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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by ToyotaNoob, Aug 1, 2022.

  1. Aug 1, 2022 at 8:06 AM
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    ToyotaNoob

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    Hey fam! Finally just picked up my first Tacoma! Silver 2007 TRD SPORT*

    Im looking for recommendations on mods/upgrades & any general maintenance things that I should be looking at doing!

    Any links to mods in the comments would be much appreciated!

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  2. Aug 1, 2022 at 8:25 AM
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  3. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:22 AM
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    Thats a sport not an off road, unless someone swapped to a Sport hood.
     
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    2021 Tacoma TRD Off Road 4x4 Short Bed. Bilstein 6112/5160, Bilstein B8 Upper control Arm, Wheelers Front Bump Stop, Icon RXT Leaf Pack, Wheelers UBOLT Flip Kit with upgraded rear Bump Stop. CBI Gas Skid Plate, RCI Transmission/Transfer Case Skid Plate, RCI Diff Skid, Runnin4Tacos Control arm Skid, MB Custom Fab Sliders, VOLK TE37x 16x8 w/ Nitto Ridge Grappler 295/75/16, TRD OEM Intake, TRD Radiator Cap, TRD Oil Cap, TRD Exhaust, 21 TRD Pro Tail-lights, Odyssey Battery, Cali Raised Bed Rack
    Welcome! The truck sure looks to be in great shape! One of my favorite model years.
     
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  5. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:26 AM
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    They must’ve put the TRD OFF ROAD sticker on the box then too…
     
  6. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:26 AM
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    Thank you! It is in surprisingly good shape for the year! Some scratches and minor dings. But nothing too bad!
     
  7. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:27 AM
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    Its good to know what model you have as the off road has a true rear locker. Is the rear bumper chrome or painted?
     
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  9. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:44 AM
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    Oh for sure! I would love to know exactly. The bumper is painted. Not chrome. Also has a TRD exhaust but I’m sure that makes no difference
     
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    So you have a TRD sport not off road.
     
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    Interesting. Guess I’ll look at removing the TRD OFF ROAD sticker on the box.
     
  12. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:50 AM
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    Look up the vin. That'll tell you definitively. But the previous owner has put 3rd gen Sport wheels on it.
     
  13. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:51 AM
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    Why worry about a sticker unless you just don't want it to mismatch?
     
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    I would personally take it off too as its not an offroad.

    Nice looking truck tho.
     
  15. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:55 AM
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    Idk. It’s like when someone puts a Srt8 sticker on a non srt.
     
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    Just a Google look up? Orr?
     
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    Touche.
     
  18. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:56 AM
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    I like how you think!
     
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    Yup. Google will link websites that'll tell you.
     
  20. Aug 1, 2022 at 9:58 AM
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    Haha idk. Not trying to be rude or anything.


    I’m a little hesitant on the removal incase it leaves a big mark :/
     

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