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Quick Easy Mod ??

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Matt in Knoxville, Jan 28, 2012.

  1. Jan 28, 2012 at 8:44 AM
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    Matt in Knoxville

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    hey guys, I'm bored and have nothing to do this weekend, so i thought i would ask for some help....i would like to add a quick easy cheap mod....any ideas?
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2012 at 8:46 AM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    change oil. Change air filter, wash/wax truck, tail gate hose clamp mod, put a sticker on a window,
     
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    i black out the emblems?
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2012 at 9:05 AM
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    dYL0n أنا لست الإسلامي

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    Detail it. I did mine yesterday. Nothing like a waxed bsp
     
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  7. Jan 28, 2012 at 12:29 PM
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    Fog anytime mod...
     
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  8. Jan 28, 2012 at 12:33 PM
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    5100's are quick cheap and easy, also worth it!
     
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    Maybe HID headlights?
     
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    Simple and oh so rewarding. :D
     
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    look up plasti dip mega thread easy to use and the best part is its a good tool to use for first timers cuz you can always pull it off and start over. Plus you dont have to pull off the emblems to do it.

    [​IMG]
     
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  14. Jan 29, 2012 at 8:21 AM
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    where did you get that, that is amazing!
     
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