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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by 08FireRescueTaco, Feb 15, 2011.

  1. Feb 15, 2011 at 4:13 PM
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    08FireRescueTaco

    08FireRescueTaco [OP] 08Blue_Beast

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    From the Beginning
    2008 Toyota Tacoma access cab
    Sky Blue
    Wheels and tires 285/16/75
    Brush guard
    rescue lights
    3in Toytec Lift
    Kenwood deck
    Fog light mod
    K&N drop in air filter
    MT Classic II wheels
    Nitto Tires
    Sub/Amp BOOM BOOM
    Off Road Lights

    Soon to Add
    tool box
    Seat Covers


    From the Dealer to my house. Came from Dealership with 3in toytec Lift MT M/S wheels Grizzle Grip Tires, The next day i went out and got a brush guard!

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    Kenwood deck painted surrounding to match...not bad if i do say so myself

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    Eyelids Sprayed them Gloss black for now and stuck them on with 3M outdoor tape

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    TRD Shift Knob

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    Red/White lights gets people moving in a hurry

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    Switch set up, button gotta match color!

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    Dual Flowmaster 40s exhaust=LOUD! Love the sound

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    BTW i painted the 4X4 on the mud flaps to match truck but not pictured.
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    MUD FLAPS TO MATCH

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    Pretty much sums it up will add more later!
     
  2. Feb 15, 2011 at 4:23 PM
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    chaz834

    chaz834 Tacoma 4 Life.

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    Looks good...:thumbsup:
     
  3. Feb 16, 2011 at 7:05 AM
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    I put gas in it...
    I have actually seen your truck listed on Car Domain. Looks good!
    I really like that brush gaurd but don't know if I want one or not lol.. It looks good, its just.. i.. theres... bah i dunno..

    Nice Taco! Streetway Blue FTW..
    -Flashy
     
  4. Feb 16, 2011 at 6:52 PM
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    Thanks guys!

    Yeah i made that page a while ago and dont feel like doin it with the full effect on here lol guess im just lazy! Ive thought about taking the guard off but i hit a deer last november and it practically saved my grill so it will stay for now!
     
  5. Feb 23, 2011 at 9:30 PM
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    I'm pretty sure I've passed you on I81 before, I work in Salem. Nice truck!
     
  6. Feb 24, 2011 at 6:42 PM
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    Thats whats up. Im supprised you dont see me more, i live and work in salem also. always runnin around
     
  7. Mar 23, 2011 at 3:51 PM
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    Had the time and BEAUTIFUL weather to plasti dip my lower valance and chrome surround + Tacoma badges

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  8. Mar 23, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    eccracer104

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    Very nice truck!
     
  9. Mar 23, 2011 at 3:56 PM
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    Thanks like your sig
     
  10. Mar 29, 2011 at 7:54 PM
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    Plasti Dipped the center caps

    Before
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    after
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  11. Mar 29, 2011 at 8:06 PM
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    Led lights: Replaced Bulbs in front,Fog Light modification, Westin Nerf Bars, TS mod,
    Nice truck. Have you though about putting wags on your fog lights?
     
  12. Mar 31, 2011 at 8:03 PM
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    I dont think wags are legal in VA but i did order 12 lights 6 red/white for my truck!

    dont really trust myself to cook my headlights lol
     
  13. Apr 10, 2011 at 3:22 PM
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    Panted my cup holders today think it turned out pretty good....few deep scratches but thats my fault

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    Scratches you can barley see in the photo but it is noticeable

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    and this is what i used to paint it and i sanded it with 300 grit

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  14. Apr 10, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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    08FireRescueTaco

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    I havent really noticed how far my wheels stick out till now

    285/75/R16

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  15. Apr 17, 2011 at 10:08 PM
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    From Clean to MUD

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    Love parking next to other tacomas! kinda look the same

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    Pretty cool shot

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    Git-R-Dirty

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    My OTHER ride

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  16. May 26, 2011 at 2:22 PM
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    BORED BUMP!!
     
  17. Jun 9, 2011 at 7:58 PM
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    New switch fits flush with the dash and its a TOUCH
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    Red is off Blue is on
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    Painted Engine cover
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  18. Jul 19, 2011 at 5:19 PM
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    Just ordered BLK headlights and off road tail light covers! hope to be here this week
     
  19. Feb 28, 2012 at 8:51 PM
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    Been a while since ive done anything to the truck, but ive added Off road lights to the brush guard and bought blk headlights

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    Traded a buddy my chrome 2008 grill for his (w/e color it is) 2011 grill. dont have a close up yet.

    Went off roading a little the other day

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    Also got new rubber 285/75/16 Nitto terra Grapplers. Rub like hell gotta trim the finders but the tread is AWESOME

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  20. Feb 28, 2012 at 8:59 PM
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