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2015 Sport Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Gruber1922, Oct 8, 2019.

  1. Mar 15, 2021 at 10:49 PM
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    2012TacomaGuy

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    What dash camera is that? I've been looking at three... don't know which is better yet... leaning towards Thinkware F800Pro. I want something facing front and one for the bed of the truck in case anyone tries to take something back there. Thoughts?

    https://us.thinkware.com/product-page/f800prod/

    https://us.thinkware.com/product-page/q800pro-front-rear-dash-cam-bundle/

    https://www.amazon.com/dp/B08DV51H2X/?coliid=I13C46K6F7P2BM&colid=2370Q31XDOOKX&ref_=lv_ov_lig_dp_it
     
  2. Mar 15, 2021 at 11:13 PM
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    I went the cheap route, this was 40 bucks and is only 1080. I've heard great things about the viofos. Figured I didn't need a rear since the front would make it obvious if I was rear ended (I hope)
     
  3. Apr 3, 2021 at 10:32 AM
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    Gruber1922

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    I now have a canopy and a Prinsu top rack thanks to @nudavinci64 getting a super pacific. Pretty excited to have some more dry space
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  4. Apr 3, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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    nudavinci64 Robert @ Holy Horsepower

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    Boosted Money Pit....
    Awesome! Was a trip seeing it changer owners. It served me well.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2021 at 6:30 PM
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    Gruber1922

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    How are you liking the new set up?!
     
  6. Apr 5, 2021 at 1:01 AM
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    Boosted Money Pit....
    the new setup is killer but have not had that a chance to properly test it out. We just got back home a couple of hours ago.
     
  7. Apr 25, 2021 at 10:14 PM
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    Don't mind me, just lurkin! Nice build thread. Excited for our next camping trip, we should plan something for early June or so.
     
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  8. Apr 25, 2021 at 10:33 PM
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    Gruber1922

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    Yes soon!
     
  9. May 6, 2021 at 7:28 PM
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    Chopped the exhaust today. Also, I fixed my rattling exhaust with some spacers. The exhaust was contacting my skid plate
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  10. May 20, 2021 at 6:43 PM
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    @RelentlessFab axe/shovel mount. Pretty happy with how it came out. Now I have my highlight, shovel and axe out of the way487BD417-A89A-49B2-B965-292021091BB2.jpg 3B2FBBAD-42A3-48D3-A6D4-590C2BD80717.jpg
     
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  11. Jul 6, 2021 at 2:33 PM
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    Do you recall what light pattern you went with on your Squad sports? Cornering by chance?
     
  12. Jul 6, 2021 at 3:04 PM
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    Combo
     
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  13. Jul 6, 2021 at 3:09 PM
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    Little update... bought a Setpower RV45S and it's been awesome. Run it off the Jackery 500 and charge it with solar. Also removed the rear driver side seat today. Thinking about ordering the goose gear delete but it's so damn expensive 497F811A-8304-4259-9F8F-EBDB4BAFBFA8.jpgDD6D4073-D09C-4EBC-83AF-AC9DDB2803F6.jpgC13C9BFE-B12A-4B65-BA01-B75525CB292F.jpg
     
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  14. Jul 6, 2021 at 4:06 PM
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    Any idea on a link to the Amazon hidden light bar?
     
  15. Jul 6, 2021 at 6:35 PM
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    Mine is curved so I had to cut out the plastic. Any straight 30 inch with decent reviews should work
     
  16. Jul 7, 2021 at 6:32 AM
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    Great looking truck. A bunch of great ideas and information. Thanks!

    If I got it right, this is the first set of new headlights you tried and later removed. Is that correct?
    This is when you temporarily went back to OEM.
    Are these the headlight you have now and are satisfied with?
    Exterior (lighting):
    -T̶a̶c̶o̶m̶a̶b̶e̶a̶s̶t̶ ̶H̶e̶a̶d̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶s (don't buy, the light output is trash)̶
    -U̶l̶t̶i̶m̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶H̶e̶a̶d̶l̶i̶g̶h̶t̶ ̶u̶p̶g̶r̶a̶d̶e̶
    -LED retrofit with rear halos, Apollo 3 shrouds. From Bx Built
    -Baja Designs Squadron Sport fogs
    -Amazon switch panel (actually highly recommend)

    Also, thanks much for the speaker recommendations! Any idea how they might sound with the OEM JBL system and a fully soundproofed truck?
    -Subaru Kicker tweeters
    -Rockford Fosgate R169x3 front and R165x3 rear speakers

    To each his own and I admit I don't know what this front bumper will look like but I gotta tell you again, your truck looks killer now!
    -BAMF hybrid front bumper + winch + lightbar

    "All of my fab/welding work is done by @ adventurefab on Instagram. He is located in Vancouver, WA. Hit him up for great pricing and quality work"
    Your cab chop mod has to be the cleanest I've seen!

    I'll respectfully offer my parting comment. Great work:thumbsup: Great looking truck![/QUOTE]
     
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  17. Jul 7, 2021 at 9:34 AM
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    [/QUOTE]

    thanks!

    -I went from OEM headlights to the tacomabeast/Spyder ones. They sucked. Went back to OEM with the ultimate headlight mod and they were great. Upgraded to LED retrofits and they are amazing. I think a retrofit is the way to go if you have the money/time to order or build.

    -I'm not sure if they will work with the JBL system. Check out Tacomaholic (aka @boogie3478 ) on YouTube, he has a ton of great videos. I did all my speaker work off of his videos
     
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  18. Jul 8, 2021 at 2:46 PM
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    I couldn’t find a concrete answer so I’m going to ask, those rear speakers are 6.5”? Also, are they plug and play? Thanks again man
     
  19. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:36 PM
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    After a long awaited 8 months it's here! Still have to figure out the swingout stuff but that will be another day. Thanks to @WarFab Armor for a solid product. Freight fucked up shipping royally but I'm happy it's here. Excited to get my 35 spare out of the bed.

    my cuts weren't the cleanest but I'll cover that up with some trim-lok4F127159-FC6A-420B-8572-C04E2A226A10.jpg2534CE96-B513-46FB-88FD-A565F320630C.jpg55BD9572-CA30-47A5-9CCA-170129041C22.jpg
     
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  20. Jul 23, 2021 at 3:43 PM
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    Question on those Rockfords, where they plug n play or was a mount/bracket needed? Truck freakin rocks btw man
     

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