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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by rick, Feb 21, 2008.

  1. Feb 21, 2008 at 6:32 PM
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    im swapping out my (no scoop) hood this weekend for a brand new factory scoop w/ hood. it looks pretty simple. any suggestions or advice is appreciated. thanx

    rick
     
    rick, Feb 21, 2008
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  2. Feb 21, 2008 at 6:41 PM
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    How much did that new hood set you back?

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  3. Feb 21, 2008 at 6:44 PM
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    lol fuck!! a bunch $500 unpainted
     
    rick, Feb 21, 2008
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  4. Feb 21, 2008 at 6:45 PM
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    any plans to make the scoop functional?
     
    lsocoee, Feb 21, 2008
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  5. Feb 21, 2008 at 7:17 PM
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    about the only thing i can suggest man is to just snug down the bolts till you get the hood adjusted to where it needs to be, then you can finish the tightening job, and the hood shouldnt bow or anything!!
     
    tacomaman06, Feb 21, 2008
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  6. Feb 22, 2008 at 4:28 AM
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    where did you get your hood from ? i've been looking, but not finding anything. the one i did find was more than $500 .............
     
    pat's taco, Feb 22, 2008
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  7. Jan 25, 2012 at 5:21 PM
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