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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 30, 2014 at 4:29 AM
    Oper8r

    Oper8r Well-Known Member

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    So, I went from 255-60-18 Terra Grapplers to 275-65-18 Nitto Crossteks and got my Billie5100's put on. So far the ride has improved alot! Way less noise from the tires and the change in tires and shocks have smoothed it out a lot, can't believe I waited 23k miles to do this!!

    Had to pull the mud flaps due to rubbing in the front, but pulled them all. I will have a lot of trimming to do and will probably cut 5 inches of them all.

    I do feel a slight loss in power though, I might try to get a little more horse power out of it with little tricks like the K&N air filter, etc. so I don't have to even think about re-gearing (just shelled out the money for tires and billies, don't even want to think about the price tag on a re-gearing job.

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  2. Aug 30, 2014 at 5:03 AM
    Hot2na

    Hot2na Well-Known Member

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    Those tires are great - but they are gas mileage KILLERS...I just replaced them with a set of michelin ltx ms2's and gained 2.5 mpgs !!!!!
     
  3. Aug 30, 2014 at 5:37 AM
    evile

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    Bug shield vent visors Westin Chrome bull bar K&N Airfilter Pioneer CD/MP3/Ipod/DVD head unit KC Daylighters, LED map and dome lights, secondary airfilter removed. Black tube steps, 110v outlet in cab
    I went from grabber at2s shouldn't see much change. It's always got the same millage be it bfg definity or generals all AT tires. This is the 4th set of tires for my truck
     
  4. Aug 30, 2014 at 5:41 AM
    Ricks2013

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    Nice! You shouldn't have to even think about re-gearing with 275 tires (even at 18'') until you get up in the 315 (35's) range usually. Even if your a 4 cyl i think you would still be ok. Looks a lot better without the flaps dont you think?
     
  5. Aug 30, 2014 at 6:05 AM
    LUSETACO

    LUSETACO Here for the Taco Pron

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    Finally finished up my mini bed rack.

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  6. Aug 30, 2014 at 6:50 AM
    BKill

    BKill AKA Threadkiller

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    Installed iSimple radio interface and XM radio that's controlled by my factory head unit. I've used an Audiovox receiver for the past 6 1/2 years. I love XM, but never liked the look of the installation of an add-on unit. I will miss the remote, though.
     
  7. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:09 AM
    Capita

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    ^That mini bed rack is pretty awesome!
     
  8. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:09 AM
    MTopp

    MTopp Professional bear handler

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    Agreed :cool:
     
  9. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:12 AM
    Cmurder

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    x2 ^^. Love that mini bed rack. Great idea
     
  10. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:16 AM
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    Installed my Clazzio leather seat covers.

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  11. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:31 AM
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    They look great ... report back after a few weeks.

    BTW ... what color?
     
  12. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:40 AM
    LUSETACO

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    Thanks! :)
     
  13. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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    Will do. I got gray. The light gray was too light and I didn't want black. I had ordered samples of the colors before buying a set. I actually installed them Tuesday. So far they're great. They give extra padding and comfort to the seats too.
     
  14. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:44 AM
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  15. Aug 30, 2014 at 10:13 AM
    squint0241

    squint0241 OVRLND

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    That's def a pain saver...:D
     
  16. Aug 30, 2014 at 10:18 AM
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  17. Aug 30, 2014 at 10:33 AM
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    Good choice .. we don't need no stink'n leds:D
     
  18. Aug 30, 2014 at 10:45 AM
    Jon850FL

    Jon850FL is Lurkin'

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    REPOST from the 6 days ago.
     
  19. Aug 30, 2014 at 11:29 AM
    Ricks2013

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    A few things
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  20. Aug 30, 2014 at 11:53 AM
    Oper8r

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    It looks a lot better, I will have to chop 'em and put 'em back on before winter hits though, they put lots of salt on the roads out here. A few months back I lived next to a guy with a 1st Gen that was see through due to all the corrosion.

    The reason I feel like I need to bump up the HP and am afraid I might have to re-gear is because the truck is pulling a little harder up the hills on the highway than it did before.
     

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