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Tacoma Baja Upgrades

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by sternboy, Aug 7, 2014.

  1. Aug 7, 2014 at 10:40 PM
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    sternboy

    sternboy [OP] Active Member

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    Volant CAI with dry filter and ram air scoop Icon Upper Control Arms 1" ToyTec Baja Coil Spacers 16" Rigid Industries Light Bar TRD short shifter BAK Industries G2 bed cover PopLock tailgate handle conversion Focal Speakers with 2 additional ones added in backdoors powered by JL amp with Clifford Alarm ARB on board air compressor Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers with BAJA TX logo LED lighting strip installed in engine compartment and bed Rhino Lite lower bumper and skid plate
    I have been adding upgrades to my 2012 Tacoma Baja and want to show the progress. I'm trying to keep it looking stock as much as possible but improve the look subtly and performance.

    Head and Fog HID light conversions
    Toytec 1" Baja coil spacer
    BAK Industries G2 folding bed cover
    Pop Lock tail gate handle conversion

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  2. Aug 7, 2014 at 10:42 PM
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    sternboy

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    Volant CAI with dry filter and ram air scoop Icon Upper Control Arms 1" ToyTec Baja Coil Spacers 16" Rigid Industries Light Bar TRD short shifter BAK Industries G2 bed cover PopLock tailgate handle conversion Focal Speakers with 2 additional ones added in backdoors powered by JL amp with Clifford Alarm ARB on board air compressor Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers with BAJA TX logo LED lighting strip installed in engine compartment and bed Rhino Lite lower bumper and skid plate
    Oh ya, I changed the front grille to a TRD sport model (no chrome) with a flat black Toyota Logo.
     
  3. Aug 7, 2014 at 10:43 PM
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    FLtaco24

    FLtaco24 Just a man and his truck

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    Stock for now
    very nice man.
     
  4. Aug 7, 2014 at 10:49 PM
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    Justus

    Justus fucks not given

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    not so low, not so slow 2006 6 lug
    stockish
    how bad is that glare to others?
     
  5. Aug 7, 2014 at 11:26 PM
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    sternboy

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    Volant CAI with dry filter and ram air scoop Icon Upper Control Arms 1" ToyTec Baja Coil Spacers 16" Rigid Industries Light Bar TRD short shifter BAK Industries G2 bed cover PopLock tailgate handle conversion Focal Speakers with 2 additional ones added in backdoors powered by JL amp with Clifford Alarm ARB on board air compressor Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers with BAJA TX logo LED lighting strip installed in engine compartment and bed Rhino Lite lower bumper and skid plate
    Tough question to answer but assuming by getting lights flashed at me, I don't think I got any until I raised the front end higher. Since that about 2 in four months.
     
  6. Aug 7, 2014 at 11:30 PM
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    tinker_troy

    tinker_troy Well-Known Member

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    very nice OP
     
  7. Aug 8, 2014 at 12:04 AM
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    pruchai

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    Not enough...
    Looking good! I love my Baja

    EDIT: Why do you need spacers in front?
     
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  8. Aug 8, 2014 at 12:10 AM
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    tagaman670

    tagaman670 Hafa Adai!

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    nice man
     
  9. Aug 8, 2014 at 1:03 AM
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    sternboy

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    Volant CAI with dry filter and ram air scoop Icon Upper Control Arms 1" ToyTec Baja Coil Spacers 16" Rigid Industries Light Bar TRD short shifter BAK Industries G2 bed cover PopLock tailgate handle conversion Focal Speakers with 2 additional ones added in backdoors powered by JL amp with Clifford Alarm ARB on board air compressor Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers with BAJA TX logo LED lighting strip installed in engine compartment and bed Rhino Lite lower bumper and skid plate
    I appreciate the compliments gentlemen.
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2014 at 1:11 AM
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    sternboy

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    Volant CAI with dry filter and ram air scoop Icon Upper Control Arms 1" ToyTec Baja Coil Spacers 16" Rigid Industries Light Bar TRD short shifter BAK Industries G2 bed cover PopLock tailgate handle conversion Focal Speakers with 2 additional ones added in backdoors powered by JL amp with Clifford Alarm ARB on board air compressor Wet Okole Neoprene Seat Covers with BAJA TX logo LED lighting strip installed in engine compartment and bed Rhino Lite lower bumper and skid plate
    @Pruchai. The spacers just help get the front end closer to a 3" (2 3/4") coil over lift for bigger tires or just taller look.
     
  11. Aug 8, 2014 at 6:38 AM
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    smithr1730

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    It might just be the pics, but I'm not liking the black decals on the side. It looks more like a blemish to me, but otherwise good looking truck! :thumbsup:
     
  12. Aug 8, 2014 at 7:06 AM
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    How do you like the G2 cover? Curious how you are able to mount the bikes with it folded up. Mounts easily/cleanly? Also is it easy/super fast to remove?

    Thx!
     
  13. Aug 8, 2014 at 7:20 AM
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    Is that the Spyder or the Tracer? Sweet setup
     
  14. Aug 8, 2014 at 7:20 AM
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    Hairy Taco

    Hairy Taco Jungle of Love

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    lookin good OP. The black on black decaling is cool if you'd ask me. Your idea to keep it close to stock is a good one. Seems it would be a shame to pick up a new Baja only to pull it apart.
     
  15. Aug 8, 2014 at 7:28 AM
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    Nice truck. Ditch the HIDs.
     
  16. Aug 8, 2014 at 7:36 AM
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    lovethetaco

    lovethetaco Hey hey hey !

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    i like the rims. size tire?
     
  17. Aug 8, 2014 at 7:49 AM
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    Where did you take those photos at? Nice Intense BTW!
     
  18. Aug 8, 2014 at 2:23 PM
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    HectoRome

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    + 1 on the tire size , need the info . . .
     
  19. Aug 8, 2014 at 3:05 PM
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    pruchai

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    Not enough...
    Those are OEM 16" TRD rims with 245/75R16 BFG A/T's
     
  20. Aug 8, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    1TUFFTRD

    1TUFFTRD WTF

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    Looks good!
     

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