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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. Jul 5, 2016 at 7:39 AM
    G.T.

    G.T. Official TW Burrito Inspector

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    Some stick on chrome from pep boys
    The pump is not on every model. My sport has one but off-road models don't. I don't know about base models.
     
  2. Jul 5, 2016 at 7:42 AM
    smcgill

    smcgill Well-Known Member

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    South Easton Mass. not enough time in Cocagne NB
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    Horse weigh around 1,000 lbs trailer around 3,000 lbs, guess 5,000 lbs with weight distribution hitch! Tongue wt? No clue!
     
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  3. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:13 AM
    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    I didn't know that. You have a second battery don't you?
     
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  4. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:23 AM
    G.T.

    G.T. Official TW Burrito Inspector

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    Some stick on chrome from pep boys
    I do, but I kept the batteries next to each other using the Columbia Overland dual battery tray. On the fender well by the pump I have the small ARB compressor for the lockers and the winch solenoid.
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:28 AM
    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    ^^^ Got ya. Nice setup!
     
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  6. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:29 AM
    tacoma16

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    Mounted my home made rack on my cap

     
  7. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:32 AM
    Overland_TRD

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    Up Yankee hill and down over into Idaho Springs.
     
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  8. Jul 5, 2016 at 8:54 AM
    Quakes15

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    That looks sweet! Any info on that custom made rack
     
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  9. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:10 AM
    smcgill

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    How is this?
    bc4de2ea-5752-469a-aa96-542099b120b5_zps_e1846c18fdbec5096c3809448596f6cd281a28de.jpg Trees in the background , got really eaten bad..
     
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  10. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:12 AM
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    Aww Horses make everything better.
     
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  11. Jul 5, 2016 at 10:43 AM
    ericd

    ericd Stuff

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    Just about the only thing that's costs more than modding a tacoma.
     
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  12. Jul 5, 2016 at 11:12 AM
    tacoma16

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    Started with 1x2 and 1x3 square tubing and a drawing.
    [​IMG]
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    With a little front yard welding and grinding I got this

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    Little paint and some bolts and bam it's on the truck. I do have 4x4 plates on the underside of the cap acting as big washers and sandwiching the fibreglass. More details in my build.
     
  13. Jul 5, 2016 at 12:05 PM
    KABOOM

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    Almost done the rack and wrap. its coming along.

    PICT_20160614_091853.jpg
     
  14. Jul 5, 2016 at 12:12 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Went to replace a grumpy CV and found out my shock has grenaded too.

     
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  15. Jul 5, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    Models with ATRAC have the abs unit integrated into the brake master cylinder/booster. What's then left on the passenger side is a big empty spot, perfect for a battery.
     
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  16. Jul 5, 2016 at 2:05 PM
    Up2NoGood

    Up2NoGood Well-Known Member

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    The wrap looks cool, like it's a military vehicle
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2016 at 2:08 PM
    Sub-Zero

    Sub-Zero NOOB

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    I used to love going there, I had an 88 bronco
     
  18. Jul 5, 2016 at 3:07 PM
    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    That's cool. Your lucky then. I have the big pump in that spot
     
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  19. Jul 5, 2016 at 3:33 PM
    ERMB

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    Wrap looks good, let's get a closer look at that rack....do I :spy: some unistrut?
     
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  20. Jul 5, 2016 at 3:43 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Out with the old, in with the new!! So I originally put the slim lights on the toolbox as a tailgater deterrent. After installed, I realized they were WAY too bright and it was just unsafe. A few weeks later I discovered that they work great for lighting up the campground while I set it up in the dark, even if less than ideal. Shortly after I got a bunch of moisture in one and it shit the bed, so I finally got around to changing them out, and cleaning up the wiring with some loom. That stuff makes a huge difference in appearance!!

    They'll also double as reverse ditch lights, which should come in handy.
    Old set up
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    New stuff!
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