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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. May 16, 2018 at 9:47 AM
    MolonLabeTaco

    MolonLabeTaco Well-Known Member

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    Radiator. I've read not to get simple green on aluminum.
    My engine bay would be considered spotless to most so I don't need anything real strong. I'd just like to knock the dealership shine slime off it and then use the 303 for protection.
     
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  2. May 16, 2018 at 9:48 AM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    I was gonna say something similar. A full sized flag exerts a lot of drag, and will have a lot of leverage on that pole.
     
  3. May 16, 2018 at 9:49 AM
    ChadsPride

    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

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    Heck yes, you're doing well!

    I've not read anything about SG & aluminum not being friends. I'll look into that a little later.

    My radiator is probably the only 'dirty thing on the truck as well.

    Just some dead bugs in there....I'd probably just use water and a scrub brush.
     
  4. May 16, 2018 at 9:49 AM
    BeachBoy

    BeachBoy Well-Known Member

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    Last weekend
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    The weekend before
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  5. May 16, 2018 at 9:55 AM
    wmg

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    BP-51 OEM LIFT..33;s...full skids....dual Batteries

    Yes ...its nice as its waterproof, and other then gloves and the wireless control holds everything
     
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  6. May 16, 2018 at 9:57 AM
    Lefkos

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    Part 1 of many parts that have arrived:
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    Still on the fence on keeping the Toyota emblem on or not

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  7. May 16, 2018 at 9:58 AM
    Kuntrykid

    Kuntrykid Tacoholics R Us

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    Idk since u dont have them yet... I was talking bout the emoji. Lol
     
  8. May 16, 2018 at 9:58 AM
    Scooter WCT

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    I'm not gunna run this all the time, just on special occasions, but I'll DEFINITELY keep an eye on that, thanks for the advice :)
     
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  9. May 16, 2018 at 10:06 AM
    BadDNA

    BadDNA Uh, huh huh... Member

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    One thing you could do that might help, a fixed cable to the top of the pole, with a turnbuckle so that you can add tension, run to an anchor in the front of the bed, maybe use one of the bed rail cleats.
     
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  10. May 16, 2018 at 10:12 AM
    Scooter WCT

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    Great idea! Thanks!
     
  11. May 16, 2018 at 10:27 AM
    Musubi3

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    I sprayed that on my skid plate and it doesn't take much to scratch the liner off. Hope it fairs better for your application.
     
  12. May 16, 2018 at 10:41 AM
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    Just pulled the trigger on a Bilstein kit from @HeadStrong Off-Road . I cannot wait til it gets here.
     
  13. May 16, 2018 at 11:02 AM
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  14. May 16, 2018 at 11:33 AM
    schecter517

    schecter517 MX4LYFE

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    I need one
     
  15. May 16, 2018 at 12:43 PM
    WetTaco

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  16. May 16, 2018 at 12:44 PM
    Twizted

    Twizted 1GR FE

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    stock af, but hover if you think you disagree... RV living: Vagabond Drifter (6' bed) Custom bed cabinet buildout 175w Renogy solar panel 40a Rich Solar MPPT solar controller 1000w Wagan Pure Line inverter Lavaner Pro 2kw diesel heat exchanger Suspension/wheels: Toytec Aluma 2.5 front shocks with resis 13x700 coils (soon 14x700) Toytec Aluma 2.5 rear shocks SPC UCAs Deaver Stage 3 rear leaf springs Wheeler's 3 degree axle shims Wheeler's U-bolt flip Wheeler's Super Bumpstops 18"x9" XD Monster (x5) 275/75/18 Cooper ST MAXX (x5) EBC Stage 3 pads/rotors Electronics: Kenwood DNX773S iDatalink - Maestro RR Stubby Antenna No-name Switchback LEDs Hella Sharptone horns (no relay) Relocated backup camera w/DIY bracket Armor/recovery: BruteForceFab Rear HC w/swingout BAMF Sliders (DOM, 10 degree w/kick out, rattle-canned) BAMF IFS Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Mid Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF TC Skid (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF LCA Skids (BAMF powder-coated) BAMF Rear Diff Skid (early model, powder-coated) BAMF CMC Plates US Offroad Winch Bumper Smittybilt X20 10k synthetic rope winch Total Chaos Bed Stiffeners ARB compressor w/air-up kit DIY cowl snorkel ARB rear air-locker Interior: Husky Floor Liners (F&R) Rear 40% seat-delete Hinged fridge platform in place of rear seat Exterior: CaliRaised Low-profile Ditch Light Brackets CaliRaised Side-projecting LED pods CaliRaised Faux TRD Pro Grille Morimoto amber LED fog lights One-of-a-kind 1GRFE plate (second iteration) Removed: OEM Bed Mat CaliRaised bed molle panels
  17. May 16, 2018 at 12:45 PM
    yellow_bandit

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    What headlights are those?
     
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  18. May 16, 2018 at 12:50 PM
    outxider

    outxider Never stop exploring. Rest in Paradise Big Bro.

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    A few mods here and there and counting....
    Custom retrofits.

     
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  19. May 16, 2018 at 1:01 PM
    WetTaco

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    Yea Friday. Unless you want the fogs @Twizted
     
  20. May 16, 2018 at 1:04 PM
    natesmitte500

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    Do you have a write up on your fuse panel?
     
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