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First mods

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Irishcarver, Sep 21, 2015.

  1. Sep 21, 2015 at 7:27 PM
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    Irishcarver

    Irishcarver [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I just bought my first Tacoma, 2015 DC Sport. Love the truck so far. Did the first mods on the truck today...small ones but you gotta start somewhere! I blacked out the Toyoto logo on the stock grill and mounted a BAM magnetic holster in the glove box for my Sig, it fit like a glove. IMG_2343.jpg IMG_2342.jpg
     
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  2. Sep 21, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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    crashnburn80

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  3. Sep 21, 2015 at 7:33 PM
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    Now that is a pretty damn sweet vault. I'll definitely have to look into that. The magnet is a quick cheap option. I had laying around and was bored!
     
  4. Sep 22, 2015 at 5:03 AM
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    cyfry77

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    235 75 R15 Goodyear wrangler radials. Plastidip factory wheels, emblems. Headlight TSB
    Is that a P250C?
     
  5. Sep 22, 2015 at 5:50 AM
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    Yeah it is. 9mm. Takes a bit of getting used to the trigger pull but I like. Feels good in my hand
     
  6. Sep 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM
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    I just bought the same gun a month ago. Still haven't been out to shoot it, but I like the was it sits in my hand.
     
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  7. Sep 30, 2015 at 4:29 PM
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    image.jpg image.jpg Plastidipped the badges! Looks so much better
     
  8. Oct 1, 2015 at 2:44 AM
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    disabled DRLs disabled seat belt chime disabled the key in the ignition with door open buzzer Installed Illuminated 4wd switch circuit board Marker lights Flashing with turn signals Toggle switch ABS Disable Fog Lights on AnyTime Mod Changed to Yellow bulbs in the Fog Lights Converted interior lights to leds Installed oem roof rack Installed Firestone Ride Rite Air Bags and Daystar Cradles for the air bags Added oil catch can Relentless Tailgate Protector installed
    Looks Good.
     
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  9. Oct 1, 2015 at 3:02 AM
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    Tractorman

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    Is that paint or derp?
     
  10. Oct 1, 2015 at 3:37 AM
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    derped. plastidipped=derped
     
  11. Oct 1, 2015 at 4:02 AM
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    Tractorman

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    Oh I see it now! Thanks I got got to do mine. Hope it comes out as good as yours!
     
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  12. Oct 1, 2015 at 5:43 AM
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    Thanks man. Yeah definitely wouldn't be brave enough to paint on the truck. Plastidip is super easy. Just mask off for the overspray.
     
  13. Oct 1, 2015 at 8:47 AM
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    First mods I did was weather techs (if that's considered a mod), then hose clamp mod.
     
  14. Oct 1, 2015 at 10:46 AM
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    What's the hose clamp mod?
     
  15. Oct 1, 2015 at 10:50 AM
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    Looks great. Derping on the truck freaks me out. One of these days I'll do it, but I have this overwhelming feeling of impending disaster whenever I consider it.
     
  17. Oct 1, 2015 at 6:05 PM
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    It freaked me out too until I watched a couple of videos and saw how easy it peels off the paint. Make sure you leave about an inch gap around the badge with the tape. It allows you to just lift the masking tape off and the dip comes with it.
     
  18. Oct 2, 2015 at 7:11 AM
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    Pelfreybilt High Clearance bumper. Start cutting. :sawzall:
     
  19. Oct 2, 2015 at 7:53 AM
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    How'd you go about doing the front emblem? Do you put something between the grill and the radiator?
    I've been wanting to plastidip my truck for so long. Just freaks me out for some reason.
     

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