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branj build progress

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by branj, Sep 29, 2014.

  1. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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    branj

    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    This is my second Tacoma but the first time I am deciding to keep track of what I do to her...
     
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  2. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:03 PM
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    This is the first day I bought the Tacoma...
     
  3. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:09 PM
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    branj

    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    A week after having the truck I got hit from behind...
     
  4. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:18 PM
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    branj

    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yea not happy...

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  5. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:20 PM
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    branj

    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Added the sport grille, BAJA wheels, and 5% tint.
     
  6. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:53 PM
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    branj

    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Plastidip the rear bumper...

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  7. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:55 PM
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    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Removed the fake beadlock from the Baja wheels and added KM2s

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  8. Sep 29, 2014 at 4:58 PM
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    branj

    branj [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Bought a used set of retros of a member that had some serious scratches...

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  9. Sep 29, 2014 at 5:00 PM
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    Started the process of restoring the headlights...

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  10. Sep 29, 2014 at 5:02 PM
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    branj

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    Installed on the truck... Truck was also debadged (except for the black TACOMA on the doors) around this time...

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  11. Sep 29, 2014 at 5:03 PM
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    Bilstein 5100 all around...

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  12. Sep 29, 2014 at 5:10 PM
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    XBled Fog from TRS

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  13. Sep 29, 2014 at 5:19 PM
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    TRD Rock Warrior Shifter

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  14. Sep 29, 2014 at 8:12 PM
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    nice truck, retros cleaned up really well.
     
  15. Nov 7, 2014 at 10:38 PM
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    hemitruk

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    Truck coming out nice and clean .Loving the shift knob .Any mods needed for knob or screws right on? Thanks
     
  16. Nov 7, 2014 at 11:47 PM
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    Shift knob is rad, never seen that before. Also surprising how great those wheels look without the beadlock trim. I've never liked those wheels. :anonymous:

    Minus the trim they look awesome.
     
  17. Nov 10, 2014 at 3:48 AM
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    branj

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    Yea they look a lot better without the fake beadlocks.
     
  18. Nov 10, 2014 at 3:57 AM
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    branj

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    The shift knob does require some mods to both the shifter and the console, if you want it to sit low like I have it. Because it is made for a tundra it is meant to be a bit longer. I cut 1" off the bottom of the shifter. I trimmed out the plastic from inside the shifting area. You can see in my pic it is now one open space.

    All this can be avoided if you don't mind replacing the shifter rod and getting one a bit longer. Then you wouldn't have to do anything permanent.

    I love the shifter though, it feels so solid and it is a nice shape.
     
  19. Nov 10, 2014 at 4:12 AM
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    You're gonna want to either clearbra or clearcoat the headlights, otherwise they will look the same as they did in about a year.
     
  20. Nov 13, 2014 at 9:50 PM
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    hemitruk

    hemitruk Old man , young boi truk

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    Thanks for info. Didnt even notice you trimmed console and shifter nice job.
    Now for next mod .Never ends yea...
     

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