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My Mid-Travel PreRunner Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Nalpak99, Mar 20, 2020.

  1. Mar 20, 2020 at 8:42 PM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    Start:

    I bought this truck from my neighbor. He worked at Toyota as an engineer and was able to put the stickers on this truck. He put about 180k of highway miles on it before he sold it to me, 15 years later. He meticulously maintained the truck. Him not I have ever replaced a single component on the truck other than wear parts or brake parts. The truck now has 230k and is still running strong. I’m about to change the starter out because the return spring is worn and not returning properly.

    Current:
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    What I’ve done to it:

    Front Suspension




      • Icon UCA
      • Icon ext. travel resi shocks
      • Superbumps
    Rear suspension




      • Shock relocation kit
      • 12” kings
      • Deavers
      • hydro bumps (ordered)
    Wheels, Tires, Brakes




      • ProComp wheels
      • spidertrax wheel spacers
      • AT tires
      • extended front and rear brake lines
      • New master cylinder and brake booster
    engine, exaughst, performance




      • Larger intake inlet
      • MBRP muffler welded in by me
      • K and N intake
      • re routed intake
      • functional hood scoop
      • pedal commander
    armor and bumpers




      • Custom tube front bumper
      • Custom tube rear bumper
      • Custom skid plate (future)
    electronics




      • Cali-raised switch controller
      • diy garage door opener
      • all time 400w inverter mod
      • inside outlet
      • police siren
      • starlight headliner
      • britebox
      • LED whip
      • Chase light
    stereo




      • boss head unit with apple car play
      • Sound Ordance amp
      • Custom behind rear seat sub box
      • Kicker and jbl door speakers
      • 10” subs
    interior




      • center arm rest cover
      • weathertch floor mats
    exterior




      • De badged
      • Repainted desert tan
      • repainted frame
    lighting




      • DIY bed lights
      • DIY interior lights
      • dome light LED replacement
      • Spyder front and rear driving lights
      • Cali-Raised LED ditch lights with amber film
      • Upgraded reverse lights
    recovery and safety




      • Maxtrax
      • Shovel
      • Tow strap
      • Spare tire
      • Yankum rope w/ soft and metal shackles
     
    Last edited: Jun 16, 2023
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  2. Mar 21, 2020 at 12:12 AM
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    Jessel

    Jessel Well-Known Member

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    Simple. Clean. Love it :hattip:
     
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  3. Mar 21, 2020 at 12:18 AM
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    Thuguon2.7

    Thuguon2.7 Cheeehuuu

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    Sup Kyle :headbang:
     
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  4. Mar 21, 2020 at 5:27 AM
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    Rick's 2012

    Rick's 2012 Well-Known Member

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    Stock
    Very Nice :thumbsup:
     
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  5. Mar 21, 2020 at 5:29 AM
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    Wattapunk

    Wattapunk Stay lifted my friends !

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    What's the purpose behind the muffler delete besides increase sound with no HP gains along with pissed off neighbors?
     
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  6. Mar 21, 2020 at 8:32 AM
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    EnonEye

    EnonEye Well-Known Member

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    Bee-ute
     
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  7. Mar 23, 2020 at 2:16 PM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    Muffler deletes actually decreases some performance but it’s a cheap way to increase sound and will give you an insane amount of room underneath your truck.
     
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  8. Mar 23, 2020 at 2:17 PM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    Hey!!!
     
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  9. Mar 24, 2020 at 9:10 AM
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    Th3Outl@w

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    Looks good
     
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  10. Mar 11, 2021 at 11:52 PM
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    brockefellar

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    Was the muffler delete doable on your own or did you have to have help removing it?
     
  11. Mar 12, 2021 at 10:59 AM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    l did it on my own. You just unbolt the muffler underneath the front passenger seat area and take off the rubber hangers holding it in. I left it like that for a while, eventually, I cut up the muffler so it shoots out the side of the truck instead of the underneeth.
     
  12. Mar 12, 2021 at 11:55 AM
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    brockefellar

    brockefellar Well-Known Member

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    Have you been citied for doing this since then?
     
  13. Mar 12, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    no just don't rev it next to a cop
     
  14. Mar 12, 2021 at 12:10 PM
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    brockefellar

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    Is the loss of low end that noticeable?
     
  15. Mar 13, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    Nalpak99

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    no
     
  16. Mar 13, 2021 at 10:30 AM
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    lynlan1819

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    No way the muffler would pass here in Vegas with police/Smog control.
     
  17. Mar 15, 2021 at 11:45 AM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    i live in San Diego and as long as you aren't being dumb ur fine
     
  18. Jun 16, 2023 at 8:08 AM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    THREAD UPDATED!!! Send me questions about the build
     
  19. Jun 16, 2023 at 9:36 AM
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    kozy

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    Which door speakers did you do in the rear?
     
  20. Jun 16, 2023 at 10:12 AM
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    Nalpak99

    Nalpak99 [OP] Booty Hunter

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    Kicker 46CSC674
     
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