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Hidden mods for a DC 12' Tacoma

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by araizu1, Jun 6, 2013.

  1. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:43 PM
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    araizu1

    araizu1 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Hi, Im looking to add some mods to my DC Taco but I'm not a fan on big modifications that make my truck look "aftermarket" I would like to keep the original look, the only "modifications" I have made so far are:

    1. BF ALL Terrain Tires
    2. Bilstein Shocks (by the way I hate those, my ride is so freaking stiff, maybe add some king coilovers for better ride quality?)
    3. K&N Air filter
    4. All OEM popular accessories (Roof racks, boards, skid plates and bed extender)

    I would like to get any suggestions you may have like this two:
    Im looking to add:

    1. ARB Compressor under the hood
    2. Fog lights behind the OEM grill
    3. Husky Floor Mats

    Any ideas?
    I ride mountain bike every weekend and ocassioanly Off-Road, It's my everyday car but I want it to be ready for highway and Offroad territory.
     
  2. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:50 PM
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    Justus

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    Abs kill

    Wont see it but it will save ur ass offroad

    Not sure if there's a 2012 writeup yet tho
     
  3. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:52 PM
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    Also, the ImMrYo mirror relocation braket, and the salex glove and center console organizers.

    All very functional, and hidden from outside view.

    Maybe an ultragauge, or scan gauge too?
     
  4. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:54 PM
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    True...............piece of cake on the pre '12 offroads.

    Meanwhile, u can just use the locker and it bypasses the abs
     
  5. Jun 6, 2013 at 3:55 PM
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    Boone

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    There is one somewhere, I used it. Let me look.
     
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    Good man :cheers:
     
  7. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:00 PM
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    Boone

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    ABS Kill Switch mod for 05+ Offroad EASY WAY! (PICS)
    Crom's write up. Super easy and took maybe 30 mins.
     
  8. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:07 PM
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    Boone

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    Nope. Fail. That was the wrong one. Not paying enough attention to what I'm doing. And I'm still working. Sorry OP. BRB
     
  9. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:09 PM
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    May have an idea or two in my build for you.
     
  10. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:11 PM
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    Boone

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  11. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:22 PM
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    All my lights come on with the ABS off. I just don't pay attention to them. Thought it would bug me at first, but the pure joy of no VSC trying to kill me overshadows the lights. It actually makes me like them.
     
  12. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:23 PM
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    Justus

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    Agreed, its nice to just flip a switch in the cab.

    It also bypasses the brake/gas override if u got the gas pedal recall done.....I took the parts guy (friend) around the block and did a nice smoke show to try it. Does that make it useful, no....................but it keeps it fun!
     
  13. Jun 6, 2013 at 4:33 PM
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    Boone

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    Semi hidden switch location. The only switch I had on hand. Wasn't about to throw a cheapy chrome toggle on my dash.

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