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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. Apr 3, 2020 at 10:48 PM
    Dex__43

    Dex__43 Well-Known Member

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    4x4 Conversion 2.5 inch lifts with 33's Sliders Skids Front Runner racks Satoshi grill Patches and Stickers BAMF hybrid front HC tube rear Light bar 2 Hella's behind the grill Pioneer media player and subs Sleeping platform with lower storage for the bed
    I second that, I have used regular spring compressors tons of times safely. Heck at work the senior mechanic doesn't even use em sometimes. He will just straight up impact the strut bolt off and let the spring shoot it out. Wouldnt recomend that method, though it's not as explosive as I thought, its incorrect and unsafe.
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2020 at 11:10 PM
    Gruber1922

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    Any video/info on this by chance? Couldn’t find much
     
  3. Apr 3, 2020 at 11:11 PM
    Dex__43

    Dex__43 Well-Known Member

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    I'm interested also, I have an idea in my head, but i want to know more
     
  4. Apr 3, 2020 at 11:16 PM
    andrewtheadventurer

    andrewtheadventurer Well-Known Member

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    an empty wallet
    You can rent one from any auto parts store for free
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2020 at 11:18 PM
    Gruber1922

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    Yeah I don’t want to kill myself lol
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2020 at 11:31 PM
    Matmo215

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    I don’t think you’re supposed to air down that much at the mall
     
  7. Apr 3, 2020 at 11:53 PM
    2ndGenOffRoad

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    :eek:
    What's the process of using this stuff? spray on, spray off? lots of scrubbing? Looks amazing
     
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  8. Apr 4, 2020 at 12:00 AM
    El Tano

    El Tano i am the one who knocks

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    Corvette homelink FRONT: 5100 Blinstein set at 0 Procomp 3" leveling kit Allpro UCA’s. REAR: Icon Multi Rate RXT Leaf Pack 5100 Blinstein. 17x9 kMC wheels 0 BS 285/70 17 Wildpeak A/T4W C range Amp research steps. and a bunch of TSB's
    After surface it’s clean, apply and wipe off excess. NOTE: This is not a miracle protector, surface must be clean. I applied 303 the day I took my truck home from the dealer, 10 years ago and I’ve been doing so every 2 months or after a wash. I always wash the whole truck outside and under with water pressure.
     
  9. Apr 4, 2020 at 12:06 AM
    2ndGenOffRoad

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    Haha I believe you. Looks amazing.
     
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  10. Apr 4, 2020 at 1:04 AM
    TegoTaco

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    Those curbs are getting real tough, need as much traction as possible lol!
     
  11. Apr 4, 2020 at 1:56 AM
    Island Cruiser

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    Staying 6 feet away by any means necessary lol
     
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  12. Apr 4, 2020 at 2:22 AM
    Thuguon2.7

    Thuguon2.7 Cheeehuuu

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    Is this like a fluid film?
     
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  13. Apr 4, 2020 at 4:41 AM
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    I have the same year/colour/model truck. I got mine home 10 years ago and painted what I could underneath. After 10+ years of Canadian winter still looks good but not like yours. Your truck looks new or better than new. I'm really impressed!

    Question 1: when you pressure wash the underside, do you just use a regular wand or do you use one of those attachments that rolls on the ground?

    Question 2: In your engine bay pic, you show a bottle of spray wax. What are you waxing in the bay? All plastic and hoses?
     
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  14. Apr 4, 2020 at 6:01 AM
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    Find a shop that offers the BG services (go to the BG Products webpage and click on find a shop) to do a true 100% fluid flush and replacement (including torque converter) for your auto trans. The BG service also flushes 100% of the old coolant out of your cooling system (doesn't just drain and refill the radiator). The BG service used special flushing machines that remove and replace all the old fluids, Toyota only drains and refills the pan which is why they call it a "service" and not a flush. Depending on mileage (and you're below 60k) BG offers a warranty on transmission repair if you've used their products within certain mileage limits, check it out. Toyota's fees are a joke.
     
  15. Apr 4, 2020 at 6:22 AM
    ctcz28

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    Really like your front grill insert, what type is it and where did you get it? Thanks.
     
  16. Apr 4, 2020 at 6:43 AM
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  17. Apr 4, 2020 at 6:49 AM
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    But...... why?
     
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  18. Apr 4, 2020 at 6:54 AM
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    A couple
    :(
     
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  19. Apr 4, 2020 at 7:01 AM
    captain_beefheart14

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    Disagree. I think he went to CR after some money-laundering went sour. She kept the cash, he got the gold in the deal. The cash bought her silence, and gave the bad guys the impression he ded.
     
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  20. Apr 4, 2020 at 7:51 AM
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    Today am planning on selling 1st gen to go buy a 2nd gen I’ve seen
     
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