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05prerunner's Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by 05PreRunner, Apr 30, 2009.

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  1. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:09 PM
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    05PreRunner

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    05PreRunner [OP] "Living life in the FAST lane..."

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    TRD intake, JBA "shorty" headers, URD y-pipe
    Well...I figured it was about time for my build thread....
    Some will like it, Some wont... :/
    Here it goes:

    Here's are some up-to-date pics of how my truck sits today!:

    Here's are some up-to-date pics on of how my truck sits today!:

    MOST RECENT PIC: (JULY 2010)

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    The following pictures are of all or most of the mods i've done... (Random Order)

    BLACK Vinyl Roof Overlay:
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    TRD Socal Sticker (Custom made by "Sockmonkey")
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    BUSHWACKER Fender Flares:
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    16" MB "RAZOR" Wheels wrapped with 285/75/16 BF Goodrich Mud-Terrain KM2:
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    Eagle Eyes Projector Headlights (Custom painted Gloss Black & Halo/LED delete)
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    1-Piece Gloss Black BILLET Grille:
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    White Gauge Cluster LEDs:
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    Epic Industries BedBar:
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    Random Pic:
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    Black Tails:
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    JBA "Shorty" Headers:
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    NST Light Weight Crank Pulley:
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    Custom Door Badging by "Sockmonkey":
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    12.2" LCD Visor Monitors:
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    OBX Racing Pedals: (made to fit our Trucks specifically, NOT universal bolt ons)
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    Custom Windshield Washer Fluid Cap :
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    Two 12" Kicker Subwoofers behind the rear seat:
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    Sway-a-way RaceRunner 2.5 Coilovers:
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    Black OEM Climate Control Unit:
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    50 Watt Reverse Light Bulbs:
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    TRD Intake:
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    and Here's what it looked like back in '08: :eek:
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    MY truck has gone through a few different "styles" lol.... I'm pretty happy where its at now. Hopefully the modding is comin to a slow end...
    I'll be updating this thread soon... Still need more pics​
     
    05PreRunner, Apr 30, 2009
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  2. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:10 PM
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    tjgraner09

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    tjgraner09 South Carolina Member

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    Bilstiein 5100 w/ TRD Coils in the front, new fog lights, 2 12" isignia subs,
    truck looks good as hell man
     
    tjgraner09, Apr 30, 2009
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  3. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:12 PM
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    MacTaco

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    Did you paint your grill surround yourself?
     
    MacTaco, Apr 30, 2009
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  4. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:12 PM
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    06BLUEDBLSPORT

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    True Dual Flowmaster 40 Series exhaust, Volant CAI, HIDs, Raptor series Side Steps, Weathertech Floorliners, OME 613 Shocks and Coils with Diff Drop, Rear Bilstein 5100 Shocks, ToyTec AAL, Fearless Fabrication Front Bumper
    Looks great dude!!
     
    06BLUEDBLSPORT, Apr 30, 2009
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  5. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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    Lentsnh

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    Looks great Noe. Im glad you decided to get rid of the Chrome
     
    Lentsnh, Apr 30, 2009
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  6. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:14 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    trucks looking awesome Noe!!!
     
    tacomaman06, Apr 30, 2009
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  7. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:16 PM
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    SocalMan22

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    What Mods!
    Looking good! I would paint one more thing the aries bullbar skid plate jmo.
     
    SocalMan22, Apr 30, 2009
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  8. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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    johnecon2001

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    Downey front skid, Trail Gear U-Bolt flip, Toytec AAL, Total Chaos UCA's, Bilstein 5100's x4 + Eibach adjustable coils, Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers, Custom Rear bumper, TRD OffRoad front tow hook, TRD Trail Team wheels, Federal Couragia M/T 265's, ARB rear locker + on board air (CKMA12), TRD shift knob, Alpine W205, TRD seat covers, Tom Woods 1 Piece drive shaft, Powermaster D2700, Stubbs HD-SKO Sliders.
    Your wheels are the best thing on the truck imo. I'm jealous.
     
    johnecon2001, Apr 30, 2009
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  9. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:31 PM
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    05PreRunner

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    05PreRunner [OP] "Living life in the FAST lane..."

