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Raz4back's 2012 MGM Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Raz4back, Jul 8, 2012.

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  1. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:37 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Brett
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    2012 DC TRD Offroad 4x4
    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    How it sits today

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    Factory Options

    4x4
    TRD Off Road Package
    5 Speed Automatic
    Entune
    DTRL
    Door Sill Protectors
    All Weather Mats
    Tow Package

    Suspension

    Bilstein 5100s all around Front set at 1.75"
    Wheelers 1.5" AAL

    Wheels and Tires

    Ballistic Jester 17x9 -12 Offset
    255/75/17 Nitto Trail Grapplers

    Exterior
    Color Matched Grill, Mirrors, Door Handles,
    Tinted Tail Lights (VHT Nightshades)
    BHLM
    Sock Monkey Decal
    20% Tint on Front Windows
    Plasti Dipped Badges, Rear Bumper
    Painted Valance
    Black Realtree Badges

    Interior

    CSJumper Led Map and Dome lighting
    Factory Style Light Switch from Tundrapart

    Lighting
    Hella Black Magic 500s (3)
    Morimoto Mini D2S Projectors
    Apollo shrouds painted MGM
    Morimoto 3Five Ballasts
    Morimoto 6000K Bulbs
    CS Jumper White/Amber Switchback LED DTRL
    CS Jumper Side Marker Lights
    886 Bulb Reverse Lights

    Future Mods

    Katzkin Leather
    Sliders
    OME Coils
    LED Bedlights


    My 07 that I traded in

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    My new truck at the dealer waiting to go home

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    Finally got her home

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    BHLM. Color Matched Grill

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    Bilstein 5100s installed

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    Painted Wheels, Colormatched Mirrors and Door Handles

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    AAL installed

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    Crossfab light bar with Hella Black Magics wired to Factory Style Switch

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    TRS Retrofit D2S Projectors, Apollo Shrouds, BHLM, Colormatched Bowls and Shrouds

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    CSJumper Led Switchback DTRLs and Side Marker Lights

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    Painted Engine Cover

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    New Wheels and Tires

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    Last edited: Jun 9, 2013
    Raz4back, Jul 8, 2012
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  2. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:47 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Thanks, maybe I'd be better off going with different lights and using gray/black covers when I'm not using them
     
    Raz4back, Jul 8, 2012
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  3. Jul 8, 2012 at 8:49 PM
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    Tacolover443

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    Looks sweet man! Love the BHLM on a 2012. Nice job!
     
    Tacolover443, Jul 8, 2012
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  4. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:03 PM
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    senor taco

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    17in fj cruiser wheels satoshi grille with devil horns emblem Single in double out 50 series flowmaster with stainless tips Kenwod ddx512 double din touch screen DVD reciver with a single Rockford fosgate 12 in sub with an alpine amp tinted tail and third break light silverstar head and fog lights k&n drop in Billy 5100's on all 4 corners with a 2"AAL
    Looks real good man! What method did you use to color match your handles and mirors?
     
    senor taco, Jul 8, 2012
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  5. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:14 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    I roughed them up with 420 grit,cleaned with rustoleum wax and grease remover, sprayed with 2 coats of duplicolor adhesion promoter, 3 coats of duplicolor perfect match MGM paint, and 4 coats of duplicolor perfect match clear.

    How to take apart the mirrors (its not as hard as it looks)
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...how-dis-assembling-your-mirrors-painting.html

    Removing Front door handles
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2n...ove-replace-door-handles-reg-access-cabs.html

    Removing rear door handles
    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/75205-removing-rear-door-handles.html#post1429288
     
    Raz4back, Jul 8, 2012
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  6. Jul 8, 2012 at 9:17 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Thanks man, the BHLM does look good on the 2012s especially on white
     
    Raz4back, Jul 8, 2012
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  7. Jul 9, 2012 at 6:10 AM
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    jeremy1ns

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    None yet, but its about to get rolling.
    Looks good man
     
    jeremy1ns, Jul 9, 2012
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  8. Jul 9, 2012 at 4:08 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Thanks man
     
    Raz4back, Jul 9, 2012
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  9. Jul 11, 2012 at 4:26 AM
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    tacomonazul

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    tacomonazul Well-Known Member

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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    Looking good, did you changed the headlights? If so will be interested on the factory ones
     
    tacomonazul, Jul 11, 2012
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  10. Jul 11, 2012 at 6:01 AM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Thanks, those are my factory headlights with the BHLM. I don't think there are any aftermarkets available yet.
     
    Raz4back, Jul 11, 2012
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  11. Jul 11, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    tacomonazul

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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-builds/227832-my-never-end-build.html
    What's BHLM?
     
    tacomonazul, Jul 11, 2012
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  12. Jul 11, 2012 at 9:18 AM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Raz4back, Jul 11, 2012
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  13. Jul 11, 2012 at 10:19 PM
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    Beers

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    What paint did you use on the front valence?
     
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  14. Jul 11, 2012 at 11:00 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    Krylon Fusion flat black. It's almost a perfect match to the black on the grill.
     
    Raz4back, Jul 11, 2012
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  15. Jul 12, 2012 at 12:08 AM
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    Robo02cop

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    What wheels are those that are painted black with the silver lips??
     
    Robo02cop, Jul 12, 2012
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  16. Jul 12, 2012 at 5:05 AM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    The stock TRD Off Road wheels.
     
    Raz4back, Jul 12, 2012
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  17. Jul 12, 2012 at 8:59 AM
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    Robo02cop

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    Wow they look way different that way!!
     
    Robo02cop, Jul 12, 2012
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  18. Jul 14, 2012 at 12:52 PM
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    Dobri56

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    hows your wheels holding up with painting them and how'd you do them. I was going to do my wheels but don't want to do plasti dip. I'd actually like them to last.
     
    Dobri56, Jul 14, 2012
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  19. Jul 14, 2012 at 7:57 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Raz4back [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2012 DC TRD Offroad 4x4
    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    They have held up good, no chips whatsoever.

    I sanded them with 420 grit, cleaned with wax and grease remover, sprayed with self etching primer, and then painted.
     
    Raz4back, Jul 14, 2012
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  20. Aug 22, 2012 at 8:05 PM
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    mainewoodsballer

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    mainewoodsballer YESSAHBUD...heyut

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    Are you just running the Billies up front with the stock coils and UCAs? if so how does it ride and whatnot? Thought about doing this same lift.
     
    mainewoodsballer, Aug 22, 2012
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