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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by jtcurtis2009, Dec 28, 2019.

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  1. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:25 PM
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    jtcurtis2009

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    jtcurtis2009 [OP] New Member

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    What was everyones absolute best/favorite upgrade they couldn't live without? Or would be your number one recommendation doing? I have a 2008 toyota tacoma nothing to crazy done yet. I have bilstein 5100s, led lights, getting new UCAs, and maybe some wheels. Also thinking about getting a little grill light bar for those late night trips to the mountains and desert.
     
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  2. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:27 PM
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    Taco'09

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    Illuminated 4WD switch.
    Shamless plug: I have a new kit and could probably be convinced to sell......
     
    Taco'09, Dec 28, 2019
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  3. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    Muddinfun

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  4. Dec 28, 2019 at 6:28 PM
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    08TacoTrD

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    5100's and 883 OME Coils TRD Exhaust Deaver 1.5" AAL Rear Differential Breather Extension, 4WD Light, Tailgate Pipe clamp, Fog lights on while High Beams on, Carrier Bearing flip
    Auxiliary reverse lights, lighted 4wd switch, Redline tuning hood struts and rearview mirror relocation bracket.
     
    08TacoTrD, Dec 28, 2019
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  5. Dec 28, 2019 at 7:14 PM
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    old55guy

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    old55guy Well-Known Member

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    Free wheeling hubs

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    old55guy, Dec 28, 2019
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  6. Dec 28, 2019 at 7:49 PM
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    jkuniverse

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  7. Dec 29, 2019 at 1:01 AM
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    20somethingwidataco

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    20somethingwidataco Yes, my avatar is a real car.

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    ACLB 6 SPEED: Suspension: Bilstein 6112s (3rd perch) (F) Taco Lean Spacer Bilstein 5160s (R) TSB Leaf Pack Wheelers Offroad 3 leaf progressive AAL Wheelers Superbump Front Duro Bump U bolt flip kit Duro Bump progressive bump stop 3rd gen TRD offroad sway bar Wheels and Tires: Summit Racing Wheel Dakars (Polished Silver) 285/70r/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratrax (Load D) "Performance": AFE CAI with custom powdercoated white filter cover MagnaFlow Performance Series Exhaust URD Cam gears XTP Intake Manifold Spacer OTT Torque Tune Brakes: Stoptech Slotted Rotors Stoptech Sport Ultra Composite Brake Pads Wheelers offroad SS brakelines (Front) Interior: Kenwood DD headunit Oem Subaru Kicker Tweeters Alpine 6x9 (Front) & 6.5 (rear) (With Taco tunes speaker mounts) Alpine 500 watt amp Sound Deadening (Doors, Rear "wall", Roof) ODI Rouge Shift Knob Weather Tech Mats Painted/wrapped trim pieces Console Safe Console Vault Gridx Organizer Ram Phone Mount Meso Customs dual color map lights Meso Customs dual color dome light Wet Okole seat covers (Black) Wet Okole center console cover (Black) 1" Seat Raisers (Driver & Passenger) AJT Designs climate control and 4x4 knobs Back Up Camera Lighting: Retrofits (Mini H1's, RGB Halos, 5500k Bulbs)(Lenses wrapped in self healing PPF) Diode Dynamics SS3 Max SAE (Yellow) Diode Dynamics SS5 Pro (Yellow) Driving lights (ditch lights) Anytime fog mod Rigid Industries E series 32" Combo bar (spot/flood) Diode Dynamics XPR Reverse Lights Diode Dynamics XP80 turn signals LED brake, parking lights and license plate lights Armor: Apex All Pro sliders BPF steel skid plate Bigass Trailer Hitch Camping/Storage: Leer canopy LED interior lighting Sleeping platform (Storage underneath) Removable snowboard Yakima mounts Extra D rings in bed (6 total) Custom Powder coated white snow shovel with custom bedrail mounts Amazon special Traction Boards Hi Lift 48" Jack with custom Rail mounts to accommodate my sleeper set up Other: All pro Bed Stiffeners Relentless Fab tailgate panel TRD sport graphics (Turd Gen spec) Anti Sun glare hood scoop wrap (Satin Black) Custom FleeBay grille 4 Hella supertones ECGS needle bearing Many Patches BPF shackle mount (With smittybuilt shackle) Tinted windows (Front/Rear + Full canopy)(18%) Meso Customs gasshole AVS inchannel window visors Diff Breather Kit 2012-2015 Oem Turn signal/folding mirrors (w/ sequential signals) 2012-2015 Oem LED taillights Full Size (285/70r17) spare DIY Larger Engine Splash Guards DIY Vipercut TRD radiator cap
    Backup camera....I used to give everybody so much shit for having one. But my god I cant live without it anymore
     
    20somethingwidataco, Dec 29, 2019
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  8. Dec 29, 2019 at 4:05 AM
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    4wheelslacker

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    2017 Trd struts,2018 Trd wheels,bakflip2 bed cover,ungraded sound system
    I love the idea of the hubs,but is it cost effective?
     
