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Anyone Got Any At Home Modifications They Would Do To My 05 Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by maxmilton83, Feb 19, 2024.

  1. Feb 19, 2024 at 7:45 AM
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    maxmilton83

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  2. Feb 19, 2024 at 8:22 AM
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    Naveronski

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    Given the lack of any supporting information or anything useful whatsoever, the obvious recommendations are a super charger and solid axle swap.
     
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    Oh and put it on 40s!
     
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  4. Feb 19, 2024 at 8:34 AM
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    Im mainly just asking what I should do generally like what at home DIY modifications should I do
     
  5. Feb 19, 2024 at 8:42 AM
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    what is this, facebook?
     
  6. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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    fatfurious2

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    Remove your grill guard first
     
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    SomeGuy_GRM

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    Do the mods that make it into the right truck for you?
     
  8. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:06 AM
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    Dents and scratches... Fox 2.5 Factory
    Remove the badges if your into that & tint the front windows
     
  9. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:08 AM
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    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    I’d start with maintenance on a 2005.
    Flush all fluids, oil, brake, power steering, coolant, differential/ xfer case if applicable.
    Brake pads, rotors and drums if needed.
    Give the engine and underside a solid degrease and cleaning.
    Valve covers are most likely weeping or leaking..
    Check for worn suspension and steering joints that leak or are seized or have been excessive play.
     
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  10. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:13 AM
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    SomeGuy_GRM

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    I wouldn't call any of this "modding," but it is the best advice ITT so far.
     
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  11. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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    Brake delete mod is usually a good one
     
  12. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:18 AM
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    Sterling_vH111

    Sterling_vH111 Go do something real instead.

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    True haha, not exactly mods but refreshing an almost 20yr old vehicle in terms of getting it back to new can make it drive and feel totally different ! :)
     
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  13. Feb 19, 2024 at 9:33 AM
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    I guess it would depend on how "Mild or Wild" you want to get with your pre-runner. Sterling_vH111 is 100%, make sure your Yota is healthy and play from there.

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    Very true! Can't believe I forgot those.
    My mods are both DIY at home; my whole truck has been built at home.
     
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    Garage built for the win !
    IMG_2811.jpg
     
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    Get Taylor Swift as a passenger seat warmer.
     
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    Pick up a cheap third Gen TRD offroad take-off suspension.
     
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    Too high of maintenance
     
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  19. Feb 19, 2024 at 10:21 AM
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    I dunno, man. Tacos use enough gas as is.
     
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  20. Feb 19, 2024 at 10:26 AM
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    I'd probably remove whatever that shit is on the front and throw it away
     
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