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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. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:30 PM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Pulled my LED tail lights out (which are for sale by the way) and installed "normal" tail lights.
     
  2. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:32 PM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    First thing I did when I bought my truck was to remove the crap aftermarket blades and install OEM blades. I didn't get the sightline blades. I got the original(?) blades where you can change out the rubber itself.
     
  3. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:35 PM
    Capespencer68

    Capespencer68 Well-Known Member

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    I guess that “must find a balance” thing might apply.
     
  4. Sep 10, 2020 at 2:54 PM
    TomTwo

    TomTwo I love God but I cuss a little

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    Toyota Oil change day today. C867F555-A5E9-44E9-B84C-57F6E06E3907.jpg
     
  5. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:01 PM
    pearing

    pearing Well-Known Member

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    made a rack today so I can carry a canoe on top. Now to make bike racks for the sides and get it ready to powder coat.

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  6. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:07 PM
    TomTwo

    TomTwo I love God but I cuss a little

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    Looks Great :fistbump:
     
  7. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:07 PM
    $yoda$

    $yoda$ Well-Known Member

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    2.5 inch lift, 285/75r16s, upgraded stereo system, Magnuson mp90 supercharger system.
    Looks good. How did you secure it to your bed rails ?
     
  8. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:12 PM
    Rezkid

    Rezkid Not a Well Known Member

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    Mine is referred to as the dirty mistress by the wife. :bananadead:
     
  9. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:14 PM
    Philrab

    Philrab Curator of useless knowledge

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    Bunch of Basic Taco mods.
    Not till she finds out.
     
  10. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM
    TegoTaco

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    Parts are always on sale or at a good price in this household lol!
     
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  11. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:18 PM
    Sig45

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    My truck came with those (skeleton style frame) and they worked very well except during winter. They got jambed up with snow & ice. I switched to the solid style blade that first winter and have been using the Sightlines for 6 years. Couldn't be happier with them.
     
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  12. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:23 PM
    super_white

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    I could see where that would be an issue living here in CT.
    The last two winters here I didn't experience it but it can happen.
     
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  13. Sep 10, 2020 at 3:44 PM
    ToyoRideBFG23

    ToyoRideBFG23 Clifford, the big red Yota Beast

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    Front: 2.5 Icons extended travel remote reservoir CDCV, JBA Offroad High caster Arms, Wheelers super bumps Rear: Bilstien 5125, 1.5” AAL, Other: Front tube bumper, FJ T-Case, 285/75/16 BFG KO2s, Black Rhino Chamber wheels -10 offset with 1.25”wheel spacers, Nilight Ditch lights and LED Fogs. Upcoming Mods: Hammer Hangers, Icon RXT leaf pack, Icon 2.0 VS Series Remote Reservoirs.
    Wasn’t today but I mounted my smittybilt air compressor in my engine bay. I drilled 3 holes in the plate that holds the compressor and I used the factory 3 studs coming out in that corner area and used spacers to keep it leveled and tightened it down with lock washers and Nuts. Holds good, sturdy and nothing is getting lose after long daily drives.

    I need to find a hook to wrap the compressor hose around and hold it down instead of it laying there though.

    Edit: Excuse the dirty engine bay, I need to give it a good cleaning.

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    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Very nice! Do you have your own pipe bender?
     
  15. Sep 10, 2020 at 4:15 PM
    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 Well-Known Member

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    Finally washed, clay barred, iron decon and some The Last Coat V2. See how long this lasts 72715673-168F-4C5C-ADE2-92971E2ABD73.jpg
     
  16. Sep 10, 2020 at 4:16 PM
    MightyMouseTom

    MightyMouseTom Balance off road vs on road performance

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    Eastwood makes the kit.

    so after playing with it, I took a couple of before and after below. 7/10 rating. Would buy again.

    Pros: works great on round dings.
    Very affordable
    User friendly

    Cons:Don’t have it perfected on the oblonged/trail scar dents yet. I’m sure it will work great just didn’t get it figured out in my first swipe at it today.
    Alcohol doesn’t work as well as let on to get the glue off. Switched to a goo b gone/alcohol one-two combo and achieved the desired result.

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  17. Sep 10, 2020 at 4:19 PM
    Musubi3

    Musubi3 Well-Known Member

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    I thought about going this route recently. One of my little LED's on my driver side rear is slowly going out. It works sometimes and other times not.
    Both your LED lights still working good?
     
  18. Sep 10, 2020 at 4:22 PM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Yes, last time I checked. I just wanted to go back to the non-LED lights.
     
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  19. Sep 10, 2020 at 4:50 PM
    Boco10

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    Managed to install sway bar bushings and prep plate for chem resistant epoxy.

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  20. Sep 10, 2020 at 5:23 PM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    Truck is looking good :thumbsup:
     
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