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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 14, 2023 at 5:21 AM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Yesterday, cleaned interior ! Sprayed some Krown here and there . I will have her 15 years this March .

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  2. Feb 14, 2023 at 6:37 AM
    Its_Taconie

    Its_Taconie Well-Known Member

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    15 years and with the oem radio. How? Why? I had the same radio in mine and couldn't deal with it, replaced it with a bluetooth one with all the bells and whistles. I needed music or something to drone out the wife. :rofl:
     
  3. Feb 14, 2023 at 6:54 AM
    tacomataco2

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    Some of this Some of that
  4. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:43 AM
    lynyrd3

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    Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid cooler,aFe pro dry air filter .Baja amber driving combo ditch lights , Devil horns by Andres ,Weathertecs floor protector, American Racing wheels Baja 17x8,4.5 BS , 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks AT/3W .Body Armor rear bumper . Extra D rings in bed ,Blue sea fuse block and 100amp breaker ,HomerTaco custom grill in Super White , TRD radiator cap ,Birddawg Industries rear view mirror riser bracket ,Coverking NeoSupreme Mossy Oak seat covers , Paranoid Fabrications fuse /relay holder Painted pinch weld.Shorty antenna ,HVAC knob mod ,LED dome and map lights , Tri Fold bed cover ,UltraGauge ,Morimoto XB LED fog lights ,Energy Suspension poly body bushings and sway bar bushings ! Geartech Customs splash guards ,Salex center console organizer . Mobtown tailgate cap ,tailgate anti theft mod .X-Mat sound deadening/insulation cab floor . Mobtown weld on rock sliders 0* with kickout Raptor lined . ,NEW frame courtesy of Toyota !
    Oh I would like to replace it but priorities. When I do go somewhere by myself long distance I just bring some CDs . I’m retired so I don’t drive every day .
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:44 AM
    lynyrd3

    lynyrd3 STRENGTH DETERMINATION MERCILESS FOREVER

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    Bilstein 6112s top setting ,Total Chaos UCAs ,1/4" top plate spacer driver side ,SS extended brake lines ,Old Man Emu Medium Duty Dakar leaf springs with AAL,OME carrier bearing shim , Bilstein 5125s for 2-3” of lift in rear ,Timbren SES bump stops , SS extended brake lines rear , Toytec dif drop , Hayden high performance transmission fluid cooler,aFe pro dry air filter .Baja amber driving combo ditch lights , Devil horns by Andres ,Weathertecs floor protector, American Racing wheels Baja 17x8,4.5 BS , 285/70 Falken Wildpeaks AT/3W .Body Armor rear bumper . Extra D rings in bed ,Blue sea fuse block and 100amp breaker ,HomerTaco custom grill in Super White , TRD radiator cap ,Birddawg Industries rear view mirror riser bracket ,Coverking NeoSupreme Mossy Oak seat covers , Paranoid Fabrications fuse /relay holder Painted pinch weld.Shorty antenna ,HVAC knob mod ,LED dome and map lights , Tri Fold bed cover ,UltraGauge ,Morimoto XB LED fog lights ,Energy Suspension poly body bushings and sway bar bushings ! Geartech Customs splash guards ,Salex center console organizer . Mobtown tailgate cap ,tailgate anti theft mod .X-Mat sound deadening/insulation cab floor . Mobtown weld on rock sliders 0* with kickout Raptor lined . ,NEW frame courtesy of Toyota !
    What unit did you buy ? Did you go with new speakers also ?
     
  6. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:50 AM
    Its_Taconie

    Its_Taconie Well-Known Member

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    I went with this one since the one I originally wanted which was far less was sold out at the time.
    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pionee...-media-receiver-black/6401083.p?skuId=6401083

    but a few months ago the one I originally wanted was back in stock and my sister in law needed a new radio so I got that one for her.
    https://www.bestbuy.com/site/pionee...imedia-receiver-black/6477986.p?skuId=6477986

    I kept that stock speakers, they're good enough for what I need them for. I don't need anything crazy when I comes to subs or tweeters.
     
  7. Feb 14, 2023 at 7:55 AM
    mrproduxn

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    I am also retired, have a 2008 and don't drive every day. Now that I have replaced that terrible factory stereo, adding a rear camera and better speakers, I find myself wanting to drive every day. I had a 3rd gen for over 5 years and, after selling it, I really missed having a touch screen with things like navigation and hands free bluetooth. It gives my old 2008 truck a modern feel. It really adds pleasure to the drive.
     
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  8. Feb 14, 2023 at 8:46 AM
    BigCountry762x39

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    great just ordered a set up too. i need that for the illumination alone!
     
  9. Feb 14, 2023 at 8:49 AM
    Northbound_Taco

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    I didn't try hard. light buffing didn't do anything but I didn't get the drill out to try. It ate threw the clear and into the paint a little bit. The first set I got that I emailed them about had the same issue where one side wouldn't go across and attach to the other. Measuring them, the one was about half in inch to long to fit. Here is a pic of the damage. Its kind of hard to tell with the rain and light.
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  10. Feb 14, 2023 at 8:56 AM
    HIghlande2

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    Little of this and a little of that
    Awesome! They are worth it. :thumbsup:
     
  11. Feb 14, 2023 at 12:05 PM
    Its_Taconie

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    @BigCountry762x39 If you have the earlier Tacoma's 2005-2011, those wont work. Just fyi. I emailed them a few months ago and asked. They said they wouldn't work and they don't have any plans on making a version of the earlier years at the moment.
     
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  12. Feb 14, 2023 at 12:34 PM
    BigCountry762x39

    BigCountry762x39 Well-Known Member

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    well that's some BS, I've a 09.
     
  13. Feb 14, 2023 at 12:35 PM
    Its_Taconie

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    yup, I have an 07. :mad:
     
  14. Feb 14, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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    There was someone a while back that figured out that there are just a couple wires that need to be swapped and order a new bezel from Amazon to make it work for 2.0 gen. I don't remember who or when but it was when this mod blew up. I would have saved it but I put this on my long list and figured I could ask who did if I ever get around to it.
     
  15. Feb 14, 2023 at 1:33 PM
    BigCountry762x39

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    I mean I figured; I've been involved in pinning out stuff in Honda accord in the past when i had a complete car for parts.
     
  16. Feb 14, 2023 at 2:36 PM
    Its_Taconie

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    [cracks knuckles] Time to go one a search quest for the mod.
     
  17. Feb 14, 2023 at 2:55 PM
    dpele

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    What is this for?
    And what is the toggle switch for?
     
  18. Feb 14, 2023 at 2:56 PM
    Its_Taconie

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    Was this it?

    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/how-to-2012-power-window-switches-in-2005-2011-trucks.360738/
     
  19. Feb 14, 2023 at 3:49 PM
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    Got a toolbox today.

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    Also, my TRD center cap stickers came in.

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    Plus I added a TACOMA WORLD patch that I got from a fellow member, to my small collection.

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  20. Feb 14, 2023 at 4:07 PM
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    It just tricks the alternator and causes it to boost output voltage into a range more acceptable for charging AGM batteries.

    The toggle on this one is for a low voltage boost of 0.4-0.5 or high boost of 0.8-1.0.
     
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