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Finally some pics of my 08 Rugged Trail with mods

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kalib0y, Dec 9, 2007.

  1. Dec 9, 2007 at 2:22 PM
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    kalib0y

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    kalib0y [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2008 Tacoma Rugged Trail

    Mods so far:
    VPE Eco2
    Tinted front windows
    Black housing headlights
    Super white headlight bulbs
    Yellow 9005 fog light bulbs
    OEM Tube steps painted black
    Blacked out emblems
    TRD Color matched grille
    Base model rear bumper
    AFE/TRD Stage 2 intake

    Here is What they look like from the dealership (Photo from Kevin Brown, hope he doesnt mind): (minus the side tube and aftermarket emblem)
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    and here is what mine looks like after some messing around:
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    Glad to be a part of this community!
     
    kalib0y, Dec 9, 2007
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  2. Dec 9, 2007 at 2:42 PM
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    rick

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    very nice looking truck kaliboy.no offense but that new trd emblem is even goofier than last ones
     
    rick, Dec 9, 2007
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  3. Dec 9, 2007 at 2:44 PM
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    spencer_hong

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    K&N Air Charger CAI 63 Series, Flowmaster Delta 50 Series Muffler, Helo Maxx6 Black Wheels 17'', Blacked out headlights, blacked out tail lights, interior neon,, Luminics H4 Pure Blue headlight bulbs, Luminics H10 Pure Blue Fog Light bulbs, 10% tint all around, blacked out emblems, Pioneer In-Dash DVD
    nice looks similar to my truck. paint that skid plate in the front black and get rid of those trd stickers! black out those tails too
     
    spencer_hong, Dec 9, 2007
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  4. Dec 9, 2007 at 2:47 PM
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    sawdust

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    You're taking the blacking out seriously! However, that front skid plate now stands out. It probably needs a coat of paint :)
     
    sawdust, Dec 9, 2007
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  5. Dec 9, 2007 at 3:10 PM
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    kalib0y

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    no offense taken. I plan on taking them off soon anyways
     
    kalib0y, Dec 9, 2007
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  6. Dec 9, 2007 at 3:13 PM
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    2003greenbean

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    cold air intake, step bars, custom grill, 3in lift,12 in audiobahn sub, 285/75/16 procomp tires, 20% tint,
    truck looks good
     
    2003greenbean, Dec 9, 2007
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  7. Dec 9, 2007 at 3:13 PM
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    kalib0y

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    Yeah, I just have been debating whether i should matte powder coat it black or just paint it.
     
    kalib0y, Dec 9, 2007
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  8. Dec 9, 2007 at 3:14 PM
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    kalib0y

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    haha, being on the darkside is quite fun!
     
    kalib0y, Dec 9, 2007
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  9. Dec 9, 2007 at 4:34 PM
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    The_Hodge

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    Seeing the third gen section forced me to get a Ford...
    oh yes it is...and for that part getting hit w/ rocks and bugs etc....i'd get it powdercoated for sure...it'll take the punishment w/o chipping and all...even if u just get a can of the spray on powdercoating
     
    The_Hodge, Dec 9, 2007
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