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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 18, 2022 at 3:14 PM
    Truckdogipa2

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    New frame, Upper control arms, roof rack , method wheels fallen tires duel battery
  2. Dec 18, 2022 at 3:16 PM
    Truckdogipa2

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    New frame, Upper control arms, roof rack , method wheels fallen tires duel battery
    Installed inverter to back of truck using num 2 wire and busman 120 amp breaker

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  3. Dec 18, 2022 at 3:40 PM
    04TacoRunner

    04TacoRunner Toyota Junkie!

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    Installed some DD max yellow fogs and swapped out my trio of BD Xl's for an OnX6 light bar. IMG_2388.jpg
     
  4. Dec 18, 2022 at 7:00 PM
    TerrapinOverland

    TerrapinOverland Well-Known Member

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    Dobinson's IMS with heavy duty leaf package Epoch house battery Renogy 40AMP DC to DC charger 100W Solar Panel Chrome delete: grill, etc... Tinted front headlights. A. R. E. fiberglass cap. Sits flush to top of cab w/DIY roof tracks w/modified 84" x 50" ebay roof rack ( I cut it to 72") sleeping platform and cabinets 32-in LED light bar behind the grill. Cats down under the star's bumper sticker Spock decal on dashboard passenger side. Viair 88p compressor mounted in stock truck bed storage box Rear bumper air chuck dash mount ultraguage dash mount 7"tablet
    Working on bunk setup in my 2015 long bed with a ARE cap. The plan is to have a 72"x28"x4" foam mattress. the forward compartment will eventually be for the house battery. The side will have recovery gear. Once I buy some. :) and a big pull out drawer for kitchen stuff, dry goods and clothes. I still have a lot to do. This was day one. I saw a lot of folks using 3/4 plywood for their bunk builds. I opted for 1/4" as the base layer with reflectix glued to the bottom. Then I used 1/2 plywood facing the cabin 1x12 for internal framing. I will used a 1x12 for the drawer and have it friction fit. The drawer is around 50"long. I plan on putting a reflectix base layer on the cap ceiling with indoor outdoor carpet as the finish layer. I know that reflectix is not intended for this application in terms of maximizing its R-value, but I thought every little bit can help. I will post more as the build continues.

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  5. Dec 18, 2022 at 7:33 PM
    Its_Taconie

    Its_Taconie Well-Known Member

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    Fox Racing 2.5 (F); 2.0 (R), Archive Garage Leaf Springs, hanger/shackles, shock relocation, U-Bolt Flip Kit PLM P37 (TE37 Knockoffs) Bronze wheels, Nitto Ridgeline 35s, C4 Overland Bumper, Total Chaos Uppers, Outgear Solution HC Swingout, OTTune 4.88 Nitro Gears
    Got my bumper back from powder coating. Just waiting on my @Diode Dynamics lights to come in. So many parts to install. Can’t wait.

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  6. Dec 18, 2022 at 10:45 PM
    mark_tga

    mark_tga Well-Known Member

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    I spy DeGarde!
     
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  7. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:58 AM
    Hayden334

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    2" spacer lift, 285/70 R17's and a Softopper.
    I had a 2005 king ranch F250 with 170K, I had already studded and deleted it then it cracked a head and was pushing fuel into the coolant. I let it set for a couple months trying to figure out what I wanted to do with it. Then traded even for my buddies 2010 TRD OR that he bought new when we were in college. one of the best decision I ever made.
     
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  8. Dec 19, 2022 at 6:31 AM
    mistrchow

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  9. Dec 19, 2022 at 8:17 AM
    mchabot1987

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    Getting my 4Runner trail Wheels, and some rubber put on.

    285/70R17 Wild peaks :)

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  10. Dec 19, 2022 at 9:49 AM
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    Anxious to see how the wheels look in bronze
     
  11. Dec 19, 2022 at 10:13 AM
    mchabot1987

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    Yeah me too. I have to wait for that though needed tires ASAP. So I just got them all mounted up for now.

    And thanks for the recommendations on lug nuts and TPMS sensors. Everything installed with no issues.

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  12. Dec 19, 2022 at 10:29 AM
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    I think they look good as is though I am biased. Like the tire choice and size. My 265/70 street tires only have 2500 miles on them but I def like look of your WILDPEAKS better. What do you have for front lift/suspension.
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  13. Dec 19, 2022 at 11:46 AM
    mchabot1987

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    Yeah I like the tires also. All I have for a lift is 5100's up front (removed previous owners spacer lift garbage) and previous owner add a leaf if the back which I will be getting OME's soon hopefully. Trying to get all the maintenance and repairs done first for obvious reasons lol.
     
  14. Dec 19, 2022 at 1:03 PM
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    Got an alignment today… Techs at the shop said it was pretty bad. Feels like a new truck!
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  15. Dec 19, 2022 at 1:18 PM
    mchabot1987

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    That's my next task.
     
  16. Dec 19, 2022 at 1:19 PM
    Truckdogipa2

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    New frame, Upper control arms, roof rack , method wheels fallen tires duel battery
    Cheap mod added a net on ceiling of cap perfect for zip lock bags, head lamps extra wires pillow towels dirty cloths.
    Next , Purchased some brackets and made a folding table off storage box

    last added light under hood all cheap usfulmods

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  17. Dec 19, 2022 at 1:25 PM
    Truckdogipa2

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    New frame, Upper control arms, roof rack , method wheels fallen tires duel battery
    Updated and currently wait for powder coat of at the helm rear bumper

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  18. Dec 19, 2022 at 1:55 PM
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    just turned over 199k.....another k and it gets it's 200k patch. 100k patch will move into the 04 xB in about 5k. 300k patch waiting patiently in a drawer.
     
  19. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:11 PM
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    Installed one of the 4x4 switch led kits today, along with 2 LEDs to light the center console area. The tech deck mount has 2 holes for a center support that were perfect for 5mm LEDs.

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  20. Dec 19, 2022 at 5:13 PM
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