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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by big sky, Apr 29, 2012.

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  1. Apr 29, 2012 at 12:51 PM
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    big sky

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    big sky [OP] Well-Known Member

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    well after about a two month plus wait, finally got my 2012 double cab Sport!

    sold my long in the tooth (but reliable) 92 Chevy 2500, figured 20 years is long enough to keep a truck :) was looking for something that offered a little better gas mileage, was very off road capable and reliable- after lots and lots of window shopping, settled on the Tacoma

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    didn't like the looks of the front mud flaps and appeared they could easily become casualties on off road forays- so I lost them; did like the looks of the TRD center caps- so added them :)

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    measured my ride heights (the 12 Sport comes the 4 leaf pack) was 20.5" in the front, was pleasantly surprised there was no driver's side lean and 22.2" in the rear (center of hub to wheel arch)- I think I'm going to try Toytec's 1/4" spacers (evidently yield a 1/2" gain in height), I don't really it want dead even, prefer a slight rake

    I've got an Avid light bar that is going in tomorrow to get Rhino lined (my buddy runs a local shop :))- eventually it will be topped w/ two Hella 4000's
    They do tinting as well so will get the front side windows done to match the rear, they also do vinyl wraps and will get the headlamps, fog lamps and mirrors wrapped (drive on lots of gravel)

    I've got a spare set of Sport rims I purchased here, will eventually get those powder coated in an anthracite and put the grey TRD center caps on them- I've got a set of BF TA's in 265/70/17 waiting to wrap those

    nothing to radical, but should get me around in the hills :D

    Mike
     
    big sky, Apr 29, 2012
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  2. Apr 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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    Johns Taco

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    Johns Taco I'm not 4x4, and have an open diff. So i'm 4x1

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    Nice truck! :)
     
    Johns Taco, Apr 29, 2012
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  3. Apr 29, 2012 at 12:53 PM
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    RMAN808

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    RMAN808 S)(AKALO)(AWAII

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    Hi new guy with a new truck :wave:

    Truck looks good man!
     
    RMAN808, Apr 29, 2012
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  4. Apr 29, 2012 at 12:54 PM
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    TeamSarcasm

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    Welcome! :wave:
     
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  5. Apr 29, 2012 at 12:55 PM
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    wrxRome

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    :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Apr 29, 2012 at 2:16 PM
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    StickShifty

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    nice truck!! white looks great
     
    StickShifty, Apr 29, 2012
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  7. Apr 29, 2012 at 2:25 PM
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    mcdowell

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    mcdowell My name is Mudd

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    2in Toytec leveling kit TSB 4 leafpack 130w KC driving lights Wsetin 3 tab lightbar Black headlights Trex eyelids TRD sport wheels Firestone MT Hood protector Vent visors Tube stepbars Colormatch grille
    Killer truck. Getting a new Tacoma rocks !
     
    mcdowell, Apr 29, 2012
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  8. Apr 29, 2012 at 2:31 PM
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    1GR

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    Nice truck! Love the super white. There is no such thing as "settling" on a Tacoma. If you didn't get a Taco, you would be settling on something else because you didn't. :)
     
    1GR, Apr 29, 2012
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  9. Apr 29, 2012 at 2:49 PM
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    Bull Guard powder coated white, chrome aftermarket tail lights,Led interior lights, Factory roof rack, Bug deflector, Factory tow package, Garmin GPS, Viper 5901 alarm with auto start, Weather tech window wind deflectors, , 3" Tube steps powder coated white, CB Radio, Radio Scanner.
    Do you know the part number for those TRD center caps?
    Thanks



     
    Rellik01, Apr 29, 2012
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  10. Apr 29, 2012 at 3:16 PM
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    big sky

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    thanks gents!

    part number for the silver ones are PT904-35070CC
     
    big sky, Apr 29, 2012
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  11. Apr 29, 2012 at 3:24 PM
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    Welcome. Nice truck...good choice given the company you're in.

    12Tac
     
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  12. Apr 29, 2012 at 4:16 PM
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    6" BDS lift in front, warn winch, AFE cold air intake & exhaust, Body Armor Rear bumper, Tuffy in bed storage box, DZ bed mat, ARB front bumper & Warn winch w/light kit, Husky floor mats, dash mat,
    I like your truck! Nice & welcome!
     
    Faryota, Apr 29, 2012
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  13. Apr 29, 2012 at 5:08 PM
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    sonocotaco

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    Nice Truck! I'm gonna get me some of those TRD caps too.
     
    sonocotaco, Apr 29, 2012
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  14. Apr 29, 2012 at 5:16 PM
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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Mmmmm. images_e9ddeb0dea4ce39a13c9da8b3e6b9ccf7a26ba79.jpg Killer.
     
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  15. Apr 29, 2012 at 5:17 PM
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    Montana :thumbsup:
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    solid truck!!! congrats on your purchase
     
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  17. Apr 29, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    Good choice in color! :D
     
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  18. Apr 29, 2012 at 7:30 PM
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    looks good! :)
     
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  19. May 1, 2012 at 5:39 PM
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    get a chance, check mine out
     
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  20. May 1, 2012 at 5:44 PM
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    A '92 eh! You sure got your moneys worth out of that one! That's how to do it. Enjoy the new one. You thinking of getting a new 2032 when they come out?!
     
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