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Help me make my truck look better!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by 802, Jan 6, 2014.

  1. Jan 7, 2014 at 1:54 PM
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    802

    802 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    What kind of grille is that, that you mounted the letters on, it looks great.
    ... you might of told me already..
     
  2. Jan 7, 2014 at 2:03 PM
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    I would throw a factory Toyota Skidplate on.

    Mine came with my truck, $200 option.
     
  3. Jan 7, 2014 at 3:51 PM
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    802

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    so after billies on the corners, and new rims if i can find some. what do you guys think next?
     
  4. Jan 7, 2014 at 4:01 PM
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    802

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    also what do you guys think is the best 265/75/r16 tire i could get, dont want to spend over 200 bucks a piece. something that looks good, but wont wear super fast..
     
  5. Jan 7, 2014 at 4:32 PM
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  6. Jan 7, 2014 at 4:42 PM
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    802

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    what do you guys think about a light bar up front? does anyone know a good brand, that looks good?
     
  7. Jan 7, 2014 at 4:52 PM
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    Debadgeing is free and gives a cleaner look. I suggest a colormatched grill. BHLM looks tougher. I like my FJ TT wheels and DuraTracs in 265/75/16. Gives a agressive look.
     
  8. Jan 7, 2014 at 5:29 PM
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    I've also got a black access cab. To make it look aggressive as previously suggested you can't go wrong with a lift, some aftermarket wheels with a more aggressive offset to give you a wider stance, and some beefier tires. That's a good way to start.
     
  9. Jan 7, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    802

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    What kind of lift do you have?
     
  10. Jan 8, 2014 at 6:06 AM
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    kevinsc

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    chrome on front painted to match, satoshi grill done by myself, BHLM, billys all the way around with ome springs upfront and LR ucas with wheelers 3 leaf progressive pack in the rear, mb gunner wheels powdercoated black on 285/75r16 nitto trail grapplers, tinted all the way around and on windshield, pioneer dbl din touch screen with two 10's behing the seat and new speakers all the way around and certain interior parts painted to match, also have a road wire leather kit black with red stitching sitting here waiting for me to find time to install it!
  11. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:30 PM
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    how hard is it to make a satoshi grille?
     
  12. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:34 PM
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    Just painted my OEM skid to add some color, not sure if I like yet.
    3D2196B6-657E-47D8-B8AB-C744792953E7_zps_c0cf194671c4559cac01afa9a64fd9deb0eb08dd.jpg
     
  13. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:40 PM
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    I was gonna do that to, red looks good. i was thinking about painting a TRD logo on it to, just for something to do
     
  14. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:43 PM
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    It was really simple actually, 4 bolts, a can of primer, a can of red caliper paint, topcoat, and 3 hours later it was on. Just something to do on a boring day haha
     
  15. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:43 PM
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  16. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:47 PM
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    I have on 05 (as you see above) and I made a thin lip satoshi and only took about 4 hours from start to finish. The hardest part for me was trusting myself to mangle my grill
     
  17. Jan 8, 2014 at 1:48 PM
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    I just Plastidipped my wheels last weekend and it looks great. Easy and cheap Mod
     
  18. Jan 8, 2014 at 3:07 PM
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    802

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  19. Jan 8, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    802

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    also what do you think are the best rims? i want to stay the same size, but maybe some more offset?
     
  20. Jan 9, 2014 at 1:14 PM
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    how big a piece of mesh do you need for a satoshi grille?
     

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