    4wheelslacker, Dec 29, 2019
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  9. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:34 AM
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    TACOMA2NDGEN

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    Heated seats on those cold mornings7C1E8430-4750-40F1-BC69-157CA9F0E3E6.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:49 AM
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    rnish

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    King's, Camburg UCA, Dirt King LCA, armor
    Armor: skids and sliders. Still need a exhaust reroute and transfer case skid. Then I’m done, until I get new tires (then maybe new wheels).
     
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  11. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:51 AM
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    jowybyo

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    Spending extra money on a good lift. Rides so much better than the budget lift kits.
     
    jowybyo, Dec 29, 2019
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  12. Dec 29, 2019 at 5:57 AM
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    Goosie0080

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    i really love the 6100's i put on my tacoma. raised to level out the truck. removed front mud flaps as they are just UGLY!!!! put a 1/4 inch spacer on drivers side strut mount. truck is nice and even!!! my favorite has to be the SPYDER headlights tho... They just make the truck look completely different!
     
    Goosie0080, Dec 29, 2019
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  13. Dec 29, 2019 at 11:44 AM
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    Installing a 2nd battery.
     
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  14. Dec 29, 2019 at 11:48 AM
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    Ultimate headlight upgrade and Detroit trutrac
     
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  15. Dec 29, 2019 at 11:49 AM
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    Grumpy

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    17" Method Grid Titanium rims w/ Pro Comp Sport A/T 265/70/17 tires, Mobtown Offroad ribbed Tailgate skin, installed LED lights in painted rear bumper black, faux TRD grill, color match grill surround. LEDs in map, license plate, center console, and dome lights. Anytime driving lite mod, debadged, vent visors, AA Maglite mounted under center console armrest. Antitheft hose clamp on tailgate, LED bed lighting kit. LED spot lights in lower front bumper. Weathertech floor mats. Painted various interior parts black, homemade 7 pin relocation bracket, Valet under door LEDS, CMC, SPC UCA, Bilstein 5100, OME 885, Headstrong AAL. Pop&Lock.
    @old55guy Mind sharing any details on price, how you did this, and what parts you used?
     
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  16. Dec 29, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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  17. Dec 29, 2019 at 11:58 AM
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    PMK

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    White, debadged, Mudflaps removed, ICON 2.5 in front, 2.0 in rear, all 4 corners have reservoirs, Spidertrax wheel spacers all around, BAMF bolt on sliders, Avid lightbar, oem transmission cooler converted to power steering cooler, aftermarket transmission cooler eliminating all oem transmission cooler stuff, remote mounted spin on transmission fluid filter TrueTrac rear differential, rear diff housing vented and filtered into left side bed box, URD MAF calibrator, Volant intake scoop into oem airbox, second filter removed, airbox internals smoothed, blended and polished throttle body, NST intake manifold spacer, Wet Okolee set covers, WeatherTech Digital Fit mats, inexpensive JVC single DIN, Scangage, AVS Stepshield door sill protectors, Doug Thorley Long Tube Headers, URD Y pipe with O2 sims.
    I would believe the ICON shocks and Camburg upper A arm was the best, but will say that the BAMF sliders have saved me many door dings. Guessing there is more than a few local cars that opened their doors into sliders, which offered up a nice rounded ding in the edge of their door.
     
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  18. Dec 29, 2019 at 6:56 PM
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    old55guy

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    Taco 4x4 on this board sells the kit . I'm old school all my 4x4 have hubs , best $ spend on my 2007 dodge diesel , with IFS you can lift truck to heaven and beyond with hubs , Like i say I"m old school

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  19. Dec 30, 2019 at 7:25 AM
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    New speakers/amp/small sub made the daily commute much more enjoyable for me.
     
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  20. Dec 30, 2019 at 8:53 AM
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    Two extra leaf springs per side. No more sag when towing.
     
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