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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. Feb 19, 2022 at 4:08 PM
    WestCoastBestCoast

    WestCoastBestCoast Well-Known Member

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    Finally got around to putting lights in the Softopper. Going to make all the difference camping this summer.
     
  2. Feb 19, 2022 at 5:34 PM
    SteelCooked

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    Nice thinkin. Have you tried folding it down with those attached? Got a link?
     
  3. Feb 19, 2022 at 5:42 PM
    WestCoastBestCoast

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    Folding down had no issues. I used a waterproof disconnect for easy folding down and removal. The strips were just cheap ones from Amazon, these ones. I already had under rail bed lights, so I just tied these into the switch for the bed lights.
     
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    T.Barn

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    14” Bilstein short bodies finally came in. I got those mounted up today. Cycled the suspension and set lower shock mounts permanently.

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  5. Feb 19, 2022 at 6:21 PM
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    Dobinson mrrs Deaver leafs archive garage hammer hangers.
    No pictures but changed the oil and washed all the mud off the truck
     
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  6. Feb 19, 2022 at 6:51 PM
    TX-KSsilver2wd

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    2.5 inch lift, aftermarket Tires,
    FB584628-7EFE-4658-9D16-FD7E1A4443EB.jpg Anyone know what this is for? Looking to see if truck is prewired for 7 pin. No tow package on the taco btw.
     
  7. Feb 19, 2022 at 7:43 PM
    EdsNotHere

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    Made myself a four way air down / Air up rig.

    Cost me about $120 in parts. It’s cheaper than the ones that they sell at $199 or more.

    Took two minutes to air down all four tires from 32 to 15 pounds. And about 7 1/2 minutes to air all four back up with a Smitty Bilt pump.

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  8. Feb 19, 2022 at 8:33 PM
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    Camberg UCA's, locking tailgate, hid driving lights, B 5100's, OME HD Leafs, bud built plates, Relentless rear bumper, sliders with kick, breathers on pumpkins, satochi grill, bed lights, JVC 730BT Head Unit, Finch Four Wheel Camper FWC, 1Up bike rack, 265/75 16 tires
    Nice, I will look for you cruising west cliff!
     
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  9. Feb 19, 2022 at 8:54 PM
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    dude those are perfect
     
  10. Feb 19, 2022 at 10:24 PM
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    Swapped in some axles and deleted sway bar. With the 725# coils it feels great!

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  11. Feb 19, 2022 at 11:38 PM
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    Easy spotting, the Speedway Blue is hard to miss!
     
  12. Feb 19, 2022 at 11:48 PM
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    Bought my 1st Toyota Tacoma 2 weeks ago. Added a tonneau cover. The 1st of many things to add to it.20220212_125750.jpg
     
  13. Feb 20, 2022 at 6:51 AM
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    Went wheeling for 1st time since installing 35’s. Pleasantly surprised very minimal rubbing. Just gonna take a little massaging on the back of fender and good to go. Still need to cut rear fender as that’s where I was rubbing all day. Here’s some pics and video! Pics are at full stuff

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  14. Feb 20, 2022 at 7:34 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  15. Feb 20, 2022 at 8:01 AM
    DG92071

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    That top uses the exact same hardware as a bimini top for boats. The hardware is also available in chromed pot metal and in stainless steel. I doubt you'll have any issues with the plastic hardware though as typically the plastic stuff fails years down the road from sun exposure which yours doesn't have.

    I'm starting the exact same project today. Nice work! I doubt I'll get that part of my project done today as I've got way too many honey do's today, just like every day it seems...
     
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  16. Feb 20, 2022 at 9:08 AM
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    Cheapo Hooke rack installed. Any recommendations for a storage case?

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  17. Feb 20, 2022 at 9:44 AM
    super_white

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    My new TRD key chain, must be good for at least 3 HP.

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  18. Feb 20, 2022 at 9:45 AM
    EdsNotHere

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    I heard 5hp
     
  19. Feb 20, 2022 at 9:47 AM
    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Might I make a suggestion....if this is trifold hard cover with only the little bedrail brackets front and rear, which it appears to be, in addition to those I use bedrail cleats to secure the front 2 sections with straps to crossbars. Almost lost mine on frwy once so I use semi perm serious straps around the crossbars bars under the cover and thru bedrail cleat on front section and then a quicker release smaller strap same way on center section and just leave the rear section as it comes with clamp and bedrail bracket. this way no one is able to jostle it loose to steal it or take stuff from bed and it will not fly away on freeway. this will allow quick access if just needing the back section opened and easy removal of center straps if you need to fold it all the way up but not remove from truck. yeah, it's a process but it'll always be there. a locking tailgate enhances things a bit more but I still don't just trust that totally or leave anything of value in there when not needed.
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  20. Feb 20, 2022 at 10:37 AM
    super_white

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    I drive a 4 cylinder so I need all the help I can get. :rofl:
     
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