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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by DEPJDMALONE, Jan 9, 2009.

  1. Jan 9, 2009 at 12:04 PM
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    DEPJDMALONE

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    DEPJDMALONE [OP] Member

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    I bought my first Toyota about 6 months ago after having several Chevrolet, Ford and Dodge products that seemed to always have something wrong with them. I know this question has probably been asked
    a million times but I am going to ask it again. I have read several threads but still am not sure. I would like to know what the best Brush/Grill Guard is. I don't do any serious off roading but would like somethine that doesn't rattle, shake and could help protect my truck from a deer. I also would like to know where to buy this product along with other accerories for my truck. Seems like most product websites only go up to a 2007 Tacoma. I am note sure if they would fit a 2008 or not. Any info would help.. My truck is a Silver 2008 Tacoma Double Cab TRD. I would like to do the following mods to my truck.

    brush/grill guard
    step bars
    2 or 3 inch lift
    wheels
    exhaust
    tint
    bed cap
    black out head lights & tail lights
    black out grill and all badges

    That should get me started. I am going with a silver and black look.

    Thanks in advance.
     
    DEPJDMALONE, Jan 9, 2009
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  2. Jan 9, 2009 at 12:15 PM
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    Jester243

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    Jester243 all I wanted was a god dang picture of a hotdog...

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    some of this, a little of that
    Welcome to TW, someone will be along soon who knows. Oh, and while you are waiting for an answer get some pics up :)
     
    Jester243, Jan 9, 2009
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  3. Jan 9, 2009 at 12:19 PM
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    Delmarva

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    Delmarva Mayor of TW

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Welcome to TW :D

    05-08 trucks are almost identical (plus / minus some yearly add ons). You'll be fine ordering 07 stuff for your 08.

    Be careful with the 09 stuff. It's the same truck, but a few more items are different than your 08.
     
    Delmarva, Jan 9, 2009
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  4. Jan 9, 2009 at 12:23 PM
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    longbow

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    longbow I see you now..................

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    Welcome to TW!! :)
     
    longbow, Jan 9, 2009
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  5. Jan 9, 2009 at 12:30 PM
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    praetor

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    Welcome to TW. Sites are staqrting to add the 2008 to their list of trucks, a lot though still say 2007. Don't think you'll have any problems
     
    praetor, Jan 9, 2009
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  6. Jan 9, 2009 at 12:31 PM
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    KMN-BLU

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    KMN-BLU less work/more play

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    Use the search function on this site and search for "brush guard". You might be suprised at the responses.
     
    KMN-BLU, Jan 9, 2009
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  7. Jan 9, 2009 at 3:13 PM
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    DEPJDMALONE

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    I plan on putting pics up sometime this evening once I figure out how. It is all stock as of right now but hope that changes soon. Thanks for the welcome and thanks for any and all help.
     
    DEPJDMALONE, Jan 9, 2009
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  8. Jan 9, 2009 at 4:40 PM
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    jeremy_283

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    jeremy_283 Super Member

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    Hella Rallye 4000 Cornering Lights PIAA 510 Fog Lights All Pro Front Bumper All Pro Rear Bumper All Pro Transfer Case Skid All Pro IFS Skid All Pro Rock Sliders All Pro High Clearance Hitch OME Dakar Leaf Springs OME Rear Shocks OME Front Shocks OME 885 Front Coils Wet Okole Seat Covers WeatherTech Floor Liners Sony Head Unit JL XD600/1 Amp 2 JL Audio 10” Subwoofers Custom Subwoofer Enclosure Kenwood Front Speakers Sony Rear Speakers Sound Deadening Mats LED Interior Lighting Pop N’ Lock Tailgate Lock Viper Alarm System Extra D-Rings In Truck Bed Maglite Seat Mount Disable Seatbelt Chime Rear Differential Breather Relocation Hi-Lift Bed Mount Flexible Front Mud Flaps 110v Inverter Always At 400w ABS Kill Switch Locking Center Console Removed Sway Bar
    you need one of the $900+ bumpers to protect from a deer..... plus, its head will probably still slap your hood
     
    jeremy_283, Jan 9, 2009
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  9. Jan 10, 2009 at 3:00 AM
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    DEPJDMALONE

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    Here are a couple of pics....

    DSC00363.jpg
    DSC00365.jpg
     
    DEPJDMALONE, Jan 10, 2009
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  10. Jan 10, 2009 at 3:05 AM
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    brianr

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    brianr go shit in your hat

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    BUILT, not bought...
    welcome man.
     
    brianr, Jan 10, 2009
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  11. Jan 10, 2009 at 4:44 AM
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    aFe prodry,Dynomax ultra flo ss,Scangauge2,Demello front bumper,BudBuilt skids,sliders(local)AllPro rear bumper,Wet O's cobalt blu,w/halfpiping,TRD logo in gold,R/L hood struts,5150's@10"aal 3 pack,T/C uca,Light racing c/o,1"diff.drop,de-badged,
    Welcome to TW.:)
     
    Ridingontrd, Jan 10, 2009
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  12. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:29 AM
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    Bed rug, running boards, window visors, bed cover
    Why are you selling the harley???:(
     
    mkeeagle, Jan 10, 2009
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  13. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:31 AM
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    mkeeagle

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    Bed rug, running boards, window visors, bed cover

    Yep just like my truck except now I have running boards a a cover.:)

    BTW welcome to the TW :wave:
     
    mkeeagle, Jan 10, 2009
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  14. Jan 10, 2009 at 5:34 AM
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    Simon's Mom

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    Simon's Mom Wag More Bark Less

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    Stock for now
    Nice truck and welcome to the forum!
     
    Simon's Mom, Jan 10, 2009
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