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KCDuran's Stormtrooper Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by KCDuran, Oct 18, 2012.

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  1. Oct 18, 2012 at 3:52 PM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Icon/TC Mid Travel Kit, Kenwood Deck, Helix Audio System, BHLM (With Tinted Reflectors), Tinted Taillights, Satoshi Grill (color matched to super white), Stormtrooper sticker, Air Force sticker HUA! Re colored gauges (White numbers and ODO with Blue Needles) Magnaflow Glasspack Muffler, Stainless steel exhaust tip, 8k HIDs, LED Satoshi, Eye Lids, ARB locker (4.10 Gears), 8k FOG HIDs, LED Head Lamp, Tonneau Cover
    My 5 1/2 Lug Build enjoy!

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    Here is what I started with:
    2009 Tacoma Access Cab 2.7l base
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    The first thing I did was get it lifted with the help of my buddy Silas and get the windows tinted Fat Bob's Suspension lift.
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    Right after I put on new wheels and tires (crappy picture...better ones to come). Shout out to Silas for giving me a great deal on the new set up!

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    My sound was lacking on the inside so I asked a friend of mine to hook me up over here at HDME in Albuquerque. Got a new Helix audio system with a 10" sub. Music is a problem NO MO!

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    Then I decided that I wanted to officially make the truck into a Stormtrooper so I went a little crazy!! I plasti-derped my badges and took of the yota emblem, tinted the tails, and got a shorty antenna for a cleaner look.

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    Then my buddy Ray (Ghost) helped me do the BHLM because I didn't wanna screw anything up.

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    New Satoshi grill color matched super white

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    My buddy Sgt Taco hooked me up with re coloring my gauges to a white and blue set up...so clean!

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    Then I finally got around to my Taco's sound... to me it sounded like a Prius and we can't have that. Got a new muffler and tip installed!

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    Before:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Xwj2rGwiH0

    After:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qdnd6x9ktN4

    I'm in total love with my truck... it's the shit!

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    New 8k HIDs (new on the right) Thanks to White Toy Taco for the hookup and install!

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    New shift knob :thumbsup:

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    Fenders added... Thanks Ray!
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    New letters added onto the Satoshi!
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    ARB Locker :drool: 2wd never felt so good!
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    Mid Travel Kit - 2.5 Icon Coilvers, TC UCAs, Icon 2.0's, Deaver AAL

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    New edition just needs some powder coating

    Interior:
    UltraGauge
    Kenwood Deck
    Helix Audio System - Custom Sub Box - Made by HDME Audio
    LED Gauge Cluster Swap - Blue and White - Done by Sgt Taco
    Stormtrooper shift knob - Custom made by benbacher
    Washable Cabin Air Filter - Made by erklep
    Painted vent covers, dash rings, and window/lock cover

    Exterior:
    Colormatched Satoshi Grille w/BAMF TACOMA Fab letters
    Window Visors
    Plasti Dipped Badges
    BHLM
    32" Hankook AT Tires, MB TKO Black Wheels
    Tinted Taillights
    8K HIDs - Headlight
    Fenders (white)
    Bed Mat
    Extang Black Max Tonneau snap-on cover
    LED light strip in grille
    Super White Eye Lids
    ruggedT Decals
    NWTI - Weld it yourself kit - Front Plate Bumper Powder Coated White - Welded buy Whitecloud of Cloudy Fabrications
    Bed Light LEDs (Thanks to Sgt Taco)
    Bestop Supertop (Black)


    Front Suspension:
    Icon 2.5x10 Coilovers
    Total Chaos UCAs

    Rear Suspension:
    Deaver AAL
    Icon 2.0 Smooth Body Shocks

    Performance:
    MagnaFlow Glass Pack 2.5" Muffler
    AFE Pro Dry Filter
    Third Member and ARB Rear Air Locker (Geared 4.10)
    Swaybar Delete

    Thanks SDHQ for the help with my Mid Travel Kit!

    Future Mods:

    Rear Bumper (tubed and light weight)
     
    Last edited: Jul 23, 2014
    KCDuran, Oct 18, 2012
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  2. Oct 18, 2012 at 9:06 PM
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    Looks good buddy.
     
