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Dirty Dan's 08 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by mike175gr, Jan 19, 2016.

  1. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:34 PM
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    I Just recently sold my 07 Subaru Wrx and bought my self a 2008 Toyota Tacoma 4X4 TRD Sport the truck looked brand new with zero rust it had 150,000 miles for $12,500 I bought it from a guy who did estimates for an eletrical company, So basically all highway miles.

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  2. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:36 PM
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    The First thing i did to the truck was remove and sell the bed topper on crags list as I have no use for it and it leaks.

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  3. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    More pics of the topper/ tool box

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  4. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:43 PM
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    I Then went to my local pic and pull and kinda went crazy and got about 6 vacuum fittings from old camrys that are used for diff breathers The pick and Pull i went to didnt charge for them so if anyone happens to need one let me know i have no use for them and am happy to give them away for free. By the way i also did the rear diff breather mod too. ill post pics later.
     
  5. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:50 PM
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    The first high dollar mod i did was the old man Emu suspension with 884 coils and full Dakar leafs with Bushings and drive line spacers

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  6. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:51 PM
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    the next thing i did was order the ifs and trans skid plates from all-pro off road. i presonally think that these are great skids and are very beefy and well constructed

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  7. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:55 PM
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    When i bought the truck it came with trd seat covers but they were too tacky for me so i talked to a kid at my school whos parents just bought him new wheels for his tacoma (prerunner) and he wanted to trade :woot: I think i got the better end of the deal

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  8. Jan 19, 2016 at 7:59 PM
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    before i put on the lift i did some really light wheeling just to see what the truck could do

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  9. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:03 PM
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    The lift took a bit of time to install (Little to none experience working on cars) the rear was much easier to do thanks youtube here is a pic of the truck with lift and skid plates still waiting on tires:D also little toyota badge i pulled of a '88 corolla

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  10. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:05 PM
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    I decided to get those factory 16" wheels powder coated i think they turned out pretty good

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  11. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:06 PM
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    I ordered a set of General Grabber AT2s 265-75-r16 cant wait for them to be mounted:bananadance::bananadance::bananadance:
     
  12. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:08 PM
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    Oh yea and if anyone needs a factory skid plate with brackets let me know i want to sell it

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  13. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:13 PM
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    Installed a radio about a week after i bought the truck had to replace the entire radio and bracket thing

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  14. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:44 PM
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    Now excuse all the mud and poor quality pics i took them at night and have not washed my truck for a while. here are pics of my diff breather OME Suspension and All-Pro Off Road skid.

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  15. Jan 19, 2016 at 8:47 PM
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    Ok i have Four diff breathers left they are the correct thread pattern for the diff they are free as long as you pay shipping just message me for them. they would be $20 from the dealer but i think free is better:D:D

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  16. Jan 24, 2016 at 8:59 PM
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    scored a hi lift from a friend for 40$

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  17. Jan 24, 2016 at 9:11 PM
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    Driver's side diff bearing went out. As most TX world readers know, this is a very common event. Replaced it with the special bushing from East Coast Gear Supply. Another TW member loaned me the needed tools and the job was very easy as a result! When we were in there we replaced the CV axle as well. Upgraded version from CVJ. Great product!

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  18. Jan 24, 2016 at 9:12 PM
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  19. Jan 24, 2016 at 9:22 PM
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    A buddy of mine called me up asking to pull him out of a mud hole a ways a from my house. He's got a 3rd gen bronco on 33" and was sunk to the frame. i tried for about an hour but couldnt pull him out. we ended up taking everything out of it and left the truck there over night and came back with a Chevy Dually which ended up breaking the tow strap. so we are going to figure out how to get it out later more pics coming soon...

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  20. Jan 25, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    Nice build!

    Where was your buddy heading? Looks like a dead end, haha.
     

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