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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. Apr 27, 2017 at 10:31 AM
    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Like make it drink Natty light?
     
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  2. Apr 27, 2017 at 10:43 AM
    SeanBonham

    SeanBonham Well-Known Member

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    and Michelob? :D
     
  3. Apr 27, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    j.d.mason Well-Known Member

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    What are you referring to when you say you "re-floated the solder" on your compass? I have to do the same thing, and I was under the impression I just needed to re-solder a broken connection. Is this synonymous?

    I'll take it!

    Looks like those sliders paid for themselves and then some!!
     
  4. Apr 27, 2017 at 10:59 AM
    Stemmy

    Stemmy Certified Wombat Rancher

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  5. Apr 27, 2017 at 11:18 AM
    robm7

    robm7 Well-Known Member

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  6. Apr 27, 2017 at 11:44 AM
    Chase8059

    Chase8059 Kinda Well-Known

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    I think that just means he re soldered it. Or at least heated up the solder that was there and made sure the connection was re-established.
     
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  7. Apr 27, 2017 at 11:44 AM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Yet another good reason to carry a hi lift. Handle can always be used as an extension for added leverage.
     
  8. Apr 27, 2017 at 11:55 AM
    Noahs2015Taco

    Noahs2015Taco aka TheOverlandingDad

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    Okay, I have to ask, where did you buy the knobs? How hard was it to swap out?
     
  9. Apr 27, 2017 at 11:55 AM
    Cmurder

    Cmurder 2011 TX TRD Offroad

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    nothing cool
    Found Optimus Prime while driving my 2nd Gen

    IMG_9594.jpg
     
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  10. Apr 27, 2017 at 12:01 PM
    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    eBay. Takes about 4 seconds to do each one. Look at the "products discussed in the thread" section below.
     
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  11. Apr 27, 2017 at 12:29 PM
    08TRDOFFROAD

    08TRDOFFROAD Well-Known Member

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    Yep. Had to have the screen replaced on my 55" Samsung 4k under warranty a few weeks ago. When the repair tech opened the case, I was surprised how little there was to it.
     
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  12. Apr 27, 2017 at 12:32 PM
    East2WestTacoma

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    IMG_2990.jpg
     
  13. Apr 27, 2017 at 12:46 PM
    SilverJack

    SilverJack no one

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    Sadly that hooch went into me. Removing the cab bolts on my 01 Ranger; and I discovered Ford coated the entire bolt with threadlock. Loosening the bolts only made the lock bushing spin, so I had to jam a bunch of metal against it. During this time, I would either torque on the bolts, curse or drink (rinse and repeat).
     
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  14. Apr 27, 2017 at 12:55 PM
    Aw9d

    Aw9d That one guy

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    Damn you drive a lot! I just rolled 50k on my 2011 :anonymous:
     
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  15. Apr 27, 2017 at 1:02 PM
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    bikeordie1 Well-Known Member

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    Yep. Re-float essentially means re-using the existing solder to establish the connection. No new solder was needed on mine.
     
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  16. Apr 27, 2017 at 1:11 PM
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    bikeordie1 Well-Known Member

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    5100's in back Braided extended brake lines Pioneer DBL-DIN w/backup cam K&N intake OEM bed mat Window tint Debagged Custom fab 5-bike shuttle rack
    Rather than work on her in the rain, i'm spending today hitting refresh on the tabs that i have open to track my retrofits and new grille as they make their way to me from across the country. Which reminds me... *refresh*
     
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  17. Apr 27, 2017 at 1:26 PM
    cabo wabo

    cabo wabo Well-Known Member

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    Finally got my HVAC knobs
     
  18. Apr 27, 2017 at 1:27 PM
    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Mines got 96k miles on it. Soon to be 97k.
     
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  19. Apr 27, 2017 at 1:29 PM
    Aw9d

    Aw9d That one guy

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    Wow! I don't drive that much since I work from home. My mom's 05 Tacoma has 101k on it.
     
  20. Apr 27, 2017 at 1:37 PM
    The Bob

    The Bob Well-Known Member

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    Well I use it for work travel all over the Rockies. Perfect vehicle for it....other than a big snowplow.
     
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