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The Never Ending R.A.M.F Build. It can Never be Perfect . . .

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by RAD, Aug 28, 2009.

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  1. Aug 28, 2009 at 12:52 PM
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    RAD

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    LAX & LOGAN
    THE R.A.M.F


    My 2007 Toyota Tacoma TRD Off-Road

    2012+ CONVERSION COMPLETED ON 12/15/2012



    " I've Done a Few Tasty Mods "

    The 2007 to 2012+ NEW FRONT END ( FIRST ONE TO DO THIS CONVERSION ) COMPLETED 12/15/2012

    RECHELON OEM MURANO RETROFIT

    [ THE SUSPENSION ]

    THE ICON DYNAMICS

    FRONT

    ICON DYNAMICS 2.5 FRONT COILOVERS w/700lb EIBACH SPRINGS
    ICON DYNAMICS 2.5 SECONDARY SHOCKS w/CDC
    ICON SECONDARY SHOCK HOOPS

    REAR

    ICON DYNAMICS OMEGA BYPASS 2.5 ADJUSTABLE REAR SHOCKS
    ICON DYNAMICS 2.0 AIR HYRDO REAR BUMPS
    ALL-PRO 3" STANDARD LEAF

    THE TOTAL CHAOS

    TOTAL CHAOS HEIM UPPER CONTROL ARMS
    TOTAL CHAOS LOWER CONTROL ARMS
    TOTAL CHAOS 3.5 SPINDLES

    ALL MOBIL 1 GREASE

    DIRT IS COMPLIMENTS FROM LUCERNE VALLEY / BARSTOW / GORMAN / EL MIRAGE / PORTLAND, OREGON WEATHER / THE MALL PARKING LOTS & DIRT I THREW ON FROM MY YARD :D

    "KR" FABRICATION CUSTOM FRONT BUMPER
    * MY DESIGN COLLABORATION w/KENNY @KR/FAB *

    (5) 17" SCS RAD10'S w/285 BFG A/T KO2

    OEM TOYOTA TRD PRO GRILLE

    4RUNNER SPORT MIRRORS w/HEATED MIRROR & PUDDLE LIGHTS

    FULL CUSTOM LEATHER INTERIOR

    HEATED FRONT SEATS / CONSOLE / SHIFT KNOB & ARM REST

    2012-2015 STEERING WHEEL & INTERIOR UPDATE

    THE JASON "DEMELLO" BOLT ON SLIDERS

    . . . . More Stuff

    FINISHED MY CUSTOM TOUCHES TO THE SCS RAD10

    COLOR MATCHED METALLIC MATTE GUNMETAL BOLTS
    RED SCS LOGO





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    * This is one of my favorite Pictures by Jake / Circa 2010 *




    THE WEEKND INSTALL

    NEW ELITE BUILD FOR THE RECH|RNR

    FEATURES

    OEM 2015 TOYOTA TACOMA HL
    OEM NISSAN MURANO PROJECTORS
    OEM PORSCHE PANAMERA BLACK PEARL PAINTED BEZELS
    OEM TOYOTA MGM PAINTED DTRL BOWL & SHROUDS
    PANAMERA SHROUDS
    RGB-W REAR MOUNTED HALOS W/REMOTE
    RED LED DEMON EYES
    RADIANT RED PAINTED MURANO PROJECTOR BODY
    ANODIZED RED PASSIVE PAINTED DEMON EYE
    BLACK SMOKE CHROME PARKING CORNER
    SMOKE CLEAR REFLECTORS





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    MY CUSTOM RETROFIT CIRCA 2009/10 MY COLLABORATION w/YOSH
    * MY FIRST BUILT RETROFIT DESIGN w/BLACK & YELLOW ACCENTS *
    @yosh2000 MOUNTED & AIMED FX-R 2.0 PROJECTOR
    ​

    CUSTOM TYTOSHI (SATOSHI) UPPER & LOWER GRILL BY TY @1BlkT
    T.O.Y.O.T.A LETTERS



    ONE OF THE LAST PICTURES BEFORE THE 2012 FRONT END CONVERSION
    CIRCA 2011



    FIRST AND LAST TIME DOING THIS
    THE CLEAN UP IS JUST NOT WORTH IT
    CIRCA 2008







    ​
     
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    RAD, Aug 28, 2009
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  2. Aug 28, 2009 at 12:53 PM
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    Incognito

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    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Looks good man. :)
     
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  3. Aug 28, 2009 at 12:59 PM
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    Secondary air filter removed, elbow mod, BFG T/A KO (31x10.5R15), 15" American Racing Mojaves, BHLM, Dome Light MOD (Blue), Pioneer headunit, Sockmonkey 'TACOMA' Decals, Readylift 5-lug SST, Rear Shocks - Bilstein TRD, Dynomax Super Turbo #17748, DDM Slim Ballast HID Kit H4 Hi/Lo -35W 6000K in headlights, Apexcone Raptor HID Kit H3 - 35W 6000K in Hella 500s, aFe CAI #51-10762, WeatherTech Floorliner, 200W Smart AC Inverter
    Congrats! Truck looks great!:thumbsup::thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
    neslerrah, Aug 28, 2009
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  4. Aug 28, 2009 at 1:22 PM
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    Very nice!
     
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  5. Aug 28, 2009 at 1:26 PM
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    Sick looking truck! I love the attention to detail!
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2009 at 1:33 PM
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    jdkeller How many words can be fit in this s

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    Nice! That sunroof will be a nice touch!
     
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  7. Aug 28, 2009 at 2:47 PM
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    w8n4mud I'm back.

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    Stock. Purchased 2/17/19. Cement!
    Looks very customized! A+ You probably have one of the best RED Tacomas I've seen.
     
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  8. Aug 28, 2009 at 2:49 PM
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    im confused...did you get new wheels?
     
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    what will the new plate say?
     
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    Looks amazing.
     
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  11. Aug 28, 2009 at 3:00 PM
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    Looks sick bro!! Good job!!!;)
     
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    EXCELLENT! Very nice.
     
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  13. Aug 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM
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    awesome! me likes!
     
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  14. Aug 28, 2009 at 3:22 PM
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    cleanest RR ive seen so far. :thumbsup:
     
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  15. Oct 21, 2009 at 8:49 PM
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    RAD

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    More MOds
     
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  16. Oct 21, 2009 at 8:50 PM
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    Looks good! Thats a lot of red! haha
     
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    Stupid hurts.

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    Stupid hurts. Hoogie boogie!

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    Easily one of my all-time favorite Tacomas. Well done, Ray! :thumbsup:
     
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    ^ Thanks Guys.

    You can now pick up these AWESOME Konig Centercaps StupidHurts!
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    looks real good dude!!!hope i dont take 2 years to fix mine up =/ haha
     
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    Stupid hurts. Hoogie boogie!

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    Haha, I just don't know what I would do with them. Plus, I won't be in the 818 until this weekend. :eek:
     
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