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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 10, 2019 at 6:56 PM
    TigerTacoma

    TigerTacoma Well-Known Member

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    Dobinson’s coils and shocks. SOS sliders, ditch light brackets, and front skid. Rigid ditch lights. BFG KO(dos) More minor stuff.
    Used a small panel remover that actually came with my interior led lights ( HID kit pros ) and worked it out on the top. Once it’s separated it slid right out. Fished the wires down toward the accelerator then routed under the steering column to an add a fuse. Wires were just long enough. So far, so good.
     
  2. May 10, 2019 at 9:12 PM
    DocD

    DocD Well-Known Member

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    Changed oil & grease, every 5k "2009 Tacoma 4x4" with 70k just a great truck. I have been thinking of doing a full makeover, lift, grill, bumper, rack, tires, rims, etc: I think it would look GREAT, My wife says I should act my age.

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  3. May 10, 2019 at 9:23 PM
    Austinguy

    Austinguy #FreeManer

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    Secrets
    Haha! My wife said the same thing. My response was, boys never grow up their toys just get more expensive!
     
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  4. May 10, 2019 at 9:30 PM
    TrailYeti

    TrailYeti Well-Known Member

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    05 TRD OR on SCS F5’s & 315/75r16’s
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    Swapped out my rear suspension. No more leveling blocks or blown out shocks. No more driveline vibrations. No more axle wrap.

    I installed the following:

    —> Old Man Emu Dakar Heavy Duty leaf packs.
    —> Bilstein B110 extended travel shocks.
    —> Wheeler’s U-Bolt flip kit w/Super Bumps.
    —> Wheeler’s 3* leaf pack shims.
    —> Wheeler’s Carrier Bearing drop kit.
    —> Wheeler’s 4” extended brake lines.

    Feels great on the road and can’t wait to test it out off the pavement.
     
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  5. May 10, 2019 at 10:07 PM
    theolee

    theolee www.nickleecreations.com

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    One word. "HOBBY"
    :welder:
     
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  6. May 11, 2019 at 3:42 AM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Part number 00016-35044
     

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  7. May 11, 2019 at 3:50 AM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Installed my super white grille with the TRD Pro insert. It was in my living room but I was thinking that it might get damaged so I threw it on the truck (wasn't able to get the "TOYOTA" letters out to paint them, will have to look at it again).

    Today I'll be removing most of my dash (panel around speedo, glove compartment and panel around and under radio. I'll be installing a new dashboard so this will make it easier when I do it either this weekend or next.
     
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  8. May 11, 2019 at 3:52 AM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    I'll be doing this Memorial Day weekend. What are you running up front?
     
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  9. May 11, 2019 at 5:18 AM
    TrailYeti

    TrailYeti Well-Known Member

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    Camburg uni UCA’s and Sway Away RaceRunner 2.5 coilovers.
     
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  10. May 11, 2019 at 5:19 AM
    TrailYeti

    TrailYeti Well-Known Member

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    I will ASAP!
     
  11. May 11, 2019 at 5:24 AM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    I have Total Chaos uppers and Bilstein's with OME springs.
     
  12. May 11, 2019 at 5:48 AM
    PapaGrizz

    PapaGrizz Active Member

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    3" front 1" rear. Method NV 17s
    What's my age again?
     
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  13. May 11, 2019 at 5:56 AM
    texvet61

    texvet61 Well-Known Member

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    Lighting: Phillips LED headlights, BD's S2pro fog lights, LP4 pro and LP9Pro Racing LED's, Black OaK IR cubes. COMMS: Cobra WSX75 CB, Icom 7000 Ham Radio, antenna; Alpha MotoSS HF 80m-40m, CA-2x4SR tri-band 2m/70cm/ - AUDIO: ALPINE ILX-W650, KTA-450 Amp, S-A60M 300Wt mono amp, F/R door speakers, JL Audio C2-650X, JLAudio Micor 8" sub. C4 Fab Hybrid Bumper, Warn VF12000S, Locking Rear seat Gun Vault. Locking Console Gun Vault, FPV winch Camera,
    Changing needle bearing with ECGS bushing
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  14. May 11, 2019 at 5:57 AM
    texvet61

    texvet61 Well-Known Member

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    Lighting: Phillips LED headlights, BD's S2pro fog lights, LP4 pro and LP9Pro Racing LED's, Black OaK IR cubes. COMMS: Cobra WSX75 CB, Icom 7000 Ham Radio, antenna; Alpha MotoSS HF 80m-40m, CA-2x4SR tri-band 2m/70cm/ - AUDIO: ALPINE ILX-W650, KTA-450 Amp, S-A60M 300Wt mono amp, F/R door speakers, JL Audio C2-650X, JLAudio Micor 8" sub. C4 Fab Hybrid Bumper, Warn VF12000S, Locking Rear seat Gun Vault. Locking Console Gun Vault, FPV winch Camera,
    age is just a state of mind :rofl:
     
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  15. May 11, 2019 at 6:11 AM
    Rexfordian13

    Rexfordian13 Well-Known Member

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    I’ve got the backpacker, needs larger fuel cans but lasts forever. We even using when we are out on the patio at home.
     
  16. May 11, 2019 at 6:40 AM
    boogie3478

    boogie3478 Well-Known Member

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    All the mods
    Aside from Cboy808 does anyone know any other TW members who can make vinyl decals in larger quantities?
     
  17. May 11, 2019 at 6:40 AM
    682bear

    682bear Well-Known Member

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    I just finished installing a set of Caltrend seat covers in my '15...

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    I'm impressed with the fit and quality of these covers... they are much better than the 'custom fitted' e-bay specials that used to be in my '06.

    -Bear
     
  18. May 11, 2019 at 7:40 AM
    Greenpants

    Greenpants Well-Known Member

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    The tailgate mod
    You know what a nice truck you have, good miles & in clean shape. Make it what you really want if you have the $$$$ Long time dead......enjoy yourself ! Yours is same year & miles as mine.
    greenpants....mike
     
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  19. May 11, 2019 at 8:38 AM
    buyobuyo

    buyobuyo Read The Fucking Manual

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    A thing or two...
    Have you talked to @wtflint?
     
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  20. May 11, 2019 at 8:54 AM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Picture of grille:

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    Dash removal:

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