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Taco42's '12 Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Taco42, Oct 25, 2012.

  1. Oct 25, 2012 at 1:31 PM
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    Taco42

    Taco42 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OME lift w/Nitrocharger Sports, 885 coils, Dakar leaf pack, carrier bearing drop, 5mm driver side spacer (no more Taco Lean), Light Racing UCAs, TRD Beadlock 16" wheels, Cooper S/T Maxx 265/75R16s, TRD Exhaust, TRD skid plate, AntennaX shorty, AFE Drop-In dry filter, Custom Axleboy light bar w/PIAA 520 fogs, Custom black leather seats
    Now that I've got my lift installed, thought I'd be the like cool kids and start a build thread :D

    Here are the specs as of now:

    Lift:
    -- OME Nitrocharger Sport shocks
    -- OME 885 Coils
    -- OME Dakar leaf pack, minus the overload leaf
    -- OME Carrier bearing drop kit
    -- OME 5mm driver side spacer
    -- Light Racing Upper Control Arms

    Resulted in about 2.25" up front and 2.5" out back.

    Wheels/Tires:
    -- 16" TRD Beadlock style black wheels
    -- Cooper S/T Maxx 265/75R16s

    Other Stuff:
    -- Toyota rubber floor mats
    -- TRD Exhaust
    -- TRD Skid plate
    -- TRD Shifter knob
    -- AFE Pro-Dry S filter
    -- AntennaX 14"
    -- Plasti-Dipped emblems
    -- Pin stripe delete
    -- Axleboy Custom Light Bar
    -- PIAA 520 Fog Lights
    -- '09 TRD Off Road Bed-side Decals
    -- Color-matched Grille
    -- Custom Black Leather Heated Seats

    The day I brought her home:

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    TRD Wheels and Exhaust:

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    Hanging with the mountain bike (2012 Specialized Carve Pro):

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    In the shop, getting lifted:

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    Lift pics:

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    Plasti-dipped emblems:

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    Custom Light Bar:

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    Next on the mod list:
    -- Avid bolt-on sliders

    :cheers:
     
    Last edited: Feb 10, 2014
  2. Oct 26, 2012 at 4:29 AM
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    gusher

    gusher SUPERCHARGED!!!

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    Can't see your pics man...
     
  3. Oct 26, 2012 at 6:31 AM
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    krob32

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    Looks good with rims and lift. Love MGM.
     
  4. Oct 26, 2012 at 6:36 AM
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    hawt.
     
  5. Oct 26, 2012 at 7:56 AM
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    cintocrunch

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    Looks good! I am loving those wheels, the only reason I didn't get them is because I would spend my entire day cleaning them every time I wash the truck...
     
  6. Oct 26, 2012 at 8:03 AM
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    Taco42

    Taco42 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OME lift w/Nitrocharger Sports, 885 coils, Dakar leaf pack, carrier bearing drop, 5mm driver side spacer (no more Taco Lean), Light Racing UCAs, TRD Beadlock 16" wheels, Cooper S/T Maxx 265/75R16s, TRD Exhaust, TRD skid plate, AntennaX shorty, AFE Drop-In dry filter, Custom Axleboy light bar w/PIAA 520 fogs, Custom black leather seats
    Thanks guys!

    cintocrunch - The wheels are actually really easy to clean, which was a surprise to me too. A little detail spray and about 2-3 mins per wheel and they look great. Do it! :D
     
  7. Oct 26, 2012 at 9:41 AM
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    gusher

    gusher SUPERCHARGED!!!

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    '08 Indigo Double Cab TRD Sport 4x4 Long Bed, Grillcraft grill, Pioneer AVH-P3200BT head unit, XM receiver, Boyo backup camera, Custom devil horns Toyota logo, Black headlight mod, Fog lights on anytime mod, Maglight mount, Weathertech floor liners, Debadged, Trex color-matched eyelids, Access tonneau cover, Toyota bed divider, Sno-way 7'4" snow plow, Auxiliary backup lights, Rear spring TSB, Removed front mud flaps, 2.5" Hell Bent Steel front lift, 285/70-17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs, Satin black MB TKO wheels, Black Go Rhino Dominator II nerf steps, custom HomeLink install, CompuStar remote starter, Redline Tuning QuickLift Elite hood struts, Toyota bed mat, Custom short Taco antenna, TRD cold air intake, TRD exhaust, TRD supercharger
    Now I see 'em...looks great man! Nice work :thumbsup:
     
