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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. Feb 28, 2024 at 8:45 AM
    Tiedie

    Tiedie The Only Shantytown Resident.

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    Katzkin, Dobinsons full suspension. Redlinegoods console cover and door panel arm rests, Double USB charger in dash installed, Ballistic Jesters 16x8. BlackVue DR 590 Dash Cam
    nope you can turn yours off at the switch. Mine came on automaticallywhen engine is running.
     
  2. Feb 28, 2024 at 9:04 AM
    Dr3w

    Dr3w Well-Known Member

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    12-15 models don't have a lens over the drl like 05-11 so it is not an issue. Even with 05-11, LEDs can mitigate the issue of burning the lens
     
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  3. Feb 28, 2024 at 9:27 AM
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    545 Well-Known Member

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    Thanks guys
     
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  4. Feb 28, 2024 at 9:33 AM
    Tiedie

    Tiedie The Only Shantytown Resident.

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    Your welcome. After unhooking the battery yesterday I had to go back and turn off the lock/unlock chirp and turn off the seatbelt chime today.
     
  5. Feb 28, 2024 at 11:51 AM
    Flenlips

    Flenlips short man mad

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    ARE Z Series 265/75/16 AT3W summer 265/75/16 Discoverer M+S 285/70/17 Geolandar AT G015 Ray10 Brushed Gold 17x9 -10 Ironman 4x4 HD leaf pack, 3 leaves removed Bilstein 5112 rear Rear extended lines 1.25" BORA spacer front RC Vertex 3.5" fronts Limit straps 8" front Blue Sea large Fuse Panel Hidden Winch Bumper Apex12K with cutoffs
    if you saw how i had to get the bushing out - you'd laugh for asking that! lol!!
    easy job after getting that pesky thing out.
     
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  6. Feb 28, 2024 at 2:52 PM
    Poke_squid

    Poke_squid Well-Known Member

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    Fox 2.5 extended travel coilovers Jba control arms Fox 2.0 rear shocks 1" rear blocks Toyo open country at2 Lt 265 70 17
    Hey guys, long time lurker. I used to use my Tacoma as a DD. Things happened now it’s not my DD. Where do I begin? I think it started where one day my DD(2012 Corolla ), got a faulty ignition coil. So I opted to drive my truck to work until I could diagnose my car on my days off. How ever , I went to start it up one day, I released the parking brake, it wouldn’t roll forward. I tried breaking it free with no success. So that meant 2 un drive able vehicles for the week. I was desperate so I took a deeper look into why my truck wouldn’t move. Turns out the parking break on the driver rear wouldn’t dis engage? I loosened up the bleeder valve for the brake and I did engaged the brake. That was a relief. So over the span of 4 months I opted to do some, some what major maintenance. Transmission, differential, brake fluid, coolant, power steering. Didn’t touch the transfer case, front differential and AC components. Changed out all the idler pulleys and tensioner with the belt. This past week end I changed out the 2 out of the 3 u joint. I was on the last one and the drive shaft flange broke. I have another one in the way. Finally I changed out one ball joint for my JBA control arms. That was easier then I thought. My truck sits at 102k miles. Anyway sorry for the long read. But I feel this is easily the best truck you could own for the money. Now I can see why these trucks are so popular. I love my Tacoma! IMG_0439.jpg
     
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  7. Feb 28, 2024 at 3:23 PM
    My2009taco

    My2009taco Committed - or at least some thinks I should be…

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    Rough Country Bull bar, Redrock side steps, Raxial Axiom black housing halogen headlights, LED black housing tail lights, K&N oiled filters, black rear bumper, TVD red emblem inlays, black powder coated 16” five spoke sr5 rims, Falken Wildpeak at3w 265/70R16 tires, spidertrax 1.25” wheel spacers, torch sway bar drop kit, g2 red epoxy painted calipers, tinted cab glass, hood protector, Trifecta folding Toneau cover, Argent raptor grill w/ leds, led fog lights, Bilstien 4600 shocks, Rigid d-series midnight edition spots, Redline hood struts
    Installed six new Denso ignition coils and completed the last three plug swaps…

    The truck seems to like moving on from the ACDelco plugs (installed by previous owner) and the update to what were likely the original ngk coils.

    The idle is noticeably smoother and the truck accelerates much better.

    Last item on the list is to drop the transmission pan, inspect for sludge and clean magnets/pan, install new filter and fluid.

    All my other fluids/gear oil have been changed.
     
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  8. Feb 28, 2024 at 5:41 PM
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    SomeGuy_GRM Well-Known Member

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    They're amazing trucks to own if you like pulling your own wrenches.
     
