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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SWCCBEE, Jun 19, 2013.

  1. Jun 19, 2013 at 5:19 PM
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    Decided my G37s that I got instead of a Tacoma wast the right choice.
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    So I got my 2010 PreRunner, SR5, TRD sport 23May2013.

    The day I picked her up:
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    As she sits now:
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    After thinking a little and seeing a lot of ideas on the forum, I am going to make my Taco a "Knight Industries Edition", Which changed to a Knight Industries inspired So Cal Edition. So far I have Added (In order):

    WeatherTech floor liners
    Hitch vault
    LED DTRL blinker mod,map, shift selector, and dome lights (Thanks csjumper2003)

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    Put hose clamps on tailgate pins
    Nitto Dura grappler tires (265/70/17)

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    Plastidipped stock rims

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    2" autospringcorp spacers up front

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    Seatbelt chime silence mod
    Tint all the way around (Yes it is legal officer.....)

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    1" rear block installed (To fix "Bro lean" the 2" spacers gave me)

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    $32 Fumoto F-103 Engine Oil Drain Valve
    Fumoto F-103 drain valve

    Still on the to do list:

    Finish Debadge
    Install the mesh I have coming from HomerTaco, that the movers bent to shit, I'll be ordering more. (Thanks again Craig!)
    Fix this damn blower motor from chirping (Done after I ordered a new one off of Amazon. I will be dismantling the old one for total overhaul.
    Add decals from RuggedT, once they come in. (Second batch, threw out first set)
    Install Wet Okoles that have been in my back seat for a week
    Install my OKLEDBAR 20" that is in my back seat also with
    the new ORATTW Switch
    Find out how to mount a scrolling red LED inside of hood scoop....
     
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  2. Nov 2, 2013 at 6:53 AM
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    reserved for future posts.
     
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  3. Nov 2, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    Good looking truck man! I like your old car also.

    I think the only thing I would have done different (I know you didn't ask ;)) is I would have put Bilstein 5100's all the way around then coils in front and a AAL in the rear for your lift. Other than that it looks like it is shaping up nicely!

    Oh... please don't do the "Knight Rider" thing in the scoop.
     
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  4. Nov 2, 2013 at 7:53 AM
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    Before you Debadge the truck have you considered Plasti-Dipping them? I debadged my last truck and I do like the clean look but I Plasti-Dipped the new truck and I actually like how they turned out.


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  5. Nov 2, 2013 at 8:03 AM
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    Thanks. Yeah that car was a beast, but didn't suit my needs.

    I might still do that version of a lift, I really jumped into the truck thing without knowing too much. See this thread...

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/280911-little-advice.html

    I was gonna dip them, but after dipping my rims I said screw it. I only did the tail gate so far, and if I can't get the ghosting from the badges to go away I might settle for dipping before doing the doors.
     
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  6. Nov 2, 2013 at 8:18 AM
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    Yeah I guess after 3 years on a black truck there would be some "ghosting" where the badges were. It looks good though man. I dig the all black look!:thumbsup:
     
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  7. Nov 2, 2013 at 8:21 AM
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    Haha, Thanks. Now to figure out the lift issue...... :notsure:
     
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  8. Nov 2, 2013 at 5:05 PM
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  9. Nov 3, 2013 at 3:50 AM
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    So you wouldn't have gone the toy tech or OME route? Can I still switch to that? Pros/cons?
     
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  10. Nov 3, 2013 at 8:02 AM
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    I think he was making that suggestion because it's the least expensive way to "properly" lift a truck, with less adverse effects on the drivetrain/suspension than spacer-lifts.

    Simply replacing the stock shocks with adj. Bilstein 5100's will give better results than spacer lifts. And they're fairly inexpensive...

    ToyTec sells just the shocks also, 5100's @ all 4 corners for about $370. Fronts will give you up-to 2.5" of lift.

    http://toyteclifts.3dcartstores.com...able-5100-front-and-rear-5100-shock_p_31.html

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  11. Nov 3, 2013 at 8:38 AM
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    If you add the rear AAL, it's $450... Another $30 for the diff-spacer kit ($480 total).

    Decent entry-level 2.5" fr / 2" rr lift for under $500.

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  12. Nov 3, 2013 at 12:39 PM
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    Thanks John. I am really thinking about going this route. It seems most people reccommend it. Would I need UCAs or different brake lines? I wouldn't need the diff spacer kit for a 2WD would I?
     
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  13. Nov 3, 2013 at 12:57 PM
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    Yeah this^^^

    If I decide to put a small lift that is the way I would go since I don't do any hard core off roading.
     
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  14. Nov 3, 2013 at 1:07 PM
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    And use stock springs?
     
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  15. Nov 3, 2013 at 1:09 PM
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    Yeah I personally would but I would be just leveling it out with the front shocks. In your case if you want more lift then yeah coils would be good.
     
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