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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 28, 2022 at 10:50 AM
    elricfate

    elricfate Well-Known Member

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    It's really just a new heat and voltage resistant harness with ceramic connectors instead of plastic, hotter lower life bulbs (200 hours or so), and a wire from the harness run to the positive at the battery for the extra juice needed to light them up.
     
  2. Jun 28, 2022 at 11:08 AM
    Hyperbarics

    Hyperbarics Commercial Diver & Taco Driver

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    Flash? I just turn on my brights and play chicken with the idiots that either forget to turn off the highbeams, or are unable to dim their stupid LED floodlight headlights. I'll shut them off when they do.
     
  3. Jun 28, 2022 at 12:20 PM
    henrilepuf

    henrilepuf Well-Known Member

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    For how long do you have this battery OPTIMA ?
    I bought one in 2020, and it just lasted 15 months :(
     
  4. Jun 28, 2022 at 2:20 PM
    DG92071

    DG92071 Well-Known Member

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    Wish me luck I'm gonna need it! Thank you!
     
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  5. Jun 28, 2022 at 2:58 PM
    308savage

    308savage Well-Known Member

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    Leveling kit, roll bar
    I had those fog lights, then KC G4’s. Look at Diode Dynamics when you want better fog lights.
     
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  6. Jun 28, 2022 at 3:02 PM
    manida

    manida Well-Known Member

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    after months in the shop, a full rebuild and several thousands of dollars---its finally done! :D

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  7. Jun 28, 2022 at 5:32 PM
    KOG89

    KOG89 Well-Known Member

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    Ome 2.5 lift front and rear, 886 coils on 9k nitrochargers with hd rear leaf springs. Ko2s on level 8 mk6 wheels. Prinsu roof rack , Bakflip tonneau cover
    New sway bar bushings this past weekend

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  8. Jun 28, 2022 at 6:42 PM
    stmpjmpr

    stmpjmpr Well-Known Member

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    :notsure: new antenna?
     
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  9. Jun 28, 2022 at 6:46 PM
    manida

    manida Well-Known Member

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    Yeah. My lame attempt at humor.
     
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  10. Jun 28, 2022 at 6:56 PM
    Pete4x4

    Pete4x4 Well-Known Member

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    Installed u-bolt flip kit, 3* shims, and 4.5 duro bumps. Not much wiggle room. Maybe should have went with 3.5?

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  11. Jun 28, 2022 at 7:45 PM
    96 ToyRunner

    96 ToyRunner Member

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    TX Pro package , tow bags
    Installed the Tacoma lifestyle blackout badging
     
  12. Jun 28, 2022 at 8:26 PM
    la0d0g

    la0d0g Its 4 o’clock somewhere

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    Napa. Lucas dino only. ECGS recommended.
     
  13. Jun 28, 2022 at 9:49 PM
    Voltron4x4

    Voltron4x4 Well-Known Member

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    This and that...
    No, I just had the factory unit, idiot light only. You need the RR Maestro I believe and a head unit that’s compatible with it.
     
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  14. Jun 28, 2022 at 10:06 PM
    surfertaco

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  15. Jun 28, 2022 at 10:35 PM
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    Thank you again!! I love them and make the truck look 100x better!!!
     
  16. Jun 29, 2022 at 2:49 AM
    GlennHaggis

    GlennHaggis Doesn’t play well with others

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    Okay, enough….LED HEADLAMPS should have it’s own forum for this discussion (oral therapy sessions). We get it. LEDs are a debatable upgrade, but whining about it is not a “What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?” topic. Maybe “Show Me on the Tacoma Where He Touched You” would be better.
     
  17. Jun 29, 2022 at 3:19 AM
    super_white

    super_white Well-Known Member

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    I started to pull the tape off the harness and clean up the drivers side. I'm also removing the illumination wires that I added for future CH4x4 switches. It will make for a cleaner install later on.

    I'm also eyeing a bed net from Toyota, part number: PT347-35052 (Long Bed).
     
  18. Jun 29, 2022 at 3:54 AM
    elricfate

    elricfate Well-Known Member

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    Don't know why you're screaming at me, chill your face
     
  19. Jun 29, 2022 at 4:06 AM
    LastShot457

    LastShot457 Well-Known Member

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    Window Tint (35% front, 15% Rear), K&N Short Ram Intake, Bushwacker Fender Flares, Fab Four Vengeance Front Bumper, 20" BlackOak Light Bar
    Hit and ran over a deer a couple months back.

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  20. Jun 29, 2022 at 4:10 AM
    GlennHaggis

    GlennHaggis Doesn’t play well with others

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    No screaming or facial reactions here, mate. This isn’t a rant forum. Move on to your next mod.
     

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