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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. Feb 9, 2017 at 5:31 PM
    chiefcrunchy

    chiefcrunchy Well-Known Member

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    Between North and South Virginia
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    '15 DC MGM TRD Sport 4x4 6spd 4.0
    5100s, 885s, deaver AAL, Waiting impatiently to install Demello front bumper, Mobtown sliders & skids, and safari snorkel.
    Someone's at the mall:thumbsup:
     
  2. Feb 9, 2017 at 5:59 PM
    Bluegrass Taco

    Bluegrass Taco Politically incorrect low tech redneck

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    2011 DCSB, TRD OR, 5100's, 885's 285/75r16 Cooper STT PROs.
    Cab mount chop! New 285/75/16's next on the agenda!
     
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  3. Feb 9, 2017 at 6:15 PM
    n8ozzy

    n8ozzy Member

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    Changed my own oil for the first time. Changed rear diff fluid. Replaced spark plugs. Was a little hesitant to do the plugs but it went smoothly and took me about 3 hours. Thanks to everyone who took the time to do write ups for these. Extremely helpful!
     
  4. Feb 9, 2017 at 6:33 PM
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    If you don't crawl the mall, then you don't crawl at all
     
  5. Feb 9, 2017 at 6:44 PM
    dino41

    dino41 Well-Known Member

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    Played around with my fuse panel again. I had an empty area where I had planned to mount my relays but went another route and decided that an aux power socket would be more useful in the engine compartment. Never know when it might become useful. Also found a toggle switch protector for my engine compartment LED lights switch. Just in case I accidentally trip my switch and leave the lights running all night. I think I have a mod addiction because of this site.

    fuse panel.jpg
     
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  6. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:22 PM
    Jonah

    Jonah Well-Known Member

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    I got motivated to pamper the truck. Over the past 2 weeks:

    Replaced all 4 shocks with Bilstein 5100s
    Greased the driveshaft fittings
    Repainted the front grille and badge
    Trimmed 3" off the front mud flaps
    Installed a switch to disable the overhead compass/temp dimmer
    Replaced the hinge seal on my Fold-a-Cover
    Washed and waxed the exterior
    Vacuumed and Armor-Alled the interior
    Installed a new head unit and backup camera
    Ordered N-Fab steps
     
  7. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:37 PM
    Cory07TRD

    Cory07TRD Well-Known Member

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    Body Armor Rock Slider/Step, 5100's, Falken Wildpeak AT3W's
    Did a headlight restoration.
    FullSizeRender (25).jpg IMG_2750.jpg FullSizeRender (24).jpg
     
  8. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:41 PM
    08TRDOFFROAD

    08TRDOFFROAD Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 5100's w/front's set at 1.75", TRD exhaust, Colormatched grill, Illuminated 4wd selector switch, BAMF Bolt on Sliders w/kickout.
    Which H/U did you go with?
     
  9. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:42 PM
    Kuntrykid

    Kuntrykid Tacoholics R Us

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kuntykid-builds-a-taco.406341/
    That looks really & clean nice man!
     
  10. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:45 PM
    Jonah

    Jonah Well-Known Member

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    Alpine INE-W960 from Crutchfield. There's a ton of wiring connections to make it work with the steering wheel controls, but it's a great upgrade from the factory unit.
     
  11. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:46 PM
    Kuntrykid

    Kuntrykid Tacoholics R Us

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/kuntykid-builds-a-taco.406341/
    Pics?:taco::worthless:
     
  12. Feb 9, 2017 at 7:56 PM
    Turdyota3000

    Turdyota3000 Well-Known Member

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    Round da corner
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    Icon 2.5's, TC, yackety shmackety....
    Added two quarts of oil....
     
  13. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:13 PM
    WetTaco

    WetTaco Well-Known Member

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    I think I just found my new signature. With your permission of course!! Lol that shit is awesome
     
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  14. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:15 PM
    WetTaco

    WetTaco Well-Known Member

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    Where did you acquire such a mounting bracket??
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:22 PM
    dino41

    dino41 Well-Known Member

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    I made the plate using a sheet of carbon fiber I was given as a sample from one of my vendors and made my own aluminum angle that I brake bent out of an aluminum sheet. It is mounted to the two holes on the fender wall near the stock fuse boxes. I posted on this forum about two weeks ago showing start to finish. I will try and figure out how I can re-post to show you.
     
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  16. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:27 PM
    dino41

    dino41 Well-Known Member

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  17. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:31 PM
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    Have at it! I'd be honored :cheers:
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:34 PM
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    It would go great with this picture...

    [​IMG]
     
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  19. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:37 PM
    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    Done:

    F06CB1A8-B639-4622-B676-4BA1B41E18A1-7673-0000097D0B52C932_tmp.jpg
     
  20. Feb 9, 2017 at 8:50 PM
    Ano'ai808

    Ano'ai808 HoloHolo Kalaka

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    Kahului
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    2019 TRD sport
    2.5 fox 3-4in front/rear Dirt king fab LCA/UCA Locked rear bumps OME leaf pack ARB air 15%-5%tints
    Time to retro fit
     
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