    Whitecloud, Oct 18, 2012
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  3. Oct 18, 2012 at 11:22 PM
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    uscg2008

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    CLICK ON SIGNATURE>>>>
    welcome
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  4. Oct 19, 2012 at 7:21 AM
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    Loudpedal

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    empire.jpg
     
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  5. Oct 19, 2012 at 7:33 AM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Icon/TC Mid Travel Kit, Kenwood Deck, Helix Audio System, BHLM (With Tinted Reflectors), Tinted Taillights, Satoshi Grill (color matched to super white), Stormtrooper sticker, Air Force sticker HUA! Re colored gauges (White numbers and ODO with Blue Needles) Magnaflow Glasspack Muffler, Stainless steel exhaust tip, 8k HIDs, LED Satoshi, Eye Lids, ARB locker (4.10 Gears), 8k FOG HIDs, LED Head Lamp, Tonneau Cover
    Thanks guys just a few more things and it'll be done right?! Lol naaaah

    Imperial or die ;)
     
    KCDuran, Oct 19, 2012
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  6. Oct 19, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    white toy taco

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    nice
     
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  7. Oct 19, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    Looks good man!
     
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  8. Oct 20, 2012 at 5:48 AM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Thanks Tea!
     
    KCDuran, Oct 20, 2012
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  9. Nov 17, 2012 at 8:10 PM
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    This is the setup I want. Can I get a link explaining how to do the blue needles? It looks really good, friend!
     
    JMoorer, Nov 17, 2012
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  10. Nov 18, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    All that my buddy did was sand the paint off and scratch'em up
     
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  11. Nov 18, 2012 at 3:50 PM
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    JMoorer

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    I see. So is the needle just clear and the blue color from a blue LED?
     
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  12. Nov 18, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    yeah exactly. Sand off the orange (dont use nail polish remover because it'll destroy the needle) and scuff it up... so in the daytime the needles actually look white (from the gritty sand paper) and night time they are super blue.... my buddy said painting the needles white would have the same look.
     
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  13. Nov 18, 2012 at 9:02 PM
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    JMoorer

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    Thank you. I can't wait to do this!
     
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  14. Nov 29, 2012 at 6:28 PM
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    fgcutaco

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    I'm loving the storm trooper look! Are those mb tko's 16's or 15's?
     
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  15. Nov 30, 2012 at 10:51 AM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    They are 15"s on 32"s so awesome! :yay:
     
    KCDuran, Nov 30, 2012
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  16. Feb 18, 2013 at 11:39 AM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Icon/TC Mid Travel Kit, Kenwood Deck, Helix Audio System, BHLM (With Tinted Reflectors), Tinted Taillights, Satoshi Grill (color matched to super white), Stormtrooper sticker, Air Force sticker HUA! Re colored gauges (White numbers and ODO with Blue Needles) Magnaflow Glasspack Muffler, Stainless steel exhaust tip, 8k HIDs, LED Satoshi, Eye Lids, ARB locker (4.10 Gears), 8k FOG HIDs, LED Head Lamp, Tonneau Cover
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    Front Satoshi is complete.... Won't be adding any lights in the back but an LED strip around the grill so the TACOMA pops out at night..

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    Finally added fenders! Looks so different!

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    Boom! Shifter in place!
     
    KCDuran, Feb 18, 2013
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  17. Mar 4, 2013 at 12:28 PM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Ive been kinda thinking about lifting it more... what do you mean by wider?
     
    KCDuran, Mar 4, 2013
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  18. Mar 4, 2013 at 12:31 PM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Icon/TC Mid Travel Kit, Kenwood Deck, Helix Audio System, BHLM (With Tinted Reflectors), Tinted Taillights, Satoshi Grill (color matched to super white), Stormtrooper sticker, Air Force sticker HUA! Re colored gauges (White numbers and ODO with Blue Needles) Magnaflow Glasspack Muffler, Stainless steel exhaust tip, 8k HIDs, LED Satoshi, Eye Lids, ARB locker (4.10 Gears), 8k FOG HIDs, LED Head Lamp, Tonneau Cover
    Ah! Makes sense, I've been thinking about doing a MT build as soon as Total Chaos comes out with one, that'll do the trick
     
    KCDuran, Mar 4, 2013
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  19. Mar 4, 2013 at 12:36 PM
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    KCDuran

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    KCDuran [OP] Stormtrooper

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    Icon/TC Mid Travel Kit, Kenwood Deck, Helix Audio System, BHLM (With Tinted Reflectors), Tinted Taillights, Satoshi Grill (color matched to super white), Stormtrooper sticker, Air Force sticker HUA! Re colored gauges (White numbers and ODO with Blue Needles) Magnaflow Glasspack Muffler, Stainless steel exhaust tip, 8k HIDs, LED Satoshi, Eye Lids, ARB locker (4.10 Gears), 8k FOG HIDs, LED Head Lamp, Tonneau Cover
    thanks man! just ordered an ARB locker and a new diff for a 4.10 gear so that's going in first
     
    KCDuran, Mar 4, 2013
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  20. Mar 5, 2013 at 5:27 PM
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    white toy taco

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    MT shouldnt give you a wider stance. the only way you can get a wider stance is with LT, new rims, or spacers
     
    white toy taco, Mar 5, 2013
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