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2012 SR5 Upgrades that are on TRD

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by JCRUZ1724, Aug 25, 2015.

  1. Aug 25, 2015 at 1:19 PM
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    JCRUZ1724

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    Hello,

    I never had a Tacoma before and I dig this truck. I was kind of lost when I purchased mine, the question I have is, can I do stock upgrades to mine like the trd sport. Like having the stock power supply in the bed. The locking Rear Diff, I am not looking for aftermarket parts just taking stock parts and putting it on mine.
     
  2. Aug 25, 2015 at 1:55 PM
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    Anything is possible with enough time and money, I know you are not looking for aftermarket solutions but they would be more cost effective with what you have.
    I've not heard of anyone swapping the bed power supply, I'm sure it can be done but not worth the effort IMO. If I was to do it I would do an aftermarket inverter that had more capacity than the 400w bed unit so you could run power tools. Pretty much anything I want to plug in exceeds the inverter's capability.
    For the rear locker you will need an entire new TRD rear end, which will likely cost much more than just installing an ARB selectable locker in your existing rear.
     
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  3. Aug 25, 2015 at 2:10 PM
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    NorthWest too, where do you go trialing, I not trying to climb mountains but get some good views.
     
  4. Aug 25, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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    I saw you were like up the street. Check Randy's Ring and Pinion out for an ARB install, they are the local gear shop experts. Had multiple trucks done there:
    http://www.ringpinionservice.com/Default.aspx

    I usually head to Eastern WA, outside Ellensburg into the Naches funny rock and moon rock areas and spend a couple days out there camping. Right now that whole side of the state is on fire though. West side there is the Reiter ORV area outside of Gold Bar on Hwy 2. It is more suited for compact Jeeps in IMO, I'd take my TJ Rubicon out there all the time.

    Check out the NW Regional thread for more places: https://www.tacomaworld.com/forums/north-west.40/
     
  5. Aug 25, 2015 at 9:02 PM
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    Solid brotha! Thanks!
     

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