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PcBuilder's 2003 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by PcBuilder14, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:02 PM
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    YotaOverAll

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    Very true. Probably gets rid of possible wind noises by mounting it higher...I want a top bar too
     
  2. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:06 PM
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    Exactly. Plus by mounting it lower you don't have to aim it down as far so I'd assume it'd lower hood glare as well...
     
  3. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:08 PM
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    Mine will be spot beams so that should cut down on glare too
     
  4. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:10 PM
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    True, I'm going for a double row spot/flood combo since I want it to be a filler light between the headlights and spot lights.
     
  5. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:13 PM
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    I'm glad I didn't get pulled into this Elite fiasco haha. I mean I'd love one of the bumpers, but theres no way in hell I'll wait a year for it.
     
  6. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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    Yeah, I'd be pissed. Hopefully whenever I do finally order it will be a 3 month wait like he says. I won't be getting powdercoat or any tubing on it from him so that should help.
     
  7. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:15 PM
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    I want a little more reach so I'll either do a spot beam up top with a spot and spot/flood in behind the grill or spot/flood up top and two HID spots behind the grill
     
  8. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:16 PM
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    go for the latter. You'll get much better output. That's what I plan do do except the HID spots will be mounted on the bumper.

    http://www.quadratec.com/products/97060_0112.htm
     
  9. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    Damn those are expensive...
     
  10. Mar 3, 2014 at 3:24 PM
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    Yup... It's just money, right? :eek:
     
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    I need this. Too many switches in random spots in my truck
     
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    Yeah, I'm glad somebody started selling a panel on here. I was about to cut up my dash to fit an OTRATTW 6 switch plate holder under the radio...
     
  13. Mar 3, 2014 at 5:53 PM
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    Link to this panel! I need to order mine yesterday! . Shit I have front and rear locker, fogs, off road driving lights, rock lights (needs to be installed) Rear bed rack lights ntdi) air compressor and swing out light. Been putting off installation because of the switch issue... This takes care of everything. How much do u have into just switches and panel. I have all the rest..fuse block relays bus fuse
     
  14. Mar 3, 2014 at 5:56 PM
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    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...5089-6-switch-plate-under-radio-location.html
     
  15. Mar 3, 2014 at 5:57 PM
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    Here you go!

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...5089-6-switch-plate-under-radio-location.html



    As for cost. At $15.25 per switch that's $122 for all 8 that I have before shipping. And then $25 for the switch panel.
     
  16. Mar 3, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    I <3 money though
     
  17. Mar 3, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    I do too, so I can spend it on the truck ;)
     
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    I'm too stingey and indecisive when it comes to stuff for the yota lol
     
  19. Mar 3, 2014 at 6:27 PM
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    Haha if I had a stock truck, wow.... So much money.... And I'm nowhere near what a lot of people have spent.
     
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    If I had the money put into mine that'd be s lot. And you've probably got more than twice that. Just think of Jerry's truck....think he said he had like 27 thousand into the SAS and what not
     
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