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Post your favorite DIY mod??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jefferson, Jan 28, 2009.

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What is your favorite DIY Tacoma mod??

  1. Fog Lights On Anytime

    150 vote(s)
    20.0%

  2. Day Time Running Lamps

    43 vote(s)
    5.7%

  3. BHLM

    131 vote(s)
    17.5%

  4. Bed Lights

    53 vote(s)
    7.1%

  5. Map Lights On With Dome Light

    28 vote(s)
    3.7%

  6. Bed Storage Compartment Locks

    20 vote(s)
    2.7%

  7. Cigarette lighter plug always on

    31 vote(s)
    4.1%

  8. Engine Bay Light

    9 vote(s)
    1.2%

  9. Rear Differential Breather Relocation

    63 vote(s)
    8.4%

  10. Other

    221 vote(s)
    29.5%
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  1. Jan 29, 2009 at 11:09 AM
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    chabro

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    deckplate mod
     
    chabro, Jan 29, 2009
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  2. Jan 29, 2009 at 12:13 PM
    #22
    archerytarget

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    archerytarget BTHOB

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    headache rack with backup lights
     
    archerytarget, Jan 29, 2009
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  3. Jan 29, 2009 at 2:26 PM
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    Rippin101

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    Love my BHLM, cheapest/best mod I've done so far! :D
     
    Rippin101, Jan 29, 2009
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  4. Jan 29, 2009 at 2:36 PM
    #24
    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    i chose the diff breather mod.................and im gonna add my "blacking out chrome with bedliner" to it also.:D deckplate mod is awesome too!!
     
    tacomaman06, Jan 29, 2009
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  5. Jan 29, 2009 at 2:37 PM
    #25
    jefferson

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    toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL, hitch safe, revenge fab sliders, bed bar, prerunner light, cb wired
    It does look damn awesome btw!
     
    jefferson, Jan 29, 2009
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  6. Jan 29, 2009 at 2:38 PM
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    tacomaman06

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    getting there....
    thanks man!:)
     
    tacomaman06, Jan 29, 2009
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  7. Jan 29, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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    Zombie Runner

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    oil change...
    blacked out tails and 3rd brake light!
    Aux reverse lights are a must too
     
    Zombie Runner, Jan 29, 2009
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  8. Jan 30, 2009 at 2:57 AM
    #28
    brianr

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    brianr go shit in your hat

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    BUILT, not bought...
    I voted for fog lights on anytime....but my favorite mod really is my TW sticker.

    thanks again Bob.
     
    brianr, Jan 30, 2009
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  9. Jan 30, 2009 at 1:47 PM
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    Lysmachia

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    Lysmachia Chuck Norisette

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    Rocklight Mod! Best mod for the $$ I ever did! But if you are not using LED's (like me) make sure you get your alternator upgraded! (Mine now puts out 60 AMPS at idle)

    [​IMG]

    Tippy is on the left
    [​IMG]

    Makes wrenching at night on the trail a lot easier!
    [​IMG]
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    [​IMG]
     
    Lysmachia, Jan 30, 2009
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  10. Jan 30, 2009 at 3:13 PM
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    jefferson

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    toyota brand hitch and uhaul wiring harness, fog lamps on anytime, bed lamps, map lights on with dome, day time running lamps, remove secondary air filter, painted bumper grill, Double Din touch screen stereo, Sockmonkey custom SR5 decal, door & seatbelt bells disabled, painted engine cover, installed compass/temperature overhead console, failed mod: passenger side auto down window switches, weathertech front mats, RedLine hood struts, Cheap Beep piezo buzzer locking beep, 5100s in the front set at 2.5, 5100s in the rear, AAL, hitch safe, revenge fab sliders, bed bar, prerunner light, cb wired
    yah i wish i added the D rings as one of the options now! I gotta install them myself
     
    jefferson, Jan 30, 2009
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  11. Jan 30, 2009 at 3:47 PM
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    nvdeserted

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    Custom highlift mount: 2 lag bolts, 2 wing nuts, 2 washers = $5, and 5min.
     
    nvdeserted, Jan 30, 2009
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  12. Jan 30, 2009 at 4:09 PM
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    Delmarva

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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    DTRL's :thumbsup:
     
    Delmarva, Jan 30, 2009
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  13. Jan 30, 2009 at 8:40 PM
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    Liquidity

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    First mod was the fog light mod.

    But I LOVED the Seatbelt sound bypass mod. EXCELLENT!!!!!
     
    Liquidity, Jan 30, 2009
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  14. Jan 30, 2009 at 8:58 PM
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    WildcatRider

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    Why do people do DTRL Mod? The lights on 2nd gens go off when you shut off the truck and open the door, why do you need a mod to make them run all the time? I never turn mine off! :confused:
     
    WildcatRider, Jan 30, 2009
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  15. Jan 30, 2009 at 9:12 PM
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    SC4333

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    Other: Seat belt chime disable

    And no, do not take out your buzzer. You'll probably regret this when the engine oil pressure drops one day and your buzzer doesn't make that annoying sound to let you know..



    Anyone who drives off road for long periods of time and does not like to wear their seatbelt in these conditions knows exactly how wonderful this simple procedure can be.
     
    SC4333, Jan 30, 2009
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  16. Jan 30, 2009 at 9:17 PM
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    Lysmachia

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    Tru dat. I am lucky I have not had to deal with it and my 93 4Runner, but I cannot tell you how many Taco's etc (after 2K) deals with this. Even having some gear on your passneger seats sounds the alarm.

    So this mod IF I had a Taco with the alarm, would be 1st on my list!
     
    Lysmachia, Jan 30, 2009
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  17. Jan 31, 2009 at 9:06 AM
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    EquinsuOcha

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    EquinsuOcha, Jan 31, 2009
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  18. Jan 31, 2009 at 9:52 AM
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    derekabraham

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    DTRL's
     
    derekabraham, Jan 31, 2009
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  19. Jan 31, 2009 at 12:26 PM
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    jefferson

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  20. Jan 31, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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    1. turning off seatbelt chime
    2. installing tailgate lock and window vents

    for the future: adding nerf bars

    [​IMG]
     
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