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Michael's NorCal Tacoma on 35s Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by MichaelsTacoma, Jun 14, 2017.

  1. Nov 25, 2019 at 6:59 AM
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    Hey michael. How did you wire up the rear license plate light? I might go your route on mounting my plate
     
  2. Nov 29, 2019 at 9:43 PM
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    I tapped into the original light and just ran some more wires to an autozone light that I bolted to my tailgate.
     
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  3. Nov 30, 2019 at 5:50 AM
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    Thanks bro
     
  4. Apr 29, 2020 at 4:39 PM
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  5. May 9, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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    Added a new steering wheel and nrg hub.
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  6. May 11, 2020 at 1:58 PM
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    nice wheel man! Where'd you get that one? pretty straight forward for installing the NRG quick release?
     
  7. May 11, 2020 at 6:50 PM
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    yeah super easy install pop the old one off, slap the nrg quick release on and ready to go. I bought the steering wheel off Amazon
     
  8. May 12, 2020 at 3:17 PM
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    Which NRG kit did you go with
     
  9. May 12, 2020 at 5:28 PM
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  10. May 21, 2020 at 8:08 PM
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    Finally found some time to update this build.
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  11. May 21, 2020 at 8:13 PM
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    Built a custom center console. I was tired of all the heat and noise coming in the cab, also one cup holder was getting old. Center console now has two cup holders and just enough room for the transfer case and trans shifters. Also a battery shutoff in the back and some phone charger outlets on top next to the cup holders.
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  12. May 21, 2020 at 8:15 PM
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    Added sound deadening along the floor of the truck as well. Bought new carpet as well that was put in today.
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  13. May 21, 2020 at 8:16 PM
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    Cleaned a lot of the wiring up and move the battery to the bed.
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  14. May 21, 2020 at 8:19 PM
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    Don’t have any more pictures but changed out the roller fairlead for a steel hawse one. I added some speakers to the rear doors and changed the steering rack bushings. I also took the swingout off and put the tire in the bed again. Debating whether to put it back on.
     
  15. May 21, 2020 at 9:23 PM
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    I wanna see how that center console finishes up! Great idea!!
     
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  16. May 21, 2020 at 9:26 PM
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    Very nice, man!

    This is almost exactly what I want to do and then put my compressor where the battery used to be.
     
  17. May 21, 2020 at 9:54 PM
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    Thanks I’ve gotta figure out what ima wrap it in.
     
  18. May 21, 2020 at 9:55 PM
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    Thanks! It leaves a bunch of space up there I was gonna put my compressor.
     
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  19. May 24, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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    Where you able to hook up the horn? Out of all the vehicles i have had with an aftermarket steering wheel, o could never get the horn to work. Im ok without an airbag
     
  20. May 24, 2020 at 9:20 AM
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    I’m sure I can get it working but I was to lazy I just wanted the wheel on.
     
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