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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. Jun 1, 2021 at 10:10 PM
    Evergreen_Offroad

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    35s, armor, mid travel etc.
    Now to get out and do some testing

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  2. Jun 1, 2021 at 10:21 PM
    theolee

    theolee www.nickleecreations.com

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    Who makes that front bumper? Or is it custom? Looks awesome btw.

    Edit: custom. I just saw an earlier post on it. :cool:
     
  3. Jun 2, 2021 at 3:47 AM
    T.Barn

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    So sick, awesome job man.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2021 at 6:30 AM
    llamasmurf

    llamasmurf Herpa Derp

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    FJ t-case with twin sticks, UTE bed, some other things :D
    Got all my skids sand blasted and powder coated.


    :yay:
     
  5. Jun 2, 2021 at 8:06 AM
    Evergreen_Offroad

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    We are making these bumpers to sell as well!
     
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  6. Jun 2, 2021 at 8:06 AM
    Evergreen_Offroad

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    Thank you!!
     
  7. Jun 2, 2021 at 8:08 AM
    uncleART

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    3" Toytec ULK 285/75-16 BFG KO2 Verge FN Wheels DeBadged, Toyota Bedmat, Window tint 30%, DeFlapped the front, Bilstein 5100s, Toytec coil overs, Dakar leafs, LR UCAs, SwayBar relocate, TRD Offroad tow hook, RotoPax, DeFlapped the rear, Tailgate mod, CBI receiver shackle w/ Bolt Hitch Pin, BFG KO2 285/75-16, FNWheels Verge, Weathertech Floor Liners, Spare tire mod, UWS toolbox with Bolt Latch Retrofit, Rear Diff vent relocated, Blacked-out grill emblem, Toolbox Bedrail mod, Trailer Plug relocated, ECGS bushing, Redline Hood Struts, Leer 100XR, C4 Fabrication Lo-Pro Bumper, Relentless Fab Frame Reinforcements, Warn 9.5XP-S Winch, Baja Designs S8 20" Lighbar, Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery Tray, Odessey 35-PC1400 Batteries, BlueSea ML-ACR
    Well they replaced 2 tires & rebalanced the other 2. My commute into work this morning was bad. I think they made things worse.

    What’s peculiar, is right out of the gate, they recommended me changing tire brand. So what do they know about the KO2s, that they’re not telling me. I have read that 35” KO2s are hit & miss for balancing. But maybe BFG is letting lower quality go out the door right now?

    Has anyone else had recent problems with KO2s in the 315/75-16 size?
     
  8. Jun 2, 2021 at 9:07 AM
    Gruber1922

    Gruber1922 Well-Known Member

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    Damn this looks good. Still need to call and get a bumper built!
     
  9. Jun 2, 2021 at 9:32 AM
    TheNatural

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    I haven't had any troubles with the fairly new set of 285 KO2's on my wife's FJ. Perhaps it's just the 315's that they can't get right. If you do end up switching, I have 315/70r17 General Grabber AT/X's on my Taco that have been good for the ~10k since I put them on.
     
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  10. Jun 2, 2021 at 9:59 AM
    uncleART

    uncleART Well-Known Member

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    3" Toytec ULK 285/75-16 BFG KO2 Verge FN Wheels DeBadged, Toyota Bedmat, Window tint 30%, DeFlapped the front, Bilstein 5100s, Toytec coil overs, Dakar leafs, LR UCAs, SwayBar relocate, TRD Offroad tow hook, RotoPax, DeFlapped the rear, Tailgate mod, CBI receiver shackle w/ Bolt Hitch Pin, BFG KO2 285/75-16, FNWheels Verge, Weathertech Floor Liners, Spare tire mod, UWS toolbox with Bolt Latch Retrofit, Rear Diff vent relocated, Blacked-out grill emblem, Toolbox Bedrail mod, Trailer Plug relocated, ECGS bushing, Redline Hood Struts, Leer 100XR, C4 Fabrication Lo-Pro Bumper, Relentless Fab Frame Reinforcements, Warn 9.5XP-S Winch, Baja Designs S8 20" Lighbar, Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery Tray, Odessey 35-PC1400 Batteries, BlueSea ML-ACR
    Ive had KO2s in smaller sizes before with no problems - so it’s probably the larger size. I also discovered online, a lot of complaints lately about the KO2s. Some OffRoad shops won’t even sell them now.
     
