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Kuntrykid builds a Taco!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Kuntrykid, Dec 18, 2015.

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  1. Dec 18, 2015 at 5:02 AM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kuntykid-builds-a-taco.406341/
    Hey my names Jon. This is my 2015 base Tacoma 4x4 w/ 4cyl 5spd. I named it "Taco". Bought new August 2nd 2015 w/ 253 miles. Here she was fresh @ the lot...[​IMG]
    Here's Taco as of now...
    Most current pics:
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    Earlier pics when started build thread:
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    Current mods:
    Armor
    *Mobtown Offroad front bumper
    *Pelfreybilt ifs skid
    Tires/Supension
    *Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17
    *Level8 MK6s matte black w/ matching spare
    *2019 TRD offroad bilstien shocks (19k miles upon installation)
    Bed Mods
    *Bed rack w/ rear facing pod lights
    *Tractor supply tool box & bed mat (horse mat)
    *Mobtown Offroad tailgate skin w/ d-rings
    Performance
    *LCE headers
    *Injen intake
    *Air pump injector air pump filter replaced
    *LCE pro clutch kit stage 2
    Lighting
    *2" Nilight light pods (2) mounted inside hoop
    * yellow led fog light cubes mounted inside bumper
    *22" led light bar mounted in bumper
    *After market blackout led tail lights
    * blackout 3rd brake light
    Interior
    *Chinese a/c knobs & 4x4 knobs
    *Weather tech front liners
    Audio
    * 13" all terrain antenna
    * STOCK FOR NOW
    Misc.
    * @boogie3478 's 2014 factory grill w/ bedliner spray on surround
    * CMC & pinch weld mods

    Toyota OEM Patch mat collection
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    Taco Sauce clection:
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    Toolbox stickerbomb
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    Kuntrykid, Dec 18, 2015
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  2. Dec 18, 2015 at 6:53 AM
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    Random pics
    Pulling out my buddy's jeep. He no longer has

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    Kuntrykid, Dec 18, 2015
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  3. Dec 18, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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    Also I wanted to note that I removed the bed rail that was against the cab & remounted it to front of toolbox.
     
    Kuntrykid, Dec 18, 2015
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  4. Jan 26, 2016 at 5:08 AM
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    2 foot of snow is no match for the Taco!

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    Kuntrykid, Jan 26, 2016
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  5. Feb 27, 2016 at 10:25 AM
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    Intake & headers are here! Got intake installed. Noticed a change in sound during acceleration but nothing special in performance. Headers will be installed @ a later date.
    Question: is it worth doing myself or should it be done professionally due to warranty?

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    Kuntrykid, Feb 27, 2016
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  6. Apr 4, 2016 at 5:01 PM
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    Plastidipped wheels + fuel door, installed tailgate net, installed raptor lights & new switches!IMAG0048.jpg IMAG0028.jpg

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    Coming along nicely, amazing how the plasti dip can make some awesome impacts on a vehicle!
     
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    Pladtidipped front emblem & tailgate badges w/in a week of getting the truck. I hate chrome!
     
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  9. Apr 10, 2016 at 10:15 AM
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    Removed mudflaps!

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    What is that black stripe on the leading edge of your hood, plastidip? It looks great
     
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  11. May 22, 2016 at 7:39 PM
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    Low profile hood visor by avs to match low profile avs window visors
     
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    Picked up some 6" round KC lights w/ covers ffor $40 from a guy on craigslist last night. Got them mounted for now. I'll get them wired when I have a chance.20180526_173717.jpg
     
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    Subd!
     
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    Get those lights wired yet?
     
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  15. May 27, 2018 at 5:24 AM
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    Nah... gotta get a few connectors & a nice day where I dont have anything on the "hunny do list" :D
     
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    Toyota OEM patch mat updated...

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    Nice looking truck? I've always wondered who owned that down in Etna.
     
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    Yeah that's me! Thanx! :D :cheers:
    Your truck looks nice too!
     
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    Added this kool lil pouch as well...

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