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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. Apr 18, 2023 at 4:01 AM
    super_white

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    I temporarily mounted the under hood fuse box so I can determine the length of the wires going in to the cab for the switches.
    I got the length and added 6". Today I'm going to paint the edges of the hole that I drilled larger for the new grommet.
     
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  2. Apr 18, 2023 at 12:33 PM
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    What all am I missing on this actuator? Is there supposed to be a pig tail of some kind of? 4332620D-7353-4E84-8F33-E9AEB3A8C477.jpg
     
  3. Apr 18, 2023 at 1:20 PM
    Oreo Cat

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    Personally I would, but I’m also crazy for buying dumb things for cars.
     
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  4. Apr 18, 2023 at 2:34 PM
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    Not what I did to it, but what my new boy did IN it...
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  5. Apr 18, 2023 at 2:40 PM
    Ricardo13x

    Ricardo13x YT: @UrbanOpsOffRoad IG: @urban.ops.offroad

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    Random stuff. Oh! and converted to non ADD 4x4.
    Plan is to upgrade to that size and did not consider re gearing unless I’m throwing a harrop elocker. But if I had money he’ll yeah I would!
     
  6. Apr 18, 2023 at 6:18 PM
    Oreo Cat

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    As far as offroad mods go a rear locker is good, but having front and rear makes it unstoppable. Especially with skids/sliders/bumpers. Even with basic 265/75/16s and a away bar delete it would be extremely capable
     
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  7. Apr 18, 2023 at 6:47 PM
    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
    Pulled all this shit apart

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    I was able salvage all the hardware for the new hitch surprisingly.
     
  8. Apr 18, 2023 at 8:16 PM
    Ricardo13x

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    Random stuff. Oh! and converted to non ADD 4x4.
    That my current combo, when I said the harrop I meant the front :anonymous: but then I’m already sourcing parts for the doubler. Check my built i started as a Prerunner DCSB with rear locker:fistbump:
     
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  9. Apr 18, 2023 at 10:27 PM
    Oreo Cat

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    Will do! Maybe I’ll even see it around sometime. I’m in 1000 oaks!
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2023 at 10:28 PM
    Ricardo13x

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    Random stuff. Oh! and converted to non ADD 4x4.
    Hell yeah dude! Love pedals n pints by the oaks.
     
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  11. Apr 19, 2023 at 6:11 AM
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    I really like that. Plain and simple yet looks really good too. I see they have a long version that covers the chrome shaft of the shifter, however the only description available to buy that I can see is the short version. Do you have this shift knob?
     
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  12. Apr 19, 2023 at 7:48 AM
    TacoEspecial

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    BAMF RCLT Deaver Fox 2.5 StopTech Dana 60 37s 475:1
    New rear :militarypress:
    Also added new shocks, a front locker, oba, another battery for my fridge and boxed the frame
    Going 4.88 for my 37s
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    My truck goes to Stellarbuilt soon for some goodies! Love that shop and that wild 80 series. That thing is always in there.
     
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  14. Apr 19, 2023 at 8:52 AM
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    Here's a better shot of the rear shock mount Stellar made for me to keep the lower mount above the bottom of the axle tubes
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  15. Apr 19, 2023 at 9:05 AM
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    Arb Deluxe bull bar Front Bumper Ironman4x4 12k winch synth line AFE Intake OME 2.75in Dakar Leaf springs (R) Fox 2.0 bypass shocks (R) Bilstein 6112 (F) 33's on KMC wheels off road lighting comfort mods Redrock HD roof rack Retevis rt95 Radio Slotted Rotors and HD pads
    that is beautiful! I wish I was more skilled to fabricate, but if i was id also be way more able to build horrible things
     
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  16. Apr 19, 2023 at 10:19 AM
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    4WDTrout Perpetually dreaming of tall trees & rivers

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    I’m dropping my truck off with your garage!
     
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  17. Apr 19, 2023 at 10:24 AM
    4WDTrout

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    What gears would you recommend & how much do you think it would run me?
     
  18. Apr 19, 2023 at 11:08 AM
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    Not yet, but I also have my eye on his battery hold-down, after purchasing two fob cases and a set of four climate control knobs (keeping the fourth for possible addition as the transfer case selector later). Adam's instructional videos are a "must watch" if you consider these products. Quite a personable guy!
     
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  19. Apr 19, 2023 at 2:15 PM
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    Got new shocks rear, new struts front and new steering rack. Done by a mechanic but needed at 170,000 miles.
     
  20. Apr 19, 2023 at 4:53 PM
    Oreo Cat

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    For an automatic I would probably go 4.10, 4.30, or 4.56 depending on a few things
    how true to size the tires are since all brands are different
    How much armor and what it’s made of
    Engine modifications if any

    it cost me around $3500 for the front and rear with an arb locker + small G2 compressor in the front installed and with a lifetime warranty regardless of tire size

    not really sure if that’s a good deal or not but my options were limited at the time
     

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