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  11. Jun 2, 2021 at 10:02 AM
    Kolter45

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    my buddy just switched to generals cause the problems with his. I’ve heard the 285 c rating are the only ones you should buy now a days….we’ll for a midsize truck
     
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  12. Jun 2, 2021 at 10:04 AM
    Kolter45

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    them saying u should change brands sounds like “we can’t help you anymore”
     
  13. Jun 2, 2021 at 10:04 AM
    uncleART

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    3" Toytec ULK 285/75-16 BFG KO2 Verge FN Wheels DeBadged, Toyota Bedmat, Window tint 30%, DeFlapped the front, Bilstein 5100s, Toytec coil overs, Dakar leafs, LR UCAs, SwayBar relocate, TRD Offroad tow hook, RotoPax, DeFlapped the rear, Tailgate mod, CBI receiver shackle w/ Bolt Hitch Pin, BFG KO2 285/75-16, FNWheels Verge, Weathertech Floor Liners, Spare tire mod, UWS toolbox with Bolt Latch Retrofit, Rear Diff vent relocated, Blacked-out grill emblem, Toolbox Bedrail mod, Trailer Plug relocated, ECGS bushing, Redline Hood Struts, Leer 100XR, C4 Fabrication Lo-Pro Bumper, Relentless Fab Frame Reinforcements, Warn 9.5XP-S Winch, Baja Designs S8 20" Lighbar, Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery Tray, Odessey 35-PC1400 Batteries, BlueSea ML-ACR
    Yeah I think I’m going to switch to something different. I’m starting to research tires now. What a PITA.
     
  14. Jun 2, 2021 at 10:06 AM
    uncleART

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    3" Toytec ULK 285/75-16 BFG KO2 Verge FN Wheels DeBadged, Toyota Bedmat, Window tint 30%, DeFlapped the front, Bilstein 5100s, Toytec coil overs, Dakar leafs, LR UCAs, SwayBar relocate, TRD Offroad tow hook, RotoPax, DeFlapped the rear, Tailgate mod, CBI receiver shackle w/ Bolt Hitch Pin, BFG KO2 285/75-16, FNWheels Verge, Weathertech Floor Liners, Spare tire mod, UWS toolbox with Bolt Latch Retrofit, Rear Diff vent relocated, Blacked-out grill emblem, Toolbox Bedrail mod, Trailer Plug relocated, ECGS bushing, Redline Hood Struts, Leer 100XR, C4 Fabrication Lo-Pro Bumper, Relentless Fab Frame Reinforcements, Warn 9.5XP-S Winch, Baja Designs S8 20" Lighbar, Off-Grid Engineering Dual Battery Tray, Odessey 35-PC1400 Batteries, BlueSea ML-ACR
    They said that in the very beginning. I’m the one that convinced them to power on. Ive just read this morning that a lot of shops are sending KO2s back to BFG.
     
  15. Jun 2, 2021 at 11:03 AM
    TheNatural

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    Those General Grabber AT/X's I mentioned are a pretty good all around tire. Good in snow, quiet on the highway, good in dry offroad conditions, tough enough to count on in the backcountry. The only places they are not great are on ice (coming from a studded dedicated winter tire) and in mud (but nothing highway friendly ever is). I've never tried them in sand, and I can't talk about tread life yet.
     
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  16. Jun 2, 2021 at 11:05 AM
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    That’s good to know, I will consider them. I really like the Cooper ST Maxx also. I need something that will do well on wet pavement
     
  17. Jun 2, 2021 at 11:39 AM
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    How do we order? Also where are you guys located?
     
  18. Jun 2, 2021 at 11:47 AM
    theolee

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    Right on! I'm super interested
     
  19. Jun 2, 2021 at 12:09 PM
    Evergreen_Offroad

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    Do ittttt
     
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    Brought some new life to these old wheels. Black dip with a gloss clear coat.

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