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First Tacoma, First Toyota, First Truck Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by j_strength, Feb 8, 2016.

  1. Apr 15, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    JCARNEY88

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    What's the abs kill switch mod ? I'm a newb I've had my truck since Jan
     
  2. Apr 15, 2016 at 7:31 PM
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    JCARNEY88

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    Bilstein 5100s front and rear, airaid intake, flow master exhaust,oem Led tail lights, oem turn signal side mirrors, oem white rear bumper, pro comp rims, bf Goodrich all terrain ko2 tires and a little stubby antenna
    I'm glad I tested what wires to connect my mirrors too mine was the blue and blue with white stripe a lot of different posts with different colors to tap into.
     
  3. Apr 15, 2016 at 8:54 PM
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    j_strength

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    Its a switch to disable your ABS when offroading for better breaking, I personally do not like the feel of abs while off-road. Here are some threads you can read up on and do what you choose. There are different methods for different models so watch out for that if you decide to do so.

    TRD Off-road ABS kill switch mod

    TRD Sport ABS kill switch mod
     
  4. Apr 15, 2016 at 8:57 PM
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    j_strength

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    Maybe it varies in years, not sure. :notsure:
     
  5. Apr 28, 2016 at 9:33 PM
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    Finally installed my lift!

    Tear down
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    Out with the old
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    In with the new!
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    CV angle good
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    New tires, Cooper discoverer ST Maxx's 285/70/17
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    Yes I know I have major bro lean, add a leaf is coming soon. Just bear with me.
     
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  6. Apr 29, 2016 at 11:58 PM
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    Cab Mount Chop :sawzall:
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  7. May 4, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    These tires are causing a lot more rubbing than I thought. I was prepared to do the cab mount chop, no big deal, but then I realized it was rubbing on the pinch weld too. I guess it will all be said and done if I decide to get bigger tires.

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  8. May 7, 2016 at 12:02 PM
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  9. May 25, 2016 at 10:53 AM
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    What short radio antenna do you have?
     
  10. May 25, 2016 at 5:09 PM
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    AMI Antenna
     
  11. May 26, 2016 at 4:31 PM
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    Got my AAL installed, finally its leveled out/slight rake and I dig it!
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  12. Jul 24, 2016 at 4:26 PM
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    I've been pretty busy putting money into other hobbies, but I finally have an update to my truck. Got a TRD exhaust.
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  13. Sep 7, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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    Installed a 30" Cali Raised LED Light Bar with their flush mounts.
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  14. Sep 8, 2016 at 5:44 PM
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    Build looks great! Keep up the good work
     
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  15. Sep 8, 2016 at 5:52 PM
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    Back to the mirrors. You call them 2015 mirrors, but I have them on my 13.
     
  16. Sep 8, 2016 at 8:24 PM
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    Thanks alot!
     
  17. Sep 8, 2016 at 8:26 PM
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    Correct they are 2012-2015 mirrors technically. But I bought the 2015 ones from the dealer, there is no difference as far as I'm aware.
     
  18. Sep 28, 2016 at 3:38 PM
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    Bilstein 5100 2.5" Lift w/ A.A.L. Air Bags w/ Daystar Cradles Drawer System Tailgate Reinforcement Plate Bat Wing Awning LED Ditch Lights
    Curious about your bed light set up...What lights are those? Also looks like you put an LED in the stock cap work light?
     
  19. Sep 28, 2016 at 7:38 PM
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    j_strength

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    It's just a basic LED strip I got from an electronic store. As for the work light, I just replaced the bulbs with LED ones that fit.
     
  20. Oct 16, 2016 at 12:27 PM
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    Got some Methods and removed my wheel spacers.
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