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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 15, 2014 at 9:12 AM
    PreTSS

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    Installed my 1.25" Spidertrax...

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  2. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:19 AM
    OneFastGeek

    OneFastGeek Grand Master Fu

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    +1 That looks sharp! Care to share the color code? I am getting my bed rack coated soon and would love to use that color.
     
  3. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:22 AM
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    Bone f’n stock for now

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  4. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:24 AM
    evile

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    what is the advantage of the spidertrax?
     
  5. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:29 AM
    PreTSS

    PreTSS Well-Known Member

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    Just a little wider stance.

    Here is before(left) and after(right)

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  6. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:31 AM
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    There are none for the 1-1/4" spacers in my opinion for our trucks. IMO they add a failure point to each wheel, make your wheels rub, add leverage to the wheel bearing, and cost a good deal of money.

    Some people think the wheels look good sticking out, but I'm not one of them so I did not list that as a pro.

    I drank the cool aid a few years ago and ran them for a couple months. Then I got tired of the rubbing and took them off and sold the problems to someone else.

    If you need clearance for your wheels there are much smaller spacers that will do the job without throwing a 1-1/4" spacer in there (some will require extended studs).
     
  7. Aug 15, 2014 at 9:37 AM
    PreTSS

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    Yeah if your wheels are rubbing with spacers, then you got some issues.
     
  8. Aug 15, 2014 at 10:25 AM
    05Aztacoma

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    Changed oil/filter, replaced spark plugs, degreased engine bay, new cabin air filter.
    Ready to go wheeling tomorrow!
     
  9. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:12 AM
    meisme08

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  10. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:16 AM
    DrFunker

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    Installed some Anti-Dark.
    :D

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  11. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:26 AM
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    Just finished polishing the clear coat on my anti-chrome project.

    No more blinged out grill!
     
  12. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:46 AM
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    They can actually create rub where before you had none if you go with 1-1/4" spacers.

    They affect the scrub radius. Here is a very good resource for explaining it:

    http://www.4wd.com/jeep-parts-resource/jeep-lift-kits.aspx
     
  13. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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    Took it in for the 10,000 mile service.

    I have some LEDs and accessories on the way to do be lighting, courtesy door lights, underhood lights and then bed lights in my dad's tundra.
     
  14. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:58 AM
    wgreenlee1021

    wgreenlee1021 Off the Meds Again...

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    :thumbsup:
     
  15. Aug 15, 2014 at 11:59 AM
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    i cut the flaps. 7" off the fronts and 5" off the rears.

    i drove it yesterday and it was very noticeable that there was less drag on the truck, especially at highway speeds. i wouldn't doubt it if you got 1-2mpg better after cutting them shorter. that is just a guess but there is definitely less wind resistance now.

    anyways here's some pics of the finished work:

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  16. Aug 15, 2014 at 12:06 PM
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    1-2 mpg by cutting mud flaps? Doubt there's much wind resistance differential either, but I hope your butt dyno is correct. Interesting.
     
  17. Aug 15, 2014 at 12:06 PM
    wgreenlee1021

    wgreenlee1021 Off the Meds Again...

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  18. Aug 15, 2014 at 12:07 PM
    Oregon TRD

    Oregon TRD "GO DUCKS" Edition

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  19. Aug 15, 2014 at 12:11 PM
    Oregon TRD

    Oregon TRD "GO DUCKS" Edition

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    Very good "what did you do today" :thumbsup: Tailgate ready in 15 days!



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  20. Aug 15, 2014 at 12:16 PM
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    You noticed "less drag"? ... ya gotta tell me how.

    After 1975 I experienced less drag .... :rasta:
     

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