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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. Jan 25, 2023 at 8:09 AM
    Karate1993

    Karate1993 Well-Known Member

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    $300 is way cheaper than the quotes I was getting so I’d go that route as well! I think I paid around $120 just to have them sand blasted.

     
  2. Jan 25, 2023 at 8:25 AM
    Northbound_Taco

    Northbound_Taco Well-Known Member

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    RCI skids/armor, SPC UCA, Fox 2.5 front 2.0 rear 16" TRD PRO rims/ 285/75/16, SS3 Pro fogs, Sherpa Roof Rack
    Yeah they said about $30-$40 per linier foot depending on how long blasting them takes. So I'm hoping that it comes out to less then $300 but I was very happy to hear that. I thought it was going to be like $500+
     
  3. Jan 25, 2023 at 9:03 AM
    BigCountry762x39

    BigCountry762x39 Well-Known Member

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    2009 Tacoma, with the cool white paint peel
    Arb Deluxe bull bar Front Bumper Ironman4x4 12k winch synth line AFE Intake OME 2.75in Dakar Leaf springs (R) Fox 2.0 bypass shocks (R) Bilstein 6112 (F) 33's on KMC wheels off road lighting comfort mods Redrock HD roof rack Retevis rt95 Radio Slotted Rotors and HD pads
    no pics but yesterday, i searched out my clunk, truck needs a couple u-joints, so they are all getting done, chopped the back section of exhaust off, flipped my spare tire over and found out its never been off the truck nubs are still fresh, topped up that air, and ordered a single 17in FJ cruiser steel wheel to match the 17's on my truck so i can get a matching sized spare. got my Desert does it rack installed and my fire extinguisher mounted, up

    no pics because I'm lame. and here on my work computer
     
  4. Jan 25, 2023 at 9:29 AM
    tyballs

    tyballs Full Circle Fabrications

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    Pro comp 6”, TC uca, King shocks
    Just built and installed a pair of shackle flips. Was having way too much wobble from the stock brackets. Found my Taco lean culprit.85F1BAD9-9013-467B-852D-028FA38CDF35.jpg5375DE26-728B-489F-A171-7293810C4E1F.jpg
     
  5. Jan 25, 2023 at 11:31 AM
    4WDTrout

    4WDTrout Perpetually dreaming of tall trees & rivers

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    Total Tacoma nOOb.
    I could use a set of those
     
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  6. Jan 25, 2023 at 11:57 AM
    jpereira2

    jpereira2 Well-Known Member

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    Bilstein 6112 4th notch Bilstein 5160 rear Camburg ball joint UCAs Old man emu dakar leafs 265/75R16 Cooper ST Maxx Crux stereo a/v interface UltraGauge ARE fiberglass cap Wet okole seat covers Retro fit source Led fog lights Superbrightled pods in rear bumper Superbrightled light bar in grill Rock blokz mud flaps SOS Rock Sliders RCI Skid Plates (to be painted and mounted)
    It's been too cold for me to be spraying but you can either buy fluid film at a local store or order woolwax as I haven't seen it in store. Kellsportproducts.com it's less prone to wash off like fluid film
     
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  7. Jan 25, 2023 at 12:09 PM
    vonellis

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    Some and some more
    Did the new cv boot thing and new pads and rotors both sides new lug nuts. C0DED0E4-B176-4DD8-B3A8-1C1B7A20AE51.jpg8D8E6E69-6B52-48DB-A3C0-D91DDDB0769D.jpg 8F3ACA43-F499-499C-AB48-12D0CB4F4E5D.jpg 6D26C413-7EC7-42F0-AC97-BB1658F25441.jpgF0870964-5D11-46D5-9B87-242E02AE6244.jpg
     
  8. Jan 25, 2023 at 12:21 PM
    Gen2 Man

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    What did I do? Nothing my truck is 07 with just 100k all original mint paid for so I just drive it. Only thing I do is put fuel in it.
     
  9. Jan 25, 2023 at 12:31 PM
    4WDTrout

    4WDTrout Perpetually dreaming of tall trees & rivers

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    Total Tacoma nOOb.
    looks so clean!
     
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  10. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:48 PM
    BigCountry762x39

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    Arb Deluxe bull bar Front Bumper Ironman4x4 12k winch synth line AFE Intake OME 2.75in Dakar Leaf springs (R) Fox 2.0 bypass shocks (R) Bilstein 6112 (F) 33's on KMC wheels off road lighting comfort mods Redrock HD roof rack Retevis rt95 Radio Slotted Rotors and HD pads
    how much did that stoptech set up cost you? I'm about to do brakes and I've all the stuff in my cart for the 4runner/Gx470 big bigger brake stuff. but wouldn't mind grabbing a kit and getting it installed
     
  11. Jan 25, 2023 at 2:49 PM
    super_white

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    New front brakes.

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  12. Jan 25, 2023 at 3:07 PM
    TegoTaco

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  13. Jan 25, 2023 at 5:34 PM
    2012Tacoman

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    9B2F0430-42E4-4612-9F97-7DF7F0F64D51.jpg Took the topper off as I’m getting a new one tomorrow and I installed some Backup lights. Not wired in yet, but that will come after I install my new front bumper/lightbar and ditch lights. Only want to take the dash apart once for wiring. Just waiting on the mail…. :thumbsup:

    I forgot how sexy my truck is without the topper. :cool: But I love my sleeping platform/storage too much to leave it off.
     
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  14. Jan 25, 2023 at 9:21 PM
    JKO1998

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    Anyone here ever built theyre own retrofit headlights?
     
  15. Jan 25, 2023 at 10:59 PM
    jdmdom

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    Installed the Accesorides remote start. Works like a champ!
     
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  16. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:15 AM
    MA_TACO

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    The last few days I've started project Bluer balls. Wrapping the truck in blue satin. Working my way front to back. 20230124_153044.jpg 20230124_153053.jpg 20230124_153101.jpg hc_1674599659272.jpg 20230126_080754.jpg
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  17. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:18 AM
    MA_TACO

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  18. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:22 AM
    YanE30M3

    YanE30M3 GO PATS!

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    are you using 3M knifeless tape?
     
  19. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:23 AM
    MA_TACO

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    Yeah, I wouldn't wrap without it :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Jan 26, 2023 at 5:29 AM
    BadDNA

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    OME BP-51s, JBA UCAs, Dakar leaf pack, Hammer Hangers, SOS Skids and sliders, Mobtown Tailgate reinforcement, Bussman fuse block, and stuff...

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