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toy.tech21's build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by toy.tech21, Jun 23, 2011.

  1. Jun 23, 2011 at 11:11 AM
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    toy.tech21

    toy.tech21 [OP] Active Member

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    Evan
    Lakewood CO
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    K&N intake, URD short throw shifter, toytec boss front coilovers, old man emu dakars, led's in gauge cluster, dome and map light led's
    Hey there everyone I'm not a new tacoma owner but I am new to this site. I wanted a page to post some of my mods and other stuff so here it is.

    2008 Doublecab TRD Offroad 6 speed
    K&N intake
    URD short throw shifter
    Bilstein 5100's set at 2.5
    Toytec AAL
    LED dome and map light
    LED gauge cluster

    I love my tacoma and with more money comes more mods.

    Here are a few pics.

    Before the lift:
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    After:
    [​IMG]

    LED gauges:
    [​IMG]

    I changed the LED's in my gauge cluster myself. If anyone in the denver area wants this done then let me know.
     
  2. Jun 23, 2011 at 11:13 AM
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    ffblaze911

    ffblaze911 Well-Known Member

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    Supercharger
    YA I WANT MY GAGES DONE!! WHERE YOU FROM AND WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WORK!
     
  3. Jun 23, 2011 at 12:01 PM
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    toy.tech21

    toy.tech21 [OP] Active Member

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    K&N intake, URD short throw shifter, toytec boss front coilovers, old man emu dakars, led's in gauge cluster, dome and map light led's
    Cool man, and nice truck. I live in lakewood and im a yota tech at a local dealer.
     
  4. Jun 23, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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    ffblaze911

    ffblaze911 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks, so how hard is it to put the led's to put in. How long have you been a yota tech for?
     
  5. Jun 23, 2011 at 1:54 PM
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    DeeKay21

    DeeKay21 Lieutenant Dan.

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    Hey I used to live in the small town of Frederick, CO about 7 years ago!
     
  6. Jun 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM
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    toy.tech21

    toy.tech21 [OP] Active Member

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    K&N intake, URD short throw shifter, toytec boss front coilovers, old man emu dakars, led's in gauge cluster, dome and map light led's


    Its not all that hard really, it take a steady hand and focus haha, the leds that you solder in there are really small, and Ive been a tech for a few years now and went through a toyota training program called TTEN.
     
  7. Jun 23, 2011 at 7:30 PM
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    ffblaze911

    ffblaze911 Well-Known Member

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    It's growing now.. What made you move?
     
  8. Jun 23, 2011 at 7:32 PM
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    ffblaze911

    ffblaze911 Well-Known Member

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    Sweet. have you done any supercharger installs yet. Got mine done at Mt.States toyota.
     
  9. Jun 23, 2011 at 9:12 PM
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    toy.tech21

    toy.tech21 [OP] Active Member

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    K&N intake, URD short throw shifter, toytec boss front coilovers, old man emu dakars, led's in gauge cluster, dome and map light led's

    Iv'e installed 2 superchargers both on tacomas. It pretty easy if you know what your doing.
     
  10. Jun 24, 2011 at 1:50 PM
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    ffblaze911

    ffblaze911 Well-Known Member

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    would it void my warranty if i went with a smaller pulley i know it has 3.0 and I wanted to put a 2.85 on.
     
  11. Jun 25, 2011 at 4:01 PM
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    toy.tech21

    toy.tech21 [OP] Active Member

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    K&N intake, URD short throw shifter, toytec boss front coilovers, old man emu dakars, led's in gauge cluster, dome and map light led's
    If it isn't a TRD then yes it will. The only products that won't void the warranty are TRD.
     
  12. Aug 4, 2011 at 12:47 AM
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    Geno70

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    Hey toytech,

    I would love to do this mod to my truck - Could you tell me what brand LED's you used and any helpful specifics. Also, did you change out the gauge needles for some clear ones - Seems like the stock red would distort the color some.

    Anyway - Your color scheme looks great !!
     

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