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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

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  1. Jun 5, 2017 at 5:39 PM
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    As of 2/25/2023, Betty white has been sold. The new owner and I are now Facebook friends and I’ll continue to update the thread with any info I get from there.

    This is Betty White and how she sits as of 11/15/2022

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    TL;DR: I like trucks and stuff.

    What's up guys, and welcome to by build thread! For those who know me, I used to have a 2015 Tacoma named Stewie that I spent a lot of time on and loved every second of it. I ended up PCS'ing to MD where I needed a more commuter friendly car, so I had to sell my beloved Stewie and buy a Subaru. I love The Grey Goose (my Subaru) but alas, it's no Tacoma. Fast forward eight months, and I really got the itch again. My wife knows how much I miss my truck, so with a little convincing, she approved my buying another one. After quite a few trucks where I was too slow and someone else bought before me, I came across this one.

    It's a 2005 SR5 with 165k miles, V6, 6MT, brand new frame and leafs, new tires, and I got it for $9.5k. Not. Too. Shabby.

    I'm not really sure as to the direction of this build, aside from making it reliable, yet very capable off-road and comfortable to take camping. This won't be an over-the-top build with a shit load of money invested, but I promise it'll be a fun one! Anyways, onto the truck.


    Here's Stewie (RIP)
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    And finally, Betty White!

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    Last edited: Feb 26, 2023
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    Reserved.
     
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    Kemosabe Little bitty life

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    SUUUBBBDDDD!!!
     
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    I do too. They're 15mm offset as opposed to the stock 30mm, so they've got a little poke.
     
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    TacoCat These pretzels are making me thirsty

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    I totally approve the ARB front bumper! Especially on pre 2012 Tacos.

    Do you have a link for that music bling bling? Does it work with batteries or with the power of the HU?
     
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    I really like the wheels to ooh ooh I lik'em I lik'em
     
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    He should paint them white :stirthepot:
     
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    Damnit I say I'm in and everybody leaves
    Sure why not
     
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    10/10 FUCK YEA BUDDY
     
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    Sure do!
    http://www.gtacarkits.com/product/toyota-tacoma-2005-2014-iphone-aux-kit/

    Amazon has them for the same price actually! That's where I was planning on ordering from.
     
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    I will like the comment anyway haha thanks for the fix! Lol!
     
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    Still undecided on the wheels. Probably going to paint them satin black like Casper had his. With the white lettering out I think it'll look nice!
     
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