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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 30, 2020 at 10:53 PM
    Kolter45

    Kolter45 Well-Known Member

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    Got the oem net basket for my center console. Almost got the OCD because the glove box & seat storage OCD organizers are so great. Then thought about the Grid It too.

    Then I saw this net & went to my truck & saw the 4 hooks. Never noticed them before! I immediately ordered it. Perfect fit imo# 58299-AD020 Less than $10 bucks - Denver.
     
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  2. Apr 30, 2020 at 11:13 PM
    BrashBrusier

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    Well dang, I just ordered one! That'll be great for my flashlight that rolls back and forth on every turn. :D
     
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  3. May 1, 2020 at 4:46 AM
    icky crane

    icky crane DCLB ‘09 4x4 LT

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    People still have CD’s???
    See that Sturgill Simpson tho:thumbsup:
     
  4. May 1, 2020 at 5:21 AM
    Pizzasteve5717

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    What materials you use to fab up that bumper? I’m curious, planning on welding up a HC bumper in a month or two
     
  5. May 1, 2020 at 5:25 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    The mounting plates to the frame are 4"x1/4" bar stock. The main tube is 3"x4"x1/4" and the side wings are just 3/16" plate. Then I have two support tube running from the mounting plate to the wings to add rigidity. The diamond plate on top is just a sheet metal skin I added for a step.

    [​IMG]
     
  6. May 1, 2020 at 5:34 AM
    DesertRatliff

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    How are you liking the Vulcan welder?
     
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  7. May 1, 2020 at 5:46 AM
    Sweston

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    Cosmetic: Mud flap trim Console Organizer Tow plug bumper relocation Utility: Rear Diff Breather
    Anyone? Help a brotha out
     
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  8. May 1, 2020 at 5:46 AM
    TurtleMonkeyTaco

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    I’ve not heard anything yet. Any tips for making the squeak disappear?
     
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  9. May 1, 2020 at 5:47 AM
    Pizzasteve5717

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    Nice man I saved like 2 or 3 HC builds appreciate it brother!
     
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  10. May 1, 2020 at 5:50 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    It's the bees knees. I has the "synergenic" or whatever where you just tell it what thickness you're welding and what gas you're using and it does all the settings automatically. It's an extremely handy feature. Comfortable torch and a heavy duty ground clamp. It can do 110v and 220v and has it's on cord for each. This worked to my advantage because rather than make an extension cord, I was able to just make one long ass cord that plugs directly into the welder. Would definitely make the purchase again.
     
  11. May 1, 2020 at 5:50 AM
    Lumberjackcoma

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    Bought another softopper and prepped the rear for a HC
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  12. May 1, 2020 at 5:56 AM
    Bonnie’s Squeeze

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    Changed engine oil and filter. Mobil 1 Full Syn. Installed a Fumoto drain valve.
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  13. May 1, 2020 at 5:56 AM
    Pizzasteve5717

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    You can run it bumperless??? I’ve been wanting to prepare it for HC but I thought pigs would pick on me lmao
     
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  14. May 1, 2020 at 6:00 AM
    Lumberjackcoma

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    Actually I'm not too sure on if it's allowed or not, I'm only driving like this for a couple days.
     
  15. May 1, 2020 at 6:08 AM
    DG92071

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    Yes.

    20200501_060617.jpg
    Amount of lift is double spacer height.
     
  16. May 1, 2020 at 6:14 AM
    Rexfordian13

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    Best I can do for you...5C377C68-8C51-46B4-9ACD-CB87AFAD0878.jpg
     
  17. May 1, 2020 at 6:17 AM
    Sweston

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    Hell yeah thank you very much

    I did some blue beaming, this is what I got

    Spacer Template.jpg
     
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  18. May 1, 2020 at 6:18 AM
    seedy_tea

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    Sturgill!
     
  19. May 1, 2020 at 6:50 AM
    DG92071

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    Those dimensions look a little different than mine. Your drawing is a LOT more professional looking than mine though lol. I took the dimensions off of a very cheap Chinese made spacer with a micrometer, a spacer that was well over 5" in outside diameter, and I had to grind the outside diameter because of it.
     
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  20. May 1, 2020 at 6:57 AM
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    Link for grill
     

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