What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

This looks awesome. Do you have a link for the halos that you used?

 

I used the morimoto color change halos which are pretty awesome and bright. Only complaints is the colors are off for white(more of a blue) and orange(it's more yellow and green then orange) from TRS here http://www.theretrofitsource.com/le...moto-xc-led-rgb-halos-49808.html#.Vj9vS188KJI
This is the third time I've done halos, second on my Tacoma. Definitely go with these or something along the lines instead of cheaper eBay alternatives! I made that mistake and they were crap.

 

Damn I need some 35's those 285's look small

 

I decided to mount the switches in here instead of under HVAC controls after reading the challenges of finding switches that fit and since I had these this is where they are now mounted in the truck. A body saw makes for quick and accurate cutting of that plastic. I laid out some painters tape for a guide, drilled a hole in each corner, and got to cutting.

 

Nice work sir

 

Thanks. I normally cannot draw a straight line with a ruler, but I took my time and measured it at least 5 times to make sure they were straight and parallel.

 

How much clearance do you have behind there I wanted to mount a switch panel in that location

 

Finished this today. More work than I expected. First welding project. Made a few mistakes, but functions great.

 

Woah. I thought my ConsoleVault was tiny!

Congrats on your project.

 

Holy crap, dude, that looks like my wife's side of the bathroom counter.

 

Whats a good way to learn how to weld. Self taught that is. Ive thought about grabbing a harbour freight welder so i can teach myself the basics..

 

After getting a nice 6" dent/crease in D/side rocker panel from a piece of plastic kicked up on turnpike, ordered these just now T054RKRQC
. $379 on Amazon vs $421 from Nfab direct, same part.Can't believe how flimsy the metal is there compared to the FJ's plastic in that spot.Live & learn. Don't want running boards or anything that sticks out. These are very close to FJ's Rock Rails, clean looking & WILL prevent future dents/creases. Gonna get quote from Toyota tomorrow & submit to Ins.

 

I'd like to see the attachment to the toe nail paintings

 

I ordered almost that exact thing, but from CarID. They gave me a military discount and were able to match a price i found online. I friggin love those guys there.

 

Hokey Smokes Bullwinkle that's one heck of a rats nest!!!!

 

Not exactly self taught. I took a course at a local community college for two nights a week. Learned MIG, TIG, and Stick welding. Got to try a few cutting processes too.

 

Downsized my battery to a group-35 Optima Red Top, saving 20 lbs. Also installed a PowerRev Racing aluminum battery hold-down P/N P017 intended for Toyota 86 (I didn't like the way the factory hold-down dug into the battery case).

 

There's 3-4 inches easily. Should fit there no problem.