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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Titus139, Dec 20, 2020.

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  1. Jan 3, 2021 at 10:43 AM
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    Do you have a link for these? What difference have you seen after installing them?
     
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  2. Jan 3, 2021 at 11:04 AM
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    Here u go - https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...all-now-with-pictures-and-a-video-too.432885/

    $68 Energy Suspension 8.10106R Rack & Pinnion Bushing Set
    https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspe...1&refRID=X4N804S2F3T72JWW4HQX#customerReviews
    $153 ENERGY SUSPN Energy Suspension 8.4109G Body Mount Set-Reg, Access & Dbl Cab
    https://www.amazon.com/Energy-Suspe...coding=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=A4CMX2EMPJ0S8KVDJKBS
    $34 Energy Suspension- 9.4101G UNIVERSAL MOUNT
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000CN9BZ0?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
    $24 Energy Suspension 8.5140R Sway Bar Bushing Set (30Mm)
    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00SD37KOK?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
     
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  3. Jan 3, 2021 at 11:38 AM
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    awesome thanks!!
     
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  4. Jan 4, 2021 at 8:09 AM
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  5. Jan 4, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    ItalynStylion Sounds Gooooood

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    What was the difference you noticed after installing them? What was the before vs after?
     
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  6. Jan 4, 2021 at 11:59 AM
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    Kolter45

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    I have yet to do this. Remember polyurethane can be very stiff. This mod isn’t for the lighthearted. I don’t recommend anyone doing this unless you 100% know what you’re getting into. It may cause some noise & it’s not a true “body lift.” If you want a body lift Toytec has a 1 inch .

    some ppl report more noise afterwards some don’t. I think it’s a great mod to do down the road. I’m only @ 72k miles though. This is what I’ll do once my supports are shot.
     
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  7. Jan 4, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    As a new Tacoma owner and reading this thread... I'm glad to see nothing has crossed my "Must-Do" threshold.

    All these things are great, but there is nothing super serious here. Goes a long way to show how great these trucks are.
     
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  8. Jan 4, 2021 at 12:20 PM
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    Hell yea. I did do the no steal tailgate mod my first week of ownership. Today, I just bought the stuff to do the mouse mod. I moved to a neighborhood with a field & lots of mice. Garage kept but still
     
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  9. Jan 26, 2021 at 5:58 AM
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    Here is a thread with some good info- did this to mine as well and it’s been great so far (when I get to use it). If you were interested I’d say do it at the same time if you wanted new covers. I was going to link the kit I bought on Amazon but it’s not there. This one one eBay looks the same though. https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/is-adding-heated-seats-a-pita.643296/

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    hyrule_trd, Jan 26, 2021
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  10. Jan 26, 2021 at 12:53 PM
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    subbed for some really great ideas! :)
     
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  11. Jan 27, 2021 at 3:44 AM
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    This is what i've done to my truck during the month i've had it, basically my "must do" upgrades.
    https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/my-daily-driven-06-tacoma-mod-list.704946/
     
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  12. Jan 28, 2021 at 11:29 AM
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    No money, all went to truck...
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  13. Jan 28, 2021 at 12:18 PM
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    By chance do you have links on where to get/how to on the Tech deck, mirror riser, and mini bed stiffners?
     
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  14. Jan 28, 2021 at 4:01 PM
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    Tech Deck and mirror riser can be had via BirdDawg Industries Just recently got a mirror riser through them. Good fit and finish. Make sure to apply 3M (real stuff) double sided tape to top most point. Prevents some of the horror show pictures I have seen people post here.

    Think the mini bed stiffeners are from CaliRaised. Personally I went with Total Chaos bed stiffeners. Beefers :curls: And you get 2 antenna/whip mounts outs the deal too!
     
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  15. Jan 28, 2021 at 4:15 PM
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    If you do any serious offroading the difference would be a faster path to cracked radiator support frames (this will eventually happen on any Tacoma driven hard offroad) and possible cracked body mounts. The OEM soft ones are actually the right ones to use. I wouldn't change these.
     
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  16. Jan 28, 2021 at 5:28 PM
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    2-Lo module. :thumbsup: love mine
     
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  17. Jan 28, 2021 at 7:43 PM
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    yep birdawg for the tech deck and riser. There was another option but he’s not making them anymore.

    I got my mini stiffies from @Tttacodan
    . Member here and great customer service.

    Work great for my purpose, if you’re putting a camper or something on then I’d get full size.
     
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  18. Jan 28, 2021 at 9:07 PM
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    I've done a bunch of stuff to my base model 2008 (5 lugger) but I'm wanting to attain "intermittent wiper" status - Can you help?
     
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  19. Jan 28, 2021 at 9:10 PM
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    How did this upgrade improve your life?
     
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  20. Jan 29, 2021 at 9:53 AM
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    To be honest, it fulfilled my need to mod... I guess it gives piece of mind with extra stability and extra tie down points. There are reports of cracking the bed with stress from off road but you really need stiffners if you're putting a camper or a bunch of weight on the back. At least that is my understanding. The minis were a great price and I checked that box.
     
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