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2016 Tacoma Fin Removal.

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by TacoJ44, Mar 18, 2016.

  1. Mar 26, 2016 at 6:50 AM
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    Roadtrip46

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    image.jpg I did mine this week in satin.
     
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  2. Mar 26, 2016 at 6:51 AM
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    Looks really good!!
     
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  3. Mar 26, 2016 at 7:16 PM
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    Thanks!! I am hoping to wrap it soon! Just gotta find the time.
     
  4. Mar 26, 2016 at 8:52 PM
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    I did the matte black roof wrap on my SSM. Looks awesome and definitely gives it some character. Seeing your hood wrap has me thinking...
     
  5. Apr 8, 2016 at 8:34 AM
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  6. Apr 29, 2016 at 5:39 PM
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    Looks so good I kinda want!
     
  8. Apr 29, 2016 at 7:02 PM
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    Thanks! Haha bring your taco to Pennsylvania we can hook you up!
     
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  9. Apr 29, 2016 at 7:12 PM
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    Can you take a pic of the spot where the fin is once it is removed? I have a used fin antenna that I might put on my 07, but I'm wondering how much cutting and drilling I will be getting into. Thanks!
     
  10. Apr 29, 2016 at 7:15 PM
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    SOSHeloPilot

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    Missing My Last Tacoma --- Had 11 Toyota trucks in the past and many other Toyota cars too.
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    I saw a complete wrap on a Maserati coupe on TV ... and it was cool ... but very time consuming.

    Looking forward to your pics.
     
  11. Apr 29, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    Did your head lights come stock with the black accents or did you do it yourself?


    They would look sweet on my MGM.
     
  12. May 1, 2016 at 7:42 AM
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    I already had the fin off and back on sorry... The hole isn't very big. It's just big enough for the bottom of the fun and some cords to fit threw.
     
  13. May 21, 2016 at 3:49 AM
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    Like the wheels. What size wheels and tires? Any lift or level?
     
  14. May 21, 2016 at 4:43 AM
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    Thanks! 265/70r17 No Lift or level.
     
  15. May 21, 2016 at 6:44 AM
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    Any rubbing after install? Any issues with mounting on factory lugs? Some have said they are too short. Are you using mudflaps?
     
  16. May 21, 2016 at 6:46 AM
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    No rubbing at all. I had to order some aftermarket lugs for these rims the factory ones won't work. No mud flaps. Usually when you order your rims they can recommend the lugs you should use.
     
  17. May 21, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    Are they pretty easy to replace?
     
  18. May 21, 2016 at 7:02 AM
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    Very easy. Didn't have any issues at all.
     
  19. May 21, 2016 at 7:09 AM
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    Thanks, I appreciate it
     
  20. Jul 8, 2016 at 2:29 PM
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    Bump for pics on removing the shark fin.

    Can you get the fin off, from the top of the cab, outside, like standing in the bed with some basic tools?

    TacoJ44, Dig the vinyl wrap on the hood.

    Where did you get the pattern?

    Hand cut?

    Link to vinyl?
     

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