What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Bonnie’s Squeeze · Nov 2, 2020

r1de said: ↑

Here are the best 2 IMHO:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-high-beams-brights-free.214484/#post-4899501
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...no-splicing-no-bending-100-reversible.309407/

A search on these forums for "Fog Light Anytime" brought up a few more too.
There are several ways to do the mod, heck I might even come up with another way now that I look at the wiring diagrams more.
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Thanks.

HDMOTT · Nov 2, 2020

Mine is getting up there, just hit 75k.

Clwrz · Nov 2, 2020

DavesTaco68 said: ↑

Good job on the video, with winter coming it would be nice to keep the engine bay protected
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thank you! Yeah definitely a good idea!

Clwrz · Nov 2, 2020

tazgohome said: ↑

where is your template link? Thanks.
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its linked in the video description! Theres a thread that has the PDF download

Northbound_Taco · Nov 2, 2020

Anyone have experiance with these headlights? I bought a grille from them last year on sale for $40 and it was a perfect fit and everything. I get nervous when buying something so cheap but they are usually A LOT more. So wondering if anyone has any input on the "replacement" brand

https://www.carparts.com/headlight/...acoma&vehicle[make]=Toyota&vehicle[year]=2009

Stemmy · Nov 2, 2020

DrMark said: ↑

What's the verdict on the exhaust system?
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Honestly I really like it. For a V6, at idle it has a nice deep tone & there's hardly any drone driving down the road (DCLB). It's not obnoxiously loud even at higher RPM's. As far as any performance/mpg gains I'll have to wait & see. The guy I got it from said he only put 2K miles on it & took it off his '15 before trading it in.

JasonLee · Nov 2, 2020

Northbound_Taco said: ↑

Anyone have experiance with these headlights? I bought a grille from them last year on sale for $40 and it was a perfect fit and everything. I get nervous when buying something so cheap but they are usually A LOT more. So wondering if anyone has any input on the "replacement" brand

https://www.carparts.com/headlight/...acoma&vehicle[make]=Toyota&vehicle[year]=2009
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I would do nothing less than a CAPA certified aftermarket lens. Most others have terrible light output in the "unsafe" levels.

$68 TYC Right Headlight Assembly Compatible with 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma

https://www.amazon.com/TYC-20-6577-00-9-Toyota-Certified-Replacement/dp/B004MG4UXQ

2013XSPX · Nov 2, 2020

Purchased the Ironman 4x4 Stage II Foam Cell kit for the truck. I went back and forth between all the great options out there but I made the right choice for me and got a phenomenal price (including UCA's!). Can't wait to get it installed and post up pics!

TAnCOMA · Nov 2, 2020

El Reymono said: ↑

try looking up 04008-3520c it's for a Lexus but has the same filter element.
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Thanks, but I just needed something quick & cheap for the smog check, I pulled it off & put the uni filter back on after it passed.

Sideways1 · Nov 2, 2020

Oil change, Tires rotated and a quick wash. Truck don't look half bad, needs a full detail paint is getting a little dull.
Be Safe All

Dan

Matmo215 · Nov 2, 2020

Sideways1 said: ↑

Oil change, Tires rotated and a quick wash. Truck don't look half bad, needs a full detail paint is getting a little dull.
Be Safe All

Dan
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What did you use for coloring the grill emblem?

Sideways1 · Nov 2, 2020

Matmo215 said: ↑

What did you use for coloring the grill emblem?
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Ebay decals for the Pro grill. They have been on for years so I don't have a link

elricfate · Nov 2, 2020

Bed stiffeners from @Tttacodan installed.

LMarshall73 · Nov 2, 2020

Still accumulating suspension bits.
I have been planning on building my own bastard pack for the rear, but I ended up ordering Icon RXT springs instead.

K-DubTaco · Nov 2, 2020

Added some LED lights. Slowly getting the bed area ready for our cross country trip next summer.

Tttacodan · Nov 2, 2020

elricfate said: ↑

Bed stiffeners from @Tttacodan installed.

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Awesome Install!

anonymouse · Nov 2, 2020

Truckdogipa2 said: ↑

Genesis off road just released their setup for second gen . Absolutely love it but easier for me to copy and paste what’s on the page to explain so here you go

Details:

Completely pre-wired out of the box

Batteries sold separately.

Boost switch included - jump start your vehicle off your second battery

Power and Ground bus bars make it easy to connect accessories

Smart Isolator automatically handles all charging functions

Interface port for the G Screen monitoring system

Best quality wires, tin-plated copper connectors, and sealed heat shrink tubing

Powder coated for durability

Proudly made in the USA

Sold As A Kit

The top cover plate has several innovative features in a simple package. All of the wiring has already been done for you, and the smart isolator comes pre-installed. The welded gussets on top have holes with grommets to route the wires directly to the correct battery post, so there's no guess work involved to make the connections. High quality battery terminal connectors are crimped to the flexible 2 gauge wire connecting the batteries together. With all the wiring integrated into the top plate, servicing your batteries has never been easier. Simply pull the terminals off the battery posts, remove the 4 bolts securing the lid, and all the wiring can be lifted up and out of the way to service your batteries when necessary.

The included smart isolator gives you automatic control of all the charging functions with no interaction required.

Here's how it works:

When both your batteries are fully charged at 13.2 volts, they are automatically connected and are charged at the same time

When you park and turn off the engine, but continue to use accessories such as lights or the stereo or a CB, both batteries begin to drain down

When your main cranking battery reaches 12.7 volts, the smart isolator separates the batteries, so that your cranking battery will have enough power to start the engine. The second battery continues to power your accessories for as long as it will last

After you crank the vehicle, your main cranking battery will be charged up to 13.2 volts first, and then the isolator will begin charging your accessory battery. By only charging one battery at a time, your alternator is protected from excessive strain

What if your cranking battery is somehow drained down too low to be able to start the vehicle? We have a solution for that.

Press the Start Boost button and the isolator will connect both batteries together for 1 minute, acting like built-in jumper cables to jump start your engine off your accessory battery

As long as the accessory battery has enough power, you'll be able to start your vehicle instead of being stranded with a dead battery!

The alternator will charge both batteries for 1 minute, then switches back over to automatic mode to reduce the strain on your alternator

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This may be a stupid question: How hard is it changing your oil filter with this mod?

JasonLee · Nov 2, 2020

The real question is, how soon before the inner fender cracks with the extra weight. I’ve seen this on all gens tacoma as well as several 4Runners...

JMcFly · Nov 2, 2020

White grill. No more chrome! Except the emblem which is all that needs it.

TigerTacoma · Nov 2, 2020

Dobinsons running 15% off. Got my rear shocks ordered to get yellow all around.

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