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Suggestions on modifying my Tacoma?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by taco2taco, Aug 14, 2015.

  1. Aug 14, 2015 at 5:02 PM
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    taco2taco

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    Dad just passed on his '05 Taco V6 double cab. VERY interested in modifying it and making my own. Any suggestions?

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  2. Aug 14, 2015 at 6:18 PM
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    Yep. Read the forums on stuff that interests you. Learn and do it.
     
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    Welcome to Tacoma World. Great deal on a pretty truck you got yourself there!
     
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    Look through the 2nd gen builds to get an idea of the various things you can do to it.
     
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    A few things
    It all depends on what you want the end result to be.
     
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    Looks like Dad took damn good care of that truck.
    How many miles on it? Congrats.
     
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    I like it the way it is. Nice truck!
     
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