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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 6, 2019 at 4:23 AM
    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    Yes sir, sure did
     
  2. Jun 6, 2019 at 4:32 AM
    2370

    2370 Well-Known Member

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    Having never seen the grey in person, it was too much of a gamble for me to consider anything other than black. Thinking back, I should’ve also gotten a fifth to match. :confused:
     
  3. Jun 6, 2019 at 4:38 AM
    TRDZILA

    TRDZILA MPS SUX

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    Ripped off all four mudflaps. Scratches all down both sides 6112’s up front on 3rd notch 5100’s in back with Toytech 1” block Skids & sliders from SOS Concepts I got rid of the 1” block and put on Wheelers 1 1/2” progressive AAL. SPC UCA. Be sure your standing on the drivers side when reading the instructions! I swapped sides so many times that I can swap UCA’s in 15 minutes. I put in the 3/4” spacer to eliminate the Taco Lean, and just got my 4th alignment. Traded the OEM rims for 17” Sport rims and a bora bora 1” spacer. I got my Firestone 285/70/17 MT2’s. Pelfreybilt gas tank skid and hi-lift jack should be here Friday. Looking at bumpers, but I think they will wait for next year. So far I’m happy with my build. I’ve done it all myself, leading to a lot of cussing and frustration, but it’s all mine.
    82E44A8D-69DA-453D-887E-6DD65CA9F2BD.jpg I did the aftermarket flare thing after ripping off OEM flares with my 33” MT2’s. OEM flares were $433 unpainted. With 1”spacers I don’t think it looks too bad.
     
  4. Jun 6, 2019 at 4:46 AM
    TN-TACO

    TN-TACO Well-Known Member

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    Used headlight tint.
     
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  5. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:04 AM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/singletrack’s-‘dad-shred-build-thread’-i’m-just-doing-it-for-the-kids.619250/ Sos offroad sliders (kickout + filler) Sos offroad full belly skids (steel) Sos offroad front recovery point Sos offroad concepts HC rear bumper with bedside kickout tubes Marlin Crawler LCA frame brace kit Trail Gear rear diff cover Bilstein 5100 + OME 885 Total Chaos UCA BILSTEIN b110 OME Dakar standard pack Wheelers Ubolt flip kit Wheelers Superbump f/r Wheelers SS extended brake lines FN five star 16x8 -25 Milestar Patagonia MT 315/75r16 Custom projector retrofit (acme super h1 + morimoto 4300k) Baja Designs S2 sport ditch pods on CBI ditch pod mounts Amazon AMAK rock lights CMC CB radio hardmount
    You are over tightening them. Total chaos actually has a video on how to properly assemble them and you do NOT need to fully thread the zerks. Just get them snug and stop turning when they are facing right towards you.
     
  6. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:09 AM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/singletrack’s-‘dad-shred-build-thread’-i’m-just-doing-it-for-the-kids.619250/ Sos offroad sliders (kickout + filler) Sos offroad full belly skids (steel) Sos offroad front recovery point Sos offroad concepts HC rear bumper with bedside kickout tubes Marlin Crawler LCA frame brace kit Trail Gear rear diff cover Bilstein 5100 + OME 885 Total Chaos UCA BILSTEIN b110 OME Dakar standard pack Wheelers Ubolt flip kit Wheelers Superbump f/r Wheelers SS extended brake lines FN five star 16x8 -25 Milestar Patagonia MT 315/75r16 Custom projector retrofit (acme super h1 + morimoto 4300k) Baja Designs S2 sport ditch pods on CBI ditch pod mounts Amazon AMAK rock lights CMC CB radio hardmount
    Does the battery power cables reach ? And can you reach all 4 tires without pulling it out of there?
     
  7. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:12 AM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/singletrack’s-‘dad-shred-build-thread’-i’m-just-doing-it-for-the-kids.619250/ Sos offroad sliders (kickout + filler) Sos offroad full belly skids (steel) Sos offroad front recovery point Sos offroad concepts HC rear bumper with bedside kickout tubes Marlin Crawler LCA frame brace kit Trail Gear rear diff cover Bilstein 5100 + OME 885 Total Chaos UCA BILSTEIN b110 OME Dakar standard pack Wheelers Ubolt flip kit Wheelers Superbump f/r Wheelers SS extended brake lines FN five star 16x8 -25 Milestar Patagonia MT 315/75r16 Custom projector retrofit (acme super h1 + morimoto 4300k) Baja Designs S2 sport ditch pods on CBI ditch pod mounts Amazon AMAK rock lights CMC CB radio hardmount
    You can’t cover the driveshaft with a skid plate, man
     
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  8. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:23 AM
    GlennHaggis

    GlennHaggis Doesn’t play well with others

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    Don’t know what I was thinking. You’re 100% correct. Seeing the driveshaft turned into a Twizzler makes me wish there was protection for it.
     
  9. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:25 AM
    singletrack_ftw

    singletrack_ftw “I chopped the wrong leaf!”

