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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 23, 2020 at 10:42 AM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    I used no trim, just painted the raw edge. I've seen trimmed flares too without any trim and personally I prefer that look. If you do a good job on the cut it's not needed.

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  2. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:11 PM
    KILLINTIME

    KILLINTIME Like a Villain

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    Yeah, my cuts are fine. Pondering the trim -less route also. I’m putting my flares back on. If anything may put the trim on flares. Dunno.
     
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  3. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:12 PM
    KILLINTIME

    KILLINTIME Like a Villain

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    this is as far as I’ve gotten atm.57ABC047-1B5E-4DD7-949D-1C6A5F7AD210.jpg
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  4. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:13 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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  5. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:14 PM
    KILLINTIME

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    I’m going to cut more off the fenders i think. I’ve got my fenders lined at 2 3/4.
     
  6. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:15 PM
    KILLINTIME

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    That is a clean cut on the painted flare.
     
  7. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:17 PM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos Well-Known Member

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    Have you made the cut yet? I only took 1.5" off my fenders and it's plenty of clearance. Really not that much needs to come off for 35s. It looks like you already cut plenty.
     
  8. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:18 PM
    KILLINTIME

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    I may even need to cut more off my cab mount. I did a pretty aggressive cut on it the first time. So we’ll see!

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  9. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:19 PM
    KILLINTIME

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    Well I cut 2 1/4 off my flares, so that will work out good cutting the metal back 2 1/2
     
  10. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:21 PM
    KILLINTIME

    KILLINTIME Like a Villain

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  11. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:35 PM
    emmett

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    thanks, yours came out good too! i did self etching spray primer. and then the gunmetal
     
  12. Apr 23, 2020 at 12:37 PM
    ryanl2425

    ryanl2425 Doesn't work..Hit with hammer...Then hit harder

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    Probably the old coat hanger through the window gap trick
     
  13. Apr 23, 2020 at 1:07 PM
    don14002

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    Wish they would’ve used a coat hanger on my truck8D52BAE8-94C3-4A2F-831B-0B0AE3882F17.jpg
     
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  14. Apr 23, 2020 at 1:47 PM
    grlnbear04

    grlnbear04 Well-Known Member

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    That sucks....
     
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  15. Apr 23, 2020 at 1:52 PM
    Sasquatchtaco

    Sasquatchtaco Sasquatch Taco

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    Repositioned the CB. Used a phone organizer I found at Wally's and went to town with the Dremel. I'll some of the real estate for patches :anonymous:

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  16. Apr 23, 2020 at 1:54 PM
    Trikster

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    I installed a GTA Car Kit Bluetooth module on Sunday. Decided to put the mic in a central spot that didn’t have a fan blowing on it. Quick hole drilled and whala!

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  17. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:11 PM
    ryanl2425

    ryanl2425 Doesn't work..Hit with hammer...Then hit harder

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    That blows man Im so sorry
     
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  18. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:26 PM
    ARoman83

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    This is a great idea. I was going to dish out $$$ for a pre-fab :yes:
     
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  19. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:35 PM
    ETALATE

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  20. Apr 23, 2020 at 2:56 PM
    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 Well-Known Member

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    Trimming the rears today. Driver side is done, much easier vs the front
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