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2012 Taco

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by aaschroedstaco, Nov 1, 2020.

  1. Nov 1, 2020 at 8:27 PM
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    aaschroedstaco

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    Hey everyone! Just bought a 2012 Tacoma TRD Sport! If you have any suggestions on what I should do to it to make it perform or even look better I would love the input!

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    aaschroedstaco, Nov 1, 2020
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  2. Nov 1, 2020 at 9:18 PM
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    TnShooter

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    Nice truck.
    Welcome to TW
     
    TnShooter, Nov 1, 2020
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  3. Nov 1, 2020 at 9:42 PM
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    Bootselectric

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    I believe 2012s have an open recall for the secondary air pump. I’d look into that first.
    Welcome aboard matey!
     
    Bootselectric, Nov 1, 2020
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  4. Nov 2, 2020 at 3:15 PM
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    TACOMA2NDGEN

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    I second this and nice looking truck.rims look good
     
    TACOMA2NDGEN, Nov 2, 2020
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  5. Nov 3, 2020 at 5:34 AM
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    wags

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    I purchased my 2012 new. Not aware of Secondary Air Pump recall, but there was one for the Catalytic Converter replacement due to rust issues. Nice truck! Just change all fluids as required, air filter, tire rotations, brake inspections etc. per Owners Manual every 5k or 6 months and you'll be fine. I also personally flushed Power Steering Fluid & Brake Fluid in 2019. And just remember, it's not a sports car but a truck....... enjoy!
     
    wags, Nov 3, 2020
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  6. Nov 3, 2020 at 5:49 AM
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    MadRiverTaco

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    MadRiverTaco Join TW, they said. It's free, they said.

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    Congrats and welcome to TW. Definitely start by addressing any open recalls associated with your VIN. You don't need any of us to make suggestions on how to make your rig look better...just go through the hundreds of threads on here for inspiration. The addiction is real. You've been warned. :spending:
     
    MadRiverTaco, Nov 3, 2020
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  7. Nov 3, 2020 at 5:52 AM
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    King 2.5 Ext. w/ Compression Adjusters (Front & Rear), Dakars w/ D29XL, TC UCA's & LCA's, ARE CX, 17" SEMA Pro's, 265/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks, BORA spacers, Rigid Side shooter ditch lights, ATHF bedside reinforcements, OME carrier bearing drop bracket, extended rear brake lines, Northstar 27F battery, Yakima Jetsream crossbars, OEM roof rack, OEM skid plate, TRD Pro grill, URD TCAI, 5.7L Throttle Body, BensonX bedside tool mounts, fire extinguisher bedside mount, AMP research bed step, Redline Tuning hood struts, ECGS needle bearing mod, CV Boot slide mod, Differential breather mod, U-Bolt Flip Kit w/ Timbren Bumpstops, A-pillar RAM mount w/ cell phone holder, ProFX tow mirrors with turn signals and heat, "Raptor" lights, DEPO taillights, motorized Pop n' Lock
    MadRiverTaco, Nov 3, 2020
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  8. Nov 4, 2020 at 8:52 PM
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    airmax233

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    Tint the front windows, weather tech flor mats, plasti dip emblems
     
    airmax233, Nov 4, 2020
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  9. Nov 4, 2020 at 8:56 PM
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    TexasWhiteIce

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    This should priority #1. You don’t want to go into limp mode while driving 70mph on the highway
     
    TexasWhiteIce, Nov 4, 2020
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  10. Nov 5, 2020 at 11:23 AM
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    ThaiChillyTaco

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    ThaiChillyTaco David aka Chilly aka Booty Freak

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    Rough Country 3.5 Lift SCS BR6 wheels rolling in 285/70/17 Falken Wildpeaks
    Put some Falken Wildpeaks on those SCS rims so you can hall ass down a dirt road. :mudding:
     
    ThaiChillyTaco, Nov 5, 2020
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  11. Nov 5, 2020 at 11:44 AM
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    airmax233

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    Those are not SCS stealth 6 rims because they did not make them with bead locks.

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    airmax233, Nov 5, 2020
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  12. Nov 5, 2020 at 12:49 PM
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    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/did-you-guys-get-a-letter-from-toyota-about-the-air-pump.676851/
     
    scott_b, Nov 5, 2020
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  13. Nov 5, 2020 at 2:31 PM
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    It's technically not a recall but Toyota calls it a Special Service Campaign. Apparently, based on my experience and others here, Toyota dealers have been somewhat lenient regarding the replacement of the SAI components.
     
    Crow Horse, Nov 5, 2020
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  14. Nov 5, 2020 at 7:16 PM
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    Rick's 2012

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    Welcome to TW, and very nice Tavoma :thumbsup:
     
    Rick's 2012, Nov 5, 2020
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  15. Nov 6, 2020 at 8:52 AM
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    ThaiChillyTaco

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    ThaiChillyTaco David aka Chilly aka Booty Freak

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    Well shit than go buy some SCS rims too
     
    ThaiChillyTaco, Nov 6, 2020
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  16. Nov 6, 2020 at 12:59 PM
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