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    05PreRunner, Apr 30, 2009
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  10. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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    life11

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    lifted 04 base V6
    Fabtech 3 inch lift, full magnaflow exhaust, 32 Inch toyo tires, 18 inch rims.
    love tha truck mann
    great job!!!
     
    life11, Apr 30, 2009
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  11. Apr 30, 2009 at 8:33 PM
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    tacoskim

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    tacoskim Tuned By Gadget

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    niice noe
     
    tacoskim, Apr 30, 2009
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  12. May 1, 2009 at 12:27 PM
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    HBtacoma

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    || Deep Black Custom Paint By DUPONT FINISHES w/ Custom Airbrush Artwork || RCD 4.5 Inch Lift Kit || 20x10 Black XD Monster Wheels w/ Toyo MT 33x12.5x20 Tires || SATOSHI Grill || URD TCAI || Flowmaster 40 series dual exhaust || Pioneer AVIC-D3 w/ Bluetooth and Ipod || JL Audio 500/1 and 12" Kicker Sub || FJ 60 Toyota Emblem Painted Red || Black Custom Leather Interior w/graphite perforated body w/Red Double Stiching and TRD Logo || Leather Arm Rest Mod || T-REX Angry Eyelids || 20% Tinted Windows || Black Altezza Taillights || BHLM Headlights || LED Dome Light || LED Map Lights || HID 35w 6000k || Yellow Tinted Fogs || Nokya 2500k_55w Fog Lights || Painted Engine Cover || Bed Extender || Epic Indust. Bed Bar w/Fog Lamps Tinted Yellow ||
    trucks looking badass noe! im liking the new pics
     
    HBtacoma, May 1, 2009
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  13. May 1, 2009 at 1:05 PM
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    EquinsuOcha

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    Well done! I'm glad you're getting rid of the chrome.
     
    EquinsuOcha, May 1, 2009
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  14. May 5, 2009 at 6:15 PM
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    05PreRunner

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    1st post updated :cool:
     
    05PreRunner, May 5, 2009
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  15. May 5, 2009 at 6:21 PM
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    Secondary air filter removed, elbow mod, BFG T/A KO (31x10.5R15), 15" American Racing Mojaves, BHLM, Dome Light MOD (Blue), Pioneer headunit, Sockmonkey 'TACOMA' Decals, Readylift 5-lug SST, Rear Shocks - Bilstein TRD, Dynomax Super Turbo #17748, DDM Slim Ballast HID Kit H4 Hi/Lo -35W 6000K in headlights, Apexcone Raptor HID Kit H3 - 35W 6000K in Hella 500s, aFe CAI #51-10762, WeatherTech Floorliner, 200W Smart AC Inverter
    Your truck is awesome! Your taco is an inspiration to my super white!
     
    neslerrah, May 5, 2009
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  16. May 5, 2009 at 6:35 PM
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    vwguy60

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    I'd also paint your tube steps... Otherwise looks good! I disassembled mine and had them powder coated, it was a PITA but worth it!
     
    vwguy60, May 5, 2009
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  17. May 5, 2009 at 6:41 PM
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    luk8272

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    5% Tint, Bug flector, vent Visors, Removed secondary air filter, Rear Spring TSB w/ Wheeler's Add A Leaf HD Pack, Icon 2.0 rear shocks, Toytec 3" lift up front with Total Chaos UCA's, Debadged, Billet Grille,TRD Offroad rims/17x9 Pro comp 6001 rims, Duratracs 265/75/16 or 285/70/17, Fog light anytime mod, Tailgate hose clamp mod, Pro-dry AFE filter. Extended Differential Breather, ABS on/off, 6000k LEDs from CSJumper, heads/fogs, ScanguageII, Devil horns, Devil horns on third brake light, Mounted 60" Highlift, Mounted Tool Box, Wet Okole Front/Rear Seat Covers, TW sticker, Midland Handheld CB,Painted engine cover, Revenge Fab Sliders, ARE Topper, Weather tech Floorliners, Camper shell, ultimate headlight upgrade. URD -3° exhaust cam gears, .5" XTP Intake spacer. Custom dents.
    Damn fine truck.
     
    luk8272, May 5, 2009
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  18. May 5, 2009 at 6:45 PM
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    genxer36

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    Tow package, XM Satellite radio, K & N Air filter, & Channel Vent Visors
    Looks Great! How much $$$$ do you think you have put in the truck?
     
    genxer36, May 5, 2009
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  19. May 5, 2009 at 6:51 PM
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    derekabraham

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    :D
     
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  20. May 5, 2009 at 6:54 PM
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    05PreRunner

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    thanks :D

    Side steps will painted black sometime this week... :D
    thanks for the comments!:cool:
    More than i'd like to admit....:rolleyes: lol
    and I still have more pics of other mods that are not shown on here...

    What can i say?? Modding is addicting :D and seems to be never ending
    :burnrubber:
     
    05PreRunner, May 5, 2009
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