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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. Jan 14, 2020 at 1:29 PM
    Patvr4

    Patvr4 Well-Known Member

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    Not sure of the exact light output, but they are brighter than any bulb I have ever put in the factory ones, plus there is a real sharp line so it doesn’t blind people!
     
  2. Jan 14, 2020 at 1:30 PM
    Patvr4

    Patvr4 Well-Known Member

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    Yeah I don’t get it, I just change the size, and they were upside down. couldn’t do anything about it!
     
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  3. Jan 14, 2020 at 1:45 PM
    Ibocnet

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    Toytec 3" front lift, OME 3" rear lift, ARE MX Cap, Budbuilt Armor
    Got Detroit TrueTrac installed today. $1050 parts and labor.
     
  4. Jan 14, 2020 at 3:41 PM
    jeffmort

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    I did notice a bit larger gap between the tailgate and the side of the bed which led to think the bed was bowing out a bit.... and I also wanted some extra tie down locations.
    The bed looks new because I just finished lining it 30 minutes before I took the picture - it looked like crap before I lined it...which is why I lined it.
     
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  5. Jan 14, 2020 at 3:44 PM
    elricfate

    elricfate Well-Known Member

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    Oh I forgot. Put a 1/2" pipe clamp on the tailgate, just in case
     
  6. Jan 14, 2020 at 3:57 PM
    CrunchyBeefTACO

    CrunchyBeefTACO Active Member

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    OME 2.5, TRD bead lock wheels,
    Got a wild hair once I found these bronze wheels on Craigslist, now I have new rubber and a full OME & Dakar lift on the way!
    Stoked !

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  7. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:08 PM
    $yoda$

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    Little headlight touch up.
     
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  8. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:13 PM
    $yoda$

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  9. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:14 PM
    $yoda$

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  10. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:21 PM
    Jacked Burton

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    Tires: 35/11.5/17 Toyo AT3s Wheels: FN FX Pro Gunmetal 17s with TRD center caps Zinc Metallic lettering. Yukon 4.30 gears with TruTrac Front Suspension: OME 887 w/5100s, Freedom Offroad UCAs n Superbumps Rear: Archive Hammer Hangers,Dakar Mediums, Bilstien 5125s Ubolt flip n Superbumps, Headlights: Selfmade Retrofits URD shortshift kit Airaid CAI No name throttle controller
    Mines at the shop still.
    Hopefully get it back tomorrow.
    Trutrac,4.30s,master install kit= $1350 installed
    Are you 2wd too?
     
  11. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:45 PM
    iTzWho

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    Sliders By @Yamadirtrider and @Red_Baron 265 65 18 Falken Wildpeak AT/3 on Black Rhino Tanay Morimoto Retrofit Headlights Bilstein 5100 w/OME 885 Dakar AAL Victory 4x4 18" w Tepui Kukenam 3 RTT Tech Deck with iPad and Phone mount Soon to be lighting 4 KC C2 Scene lights 4 KC Cyclones
    Got the Victory 4x4 18" Rack and KC C2 lights installed.

    Alot brighter than I thought they would be honestly.

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  12. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:52 PM
    Matmo215

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    Cant wait to order these
     
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  13. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:55 PM
    iTzWho

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    Really wasn't expecting how bright they were from when I first turned them on.

    Once they were mounted and I actually saw them.
    Impressed
     
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  14. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:57 PM
    Matmo215

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    Was the included wire harness long enough to run from the bed rack?
     
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  15. Jan 14, 2020 at 4:59 PM
    iTzWho

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    Yeah
    Barely lol, but it made it without being too tight
     
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  16. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:36 PM
    sfcacique

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    I saw Scosche has an adapter to link aftermarket head unit to stock 3.5mm/USB port. Not sure if you have to have Maestron onboard as well, but will check next time I am watching instruction videos. yes, I am also installing a new HU and Maestro. I am not planning on using the Toyota port (don't even have one) as I want one that provides fast charge as well as data transfer.
     
  17. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:40 PM
    Pickup90

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  18. Jan 14, 2020 at 5:45 PM
    Estephe21

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    Sadly, not much.
    That is super reasonable. I am considering adding this to my current setup.
     
  19. Jan 14, 2020 at 6:16 PM
    DG92071

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    I'm assuming you didn't have the gears changed, correct?
     
  20. Jan 14, 2020 at 7:06 PM
    Jw88

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    Bought it
    My vote would be that your radiator support bushings are toast. When jarred abruptly, the sleeve and bolt smack into the support, cause the rubber is deteriorated. But that's just what it sounds like to me.
     
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