  8. Oct 26, 2012 at 9:44 AM
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    Taco42

    Taco42 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    OME lift w/Nitrocharger Sports, 885 coils, Dakar leaf pack, carrier bearing drop, 5mm driver side spacer (no more Taco Lean), Light Racing UCAs, TRD Beadlock 16" wheels, Cooper S/T Maxx 265/75R16s, TRD Exhaust, TRD skid plate, AntennaX shorty, AFE Drop-In dry filter, Custom Axleboy light bar w/PIAA 520 fogs, Custom black leather seats
    Thanks gusher! Strange you couldn't see the pics before - maybe a Photobucket outage :notsure:
     
  9. Oct 26, 2012 at 9:52 AM
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    gusher

    gusher SUPERCHARGED!!!

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    Could be...couldn't see some others earlier too so it might be on my side. Could also be the beginning of the Zombie Apocalypse!

    Earthquake: Check
    Hurricane: Check
    Photobucket issue: Check

    Yep -- we're in trouble! :eek:
     
  10. Oct 26, 2012 at 9:53 AM
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  11. Oct 27, 2012 at 12:12 AM
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    Looks sick I want dem wheels too so badly
     
  12. Oct 28, 2012 at 9:59 AM
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    Looks great! Can't wait to lift mine.
     
  13. Oct 28, 2012 at 2:36 PM
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    OME lift w/Nitrocharger Sports, 885 coils, Dakar leaf pack, carrier bearing drop, 5mm driver side spacer (no more Taco Lean), Light Racing UCAs, TRD Beadlock 16" wheels, Cooper S/T Maxx 265/75R16s, TRD Exhaust, TRD skid plate, AntennaX shorty, AFE Drop-In dry filter, Custom Axleboy light bar w/PIAA 520 fogs, Custom black leather seats
    Thanks guys!
     
  14. Oct 28, 2012 at 4:17 PM
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    skiomax

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    look great where did you get the Plasti-dipped emblems.
     
  15. Oct 28, 2012 at 5:47 PM
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    Did the plastidip myself. Got the spay at Lowes. Once you get over the fear that you're spray painting your truck with rubber, it's really easy to do. I ended up doing the door emblems twice because I didn't use thick enough coats and still had some chrome showing through. But 4 heavy coats worked perfectly the second time around. Definitely something you can do yourself. :thumbsup:
     
  16. Nov 13, 2012 at 6:47 PM
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    How are you liking the coopers?
     
  17. Nov 13, 2012 at 7:20 PM
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    Very impressed so far. They've done great on wet pavement, mud, loose gravel and washboard. Virtually no road noise, even at highway speeds. Not too stiff either, despite being E class. Looking forward to trying them out in snow.
     
  18. Nov 13, 2012 at 8:21 PM
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    cowbell

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    None yet. Ordered and stockpiling in garage until bumper is finished.
    I have ordered same lift and yours looks great. I have ShrokWorks front + rear bumper and winch coming in like 3 months. Wanting to dip the beadlock rim on the TRD wheels but haven't even tackled emblems yet. Keep it up !
     
  19. Nov 14, 2012 at 6:51 AM
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    Taco42

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    OME lift w/Nitrocharger Sports, 885 coils, Dakar leaf pack, carrier bearing drop, 5mm driver side spacer (no more Taco Lean), Light Racing UCAs, TRD Beadlock 16" wheels, Cooper S/T Maxx 265/75R16s, TRD Exhaust, TRD skid plate, AntennaX shorty, AFE Drop-In dry filter, Custom Axleboy light bar w/PIAA 520 fogs, Custom black leather seats
    Thanks man. Can't wait to see how your bumpers come out. Post pics when you get em on.
     
  20. Nov 15, 2012 at 5:17 AM
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    None yet. Ordered and stockpiling in garage until bumper is finished.
    I will. I am wanting to put tires on with lift and can't decide 285/75/16 or 255/85/16. Did you look at either size? Also, your pic with the bike. Is that at LBL in West Ky? If not it's only about 3 hrs from you and we ought to meet sometime to ride. We have a great group. I have been your way for some road races and on my way to Kansas City for cyclocross races.
     

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