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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. Dec 3, 2021 at 5:12 AM
    Venom

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    Reminds me of Austin Powers Goldmember.



    Both is under the hood.
     
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  2. Dec 3, 2021 at 5:22 AM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Second estimate was only $70 less than first estimate. But first estimate includes full rocker and cab corner . Other estimate only cab corner .
     
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  3. Dec 3, 2021 at 5:28 AM
    guyfromky

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    Finally got around to doing the map light on with dome light mod. Probably the most practical and beneficial mod I've done to date.
     
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  4. Dec 3, 2021 at 5:33 AM
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    You can get as many estimate as you want until you find the quote you're satisfy with.

    Have you tried different types of business, metal fab, body shop, dealership, so on?
     
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  5. Dec 3, 2021 at 5:55 AM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid cooler,aFe pro dry air filter .Baja amber driving combo ditch lights , Devil horns by Andres ,Weathertecs floor protector, American Racing wheels Baja 17x8,4.5 BS , 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks AT/3W .Body Armor rear bumper . Extra D rings in bed ,Blue sea fuse block and 100amp breaker ,HomerTaco custom grill in Super White , TRD radiator cap ,Birddawg Industries rear view mirror riser bracket ,Coverking NeoSupreme Mossy Oak seat covers , Paranoid Fabrications fuse /relay holder Painted pinch weld.Shorty antenna ,HVAC knob mod ,LED dome and map lights , Tri Fold bed cover ,UltraGauge ,Morimoto XB LED fog lights ,Energy Suspension poly body bushings and sway bar bushings ! Geartech Customs splash guards ,Salex center console organizer . Mobtown tailgate cap ,tailgate anti theft mod .X-Mat sound deadening/insulation cab floor . Mobtown weld on rock sliders 0* with kickout Raptor lined . ,NEW frame courtesy of Toyota !
    2 body shops so far . Dealer would be super expensive I’m sure . No metal fab near me that I know of .
     
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  6. Dec 3, 2021 at 6:23 AM
    JPTonka18

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    KO2 tires. Powder coated Rims. Bed cover. Sold my 1997 after my father passed and inherited his 2013. One day I'll go back to the oldie.
    Any pics? I'm interested. What size wire?
    https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=FSjWro3AZzI
    I found this video. Does it match your steps?
     
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  7. Dec 3, 2021 at 6:24 AM
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    "Park Avenue" ACDF horns
    This is one of my Top 3 Mods. Very practical. Enjoy.
     
  8. Dec 3, 2021 at 6:34 AM
    JimIowa

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    "Park Avenue" ACDF horns
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  9. Dec 3, 2021 at 6:37 AM
    guyfromky

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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/map-lights-on-with-dome-light.251261/

    I can't take credit for the write-up, as someone smarter than me put it together. Follow these steps and you won't have any issues. I chose to remove the dome fuse instead of unhooking the negative cable from the battery and had zero issues. The most difficult step for me was removing the two factory map light wires to switch them in the connector. Took a good 10 minutes but once I figured the first wire out the second was simple. I used an old wire clothes hanger to run the wire above the headliner between the dome and map lights. Worked perfect. I soldered the wire into the map light prong but one could easily use a female connector and crimp it onto the wire and slide it onto the prong. Overall took about 30 minutes, with 10 of that being me fighting with the map light connector :facepalm:
     
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  10. Dec 3, 2021 at 6:48 AM
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    Nothing yet
    I finally got “Prinsu’d” lol.

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  11. Dec 3, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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    "Park Avenue" ACDF horns
    Map Lights on with Dome light
    Above link is from my comment last year.

    Had to switch the map light bulb polarity as mentioned somewhere on this thread. Don't forget this bulb flip if things don't initially work. For anyone who is going to try this, and wants one of the steps easy-peasy, I have 9 extra 22-18 female connectors for $1.00 each (postage mainly). This size slides on the "bent" blade nicely. [/ATTACH]
     
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  12. Dec 3, 2021 at 8:11 AM
    guyfromky

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    Also, I used 18 AWG because that's what I had laying in my garage
     
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  13. Dec 3, 2021 at 9:37 AM
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    Ordered some sheepskin seat covers from Costco. They should arrive today. For some reason i've always liked the thick sheepskin seats... super excited to get them in.

    Will take after photos once I install them.
     
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  14. Dec 3, 2021 at 11:42 AM
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    Came with MGM topper. Added FJammer stereo. LED Bed lights on AOB Flux Capacitor Switch. Added AOB Spy Mode switch for TBD lighting, stay tuned.
    I was tired of not having sunglasses storage in my reg. cab. Found this in a 2000 Sienna a while back.
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    I thought having it under the visor would be fine (after I replace it) since the visor had a tendency to sag anyway.

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    It's small and only takes slim sunglasses, though. Anything with plastic frames won't fit. Apparently we all wore thinner frames 20 years ago?
     
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    New grille, double power horns, new head unit, taillights with startup animation, headlights
    New headlights going in tonight!!
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    Rough country 3" lift and level. Tuff AT 20" rims. Nitto Terra Grappler G2.
    I have to do this in about 2000 miles. Plus brake fluid change. I'm currently watching on Amazon. If you happen to find a better deal elsewhere, please remember to help on old senior citizen out:)
     
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  17. Dec 3, 2021 at 12:41 PM
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    what is your current AIT temp range ?
     
  18. Dec 3, 2021 at 12:55 PM
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    Installed my bed stiffeners today, the allpro ones are beefy! Also in the process I broke the mounting tabs for my tail lights.... looking to upgrade to the 12-15 led ones.

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  20. Dec 3, 2021 at 3:00 PM
    King Bouyah

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    Came with MGM topper. Added FJammer stereo. LED Bed lights on AOB Flux Capacitor Switch. Added AOB Spy Mode switch for TBD lighting, stay tuned.
    I keep wondering if I should do this because I can see the taller gaps at the top on the edge of my tailgate, but 1) I'm a cheapskate and 2) I keep thinking that stuff will get hung up on it when I'm sliding things in and out of my bed.

    Sorry to hear about your taillights. I hope all goes well on finding some for the upgrade.
     

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