  9. Feb 28, 2024 at 7:59 PM
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    Busy week for Lucille

    Last Friday she knocked out 1000 miles in 18 hours with a single pilot (me!) to get me to be present for the birthday of my first Grandbaby, then today she served as dogsitter and then removed the tonneau to play furniture getter. I do love this truck. It simply gets it done.

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  10. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:25 AM
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    Poke_squid Well-Known Member

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    Fox 2.5 extended travel coilovers Jba control arms Fox 2.0 rear shocks 1" rear blocks Toyo open country at2 Lt 265 70 17
    In the event I do need to turn a wrench, I will not shy away from it. As much as I like turning a wrench on, I’d like to be able to enjoy it as. But I think catching up on maintenance comes before play. I’m almost on my 6th year of owner ship and put almost 40k miles on it. I look forward to more years of use on it :)
     
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  11. Feb 29, 2024 at 3:42 AM
    Tiedie

    Tiedie The Only Shantytown Resident.

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    2 cool stickers on your back window. How close to the AT are you and what Guzzi do you Ride?
     
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  12. Feb 29, 2024 at 11:05 AM
    kidsmoke

    kidsmoke Well-Known Member

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    grew up in NH scrambling around the White Mountains. Have never been a through hiker but have hiked much of it in 9 states, and it remains just an ideal to which I aspire.

    I’ve had several Guzzi’s.

    Currently in the garage:

    79 G5
    93 1000S
    00 Jackal
    09 GRiSO.

    You ride?
     
  13. Feb 29, 2024 at 11:43 AM
    Tiedie

    Tiedie The Only Shantytown Resident.

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    Nice I'm in WNC and currently have a 84 BMW r65ls
    Had a 85 Cagiva Alzzurra 650 which was wrecked by a taxi cab. Love the Guzzi's have ridden many friends.
    Have been out of riding job related and a back injury. Hopefully will be able to get back to it soon.
     
  14. Feb 29, 2024 at 12:15 PM
    kidsmoke

    kidsmoke Well-Known Member

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    nice. Looks like I’ll get to do the dragon this summer on my way to a work event in Asheville, so I can can get paid mileage on the trip. Planning to take the GRiSO. Couple of firsts. Never rode the dragon and never spent any real time in Asheville. Excited for both.
     
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  15. Feb 29, 2024 at 12:17 PM
    SoCaltaco65

    SoCaltaco65 Well-Known Member

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    Its nice to stop again...

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  16. Feb 29, 2024 at 1:18 PM
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    All the normal cool stuff!!!
    Well…showed my old 06 some love. I added some Raptor Lights to my grill, LED fog lights (Dual color) and moved my Light bar up front on my bull bar.

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  17. Feb 29, 2024 at 1:57 PM
    Tiedie

    Tiedie The Only Shantytown Resident.

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    Lots of good rides in the area, I live on one of the more visited routes NW of Asheville. Many bikes go by my place daily in good weather. It goes up and over through the Pisgah National forest to a town on the AT. And high speed back to Asheville. The dragon is cool lots of traffic on the weekends.
     
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  18. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:19 PM
    kidsmoke

    kidsmoke Well-Known Member

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    I'm a firm believer that there are at least dozens of roads as good, but ya know, if I'm gonna be there I outta knock it off the list.
     
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  19. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:22 PM
    BluberryBCtaco

    BluberryBCtaco Making the magic happen

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    3in lift, Tow package, Any time 400w inverter, in cab outlet, vinyl floor, roof rack
    I like that grille, I pass by my neighbour who has it and I’m very jealous.

    where did you get yours?
     
  20. Feb 29, 2024 at 2:59 PM
    Skawdee

    Skawdee SKOL Vikings!

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    Old Man Emu 2.5” Full Suspension Lift w/ Wheeler's Off-Road Progressive Leaf Pack JBA Upper Control Arms Moog Lower Control Arms Victory4x4 Strike Front Bumper w/ Grill Tubing Morimoto XB Headlights Baja Designs Squadron Sport Amber Fog LED’s Baja Designs 20” White LED Light Bar Over-sized BFG All-Terrain Tires K&N Stock Replacement Air Filter Pioneer AVIC-W8400 Head Unit Apple TV Wireless Phone Charging Pad Bed rail mounting with ax, shovel, MaxTrax Bed Extender
    I ride. Started in 2005 with a 1990 Suzuki GS500. Now have the 2015 Yamaha FZ-07. Heading to Arizona first week of April to attend Arizona Bike week. A good time! GodSmack will be playing. The Cave Creek parties and bar hopping is fun.
     
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