Added Matte Black Hood Decal

Added an awesome hood decal from @mcmnos4r2

For tips and more photos check out the post.



Those specks on top are just water. It was easy to get the bubbles out.

 

looks great, which size of the decal is that

 

I bet you’ll easily get two more mpg’s.

 

XL

Edit: Extra Wide

 

At least. Plus it'll harvest the rays of the sun and keep the engine warm.

 

It will. I have one on my Sport. Really helps with the glare and cool factor

 

looks so good. @Blais03 we should get one for dad

 

Do you have a link where you purchased this from? Thanks

 

No

 

Check this post for pricing and ordering details.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...-trd-offroad-hood-decal.530256/#post-16965148

 

No what? You're trying to get the 50 posts quickly or what?

 

How hard is it to put on? I feel like if I did this it would be wrinkled to shit.

 

Not hard. Just follow the instructions that come with it and read my tips.

I had never done a large vinyl decal, only small ones like bedside TRDOR replacement decals and small window decals.

 

That's awesome!

What size tires and lift are you running? I like that stance a lot

 

I'm so glad to see that someone else with a Barcelona truck did this before I did. I use to install vinyl on vehicles years ago and from what it looks like you did a great job. Definitely going to be ordering myself the XL one.

Also, love the tires and lift you put on.

 

Short answer:

Tires: Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17 and Complete Old Man Emu kit.

Let me also give you my long canned answer. If you have any questions let me know. At the end there's more photos.
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Basically replaced the stock shocks, coils, UCAs, and leaf packs. I really liked the OR's stock ride as it was soft and I'm 38 but I'm old school and like a soft suspension. The OME is stiffer but still ok, I like it. You may want to consider the heavy duty dakars, depending on how much weight you plan to put in the back or if you tow. I bought the light duty because I don't tow and did not want a stiff jumpy back. Also it's really worth it to pay the extra $100 for the strut/coil assembly because you save time.

I also set my caster to +3 when I went to 4wheel parts for an alignment right after installing the lift. That essentially moved the wheels forward. But still, be ready to do a lot of fender cutting and melting, massaging of the pinch weld, and CMCing to get rid of the rubbing, if you go with 285 tires. I also replaced the bushing since I was going to be working and taking apart stuff anyways. Plus everyone seems to agree that the stock bushings cause vibrations when you lift the truck, and many times even when you don't.

I've had a lot of fun doing it all even though working on vehicles is not my cup of tea. My amateur mechanic buddy helped me with the lift and I have done the rest to get rid of the rubbing.

Tires: Nitto Ridge Grapplers 285/70/17
Wheels: 4Runner Pro 17" Wheels
Lug nuts and wheel locks: Gorilla brand (black)

Measurements may not be too accurate but Post Lift measurements:

From center of the hub to the flare.

FD: 22 7/8"
FP: 23 1/2"
RD: 23 1/8"
RP: 23 3/8"

Pre-lift:

FD: 20 1/2"
FP: 20 3/4"
RD: 21 1/4"
RP: 21 1/4"

Below is the suspension equipment info straight from the invoices.

Complete Old Man Emu Kit w/ Dakar Leaf Pack - 2016+ Tacoma
Coil Selection: 888X
Strut Selection: 90021 Soft Ride Strut
Strut Assembly: Add Strut/Coil Assembly
Upper Control Arms: Add Light Racing UCA's
Dakar Leaf Pack : Light Duty
Total out the door: $1,694.99 Purchased from HeadStrong Off Road. They have free shipping.

Toyota 8" Clamshell Bushing (EliminatesNeedle Bearing)
(T8CS-BUSHING)
ADD AXLE SEAL : ADD CV AXLE SEALREMOVAL TOOL: ADD REMOVAL TOOL
ADD INSTALL TOOL: ADD BRG/RACE DRIVER
Total out the door: $196.93 Purchased from East Coast Gear Supply

 

awesome write up. Thanks!

 

Does anyone know the measurements for the Large/Long and XL/Wide? Trying to get an idea of how big it is before getting it.