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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. Mar 25, 2020 at 10:37 AM
    DocD

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    Nice, another example as to why the Access Cab is so much in demand, And the correct color.
     
  2. Mar 25, 2020 at 10:53 AM
    caffeinated_medic

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    Finally scored a cap! Got everything wired up thanks to some of the older TW threads.
    still need to add some weather stripping between the bed and cap - what can everyone recommend

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  3. Mar 25, 2020 at 12:05 PM
    kfs90

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    Did that unifilter mod. Thing came in the mail super fast - almost as fast as it takes to clamp on the filter and trash the old foam. Lol
     
  4. Mar 25, 2020 at 12:20 PM
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    265/75/16 Wildpeaks, Dakar rear, HS 2.5" front coils
    Replaced power steering fluid. I do a full flush about every 50K Miles. Used Maxlife ATF as usual.

    Used this method: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/power-steering-flush.416379/
    You can buy caps for the inlet of the resevoir in the "help" section of most chain auto parts places. Regular vacuum line caps will work.
     
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  5. Mar 25, 2020 at 12:35 PM
    Xx Ares xX

    Xx Ares xX Well-Known Member

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    Courtesy of @BartMaster1234

    Are YOU Tired of Your WIMPY Stock Horn? Put in 4 Cadillac Horns! [Summer 2020]
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...n-put-in-4-cadillac-horns-summer-2020.508390/

    Here is the system on my truck compared to the stock horn:

    https://youtu.be/ziUYIykYIlU
     
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  6. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:18 PM
    Beauxdon

    Beauxdon TTC #289

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    I have had two bed campers. The best fit I got was first putting down some silicone on the front of the bed near cab (There is a thread about it, can't find it right now). That is where there are some natural holes for water to get into. I then used something like this https://www.amazon.com/Camco-25084-...ords=truck+camper+seal&qid=1585167359&sr=8-13 in a double layer on top of the bed rails/under the cap. I also put black silicone inside and outside where the tape meets the bed rail. They cap on and boom. The only water I got in was when I went through a car wash and that was very minimal and went under the bed mat.
     
  7. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:26 PM
    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 !
    Added a steering wheel cover today :oops: :notsure:
     
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  8. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:29 PM
    prone2xl

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    a mod was made. at least 20 HP added. TRD oil cap filler mod
    hardest part was getting the back part of the decal off- almost like the clean billet look better
    oldoilcap.jpg trdoilcap.jpg trdoilcap2.jpg
     
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  9. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:30 PM
    super_white

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    What's with the front mudflaps?
     
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  10. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:33 PM
    caffeinated_medic

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    @Beauxdon Perfect! We’ve had rain all day and the front corners and one rear corner are the culprits right now.
    I noticed there is a gap between the rear glass and the bottom of the cap too.
     
  11. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:33 PM
    lynyrd3

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    I’m gonna say to keep those sliders from chipping :notsure:
     
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  12. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:39 PM
    super_white

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    Maybe some state law about tires sticking out past the body?
     
  13. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:40 PM
    super_white

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    My tailgate Pop-N-Lock just arrived. Something else to do.
     
  14. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:50 PM
    caffeinated_medic

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    Just something else to add to my shopping cart
     
  15. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:52 PM
    Beauxdon

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    Yeah what I did was get in the bed at night and have my wife use a flashlight on the outside so I could see where light was getting in. That is how I knew where to make sure to get the silicone
     
  16. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:53 PM
    lynyrd3

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    That too :thumbsup:
     
  17. Mar 25, 2020 at 1:54 PM
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    When you do, make sure you order the updated part number.
     

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  18. Mar 25, 2020 at 2:18 PM
    Daves300

    Daves300 TTC#0333

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    Watched Boogies Uni filter mod video. Decided to check the filter on my 05, and found it didn't have a filter in it. I have no idea how long it's been gone.:notsure:
    Ordered one from Amazon, it'll be delivered Saturday (maybe).
     
  19. Mar 25, 2020 at 2:27 PM
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    thats a great idea, you didn’t make a video on this did you?
     
  20. Mar 25, 2020 at 2:47 PM
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    Got my oil sample tests in, too!
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