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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 31, 2016 at 12:35 PM
    Plain Jane Taco

    Plain Jane Taco Well-Known Member

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    Spent 2 hours pressure washing and cleaning her up inside and out. :thumbsup:

    Before and after shots.

    1 week ago.

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    Today.

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    Off with these for now.

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  2. Jan 31, 2016 at 1:19 PM
    ERMB

    ERMB Well-Known Member

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    Dirty

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    Clean

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  3. Jan 31, 2016 at 1:37 PM
    Skrain

    Skrain Time is an illusion. Lunchtime doubly so.

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    I discovered that driving a 6 mile round trip on slush covered gravel roads is NOT conducive to keeping your truck clean!
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  4. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:05 PM
    libagui

    libagui Well-Known Member

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    Bought head gasket kit. Blown out head gasket. Now waiting for it to arrive.

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  5. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:13 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
    Do you have a build page for this? Might be something I fab up very soon for my truck to prevent axle wrap
     
  6. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:24 PM
    Eagle keeper

    Eagle keeper Well-Known Member

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    I am going to cut mine as well but I have mine bed sprayed..... What method did you use to cut it ?
     
  7. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:29 PM
    kiahb12

    kiahb12 Well-Known Member

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    Couple mods down, many mods to go
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    Gave the 'ol taco a little stretch break today.
     
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  8. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:31 PM
    Iamraiderpower

    Iamraiderpower Well-Known Member

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    sometimes you just need to get a good stretch in :D
     
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  9. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:47 PM
    Tacomatwo

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    Finished up the LED pods. Much thanks to @Iggy. for the lights, @BAMF for the mount, and @Up2NoGood for the wiring assistance. Still need to aim them, but me like. image.jpgimage.jpgimage.jpg
     
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  10. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:48 PM
    12Tac

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    Got my Hi-Lift mounted with my RCI mounts.

    12Tac

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  11. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:55 PM
    Noslackline

    Noslackline Well-Known Member

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    Performed the mid winter "fluff and Puff".... Took advantage of the unseasonable warm day and gave the Taco a good wash, under carriage spray and interior cleaning.... So sunny, warm and spring like even the the dog got a bath!
     
  12. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:55 PM
    Noslackline

    Noslackline Well-Known Member

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    Performed the mid winter "fluff and Puff".... Took advantage of the unseasonable warm day and gave the Taco a good wash, under carriage spray and interior cleaning.... So sunny, warm and spring like even the the dog got a bath!
     
  13. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:56 PM
    SMKYTXN

    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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    There are a few more pictures in my build thread. I'll try to answer your questions if you have any.
     
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  14. Jan 31, 2016 at 2:58 PM
    SMKYTXN

    SMKYTXN If it can't be overdone it's not worth doing Vendor

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  15. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:06 PM
    Up2NoGood

    Up2NoGood Well-Known Member

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    Looks great... Very stealthy
     
  16. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:10 PM
    Tacomatwo

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    Thanks - of course the LED on the OEM switch came in amber, so I'll swap it out later, but I was pleased at the OEM look inside and the hidden look outside. Your notes on the adaptation from the existing harnesses to a single switch were spot on.

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  17. Jan 31, 2016 at 3:16 PM
    jerent66

    jerent66 Well-Known Member

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    Great idea, that's the first thing I was concerned when I saw the hardware, I will dig thru my misc. hardware buckets and find some stainless steel hardware.:thumbsup:
     
  18. Jan 31, 2016 at 4:22 PM
    IpaMan

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    After removing The bed cover on my new Tacoma I realized it didn't come with the utility track system on the sides. After a couple trips to Home Depot I now have my own tracks.

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  19. Jan 31, 2016 at 4:27 PM
    Bluegrass Taco

    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    What department did you find that in?
     
  20. Jan 31, 2016 at 4:49 PM
    IpaMan

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    I believe it was in electrical. It is called "superstrut" . If you search on Home Depots web site it tells you which isle it is in.
     
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