibach's considering they're black in color, just a guess. I'm sure more people will chime in and be able to tell you what it is more than I can (still new to tacoma's and learning as I go as well)
     
  13. Jul 30, 2012 at 7:19 PM
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    Got bored and added a light bar for my bed

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  14. Aug 26, 2012 at 1:53 PM
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    little update :)

    powdercoated my wheels

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  15. Aug 26, 2012 at 1:58 PM
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    Trucks looking great bud!!

    Your thread title cracks me up!
     
  16. Aug 26, 2012 at 2:28 PM
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    Thank ya sir! haha and yeah I'm slowly figuring everything out! :p
     

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