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TwentyAte's Build (Livin on a budget)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by TwentyAte, Jun 14, 2013.

  1. Jun 14, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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    TwentyAte

    TwentyAte [OP] Active Member

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    San Jose, CA - Fremont, CA
    Hi All,

    I thought it would be cool to track my mods on the forum so stay tuned to the little mods.

    My end goal for my taco is a Pre-Runner Desert mid travel suspension setup.

    This is what the truck looked like when i bought it
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  2. Jun 14, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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    TwentyAte

    TwentyAte [OP] Active Member

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    2013-01-12160833_65bc029eb6086b844a22297656314f19d29d0f2f.jpg
    Cleaned up the paint prior to Plasti-dip

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    Taped and covered everything.

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    It took way more paint that i was expecting to get minimal coverage.

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    It's a terrible picture but it turned out really nice! 5 coats later......

    I also went cheap and added the ProComp leveling kit since the stock stance was hideous.
     
  3. Jun 14, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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    BulletToothTony

    BulletToothTony You’ll have that on these big jobs.

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    You can call me Susan if it makes you happy.
    Looks good been thinking about dipping my roof as well... Will be on the to-do list for sure...
     
  4. Jun 14, 2013 at 1:21 PM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Looks good. Already came with a few nice mods like BHLM's and a satoshi.
     
  5. Jun 14, 2013 at 1:31 PM
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    TwentyAte

    TwentyAte [OP] Active Member

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    I purchased the lights from oznium.com and so far am very pleased at night loading up the truck for Moto/camp trips.

    It took me a little over 3 hours to complete the install and when it was all said and done the switch that i purchased wouldn't fit in the factory switch slots even when the website claimed it would.

    I removed all storage compartments and began my layout
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    This model of LED has a lens that projects the light in a more even tone. So far its a really nice light for its purpose. http://www.oznium.com/led-bolt


    If anyone knows where i can find a factory light switch please let me know

    Thanks
     
  6. Jun 14, 2013 at 1:36 PM
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    TwentyAte

    TwentyAte [OP] Active Member

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    Thanks, so far the Plasti-dip hasn't peeled or bubbled and i think it makes the truck much more aggressive even with stock tires and wheels.
     

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