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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. May 19, 2012 at 11:34 AM
    XB81

    XB81 Well-Known Member

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    Diff Breather Mod, tint, light bar
    :drool::drool:That looks sick! Awesome! :headbang:
     
  2. May 19, 2012 at 11:34 AM
    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    Sliders look great. Do you have any side pic's of those? What was you wait time on them? Thanks
     
  3. May 19, 2012 at 11:39 AM
    Greenhatter

    Greenhatter Well-Known Member

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    TRD Supercharger, Toyo Open Country M/T 285/75/16, 16" TRD Ivan Stewart Wheels, Clearbra
    My experience with Richard Stubbs was outstanding (http://www.stubbswelding.com/page2.html). I will be writing up a detailed review but in short, he has 5 different types of sliders for our trucks and he makes sure he understands what you want personally. The wait time was the real seller though. I'd called several slider makers and their wait times were like a few months to as much as 5 months. Richard got me mine in a week from order to door.

    This is the only side pic and its not a great one but I'll take some more.

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  4. May 19, 2012 at 11:45 AM
    mach1man001

    mach1man001 eh whatever

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    I love my new truck but miss my Tacoma
    Very nice. How many legs are attached to the frame? I have the same DCLB as you do so I am just wondering? BTW nice FJ in the garage. Is that yours too?
     
  5. May 19, 2012 at 11:56 AM
    07TacoRidah

    07TacoRidah SHHHH, this is interesting

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    Engine bay: aFe Pro Dry filter Secondary air filter deleted Sokie Tech hood damper kit OReiley battery terminals Big 3 upgrade (0g wiring) 2012 Headlight swap HID kit (headlight 6k/fog light 3k) Sylvania Zevo LED turn signals w/hyper flash resistors Rear back up light GY6 bulb Bullz Audio 0g wire Exterior: Dynamik Retro Projector style headlight housing Depo Euro Black Altezza LED tails 2012 front grill/bumper cover w/ fog light and hood swap Rear bumper swap (to chrome, painted w/bedliner paint) 99 Cents Store tailgate lock Suspension: XR Bilsteins Universal Air Suspension strut bag Custom UCA's DJM 4" rear drop kit 1" spindle spacer kit 4x4 leaf pack swap (middle leaf removed) Air Lift rear helper springs 4 Siria (Asco) 3/8" air valves 3 gallon air tank 1/4' air lines 90's Acura Integra door switches to air valves ViAir 450 air compressor Rims: 18x10 Work VS-KF front w/5" lip 18x11 Work VS-KF rear w/6" lip 225/40/18 tires all around Sick Speed 3 piece spike lug nuts Pepboys valve stem caps 1" wheel spacers all around Interior: Wink Mirror rear view Center console lid fabric Metra Dash kit Kenwood bluetooth headunit Hifonics Zeus ZXi 6410 PB 6 1/2" component speakers up front 10" single Hifonics subwoofer 10" sealed angled box Katana shift knob

    damn, going to have to give mine a bath today and some int. vacuuming ... looks like I was off roading inside my truck!!!
     
  6. May 19, 2012 at 12:11 PM
    cosgrc

    cosgrc Well-Known Member

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    2012 MGM DCSB TRD Sport 4x4
    OME Lift, 887, Dakars
    De-badged (originally was going to paint them black but I liked the look once I pulled them off)

    Getting ready to do the powered pop-n-lock install and diff breather mod shortly. Just have to get off this couch....:eek:
     
  7. May 19, 2012 at 1:01 PM
    Greenhatter

    Greenhatter Well-Known Member

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    There are 5 legs attaching it to the frame. Hah thanks I wish it was mine too but its my roommates. Naturally we fuel a bank account emptying competition back and forth with truck upgrades.
     
