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Dream 2012+ Tacomas

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by travisz, Dec 9, 2013.

  1. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:46 PM
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    travisz

    travisz [OP] Member

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    I would like people to just be able to list a 2012+ Tacoma that they have or will acquire and to list what modifications they will do to it.
     
  2. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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    Steves104x4

    Steves104x4 Well-Known Member

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    BUCKLE UP! It makes it harder for Aliens to pull you out of your Truck.
    Hot Chick in passenger seat. [​IMG]
     
  3. Dec 9, 2013 at 6:55 PM
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    travisz

    travisz [OP] Member

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    My graduation/birthday present will hopefully be the new 2014 Toyota Tacoma. When my brother graduated last year he got a 2013 Tacoma with the TRD off road package short bed 4x4. He hasn't modded it much other than a bed cap. I plan to mod my new 2014 Tacoma. Here's what it will hopefully be:
    • Truck
      Double cab, 4x4, super white
      TRD Offroad package
      16" Baja Rims
      Roof Racks, bed mat
      ~~$38,233~~
    • Bumpers
      black Fab Four front bumper with prerunner bar ($1,440.99)
      black Fab Four rear bumper (w/o tire carrier) ($710.99)
    • Winch
      Warn Zeon 10,000 pound winch
      (I will move this from my old taco to the new one)
    • Leveling Kit
      Haven't decided yet if anything the Nitro 3 inch lift kit
      3 inches front, 1 inch rear
      $279.99
    • Fender Flares
    • Tires?

    2014 built tacoma.png
    fab four front bumper.jpg
    fab four rear bumper.jpg
    fender flares.jpg
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2013 at 7:05 PM
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    travisz

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    Warn Zeon 10,000 Winch, Pioneer AVH 3400bt stereo, K&N Air filter, Magnaflow exhaust, seat covers
    I'm still new to Tacomaworld boys, so go easy on me please
    Thanks
     
  5. Dec 9, 2013 at 7:15 PM
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    Lord Helmet

    Lord Helmet Prepare To Attack

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    I'll keep it pretty simple.... Arm candy for the road :D
     
  6. Dec 9, 2013 at 7:16 PM
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    Spoonman

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    Off-the-lot driving feel
     
  7. Dec 9, 2013 at 7:20 PM
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    RearViewMirror

    RearViewMirror Saw things so much clearer once you... were in my

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  8. Dec 9, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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    travisz

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    I thought that TRD Offroad's come with bilstein 5100's? Are they not strong enough?
     
  9. Dec 9, 2013 at 9:03 PM
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    travisz

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    ahh ok I think I understand now. Well I really thought I wouldn't need to buy new shocks, but I'm sure I can wait on the lift kit and tires until I make more money. Sooo first I'll get bumpers so my winch doesn't sit in the garage. and i'll probably get some cheapo fender flares.
    Thank you Beavis! I learn more about trucks everyday. I'll be sure to visit your profile and all that good stuff. Thanks, I appreciate your time and opinion!
     
  10. Dec 9, 2013 at 10:46 PM
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  11. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:00 PM
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    Need sliders.

    Mine
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  12. Dec 9, 2013 at 11:22 PM
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    If the 2TR-FE ever dies, I would like to shove this under the hood:

    [​IMG]
     
  13. Dec 10, 2013 at 2:38 AM
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    TexasTacoLT

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    I'm right there with you man; just dreaming at this point. Should be in my new Taco by the end of January. I'm looking to get a 2014 TRD V6 Access cab; 4x4 of course.

    First thing I want to do is put some new shoes on it; looking at 17" PRO COMP 5129s. Probably stay on stock rubber 'til they're bald before upgrading. I want to put a cap on it second.

    Some other mods that will be much further down the road:
    3" Leveling kit
    33" Tires (dunno what kind yet)
    Upgraded shocks
    Plate steel front and rear bumpers
    Rocksliders

    Can't wait 'til January though.
     
  14. Dec 10, 2013 at 6:03 AM
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    Sliders on a prerunner ..:confused:
     
  15. Dec 10, 2013 at 6:06 AM
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    Hell yeah........I hate the nfab steps. I need some sliders so my wife can get into the truck easier! LOL
     
  16. Dec 10, 2013 at 6:08 AM
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    I have a 2013

    My dream is to be able to afford some goodies :D
     
  17. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:38 AM
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    travisz

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    So I looked up the bilstein 5100's. Would I even need a level or lift kit at that point? From what I saw their height can be adjusted. I'm not looking to lift my truck a lot. No more that a few inches to get more stance and ground clearance.
     
  18. Dec 10, 2013 at 7:48 AM
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    Go on toytec's website and you can find a decent 3" lift kit with bilstein 5100's, new coils, and an AAL for the rear. I got mine for under $700 and have been running it for a year now with no problems. Me personally, I would do a lift before the bumpers and winch because the added weight of the bumper and winch on a stock suspension could cause it to sag a bit.
     
  19. Dec 10, 2013 at 10:38 AM
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    So if I want to level it, what would be a good product to look at? like a website of a particularly good brand.
     
  20. Dec 10, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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    the 5100's you can use to level it on the front
     

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