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What are some cool things to do to a second gen

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by cbaker, Nov 16, 2019.

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  1. Nov 17, 2019 at 5:31 AM
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    I had a 1st Gen that was compacted by Tacoma. They bought it back for frame rust, it was a 2000.
     
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  2. Nov 17, 2019 at 5:43 AM
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    you can drive around with the license plate being blocked like that?
     
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  3. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:03 AM
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    Not supposed to but I’ve gotten away with it for 2 1/2 years. As long as you’re not being a Jackass they usually leave you alone. Same way with window tint, it’s not something they pull you over for specifically but will hit you up for if they pull you over speeding or just being a jerk.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 17, 2019
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  4. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:06 AM
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    Trade it in for a 3rd gen??

    (I keed, I keed!!...they're both awesome!)
     
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  5. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:29 AM
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I also had a 2000 that Toyota bought back for frame rust. The compactor was the fate of my beloved 1st gen? That’s sad but I guess the only real option.
     
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  6. Nov 17, 2019 at 6:32 AM
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    They treated me very well. I paid $13k for the truck in 2003 and after driving it for 7 years they gave me $11,775 for it.
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 17, 2019
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  7. Nov 17, 2019 at 1:41 PM
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    Theres people that drive without a front plate at all. So this is fine by my standard
     
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  8. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM
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    TheDevilYouLove You can’t polish a turd, but you can polish a TRD

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    I bought the truck brand new in 2000, kept it until 2010. Had 148k on the clock and got right around $11-12k. I was quite happy with what I got.

    I bought my second gen a week later after looking at Jeep Wrangers first. Glad I stuck with the Tacoma!
     
    TheDevilYouLove, Nov 17, 2019
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  9. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:17 PM
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    Man, sounds like you really got bent over on that deal :laugh:
     
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  10. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:20 PM
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    I was pleasantly surprised. They paid 150 % over KBB.
     
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  11. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:25 PM
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    Adding an OEM skid plate is a great mod. Stick to a mild lift, 2-3 inches. Makes all the difference and you'll avoid lots of problems. My seat spacers and softopper have been my favorite mods so far. I also replaced my stock bottle jack, and added some Safe Jack extensions. Need to install a safe in my center console next.

     
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  12. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:34 PM
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    Console vault

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    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 17, 2019
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  13. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:38 PM
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    One real cool thing to do to a 2 gen is to drive it :burnrubber:
     
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  14. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:42 PM
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    4 inch lift - complete blackout, n-fab step bars, Black Horse bull bar, 20 inch light bar, anytime fog lights, added led day running lights, Fuel wheels and Falken Wildpeak tires ,custom fit seat covers, Gatorback mud gaurds
    I agree!
     
    buckhuntin-tacoma, Nov 17, 2019
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  15. Nov 17, 2019 at 2:52 PM
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    Beautiful truck...
     
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  16. Nov 17, 2019 at 4:33 PM
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    Oem bed mat and ultimate headlight upgrade.
    Your truck, do what you think is cool.
     
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  17. Nov 17, 2019 at 9:37 PM
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    Thanks! It's my pride and joy.
     
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  18. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:04 AM
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    Same
     
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  19. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:12 AM
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    That's what I do!!! :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Nov 18, 2019 at 7:58 AM
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    Some of my favorite mods:

    Bed Mat
    Bed lights
    AC outlet in the cab
    GPS/Temp mirror (2015 didn't come with one)
    Lift
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