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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 11, 2018 at 7:42 AM
    Rd62

    Rd62 Well-Known Member

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    Is there a DIY writeup on the UNI Filter?
     
  2. Jun 11, 2018 at 7:48 AM
    308savage

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    I think, but all I did was remove the top screw with a T-25 torx driver, remove cover, remove foam filter, remove the end cap and slide on UNI filter, tighten filter clamp, then reinstall.
     
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  3. Jun 11, 2018 at 7:54 AM
    308savage

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  4. Jun 11, 2018 at 7:58 AM
    Rd62

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  5. Jun 11, 2018 at 8:03 AM
    308savage

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    Taking the end cap off the cover is the hard part! There’s four plastic clips holding it on, so use a flat head screwdriver to slowly work it off. Get one clip over the shoulder, then move to the next one.
     
  6. Jun 11, 2018 at 10:27 AM
    BadDNA

    BadDNA Uh, huh huh... Member

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    OME BP-51s, JBA UCAs, Dakar leaf pack, Hammer Hangers, SOS Skids and sliders, Mobtown Tailgate reinforcement, Bussman fuse block, and stuff...
    Took my lunch break to run down to the garage (working from home today) and wire wheeled, acetone wiped and primed my BAMF LCA skids. I'll see if I can find some time this afternoon to go shoot them with color.
     
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  7. Jun 11, 2018 at 10:34 AM
    henrilepuf

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    Good.
    I have the same. Redline Tuning for the hood works great; comfortable.
    Have the UNI filter too. (just wondering why this little filter remains always clean, even in dusty conditions...)
     
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  8. Jun 11, 2018 at 11:01 AM
    MolonLabeTaco

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    Your nuts relying on this little boards on top of the jack stands. They could slip so easy. Why not just jack up under the rear axle, so the suspension doesn't fully extend, & put your stands there?
     
  9. Jun 11, 2018 at 11:02 AM
    308savage

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    The hood is so much easier to open and close! Took about two hours to install both, but I was taking my time and double checking everything. Took about 10 minutes to get that stupid end cap off the pump cover. Didn’t want to break it!
     
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  10. Jun 11, 2018 at 11:04 AM
    308savage

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    Yeah, put those jack stands under the axle.
     
  11. Jun 11, 2018 at 11:33 AM
    natesmitte500

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    Dual 185W spot lights, ultra motor sports wheels, 255/75/17 BFG Mud Terrain, patch board (aka roof liner)
    How did you do this?
     
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  12. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:14 PM
    stronghammer

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    I just ordered 35s...
     
  13. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:30 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    35s or 315s? What type?
     
  14. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:31 PM
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    35x12.5x17.

    Treadwright Guard Dogs.
     
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  15. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:33 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    How much are those a tire?
     
  16. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:34 PM
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    175$. I landed 5 for $795 with a discount code.
     
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  17. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:35 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Smooth. Nice score!
     
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  18. Jun 11, 2018 at 12:36 PM
    stronghammer

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    super pumped, gonna be big as hell compared to what I'm used to haha!
     
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  19. Jun 11, 2018 at 1:22 PM
    Trouble_The_Tacoma

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    You got a link or brand name? I need to start buying plywood for my attic. I once put up 4x8x3/4in MDF up on the back of my cab and the ratchet straps sunk in my shark fin antenna :bananadead: Had to pull the dent out then silicone seal my antenna back to the truck lmao
     
  20. Jun 11, 2018 at 1:23 PM
    Trouble_The_Tacoma

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    It's next on my list of mods for the truck. Thanks for the reply
     

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