  8. May 19, 2012 at 1:17 PM
    yellowrubiu

    yellowrubiu Well-Known Member

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    Looks awesome but I think you need a little more tire shine :D:poking:
     
  9. May 19, 2012 at 1:37 PM
    Appljaxx

    Appljaxx This guy

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    Looks awesome. Very aggressive. Tire shine looks like ...., drive it in the dirt or mud to complete the look :)
     
  10. May 19, 2012 at 2:53 PM
    Greenhatter

    Greenhatter Well-Known Member

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    I hadn't realized ratty old rubber looked cooler than new tires. But don't worry fellas that shine only lasts a couple days anyway. If it makes ya feel better they were nice and dull and brown two days ago. ;)
     
  11. May 19, 2012 at 3:34 PM
    Rich91710

    Rich91710 Well-Known Member

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    Satoshi with FJ badge, factory cruise, factory intermittent wipers, Redline Tuning hood-lift struts, Hellwig Swaybar, Rosen DVD-Nav
    Installed a "new" AT shift knob.

    It's just the stock leather-covered SR5 knob, got it from a fellow TWer who upgraded to the TRD knob. My RC Base only had a basic rubberized knob.
     
  12. May 19, 2012 at 4:23 PM
    Tacoma Mike

    Tacoma Mike 48 Year Chrysler/Toyota/ASE/ Master Tech.RETIRED

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    Large Storage Box, 02610 intermittent switch swap, "Hot Wire" Power Outlets, DRL Shut Off, Disable Fob Beep, Disable Seat Belt Buzzers, Parking Light Mod, Battery Tender, 4 Leaf Spring Pack, Rear Headrest Removal, Factory Tow Package (7 Pin) Rear Diff Mod, Taco Lean Mod, 2WD Low ECU.
    Quick wash for my first fishing day of the season with the boat tomorrow. ye haaaaa

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  13. May 19, 2012 at 5:36 PM
    sprocketdog

    sprocketdog Well-Known Member

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    DR coilovers, Camburg UCAs, Dakar rear springs, Bilstien 5150s, Demello sliders, rear plate bumper w/ swing gate, and alot more mods. [IMG]http://i1216.photobucket.com/albums/dd368/sprocketdog1/059.jpg[/IMG]
    Finally got the liteforce lights and winch hooked up, using all factory switches and some slight interior mods :)

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  14. May 19, 2012 at 6:19 PM
    ImpulseRed008

    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    OEM SS tube steps, Access LE tonneau cover, pop n'lock, AVS in-channel vent visors, stubby antenna, Wet Okole seat covers, bed mat, rear diff breather mod, 4 extra d rings in bed, K&N air filter.
    Gave her a bath and got 2400 miles of road grime/dead bugs off
     
  15. May 19, 2012 at 6:40 PM
    bjasper

    bjasper Well-Known Member

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    Dad's truck, minor mods.. Saving for my own :)
    Today, I went to the dealership. Ive been leaking oil for a while and found a lot on my oil pan last week when working on my exhaust. I would have replaced the oil pan gasket, what I thought was the problem, in shop, but my dad wanted the dealer to do it so I don't have to worry about shop time with finals coming up. Then, the dealer found it was my rear bell seal. So an oil change turned into a tranny drop for a $63 dollar seal.:(

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    It was funny to see how surprised everyone was when told them I was 16.
     
  16. May 19, 2012 at 6:51 PM
    Nater

    Nater Active Member

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    Bestop, custom storage in bed, many more to come she's only two months old!
    Took her and the Girlfriend for a drive in the mountains.
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  17. May 19, 2012 at 7:35 PM
    CrewCab

    CrewCab Well-Known Member

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    16x8 Moto Metal 951, 265/70/16 BFG Rugged Terrain T/A's,Chrome door handles, Toyota door sill protectors, 13" antenna
    Got some new shoes today, ditched the stock Dunlops for some BFG Rugged Terrain T/A's in a 265/70/16. Wasn't sure about them looking at pics, but love how they look on the truck.

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  18. May 19, 2012 at 7:36 PM
    45longcolt

    45longcolt Well-Known Member

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    Sweet! Truck looks good too. :)
     
  19. May 19, 2012 at 7:37 PM
    Deercantseeme

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  20. May 19, 2012 at 7:50 PM
    wrmathis

    wrmathis Dark Lord of the Sith

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    parts and stuff
    put DTLTs on today
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