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PreRunner B.S.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by BlueTaco07, Mar 7, 2011.

  1. May 14, 2018 at 7:02 AM
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    Pilot0527

    Pilot0527 Well-Known Member

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    Subd
     
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  2. May 14, 2018 at 7:09 AM
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    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    Welcome!

    Would you mind posting any pics of your truck? I loveee the stepside tacos, those are shweeet!:D
     
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  3. May 14, 2018 at 7:41 AM
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    Pilot0527

    Pilot0527 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks! Here's a few pics.

    IMG_20180416_124446851_HDR.jpg

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    Still have quite a bit I want to do to it. Contrary to what many may think due to how clean it is, it isn't a mall crawler. While I havent been in the mud with it since the new paint job, it will be off road again come next duck season. Have had it for 12 years!

    IMG_20180417_105913514_HDR.jpg
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  4. May 14, 2018 at 8:00 AM
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    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    That is a thing of beauty!! :drool:
     
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  5. May 14, 2018 at 7:06 PM
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    Scribbles

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    None yet
    thats one sweet Prerunner!
     
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  6. May 15, 2018 at 9:10 AM
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    Pilot0527

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    Thanks guys. I really want to upgrade the suspension.. I like the King products and I definitely want to increase the travel.

    I'm researching it. Something has gotta be done... I put those new tires on there and it's back to riding like a damn brick again.
     
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  7. May 15, 2018 at 9:13 AM
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    BassAckwards

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    If you don't plan on going full retard Long Travel, some extended travel kings will serve you well.. that's what I have on mine and it rides great on and off road
     
  8. May 15, 2018 at 9:14 AM
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    Aw9d

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    Remove the rest of the chrome on the truck and then it's 100% perfect. That's one sexy truck right there!
     
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  9. May 15, 2018 at 9:36 AM
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    T@co_Pr3runn3r

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    Love the paint job, love the stepside..................
     
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  10. May 15, 2018 at 9:47 AM
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    Pilot0527

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    No I'm not planning on long travel. I'm not into wheeling and stuff enough to justify the expense. I am considering some extended travel Kings up front with camburg UCA's and deavers in the rear but I just haven't pulled the trigger yet.

    You know... I've considered pulling the rest of the chrome..but I don't know I kind of like it. Ha!
     
  11. May 15, 2018 at 1:07 PM
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    natesmitte500

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  12. May 15, 2018 at 7:45 PM
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    tymeson

    tymeson Let's ride

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    Duuuuuude that thing is fucking sick
     
  13. May 16, 2018 at 2:09 AM
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    Thanks man!
     
  14. May 16, 2018 at 4:49 AM
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    When you get done with the suspension.............sell the truck to me :spending:
     
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  15. May 16, 2018 at 6:59 AM
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    Pilot0527

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    Thank you sir!
     
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  16. May 16, 2018 at 7:00 AM
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    Pilot0527

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    Man no way!!!! I'm driving this until the wheels fall off! Ha!
     
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  17. May 16, 2018 at 7:01 AM
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    ilubtimmyhos

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    4x4 Conversion w/ FJ T-Case, King 2.5 Extended Travel Coilovers w/ JBA UCAs, King 12" 2.0 Smoothies w/ BAMF relocate in the rear, OME Dakar leaf pack, 4.56 gears w/ ARB air locker, Archive Hammer Hangers w/ crossbar brace, ARB Snorkel, Custom Bed cap w/ Roofnest Sparrow XL, Retrofit Headlights, Wrapped in 3M Satin Perfect Blue
    Just replace the hubs and they never will!
     
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  18. May 18, 2018 at 8:53 AM
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    Mike714

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    I'm curious how many miles you guys are getting on a tank? I know everyone will be a bit different depending on mods, etc. but does ~16.5 mpg (~300 miles per tank) after 3 fill-ups seem low?
     
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  19. May 18, 2018 at 9:18 AM
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    ilubtimmyhos

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    Seems plenty good to me. I get between 15 and 16
     
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  20. May 18, 2018 at 9:44 AM
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    Mike714

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    That's good to hear. I was expecting maybe 18 or so avg but I guess LA traffic isn't very mileage friendly lol
     
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