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/singletrack’s-‘dad-shred-build-thread’-i’m-just-doing-it-for-the-kids.619250/ Sos offroad sliders (kickout + filler) Sos offroad full belly skids (steel) Sos offroad front recovery point Sos offroad concepts HC rear bumper with bedside kickout tubes Marlin Crawler LCA frame brace kit Trail Gear rear diff cover Bilstein 5100 + OME 885 Total Chaos UCA BILSTEIN b110 OME Dakar standard pack Wheelers Ubolt flip kit Wheelers Superbump f/r Wheelers SS extended brake lines FN five star 16x8 -25 Milestar Patagonia MT 315/75r16 Custom projector retrofit (acme super h1 + morimoto 4300k) Baja Designs S2 sport ditch pods on CBI ditch pod mounts Amazon AMAK rock lights CMC CB radio hardmount
    All good. I too have thought and wished for a drive shaft skid but it never becomes a reality. Mine is getting fricked every month or two.
     
  10. Jun 6, 2019 at 5:48 AM
    Rick_Taco

    Rick_Taco I'll do it myself

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    Bird Dog RVM Bracket, Tint 20% all around, Spider Trax 1.250" wheel spacers K&N Drop in air filter Ram Mount A Pillar (And hard wire charging) Dual 2.4amp Charging USB LED Lower Center Dash Light Center Console Light Trailer plug moved to bumper Tonneau Cover Air Pump Filter Upgrade (UNI Filter) Ultimate reverse light upgrade (Phillips 18161) Anytime Fog Lights Blue LED shift light Nitto Ridge Grapplers 265/65/18
    The stock belt is 83.5"

    To bypass the AC compressor you will need an 80" 7 groove belt. I can give you the exact part number I bought if you need it, I put my old stock belt back in the new cardboard packing and stuffed it under the back seat.

    I didn't get my clutch assembly replaced last night. My buddy bailed on me. Now my wife is going to make us take her Truck this weekend. Boooooo
     
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  11. Jun 6, 2019 at 6:14 AM
    GlennHaggis

    GlennHaggis Doesn’t play well with others

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    You in the passenger seat:

    :anonymous:
     
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  12. Jun 6, 2019 at 6:39 AM
    seedy_tea

    seedy_tea Well-Known Member

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    interested to hear your results/thoughts. I would love to be able to change the TCC release point in 5th to a little higher on the RPM scale..
     
  13. Jun 6, 2019 at 6:42 AM
    Scott B.

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    I have a set from my 2015 if you are interested. They were only the truck for a few months.
     
  14. Jun 6, 2019 at 6:50 AM
    takomajake

    takomajake Well-Known Member

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    I just picked up some straps from the stealership. I appreciate the offer though!
     
  15. Jun 6, 2019 at 7:19 AM
    Rick_Taco

    Rick_Taco I'll do it myself

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    Bird Dog RVM Bracket, Tint 20% all around, Spider Trax 1.250" wheel spacers K&N Drop in air filter Ram Mount A Pillar (And hard wire charging) Dual 2.4amp Charging USB LED Lower Center Dash Light Center Console Light Trailer plug moved to bumper Tonneau Cover Air Pump Filter Upgrade (UNI Filter) Ultimate reverse light upgrade (Phillips 18161) Anytime Fog Lights Blue LED shift light Nitto Ridge Grapplers 265/65/18
    With a freshly poured road Bevalar. :)
     
  16. Jun 6, 2019 at 8:09 AM
    nd4spdbh

    nd4spdbh Well-Known Member

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    check out the big HPTuner thread, tons of good info in there!
     
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  17. Jun 6, 2019 at 8:11 AM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid cooler,aFe pro dry air filter .Baja amber driving combo ditch lights , Devil horns by Andres ,Weathertecs floor protector, American Racing wheels Baja 17x8,4.5 BS , 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks AT/3W .Body Armor rear bumper . Extra D rings in bed ,Blue sea fuse block and 100amp breaker ,HomerTaco custom grill in Super White , TRD radiator cap ,Birddawg Industries rear view mirror riser bracket ,Coverking NeoSupreme Mossy Oak seat covers , Paranoid Fabrications fuse /relay holder Painted pinch weld.Shorty antenna ,HVAC knob mod ,LED dome and map lights , Tri Fold bed cover ,UltraGauge ,Morimoto XB LED fog lights ,Energy Suspension poly body bushings and sway bar bushings ! Geartech Customs splash guards ,Salex center console organizer . Mobtown tailgate cap ,tailgate anti theft mod .X-Mat sound deadening/insulation cab floor . Mobtown weld on rock sliders 0* with kickout Raptor lined . ,NEW frame courtesy of Toyota !
    Just some minor interior cleaning. Cleaned the windshield with 0000 steel wool and Rain X glass cleaner .
     
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  18. Jun 6, 2019 at 8:36 AM
    seedy_tea

    seedy_tea Well-Known Member

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    thats the thing... its BIG. i'll check it out tho. thanks.
     
  19. Jun 6, 2019 at 8:58 AM
    garjacks

    garjacks Well-Known Member

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    275/70/R17 Cooper ST Maxx 17x8.5 SCS F5's OME Springs/Struts Dakar AAL SPC UCA's AFE CAI MBRP 3" Cat Back Exhaust
    roughly how much weight are you running over your bed?
     
  20. Jun 6, 2019 at 9:04 AM
    nd4spdbh

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    haha... what you need to know. Buy MPVI2, get 4 universal credits, hit up JustDSM for a baseline optimization tune, then take a look at my posts in the thread for various auto trans tuning tactics!
     

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