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ilovetacos build!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by ilovetacos, Aug 16, 2009.

  1. Nov 9, 2010 at 11:06 PM
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    ilovetacos

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  2. Nov 14, 2010 at 8:48 AM
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    ilovetacos

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    Got a few things done yesterday...

    Mounted a Mini Mag Lite >>> How to <<<

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    ...and painted the calipers black

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  3. Nov 26, 2010 at 9:37 PM
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    Vegas H.R Robber

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    Do you still have the American Racing Mojave Teflon 16x8 (part no.3981-6883)?
    Mike
     
  4. Nov 26, 2010 at 9:42 PM
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    schiz94

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  5. Nov 26, 2010 at 10:50 PM
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    ilovetacos

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    Nope, I sold them the day I got my Pro Comp 7089's.

    No problem, what wheels did you put them on?
     
  6. Nov 26, 2010 at 11:04 PM
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    check my build thread. x runner rims.
     
  7. Nov 28, 2010 at 7:59 PM
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    tencrawler

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    I have the same wheels and I was looking to get a set of decals from sockmonkey, what size are the decals that you ordered? 55mm,57mm, or 59mm?
     
  8. Nov 28, 2010 at 10:18 PM
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    ilovetacos

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    55mm
     
  9. Dec 27, 2010 at 3:49 PM
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    nice build. did you have any problems with the 16x8 mojave wheels binding on the calipers? im trying to order some and every tire dealer in santa barbara claims they will hit and i have to go with 17's. i have an 09 4x4 access cab. also, do you think ill be rubbing with 265/75/R16 BFG MTs with the bilsteins set at 1.75. thanks. beautiful truck dude.

    -sm
     
  10. Dec 27, 2010 at 7:09 PM
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    They fit but very tight. The problem is the wheel weights. If they are double stacked then there is a good chance they can rub the calipers. So when you have them installed & balanced just make sure to tell the tire shop not to double stack the weights.

    Those tires will fit. You will probably have to remove the front mudflaps and trim the small plastic nub that hangs down in the front.

    Thanks for the positive comments!
     
  11. Jan 6, 2011 at 12:40 PM
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    dude, ive been all over this website. and I think I like your Toyota more than ANY i have ever seen! awesome job on all the mods
     
  12. Jan 6, 2011 at 12:49 PM
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    Clean truck mang!

    Now all you need is a skid plate :D

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  13. Jan 6, 2011 at 11:07 PM
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    Thanks man but keep looking! There's at least 100 other Tacomas better then mine :D
     
  14. Jan 6, 2011 at 11:08 PM
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    Hook a bradah up!
     
  15. Mar 23, 2011 at 10:22 AM
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    Very nice.
     
  16. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM
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    Installed 886 bulbs for my reverse lights. They are much brighter than the stock bulbs help out because I have really dark rear window tint.

    886 bulbs
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    Cut the bulbs from the plastic base with the Dremel
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    I then shortened the exposed connections with End Cutting Pliers
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    vs. the stock bulb
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    Before:
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    Comparing (Left = 886 <-------> Right = Stock)
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    Done:
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  17. Apr 1, 2011 at 8:58 PM
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    nick

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    nice build man!
     
  18. Apr 1, 2011 at 9:07 PM
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    Thank-you!
     
  19. Apr 16, 2011 at 10:29 PM
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    Finally got some 2010 OEM Headlights. I've been looking for these ever since they came out and finally came across them on Craigslist for only $75.00!


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  20. Apr 18, 2011 at 8:04 AM
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    Looks good! I'm gonna do that reverse light bulb swap too.

    I'll buy your old Headlights. Are they yellowing at all? Missing tabs?
     

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