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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. Jun 16, 2024 at 9:53 AM
    99TacoDriver

    99TacoDriver Well-Known Member

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    The filter is hard to get off if you change it while engine is hot. At least in my experience it’s much easier to take off when the engine is cold.
     
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  2. Jun 16, 2024 at 11:26 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
    Finished up this project today. Platform and locking storage compartments.IMG_20240616_135836113.jpg
     
  3. Jun 16, 2024 at 1:14 PM
    mrproduxn

    mrproduxn Well-Known Member

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    This is why I love the old 2nd gen access cab fold flat rear seats. No need to build anything for the dog or packages. Just put a towel over it and good to go. Hated the new style in my 2012 and 2016 access cabs.20240616_160745.jpg
     
  4. Jun 16, 2024 at 1:18 PM
    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
    I would have loved it too.
     
  5. Jun 16, 2024 at 1:29 PM
    TacoTuesday1

    TacoTuesday1 Well-Known Member

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    determined that my 5th no spare TPMS simulator is leaking from the PCV cups seam

    Plan is try to abrade, clean, then smear RTV

    over pressure with bike tire pump
    Bring down to 29psi cold door spec

    re try getting rid of warning on dash

    I wonder the range of it. If it’s OK to store in roof cargo box or if that is too far away
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  6. Jun 16, 2024 at 1:53 PM
    Dr3w

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    I did the same and store it in the storage box in the bed with no issues
     
  7. Jun 16, 2024 at 2:18 PM
    Citra

    Citra Well-Known Member

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    Just recently picked up a 2014 TRD Sport and have been fixing it up here and there. Just finished replacing the OEM shocks with strut spacers that were already on the truck for Bilstein 5100's with some Dobinsons coils I found being sold locally. Went ahead and slapped on some JBA UCA's as well as new sway bar bushing and end links.

    Went to get an alignment afterwords only to be told it was impossible due to bent cam tabs so there's one more thing to try and fix up now (I guess it's time to learn how to weld?)
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  8. Jun 16, 2024 at 2:38 PM
    700cinema

    700cinema Well-Known Member

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    hangers and shackles install greatly improved travel and ride. May need to take a leaf or two out of my AP Expo springs…. Install was not as daunting when you gather up the right tools

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  9. Jun 16, 2024 at 3:06 PM
    ucdbiendog

    ucdbiendog Well-Known Member

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    welcome to TW! AKA the money pit. Nice lookin truck!
     
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  10. Jun 16, 2024 at 3:39 PM
    Fenwick1993

    Fenwick1993 Hillbilly

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    Stonewall is the fattest 5 lug slug ever
    Hadn't thought of that, but you're surely right. Heat expansion and all. I'm sure it didn't help my case lol. It'd been probably a good hour and a half, but there was still some heat left.
     
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    dwcfastrice

    dwcfastrice Bacon makes everything better.

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    So far: 2.5" Icon Lift, Steel Front bumper, steel rear bumper, Cali Raised Bed Stiffener, 12Volt.Solutions remote start, Stereo upgrade, A Pillar Ram Mounts, BAMF Behind the grill light mount with Sylania 20" bar; KB Voodoo Max 22" Rack, CVT Awning, Decked drawer system, pod lights
    Finally got the mushroom installed.

     
  12. Jun 17, 2024 at 5:13 AM
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    At 202k, I did a pan drop service on my transmission. Cleaned the pan and magnets, replaced the strainer, and then did a full fluid exchange (used 14qts) by pulling the hose between the top of the auxiliary cooler and the bulkhead. Some 3/8 ID tubing and a garden sprayer made it easy to collect the fluid coming out of the cooler in a jug and pump new fluid back in through the bulkhead. Took me ~30 minutes for the fluids portion. Pulled out 13 qts, put in 14, had about 1/2 qt come out when I pulled the overflow plug after running the temp check.
     
  13. Jun 17, 2024 at 6:43 AM
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    Installed the redarc brake controller (still troubleshooting that) and installed rear timbrens to get ready for the camper's maiden voyage this weekend.

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  14. Jun 17, 2024 at 12:12 PM
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    What kit did you go with?
     
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    308savage

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    Pulled our 3,700 lb pop up this weekend for the first time with the brake controller hooked up. I’ve got the Tekonsha and had to set the boost all the way up to feel the camper brakes working.
     
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    Wheels & Tires: Stealth Custom Series 17x8.5 -10mm Ray10s in Brushed Copper w/BFG KO2 265/70/17 Front Suspension: Bilstein B8 6112 Front Coilover Kits Rear Suspension: Bilstein B8 5160 w/Remote Reservoir Shocks ATS Springs Heavy Duty Rear Leaf Packs Armor: Body Armor 4x4 Hiline Front Winch Bumper Toyota TRD PRO Front Skid Plate Recovery: Superwinch Talon 9.5sr Winch w/Synthetic Line Maxsa 20322 Metal Gripped Escaper Buddy Traction Boards Lighting: AlphaRex NOVA-Series LED Projector Headlights Black AlphaRex LUXX-Series LED Tail Lights Black-Red Extreme LED Sx6 Slim 38" Light Bar AngelMa 22'' Dual Color Amber/White LED Light Bar iJDMTOY Yellow Lens 24W High Power LED Wide Angle SAE Flood Beam Fog Light Kit Exterior: ARE CX Classic Truck Cap w/Fabric Liner UpTop Overland Alpha Double Cab Roof Rack UpTop Overland Alpha eX Tacoma Cap Rack Dirtcom Trail Swing w/Accessories Storage: Decked Drawer System Pelican V800 Vault Double Rifle Cases
    Welcome to Tacomaworld! You're going to have a blast setting up your rig.
     
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    Williston

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    Stock (99.999%) OEM Bed Floor Mat, Front Bed Rail Cargo Net and hooks, Auto-Dim mirror w/Compass and outside Temperature display, TRD Pro Grille, Uni-Filter air pump modification, WeatherTech floor liners f/r. (winter) OEM All-Weather floor mats (summer).
    Are the switch backlights on this unit bright like the all the aftermarket ones I have seen, or are they more on-par with the OEM stock drivers switch backlighting on the Tacoma? It's the one thing that has kept me from doing this mod.

    Thanks in advance.
     
  18. Jun 17, 2024 at 4:55 PM
    apy_camper

    apy_camper APY CMPR

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    ...I'd rather not talk about it.

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  19. Jun 17, 2024 at 7:04 PM
    steveo27

    steveo27 Ask me about my weiner

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    The same shit everyone else has.
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  20. Jun 17, 2024 at 8:02 PM
    Tacoma13_NC

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    I've never seen the aftermarket ones in person, but these are not terribly bright. I wouldn't say they are as subtle as the factory ones either, but very tolerable when driving at night. Mine are the blue ones but I wish I had the white. I use the auto switches almost every day.
     

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