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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. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:17 AM
    ChadsPride

    ChadsPride Tacoma Owner & Enthusiast

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    Maxtrac lift spindles and Dakar leaf packs - done :D

    Welcome to TacomaWorld!
     
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  2. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:19 AM
    paranoid56

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    I didnt lol
     
  3. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:24 AM
    dkeeney83

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    What kit is this? This is EXACTLY what I want to do? How as installation? I'm a bit hesitant to do it myself.
     
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  4. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:27 AM
    ericd

    ericd Stuff

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    I have the baby hands.
     
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  5. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:29 AM
    jamiec

    jamiec Man who keep hands in pockets feel cocky all day

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    Subs and an amp are super easy to install. You can do it!!!
     
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  6. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:30 AM
    boogie3478

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    Awesome. My brother was stationed in Heidelburg (spelling?) Germany for a year. He said it was a tough assignment, especially with Oktoberfest and all. ;)
     
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  7. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:31 AM
    TheNatural

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    A fix for axle wrap? I have so much of that! Was thinking custom traction bar, but your way sounds easier
     
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  8. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:31 AM
    boogie3478

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    I know, I was completely kidding. It looked like $2k plus to me from the pic. :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:32 AM
    paranoid56

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    lol, i know. but deep down i was like, hmm, did i forget something lol
     
  10. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:40 AM
    dkeeney83

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    Just running the wires and what not has me worried. Do they simply plug into the stock stereo unit? I've looked at that kit and it's around $350 on Amazon, but I'm unsure if that's the kit he's running.
     
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  11. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:47 AM
    jamiec

    jamiec Man who keep hands in pockets feel cocky all day

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    If you're using a stock head unit you will need a line out converter. The line out converter (LOC) taps into your door speaker wires and makes an RCA output that you need for the amps sound.
    Then you just need to run a fused power wire from the battery to the amp.
    Ground wire from the amp to a good ground on the truck. I used a seat bolt behind my rear seats.
    Remote wire from a switched ignition source to the amp. This turns the amp on when you start the vehicle.
    RCA wires from the LOC to the amp. Connect the wires from your subs to the amp.
    Then you just adjust your gain controls on your amp and you'll need to adjust the LOC a little as well.
    It's really easy.
     
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  12. Apr 24, 2017 at 8:57 AM
    dkeeney83

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    Are you using this same kit? Do you work for pizza and beer? :fingerscrossed::facepalm:
     
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  13. Apr 24, 2017 at 9:13 AM
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    ... It's in the process... but look what just showed up at my front door. Had just gotten back from a run, almost puked on the fedex guy but still stoked! ... First I need to figure out how to mount this sweet old thule rack I picked up off CL for 30 bucks onto the cap. I've got some ideas. :) Time to get to rigging.

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  16. Apr 24, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    Shifted the rear axle forward 1" to centre the wheels in the wheel wells.

    After:

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    Before:


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  17. Apr 24, 2017 at 9:22 AM
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    I have the bed lights too.
    That's about how much mine stick out. Looks good to me.
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  18. Apr 24, 2017 at 9:25 AM
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    Just wall it off

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  19. Apr 24, 2017 at 9:32 AM
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  20. Apr 24, 2017 at 9:39 AM
    Davtopgun

    Davtopgun Weeeee mod time!

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    In my experience, axle wrap on a second gen is caused by a bad driveline angle. At least It was for me. I had the big kachunk at take off and the bad vibrations while accelerating hard. All gone now.
     
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