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What Have You Done To Your 2nd Gen Tacoma Today?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by kwalton, Feb 2, 2008.

  1. Jul 1, 2022 at 4:52 PM
    IvanhoeTaco

    IvanhoeTaco Well-Known Member

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    Please report back on any ride quality improvements, people swear somehow these and the hammer hangers improve ride quality..
     
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  2. Jul 1, 2022 at 5:05 PM
    Diabl0

    Diabl0 2005 TRD Off Road DC SR5

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  3. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:23 PM
    Musubi3

    Musubi3 Well-Known Member

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    Don't forget to grease the bushings before you install.
    I had fun with my Hammer Hangers, so I feel your pain. Good job though.
     
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  4. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:24 PM
    Musubi3

    Musubi3 Well-Known Member

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    Lefty loosy
     
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  5. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:27 PM
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    Dude. Jelly

    nice set up
     
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  6. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:31 PM
    Wyckedan

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    Idk what it is, but drivers just keep getting worse. My 4 Hella horns dont seem to have the same impact anymore, so I'm just going to start telling them via loudspeaker how I wish their dad had pulled out the same way they just pulled out in front of me in traffic

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  7. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:45 PM
    T.Barn

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    I did the hammer hangers and it is the best improvement in ride quality I made to the truck. Wish I would have done it from the very beginning. The hassle installing them is well worth the reward.
     
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  8. Jul 1, 2022 at 6:57 PM
    Tour991

    Tour991 Supplier of used parts

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    Thanks. I may have over packed the toys but it's a long weekend.:D
     
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  9. Jul 1, 2022 at 7:09 PM
    essjay

    essjay Part-Time Lurker

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  10. Jul 1, 2022 at 7:28 PM
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    Nothing today except drive it to and from work and filled it up this morning @ $.4.63 a gal.

    I'm picking up a small vent from Toyota tomorrow that I broke last weekend and asking on price and availability on a bed net.
     
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  11. Jul 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM
    Rusted Alloy

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    Screws right off.
     
  12. Jul 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM
    IvanhoeTaco

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    It must be magic?!
     
  13. Jul 1, 2022 at 7:47 PM
    IvanhoeTaco

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    I will literally order them right now if you tell me to
     
  14. Jul 1, 2022 at 8:06 PM
    super_white

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    I was witness to an install a couple weekends ago and the owner of the truck noticed an improvement just by driving down the street.
     
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  15. Jul 1, 2022 at 8:09 PM
    super_white

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    Step one of the harness cleanup is done. I shortened the wire protection and I’ll bundle them according to switch location.

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  16. Jul 1, 2022 at 9:15 PM
    T.Barn

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    Do it. Now. You will not be disappointed.
     
  17. Jul 1, 2022 at 9:22 PM
    IvanhoeTaco

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    I would, but Im eyeing the jd fab SUA kit. Im tired of crying twice after buying twice.
     
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  18. Jul 2, 2022 at 5:10 AM
    BadDNA

    BadDNA Uh, huh huh... Member

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    OME BP-51s, JBA UCAs, Dakar leaf pack, Hammer Hangers, SOS Skids and sliders, Mobtown Tailgate reinforcement, Bussman fuse block, and stuff...
    I did the Hammer Hangers and the crossmember back in October. I noticed the difference on the drive home from MA to VT on highways. Once I had the chance to get out on some local dirt roads it was even more apparent. The back end just stays planted. I can ride right up a curvy washboarded hill and the back end stays put instead of walking out around every corner. I can't explain the magic, I just know that it works.

    Just do it! The best suspension mod after a shock upgrade IMO.
     
  19. Jul 2, 2022 at 6:34 AM
    Minny Taco

    Minny Taco For the Horde!

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    Spend the day washing, waxing, and detailing. Hope everyone has an awesome Fourth. Don't anybody blow their fingers off!

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  20. Jul 2, 2022 at 6:42 AM
    Gruber1922

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    How many pumps/what kind of grease did you use?
     

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