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

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Dec 6, 2015 at 12:21 PM
    NotRed

    NotRed Well-Known Member

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    thinking . . . . . . . .
     
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  2. Dec 6, 2015 at 12:27 PM
    fixer5000

    fixer5000 the logical one

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    prep for winter...rain x all windows and mirrors, dow corning silicone grease lightly applied to all rubber door and cap window seals, graphite powder in all the locks, check all fluids and fill washer tank up with -20 juice, winter wiper blades installed. good to go
     
  3. Dec 6, 2015 at 12:31 PM
    rjaneway34

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    SCS Stealth 6 Wheels 265/70 R17 Duratracs Bilstein 5100's @1.75 Fold-A-Cover G4 Elite WeatherTech Floor Mats Rough Country Step Bars WeatherTech Window Deflectors
    I went 1.75 and it looks good IMHO...
     
  4. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM
    libagui

    libagui Well-Known Member

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    Bilsteins 5100 set at .085 Rear custom 1" add a leaf 265/70 R17 tires. Custom made aluminum tonneau cover with bike rack. 4x4 conversion with 4Runner transfer case.
    What are this inserts good for?. They are in both sides behind front fender.

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  5. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:26 PM
    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    LED Headlights, Volant CAI, 32" Duratracs
    ^They protect the front suspension somewhat in a frontal collision. Depending on the design, some plate bumpers require you to remove those inserts.
     
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  6. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:29 PM
    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    LED Headlights, Volant CAI, 32" Duratracs
    Ran the truck through a wash, so I can finally take some photos of the Duratracs I put on two weeks ago... They are 265/75-16 Load Range C

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  7. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:33 PM
    gnicks08

    gnicks08 Well-Known Member

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    Added a subtle Alabama sticker to the back glass and picked up my new sectional for the house

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  8. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:47 PM
    2big4arunner

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    3/2 leveling kit, 275/60r20 duratracs on xd128 20x9 rims, AFE stage 2 intake, trd exhaust, duel electric fan w/dakota digital controller
    i have found facyory plugs run way better then ngk. you might be able to run denso high end units.
     
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  9. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:53 PM
    2big4arunner

    2big4arunner Well-Known Member

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    3/2 leveling kit, 275/60r20 duratracs on xd128 20x9 rims, AFE stage 2 intake, trd exhaust, duel electric fan w/dakota digital controller
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    2 1/2" front 2" rear lift. looked stock but handled great
     
  10. Dec 6, 2015 at 1:55 PM
    Rattletrap66

    Rattletrap66 (ノಠ益ಠ)ノ彡┻━┻

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  11. Dec 6, 2015 at 2:10 PM
    KenLyns

    KenLyns 8.75" Third Member

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    LED Headlights, Volant CAI, 32" Duratracs
    Denso iridium long-life plugs work just fine in my truck. I used SK20HR11, same P/N that comes with the TRD supercharger kit. What iridium NGK P/N did you use? Maybe they were the wrong heat range.
     
  12. Dec 6, 2015 at 2:46 PM
    NotRed

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    PM (excuse me, "conversation", still don't like this change on the new site format) sent.
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:12 PM
    2big4arunner

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    3/2 leveling kit, 275/60r20 duratracs on xd128 20x9 rims, AFE stage 2 intake, trd exhaust, duel electric fan w/dakota digital controller
    I believe he mentioned NGK iridiums . only issue I saw with NGK is they are not specific enough. They cover a couple plugs with one plug. Denso is very very specific.
     
  14. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:24 PM
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    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpg Did some light wheelin in the 5 lug and got my shovel mounted :)
     
  15. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:43 PM
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    Finally made some mounts for my jack. Came out super clean.

     
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  16. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:47 PM
    3378jakesr5

    3378jakesr5 AOF, trucks, guns, repeat....

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    Better to ask what I have not done.
    I got the back wet okole's installed tonight once we got back From the mountains.

    I'm hopin to see switches next week. :fingerscrossed:
     
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  17. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    20151206_174729.jpg 20151206_174739.jpg Bought to hall stuff in my shell, but after some new paint I think its too nice to leave in the truck bed.
     
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  18. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:50 PM
    El Tano

    El Tano i am the one who knocks

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    Corvette homelink FRONT: 5100 Blinstein set at 0 Procomp 3" leveling kit Allpro UCA’s. REAR: Icon Multi Rate RXT Leaf Pack 5100 Blinstein. 17x9 kMC wheels 0 BS 285/70 17 Wildpeak A/T4W C range Amp research steps. and a bunch of TSB's
    80 degrees here in SoCal. Perfect day for full detail. The coating is holding great so just a wash. Undercarriage washed and detailed with 303. 5 1/2 years old and 60k, still loking like new :)
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  19. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:53 PM
    deeezy

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    King ext travel coilovers, Icon tubular UCA's Rear-King "Tundra" 2.5's, Allpro Expos, TRD cat-back, Hurst/Core short shift kit, etc...
    Made some fender liners out of vinyl garage flooring. I removed my stock fender liners when i cut my fenders but mud and crap was getting into places you never thought possible. This idea came from NYCO's build.







     
  20. Dec 6, 2015 at 3:57 PM
    Lars

    Lars Radio Active

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    Yes.
    I finally got around to wiring up my backup light pods. For now they're only wired to the switch, I anticipate later wiring the relay in parallel to the factory reverse lights so these can either be on, or on whenever the truck is in reverse.

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