2005 SR5 Pre-Runner

Welcome to my build thread.​

Specs:
- 2005 Tacoma
- PreRunner
- Access Cab
- Standard Bed
- 2x4

Armor:
- Allpro Sliders (Currently Bolt, but will soon get them welded on)
Future Armor Mods:
- Allpro Front Bumper
- Allpro Rear Bumper
- Allpro Skid Plate

Electronics/Interior
- Kenwood DDX616 Navigation Headunit w/ iPod, Bluetooth
- 6" Short Antenna
- Base Alarm
- WeatherTech Front and Rear Floor Mats
Future Electronic/Interior Mods:
- Alpine - Type R 6-1/2" 2-Way Component Car Speakers with Hybrid Fiber Cones (Front Cab)
- Alpine - Type R 6" x 9" 2-Way Coaxial Car Speakers with Hybrid Fiber Cones (Rear Cab)

Lighting:
- Foglight Mod
- Foglight Black Tint
- Black Headlight Mod (BHLM)
Future Lighting Mod:
- Notto HID Conversion Kit 10000K

Engine:
- K&N Filter
- Flowmaster Exhaust
Future Engine Mods:
- Supercharger
- Cold Air Intake
- Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers

Front:
- OME 90000 Front Shocks
- OME 866 Front Coils
- Pictures: Post 33 (http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/139664-2005-sr5-pre-runner-2.html#post3743745)
Future Front Mods:
- Either Total Chaos or Allpro UCA (Upper Control Arms)

Rear:
- Bilstein 3" 5100s
- Allpro Standard Duty Lead Springs
- Allpro U-bolt Flip Kit
- Pictures: Post 33 (http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/139664-2005-sr5-pre-runner-2.html#post3743745)
Future Rear Mods:
- Timbren Bump Stops
- Allpro Extended Brake Lines
- 5lb Fire Extinguisher

Wheels/Tires:
- BFG 265/70R-17 A-Terrain TA KO
- Pro Comp 8069 Black 17x9 6-5.5
Future Wheels/Tires:
- Nitto Trail Grappler LT265/70R17 E121Q

As of August 2011





Brand New back in 2005:
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I found some mud back at the end of winter so I thought I would share some pictures

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Did you paint the rear bumper yourself?

 

yeah I did, actually painted yesterday. Went pretty well, have to fix a few things but I think it looks pretty good.

 

It does look good. I'd like to get rid of my chrome but I don't trust myself enough to do it.

 

Here are some new pictures up at Mnt. Baldy. New headlights coming in this week, will post pictures when I get those installed.

 

Nice truck! Where in Cali is the Inland empire?

 

I forgot I put Inland Empire, I changed my info, I actually live in Rancho Cucamonga, just north of the Ontario airport.

 

Nice! You should do the BHLM.

 

I actually just ordered some new head lights and tail lights for my truck that are going to be pretty sick. Should be coming in this week. I will post those up as soon as i get them installed

 

Thought I would share some pics of removal/painting and finished looks of my rear bumper experience.


This is what it looked like before painting and removal.



After I removed my Bumper




Finished Product

 

Here are some more of when I painted my badges. If anyone has any questions about any of my posts please feel free to send a private message

fyi the time period of this post is about 6 months prior to painted to my rear bumper. Sorry for loading these pictures in the wrong order











I am going to paint my front grille again probably next week, need to fix a couple of mistakes I made. Was the first time I really ever spray painted anything

 

your truck look pretty damn good. maybe pm a mod to move to the "build" section?

 

Sorry if this is a total noob questions/statement, but I am confused by what you are saying about moving to the "build" section.

 

nice truck bro!

what was your process of painting the bumper and grill? i wanna do the same to my truck

 

For the Grill:

I sanded down most of the whole grill mainly because I have an 05 and after about 5 years some minor damage has occurred over the years. I bought some paint from Lowes that is good for painting on plastic and also bought some primer. Did two coats of primer and then did about 4 coats of paint. I think it turned out great for my first painting ever.
I am going to repaint, because I didn't paint the whole thing. As you can see in the picture, I taped up some parts of it.


Now for the Bumper:
This has been an experience. I found some paint at Pep Boys that is supposed to be made for bumpers. I will post pictures and more detail of the paint I used in the morning. I did 3 coats of really light paint in the beginning and then did 3 really heavy coats. Paint was dry and installed at the end of the day.

If I were to do it again, I would do at least 2 more heavy coats. I am most likely going to buy a new bumper that is already blacked out because I have a good size dent already on my bumper that is going to cost me more to fix then to get a new one.

Sorry for being so vague, I will post some more info and pics of the paint I used.

 

There is a section on here specially for threads like these were people show the build up of there truck.

Are you going to put any clear coat on your grille?

 

Check my build in my sig. I got the whole write up in there

 

This post is under the 2nd Gen. Build

I am not going to put a clear coat on the grille, I really like the look of the flat black look and its contradiction to the rest of the truck.

 

Nice!! Exactly the same thing I did. Love your truck man!