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mattygaff's 2006 Tacoma V6 SR5 4X4 Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by mattygaff, Oct 20, 2013.

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  1. Jan 5, 2014 at 7:29 PM
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    skygear

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    Buy the 3M Headlight restoration kit. The one that uses the sanding pads and a drill..
    $15 3M Headlight Lens Restoration System, 39008, 1 Kit
    http://www.amazon.com/3M-39008-Headlight-Restoration-System/dp/B001AIZ5HY

    I use them all the time. It will fix that issue in a hurry.

    Do not forget to tape off the WHOLE AREA> get an additional roll of the painters tape. Go nuts, tape everything and leave the hood open when you use the drill. Tape 6-8 inches around and do a couple layers. Thank me later on the tape tip.
     
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  2. Jan 26, 2014 at 2:57 PM
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    mattygaff

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    Mounted some BHLM's today. I like em!

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    mattygaff, Jan 26, 2014
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  3. Jan 29, 2014 at 8:55 AM
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  4. Jan 29, 2014 at 2:17 PM
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    I noticed you wanted a cue ball shifter! I made mine! :cool:

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  5. Jan 29, 2014 at 7:01 PM
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    mattygaff

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    That looks good man. Regulation size cue ball?
     
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  6. Jan 29, 2014 at 7:30 PM
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    Yes sir! Feels good in the hand. Just took a drill press and drilled a hole big enough for the nut that I found in the garage to fit. Stuck it in there and it was tight enough for me just kinda tap it in there and it stayed!
     
    AsphaltCowboy, Jan 29, 2014
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  7. Feb 6, 2014 at 11:09 AM
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    Sold the LEER cap
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    mattygaff, Feb 6, 2014
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  8. Feb 17, 2014 at 4:30 AM
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    Mounted the rearview mirror relocation bracket from ImMrYo
     
    mattygaff, Feb 17, 2014
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  9. Feb 17, 2014 at 5:13 AM
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    Hey, with your lift, did you use your stock SR5 coils with the bilsteins set at 1.75"? How many miles did you have on them at that point?
     
    MTopp, Feb 17, 2014
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  10. Feb 18, 2014 at 2:37 AM
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    Stock coils. 80k miles.
     
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  11. Feb 24, 2014 at 1:23 PM
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    Nice build man. I have an 07 SR5 4x4 xtra cab, trying to do a build up. Any advice?
     
    Baja1981, Feb 24, 2014
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  12. Mar 5, 2014 at 7:54 PM
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    Crap! Sorry man. Just saw your post.
    My advice is read on this website a lot, then make an informed choice. I changed my mind several times before I finally pulled the trigger on my lift, wheels, & tires, & now I'm very happy. Especially since I did the install myself.
     
    mattygaff, Mar 5, 2014
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  13. Mar 27, 2014 at 3:26 PM
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    Changed out the oil & filter, cabin filter, rotated the tires & had them road force balanced (much smoother ride), & trimmed out the front wheel wells to eliminate rubs from my new tires. This makes me happy!
     
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  14. Mar 27, 2014 at 3:42 PM
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    Nice! I took my cabin air filter that I changed this past June out the other day and it was pretty dirty/dusty. Surprised me, I may make that reusable/washable one on here soon
     
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  15. Mar 27, 2014 at 5:31 PM
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    It's the first time I've ever even looked at mine. Yuk.
     
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  16. Mar 27, 2014 at 6:15 PM
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    Oh well then yes, much yuck. There were leaves in mine also, I'm putting mesh over the intake in the cowl asap, so annoying when leaves fly out of my defroster
     
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  17. Apr 14, 2014 at 6:57 PM
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  18. May 18, 2014 at 1:50 PM
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    I really like this look. Thanks to spieler for his handiwork with the decal. Now I need to derp the badging and bumper to match.

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  19. Jun 11, 2014 at 5:47 PM
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    Put in the center console organizer - wow, HUGE difference.
    Got some help from my kids with building a deck.

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  20. Jun 11, 2014 at 9:30 PM
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    Looks sick :thumbsup:
     
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