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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. Aug 16, 2013 at 11:32 AM
    OneWheelDrive

    OneWheelDrive Well-Known Member

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    Definitely, I also have a couple buddies that have used them for major mechanical and service related stuff. Trannys, head gaskets on older Tacos, they're also Lexus certified. Personally, bolt-on stuff is easily enough handled in my own garage, but weld-on and fabrication, I need help and my first experience with these guys was in line with their reputation.

    They charged $170 for the cab mount chop plates (an hour labor each side) and it looks like it came that way from the factory. No more rubbing my 285s when I'm stuffed!
     
  2. Aug 16, 2013 at 11:46 AM
    Konvict KROG

    Konvict KROG Live Free or Die Trying

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    Traded the 2015 TRD Pro 6spd Supercharged on a PowerWagon and could not be happier. My 2011 Tacoma with the TX Baja package (Added by me) is still treating me great. My 1985 Toyota never skips a beat.
    it was raining cats and dogs and the streets were full of water last night

    so i washed the mud off the undercarraige the easy way :)

    and then this morning i picked up some big waterproof cases for my project

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  3. Aug 16, 2013 at 12:03 PM
    DoubleCabD

    DoubleCabD Active Member

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    Fueling it up and we'll be driving it to Las Vegas in about 15 minutes :)
     
  4. Aug 16, 2013 at 12:19 PM
    gbinkley

    gbinkley Well-Known Member

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    just washed her, and now its off to Mount Rushmore from Dallas. should be a nice 17 hour haul.
     
  5. Aug 16, 2013 at 12:43 PM
    anarion55

    anarion55 Well-Known Member

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    ImMrYo's Mirror Mod, Stereo Upgrade - Power Pro 60x4 Amp/Kicker powered 8" sub/Pioneer component speakers, PassPort 8500 Radar Detector, Locking Bed Storage Cubbies, Onboard air system - Viair 450C compressor/16 gal. PVC tank/15 & 16" horns, quick-d/c air chuck in bed cubby 24" LED light Bar (mounted to skidplate)A Headlights, foglights interior lights and backup lights all converted to LED (HUGE difference)
    15k service.
     
  6. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:23 PM
    TailDrag

    TailDrag Well-Known Member

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    Oh BTW your Softopper looks identical to mine..

    HInt. Hint.
     
  7. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:29 PM
    lembowski

    lembowski Well-Known Member

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  8. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:35 PM
    4508js

    4508js Well-Known Member

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    3" Rancho Suspension lift, Wet Okole seat covers, FJ TRD beadlock wheels
    Bought and installed an OEM bed divider (basically brand new for $125, whoot whoot !!)
     
  9. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:37 PM
    TailDrag

    TailDrag Well-Known Member

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    Anybody point me to a picture of a 2nd gen with 5100s and stock coils up front with 245s?
     
  10. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:40 PM
    OneWheelDrive

    OneWheelDrive Well-Known Member

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  11. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM
    CanisLupus

    CanisLupus Member since 2011

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    The closest guy I can point you to is vtmactech. I believe he's on stock suspension, but he's got 245/75/16 MT/R Kevlar's.

    Matt
     
  12. Aug 16, 2013 at 1:43 PM
    TailDrag

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  13. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:00 PM
    Brenden636

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    Decided to de-badge the truck just leaving the taco on the tailgate, and also blacked it out along with the toyota emblem up front. Rear bumper will be next when I have time.

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  14. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:09 PM
    Slimwood Shady

    Slimwood Shady I love your mom!

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    #nomods
    All wired up and ready for my ARB 50 QT fridge arrival on Monday :yay:
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  15. Aug 16, 2013 at 2:43 PM
    Grieby54

    Grieby54 Horsebit

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    WeatherTech Digital Liners, ImMrYo rear view mirror bracket, color matched grille, Tacoma door sill protectors, OEM hood protector, clear bra, tint, OEM roof rack, trimmed front mud flaps to match rear clearance, debadged, color matched grille, Plasti Dipped front Toyota emblem, OME 884X coils with trim packer on driver's side, OME Nitro Sport 9000 shocks, Deaver/ToyTec AAL with OME N182 shocks, 265/75/16 Duratracs, ProComp 7032 16" wheels
    Always making me jelly!
     
  16. Aug 16, 2013 at 4:06 PM
    Tacorriendo

    Tacorriendo Well-Known Member

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    Front lift, ride rite air bags, side steps, rear camera switch.
    Plasti-dipped the grill, emblem and wheels.

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  17. Aug 16, 2013 at 6:02 PM
    ckivitt

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    AFE Stage 2 Cold Air Intake Aries Bull Bar Truxedo Tonneau Cover PIAA 540's 3" Nerf Bars
    Installed stainless steel step bars, AFE Stage 2 Cold Air Intake, and finally got my custom Realtree decal made :)
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  18. Aug 16, 2013 at 8:15 PM
    LUSETACO

    LUSETACO Here for the Taco Pron

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    Yes
    Truck looks good but what is the story with those side steps?
     
  19. Aug 16, 2013 at 8:39 PM
    JDM

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    TRD supercharger, TRD exhaust, skids, sliders
    Nothing exciting, but I grabbed a used TracRac so I can haul a ladder around. Will need to move some 2x4s and such eventually as well, so this will work.

    It's the first mod and I've only had it 3 days. :)

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  20. Aug 16, 2013 at 9:22 PM
    Tacorriendo

    Tacorriendo Well-Known Member

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    Front lift, ride rite air bags, side steps, rear camera switch.
    My three year old daughter fell from the truck, cause she put her foot at the edge and slid. She hurted herself pretty bad, so I made it a mission to find sides steps with double steps. Go Rinho makes them, so that is what I got. Once she gets a little bit older, I will lift them close to the frame, and weld them.
     

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