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2012 PNW 4x4 2.7 5speed AC GSD Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Caliph420, Sep 12, 2017.

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  1. Sep 12, 2017 at 3:28 AM
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    Caliph420

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    Keeping track of Mod's to my truck which is mainly used for hauling my GSD, camping/fishing/kayak vehicle. Also planning future mods and mock ups.

    2012 AC SR5 2.7 4x4 Manual 160,000 miles
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    4A7B7428-D8FB-4744-BC17-86CCC9631323.jpg


    Dozer the GSD
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    Day I picked it up 9/11/17
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    Mods done by previous owner:

    Tow Hitch + Wiring Harness
    Leer Shell (Delete)
    AVS Vent Guards
    Tinted Windows
    Weather Tech Floor Liners


    Gear On Board:

    Snow chains
    Hitch with Hook for Pulling
    Come Along Hand Winch
    30ft 4' Recovery Strap Rated 10k
    Backup Tow Strap
    First Aid Kit / 3 day Bag
    Jumpers / Tools / Gloves
    Tie Downs, Ratchet Straps, Bed Net
    Trac Grabber Straps


    Mod's done so far:

    Neoprene Seat Covers / Console Cover
    OEM Bed Mat
    Keyed the Bedside Cabinets
    Bed Net with "L" Brackets and Clips
    Mud Guard Chop Down
    Steelcraft Tail Light Guards
    Fog Lights
    Toyota OEM Black Chrome Exhaust Tip
    De-badged All Chrome Emblems
    Bed Stiffeners
    TRD Pro Grill
    Color Matched Grill Surround
    Color Matched Door Handles
    Color Matched Side Mirror Covers
    Color Matched Rear Bumper
    De-studded Wintercat 265-70-16 AT Tires
    TRD Off Road OEM Alloy Rims


    Neoprene Seat Covers
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    OEM Bed Mat
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    Keyed the Bedside Cabinets
    keyed cabinets.jpg

    Bed Net with "L" Brackets and Clips
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    Mud Guard Chop Down
    mud guard chopped.jpg

    Steelcraft Tail Light Guards
    hhbhjbh.jpg

    Fog Lights
    taco 2.jpg

    Toyota OEM Black Chrome Exhaust Tip
    F5580309-2A78-4D9E-9401-CAC781F4FA28.jpg

    De-badged All Chrome Emblems
    change1.jpg

    Bed Stiffeners
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    TRD Pro Grill w/ Color Matched Grill Surround
    pro grill installed.jpg

    Color Matched Door Handles
    door handy.jpg

    Color Matched Side Mirror Covers
    side mirror finished.jpg

    Color Matched Rear Bumper
    taco 1.jpg

    De-studded Wintercat 265-70-16 AT Tires
    TRD Off Road OEM Alloy Rims
    5149580E-454B-4AB2-9BD6-7EDE092227B8.jpg





    Future Mod's to do:

    ARB 2" Full Suspension Lift Kit
    ARB-2-inch-Full-Suspension-Lift-Kit-for-2005-2015-Toyota-Tacoma.jpg

    After Market Headlights
    https://www.ebay.com/itm/2012-2015-TOYOTA-TACOMA-PICKUP-LED-DRL-STRIP-PROJECTOR-HEADLIGHTS-LAMP-BLACK-NEW/273110615183?fits=Model%3ATacoma
     

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    Caliph420, Sep 12, 2017
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  2. Sep 12, 2017 at 3:40 AM
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    Good looking truck! How many miles on her?
     
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  3. Sep 12, 2017 at 3:42 AM
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  4. Sep 12, 2017 at 3:43 AM
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    Thats cool!! Looks really good. :thumbsup:​

    Excellent platform for many years of modding fun!
     
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  5. Sep 12, 2017 at 3:44 AM
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    TY I am excited to get started
     
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  6. Sep 12, 2017 at 3:45 AM
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    :woot::woot::woot:

    :taco::taco::taco::taco:​
     
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  7. Oct 3, 2017 at 5:55 AM
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    Little early morning build inspiration

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    Color matched grill surround, TOYOTA mesh grill, TRD Pro wheels, BFG A/T tires, Fog lights, Hood scoop, Color match side mirrors
     
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  8. Oct 3, 2017 at 8:49 AM
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    What are those wheel covers you have?

    Trucks looking good!
     
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  9. Oct 3, 2017 at 11:38 AM
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    Just a gloss plastic snap on hub

    Easy to take on and off compared to plasti dip and do the job till I buy wheels

    https://www.ebay.com/i/232175573984?chn=ps&dispItem=1&ul_ref=http%3A%2F%2Frover.ebay.com%2Frover%2F1%2F711-117182-37290-0%2F2%3Fmpre%3Dhttps%253A%252F%252Fwww.ebay.com%252Fi%252F232175573984%253Fchn%253Dps%2526dispItem%253D1%26itemid%3D232175573984%26targetid%3D336347214399%26device%3Dm%26adtype%3Dpla%26googleloc%3D9069374%26poi%3D%26campaignid%3D884212057%26adgroupid%3D41117159461%26rlsatarget%3Daud-364031267515%3Apla-336347214399%26abcId%3D1128996%26merchantid%3D8317454%26gclid%3DCjwKCAjw6szOBRAFEiwAwzixBc05MbTkXxCqzzfUzY-GH4PgVPaggC5rY1ihzSjtIsB1JaKdqTUGchoCgJAQAvD_BwE%26srcrot%3D711-117182-37290-0%26rvr_id%3D1326313326352
     
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  10. Oct 6, 2017 at 8:14 AM
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    Color matched grill surround, fog light kit, jerry can holder and bedside decals ordered.

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    Mocking up my fishing kayak racks waiting for spring to come :playball:

    Still need to figure out the front half since the cage is in the way of the wing nuts

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  12. May 27, 2018 at 9:39 AM
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    Stripped off the racks and bed accessories for now for a cleaner look and easier use of bed for truck stuff

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  13. May 27, 2018 at 3:55 PM
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    Just out of curiosity, what kind of racks are those, and where did you get them? I also have a 2012 Tacoma, single cab, and am looking for a setup like this for kayaks.
     
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  14. May 27, 2018 at 8:30 PM
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    I welded them from scrap steel
     
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  15. May 28, 2018 at 10:33 AM
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    Got the kayak racks rigged up
     
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  16. May 28, 2018 at 12:20 PM
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    Wow. Wouldn't have guessed that. Looks great. Did you use the existing bolt holes for the tie down tracks to secure it in place?
     
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    ty, I welded tabs onto the angle steel bases and bolted them into these which fit perfectly in our bed rails, super secure

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    $24 Te-Co 41406T Black Oxide 1018 Steel Tapped Through T-Slot Nut, 3/8"-16 TPI, 5/8" Height x 7/8" Width x 9/16" Table Slot (Pack of 5)
    https://www.amazon.com/T-Slot-Finish-Tapped-Through-Threads/dp/B009SWGLHW
     
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  18. Jun 25, 2018 at 8:52 AM
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    Got kayaked up yesterday
    kayak on truck.jpg

    Built a hanger system to store in the garage eves:
    kayak mine up.jpg
    kayak pulleys.jpg
     
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    Nice clean build :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Jul 15, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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    Trying to decide between the Pro Grill or a clean mesh in gloss black

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