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2012 Taco.. Yay or Nay?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by Vidmon88, Apr 21, 2013.

  1. Apr 21, 2013 at 11:08 PM
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    Vidmon88

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    I'm starting to build up my truck. would like to get some feedback from you guys/gals.... any opinions will be appreciated :D

    lets start from the front....
    headlights- stock with HID kit from csjumper.
    fog lights/parking lights. LED by csjumper.
    lightbar- TRD lightbar from crossfab.
    front lights- 3 Hella Rallye from 4wheelparts , converted to HID by csjumper.
    interior lights- LED's by csjumper.
    all weather floor mats- from claymore.
    spindles- MaxTrac 4" spindles from cools20.
    brake lines- extended aluminum brake lines from OCTaco.
    coilovers/UCA- 3" iShock coilovers and UCA from iShock.
    leaf springs- dakar leaf pack from MrGrimm.
    tonneau cover- Snugtop tonneau cover from local friend.
    wheels- eagle usa 17" series 027 Black with Machined accents and Matte clear from local tire shop.
    tires- All Terrain Nitto Terra Grappler 285/70R17 from local tire shop.
    tint- all windows with medium tint from local shop.

    I think thats about it for now. More things coming as I save some cash lol.


    Pictures are not that great... but those are the only ones I have.
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    Last edited: Apr 22, 2013
    Vidmon88, Apr 21, 2013
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  2. Apr 22, 2013 at 5:00 AM
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    nathan3306

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    Looks really good alex!

    What are you planning to do next?
     
    nathan3306, Apr 22, 2013
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  3. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:09 PM
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    12DblCab

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    12DblCab I don't know what to write here

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    Looks great! I really like the lightbar.
     
    12DblCab, Apr 22, 2013
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  4. Apr 22, 2013 at 2:34 PM
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    SpruceTaco

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    SpruceTaco トヨタ

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    Tinted windows 5%, sill protectors, TRD stubby antenna, weathertech in channel rain guards, wheathertech floor mats, BHLM, Truxedo low pro qt, DTRL deleted, anytime backup camera, bed storage locks, fog lights on anytime, tailgate theft deterrent, painted engine cover, relocated horns, l.e.d bed lights, l.e.d engine bay lights, l.e.d lights above cup holders, in glove box, rear cup holder, in console storage & cubby next to steering wheel, Grillcraft grill, 17x8.5 SCS Ray10's, 35x12.50 Nitto Ridge Grapplers, Borla cat back exhaust, map & dome l.e.d's, TEQ badge on grill, Redline tuning hood struts, Maxtrac spindles, SPC Light Racing UCA's, Bilstein 5100's front set at 0 with OME 885's & extended length Bilstein 5100's in the rear, All Pro expedition leaf springs & 2" blocks, extended brake lines front & rear, 1.5" 4crawler drive shaft spacer, Beefed Taco carrier bearing drop, 1.25" spidertrax wheel spacers on rear, Kenwood DNX570 touchscreen with navigation, 30" led light bar in lower bumper opening, 1/4" top plate spacer drivers side, Bullet Proof Fabricating skid plate, Cali Raised ditch lights & Rago f Fabrication brackets, Amp Research power steps, smoked l.e.d 3rd brake light, Wet Okole seat covers, under cab LED'S tied to dome circuit
    Looks good to me. :thumbsup:
     
    SpruceTaco, Apr 22, 2013
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  5. Apr 22, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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    Raz4back

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    Blacked out badges, Tinted Tail Lights, Fog Light Anytime Mod, Sock Monkey Bedside Decal, Painted Wheels, 20% Tint on Front Windows, 886 Bulb Backup Light Mod, Plasti Dip Rear Bumper (temporary until I get color matched), Color Matched Grill, Front Emblem, Door Handles, Mirrors, Bilstein 5100 all around, front set at 1.75, 1.5 aal, Crossfab light bar with 3 Hella Black Magic 500s, TRS Retrofit with D2S Projectors and Apollo Shrouds, BHLM with color matched Bowls and shrouds, CSJumper LED interior kit, CSJumper LED switchback DTRLs and Side Markers, 17x9 -12 Offset Ballistic Jester Wheels, 255x75x17 Nitto Trail Grapplers
    I see you went with the crossfab, looks good!
     
    Raz4back, Apr 22, 2013
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  6. Apr 22, 2013 at 10:08 PM
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    Vidmon88

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    Thank You!
    N-Fab wheel to wheel side steps or something similar.
     
    Vidmon88, Apr 22, 2013
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  7. Apr 22, 2013 at 10:10 PM
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    Vidmon88

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    yup. looks like we have the same one. TRD logo with holes on the side. I'm very pleased with it.
     
    Vidmon88, Apr 22, 2013
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  8. Apr 23, 2013 at 5:50 PM
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    Vidmon88

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    should I leave the bumper and light as is or should I pull the trigger on a front tube bumper?
     
    Vidmon88, Apr 23, 2013
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  9. Apr 23, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    teneighty

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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Truck looks sick!! I really like those light bars. Something I might grab when I get some extra cash! Well done!

    :thumbsup:
     
    teneighty, Apr 23, 2013
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  10. Apr 23, 2013 at 7:45 PM
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    Looking good! Our setups are very similar!

    I'd suggest color match grill, black emblems and a custom Black TRD graphic for the back.
     
    Operator313, Apr 23, 2013
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  11. Apr 24, 2013 at 6:43 PM
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    Vidmon88

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    yeah next up it's gonna be the side steps. I'll probably de-badge my truck and try to make them black somehow.
     
    Vidmon88, Apr 24, 2013
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