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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. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:48 PM
    JdevTac

    JdevTac Well-Known Member

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    Getting an idea of what it will look like when it's finally done, still need to order the color matched grille:

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  2. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:50 PM
    TheTacoma

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    What did you use to paint the letters white?
     
  3. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:52 PM
    Up2NoGood

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    looks like bare steel right now, not white
     
  4. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:53 PM
    JdevTac

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    They are actually raw aluminum. From HomerTaco.

    Debating on either leaving them raw or painting them color matched or black

    Lol or I assume they are aluminum they are light as hell and haven't rusted yet in like 4 months or so
     
  5. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:54 PM
    Up2NoGood

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    It should look good when complete! Do you just attach the letters with dual sided emblem adhesive?
     
  6. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:56 PM
    JdevTac

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    Yep going to use 3M mounting tape
     
  7. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:56 PM
    TheTacoma

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    I used 3M automotive tape
     
  8. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:57 PM
    JdevTac

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    How did you go about fastening the mesh to the grille itself? I've got 2 mounting points figured out but I'm still debating on how to attach it to the lower part of the grille
     
  9. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:57 PM
    TheTacoma

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    My letters are power coated. I think they get lost against the black mess, I am thinking about changing them to white.
     
  10. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:58 PM
    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

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    Just found out it's gonna cost almost $400 just to have my fender flares removed and replaced, and that's BEFORE the cost, about $300 of having them linex'ed.
    Guess that's gonna have to wait a while... :annoyed:
     
  11. Jan 15, 2016 at 12:59 PM
    TheTacoma

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    I used JB weld to attach some 2.5" screws that I cut the heads off. Then used a rubber washer and nut to hold it on.
     
  12. Jan 15, 2016 at 1:00 PM
    JdevTac

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    Cool, that's probably the route I'm going to go. Seems like that's the way most people do it.
     
  13. Jan 15, 2016 at 1:41 PM
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    Got the front lift done. Started to rain so the Dakars go on tomorrow. This is after my uca bolt removal frustration...IMG_20160115_113442_zpsywa5btxs_e2a7a3f7dc5afbf8152b20f59483d3fe2e7bd93f.jpg
     
  14. Jan 15, 2016 at 1:47 PM
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    Old School You are ignoring covfefe by this member.

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    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yqnCCM4agl4
     
  15. Jan 15, 2016 at 1:50 PM
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    That method won't work for me since im doing a deep dish Satoshi. Though I had contemplated bending the mesh edges to fit the lip and epoxy it in the same manner
     
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    Looks good but that UCA looks a little flimsy :p
     
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    lift details?
     
  18. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:10 PM
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    Part#?
     
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  19. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:15 PM
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    I don't see your sway bar relocate bracket on, get back out there in the rain an finish it lol
     
  20. Jan 15, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    Toytec Boss, LR UCAs, Dakar leafs
     

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