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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. Jun 13, 2016 at 4:22 PM
    ManBeast

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    Just finished installing spidertrax 1.25 inch wheel spacers. Usps femolished the box and lost all but 3 of 24 lug nuts. So 45 dollars later im stocked on lugnuts and now it turned out to be more expensive than if i had bought new FMMFL
     
  2. Jun 13, 2016 at 4:27 PM
    ManBeast

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    Before20160609_163043.jpgafter20160613_183245.jpg rear

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  3. Jun 13, 2016 at 4:57 PM
    patbegley

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    Forget the brand but it's an engine degreaser/Detailer sprayed on and hosed off.. Dried and followed up with 303 protectant.

    Soap and water, dried then 303 would work just as good I bet
     
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  4. Jun 13, 2016 at 4:59 PM
    Up2NoGood

    Up2NoGood Well-Known Member

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    Okay awesome thanks. Mine is due and also going to be selling the wife's Rav4 so wanted to clean the engine bay on that as well.
     
  5. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:01 PM
    SOUPBOY

    SOUPBOY (bochok)

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    Not today, but washed it the other day. A few sections had severe water spots.:rain:
     
  6. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:08 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    It's probably Gunk Engine Degreaser. With a cool engine, spray it on and let it sit for 15 min. I've read to use the whole can. Then just rinse it with a garden hose!
     
  7. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:10 PM
    patbegley

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    That's it... Got two cleans from 1 can.. Smells nice
     
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  8. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:12 PM
    jstanley

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    OTT, OME, Dakar, Eaton rear locker, camper shell, Konig Six Shooters and 33" Wildpeak tires, Pelfreybilt front bumper and skids
    Did your hood hinges end up setting on the ditch light brackets, making the rear of hood set a little higher when closed? Mine did, had to do a bit of grinding to make them work. Not a well designed product.
     
  9. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:24 PM
    Lord Helmet

    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

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    Color matched my TRD Pro grille to my truck's color :thumbsup:

    4 base coats and 4 clear coats later :)





     
  10. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:26 PM
    Skootter14

    Skootter14 Upon my signal, unleash Hell

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    That sucks gents, I had zero issues with the install on mine. Sorry to hear that, I was really pleased with them.
     
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  11. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:28 PM
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    Looks awesome! Love these grilles. Too bad they're like $600 Canadian.:facepalm:
     
  12. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:30 PM
    Lord Helmet

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  13. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:31 PM
    Acerwin

    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    $0.99 for some oranges sounds good. I'll take about 6 or so of those and so of the bananas :D
     
  14. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:31 PM
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    Gave her a fresh wash/waximage.jpgimage.jpg
     
  15. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:34 PM
    pruchai

    pruchai KAMA3

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    Not enough...
    1" Toytec spacers in the front, 1.5 ICON Progressive AAL 3-leaf pack in the back, new BFG KO2 285/75r16 shoes. Also got the grill from Custom Car Grills and added a badge from a Russian semi truck. All hail to KAMA3.

    Before

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    After

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    New grille

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  16. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:42 PM
    ManBeast

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    Grill explanation?
     
  17. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:46 PM
    Lord Helmet

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    :rofl::rofl: :thumbsup:
     
  18. Jun 13, 2016 at 5:57 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    After a quick google search, it appears to be some reference to a Russian truck manufacturer. Hmmmmmmm.

    EDIT: Duh. He said that in his post.
     
  19. Jun 13, 2016 at 6:08 PM
    ManBeast

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    Oops. I get excited when i scroll down and see pics.
     
  20. Jun 13, 2016 at 6:09 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Glad I'm not the only one who missed it!
     

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