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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 12, 2018 at 4:35 PM
    BeachBoy

    BeachBoy Well-Known Member

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    ImMrYo

    Very satisfied, I should have done this 9 years ago! I always found the mirror cut so much of the view.
     
  2. Jun 12, 2018 at 4:49 PM
    buyobuyo

    buyobuyo Read The Fucking Manual

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    A thing or two...
    If you look at manufacturer specs most 35x12.5R17 tires are actually 34.5-34.8 inches tall (a few are actually 35"). 315/70R17 tires, per manufacture specs, run 34.3-34.6 inches tall, so they're essentially the same size. The 315s run 0.1-0.2 inches wider than the 12.5s, per manufacturer specs.
     
  3. Jun 12, 2018 at 5:11 PM
    olecoot

    olecoot Well-Known Member

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    3 + 1 Pro Comp 285 Falkin Wildpeaks Bed Cap
    Worked on my grill guard. Built 1/2" thick bottom inserts with 1/2" threads. Also bought some rubber bumpers for it just in case I want to push on someone. Got it welded up and primed. Still gotta paint, build mounts and put her on.

    Grill Guard 3.jpg
    Grill Guard 7.jpg
     
  4. Jun 12, 2018 at 5:12 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Rubber bumpers is a good idea. I wonder if there's a way I can elegantly add them to my bumper.
     
  5. Jun 12, 2018 at 5:23 PM
    shabbs

    shabbs Well-Known Member

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    2014 Tacoma 4x4 V6 DCLB TRD Sport
    Skid plate - added 2014/10/23, Bed extender - added 2014/10/25, Tonneau Cover - added 2014/10/31, OEM Bed Mat - added 2014/11/12, AM/FM/CB AntennaX - added 2014/11/16, Smittybilt 27046B Beaver Step for 2" Hitch - added 2015/01/22, Trimax SXT3 Premium 5/8" Key Receiver Lock - added 2015/01/22, 2 x Grip 30' x 4" Heavy Duty Tow Straps - added 2015/01/23
    Got her all cleaned up...

     
  6. Jun 12, 2018 at 5:45 PM
    Breadbox

    Breadbox Well-Known Member

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    4" lift; ION and Camburg, custom progressive rear springs no overload; ION Bumps; Roadmaster Active suspension, quick disconnect sways front and rear, Nitro 4.10s, Detroit TrueTrac, ECGS bushing, Aluminess Rear bumper w/swing outs and flood lights, 285/70/17 on ProComp Steelies, Kenwood NAV, URD Short Shifter, CB, front rally bar with LED flows and fogs, RockSliders, FWC.
    Break-in of new gears and Detroit TrueTrac.
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  7. Jun 12, 2018 at 5:48 PM
    SELAroadrunner

    SELAroadrunner Well-Known Member

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    wheel decals
    Regret putting 265 75 15 wildpeaks on pro comp 7069s Friday. It rubs when wheels are locked and they look kinda silly on stock suspension. I like the rims just not the offset/back spacing. I chose poorly.
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2018 at 5:50 PM
    Breadbox

    Breadbox Well-Known Member

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    4" lift; ION and Camburg, custom progressive rear springs no overload; ION Bumps; Roadmaster Active suspension, quick disconnect sways front and rear, Nitro 4.10s, Detroit TrueTrac, ECGS bushing, Aluminess Rear bumper w/swing outs and flood lights, 285/70/17 on ProComp Steelies, Kenwood NAV, URD Short Shifter, CB, front rally bar with LED flows and fogs, RockSliders, FWC.
    ProComp lies about their offset...
     
  9. Jun 12, 2018 at 6:23 PM
    shabbs

    shabbs Well-Known Member

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    Skid plate - added 2014/10/23, Bed extender - added 2014/10/25, Tonneau Cover - added 2014/10/31, OEM Bed Mat - added 2014/11/12, AM/FM/CB AntennaX - added 2014/11/16, Smittybilt 27046B Beaver Step for 2" Hitch - added 2015/01/22, Trimax SXT3 Premium 5/8" Key Receiver Lock - added 2015/01/22, 2 x Grip 30' x 4" Heavy Duty Tow Straps - added 2015/01/23
    Pics of the setup?
     
  10. Jun 12, 2018 at 6:49 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    I'd go with pillows. So much softer.
    15" wheels fit 2nd gens? Everyday is a learning day!
     
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  11. Jun 12, 2018 at 6:58 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    I'm ready.

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  12. Jun 12, 2018 at 6:59 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
    +1


    +2 if the pillows had tacos on them....
    @EatSleepTacos
     
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  13. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:01 PM
    Jckdnls

    Jckdnls Roads less explored

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    Let us know how you like the true Trac I'm not liking the elocker.
     
  14. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:02 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Fuck, that would have been much better. This will have to do.

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  15. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:03 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Mad photochop skillz right there!
     
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  16. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:04 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    upload_2018-6-12_22-4-39.jpg
     
  17. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:08 PM
    StormShadow

    StormShadow Well-Known Member

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    Demello Front Bumper, Superwinch 9500 SR, PIAA 510 Fog, Relentless CB Hood Mount, Cobra 75 WX CB, CBI Ditch Light Mount with Rigid HyperBeams, Throttle Body Riser, K&N Intake, Flowmaster Super 50 Dual Exhaust, BacFlip Bed Cover, Custom Fab (Jack, Shovel and Axe Mount), TechDeck Base for Ram Mounts, Custom fab aluminum tailgate panel, Pelfrey Built aluminum skids, Demello sliders, twin ARB compressor, Custom fab camp light, HAM antenna with handheld, Custom Fab traction pads and bed mount, VTX Rogue 16's in bronze, 18 gallon onboard water storage and DC pump, 12v additional pusher radiator fan, ABS kill switch, Wilco tire carrier, . . . . . . .
    Pump is a seaflo 2 gallon per minute pressure switched 12 volt from Amazon.

    Tank I got from Ronco Plastic in Tustin, CA. Part number B211 in HD (5/16” thick) I got a DIY fitting kit from National Tank Outlet to place my fill, vent, supply and drain lines.

    Stainless plate below was part of an industrial sink I had sitting in my garage (wanted to protect it a bit more)

    Mounted it with 1/2” bolts and unistrut cut to length from the Home Depot.
     
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  18. Jun 12, 2018 at 7:58 PM
    largemouthdmb

    largemouthdmb Well-Known Member

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    This wins the internet today.
     
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  19. Jun 12, 2018 at 8:26 PM
    o0oSHADOWo0o

    o0oSHADOWo0o Just lurking in the darkness

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    Just a few LEDs...
  20. Jun 12, 2018 at 9:41 PM
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    baodown Well-Known Member

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    We visited Laguna Seca for the first time!
     

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