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THORNY’S TACO BUILD

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Builds (2016-2023)' started by lledsmarttam, Apr 10, 2021.

  1. Apr 10, 2021 at 7:54 PM
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    lledsmarttam

    lledsmarttam [OP] Well-Liked Member

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    Well here goes. I bought my Taco in late 2017. It is a 2017 TRD sport DCSB QS 6sp MT. I bought it with 1,700 miles. Guy apparently couldn’t back up a trailer with a stick shift lmfao. It already had a few mods when I bought it.
    -window vent shields
    -door edging protection strips
    -black lettering in tailgate
    -custom pinstripes
    Day I picked it up on my Kawasaki KLR650
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    I have recently caught Taco mod fever as all of us probably have.

    Since then I have done 2 mods and plenty more on the horizon!
    -body armor high line bumper, smutty built 10k winch and body armor light bar.E8ABBDC8-E3F9-40B7-8BC3-BC8D0FD5F375.jpg

    -taco garage DMM kit
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    In the works
    -lift(INSTALLED)
    -35” tires (INSTALLED)
    -RBP RX-3 step bars(INSTALLED)
    -badge blackout(INSTALLED)
    -raptor style grille (INSTALLED)
    -suparee blackout side mirror turn signals(INSTALLED)
    -custom vinyl (being designed)

    Well that’s it for, now stay tuned and I will keep building(bolting on new shit) lol!
     
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  2. Apr 11, 2021 at 5:58 PM
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    Well this weekend I did a few more things.

    -installed blackout covers on badges
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    -installed K&N sticker(already had
    filter)+7.5HP
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    -test fit some 35s(need to wait for lift)

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    until next time....
     

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  3. Apr 15, 2021 at 3:25 PM
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    Installed some Suparee LED sequential turn signals. Looks much better than factory IMO
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  4. Apr 17, 2021 at 4:07 PM
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    RBP RX3 step bars installed 4-17-21
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    Also installed new switch for my bumper light bar. 47B2BF91-A962-4760-BE55-1FBA36F4C00D.jpgUntil next time....stay thirsty my friends.
     
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  5. Jun 2, 2021 at 6:00 PM
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    lledsmarttam

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    Finally got my new grille from Taco Vinyl! Looks awesome IMO!
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  6. Oct 2, 2021 at 9:10 PM
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    Installed the lift and tires on 9-25-21
    6” BDS w/ Fox 2.5 coilover 305/70R18 Cooper STT PRO

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    Had seized bolt adjusters on LCA so no driving until new parts come in…
     
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  7. Oct 2, 2021 at 9:16 PM
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    After waiting for parts and time to finish replacement of some seized LCA bolts and adjusters finally got back together fully to get the alignment done. Did the alignment and some minor trimming to clear the tires for daily driving for now.
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  8. Oct 3, 2021 at 12:05 PM
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