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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. Nov 15, 2024 at 9:42 AM
    sblspawn

    sblspawn Well-Known Member

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    Yes, you may be right! I don't do much offroad, just a little camping here and there. This is a Prerunner after all. I like the look when lifted, the fact that it's better for going over objects lying on the road and when you encounter flooding. But it brings more difficulty than benefits, for example; vibrations, axle wrap, difficulty to wash it, (I need a ladder, I'm 5.7) the poking tires always throw mud, dirty water, asphalt etc over the doors and fenders. I have arthritis so getting in and out is painful, my wife struggles a bit to get in (a few extra pounds) and my elderly parents have a hard time getting in as well. Even opening and closing the hood is problematic. Not to mention working on the engine bay or jacking it up and putting jack stands on it. Anyway, it's a bunch of little shits that make a big one. All that has improved by 95% however, I hate the positive camber I now have. I used to have the camber at -0.3 before. I can't get that without UCAs.
     
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  2. Nov 15, 2024 at 9:47 AM
    elricfate

    elricfate Well-Known Member

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    Paid a muffler shop $35 to have them weld a hole that developed just ahead of my passenger side cat. Sounds right again.
     
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  3. Nov 15, 2024 at 11:03 AM
    FrostyTaco05

    FrostyTaco05 Overbudget Off-roader

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    More mods than it should have...
    Will share results next week, got a trip planned to the desert. I also don't have any other insulation but when we sleep I have a wool blanket under the air mattress and blankets/sleeping bags on top. Personally, I've never had an issue being cold at night even in snow but the Mrs. has complained about the cold so thought I'd give it a go.
     
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  4. Nov 15, 2024 at 5:24 PM
    reg188

    reg188 Well-Known Member

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    Used some 500 grit/800 grit then the Cerakote Ceramic kit on my headlights today. Like putting lipstick on a pig!

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  5. Nov 15, 2024 at 5:37 PM
    Pixeltim

    Pixeltim Misunderstood member

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    Tires, Softopper, fully armored, winch, many pinstripes.
    I got several boxes of parts!
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  6. Nov 15, 2024 at 7:29 PM
    RogerMexico

    RogerMexico Active Member

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    Hit the underside with fluid film. Used about a gallon and a 1/4. Rattle cans were left over from previous years and used to hit tight spots. Kellsport gun and attachments have been working well for years running on a regular air compressor.

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  7. Nov 15, 2024 at 7:42 PM
    jawmes

    jawmes Well-Known Member

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    Whole buncha shit. New steering rack and PS pump, wheel bearings, sway bar end links, and SPC upper ball joints.

    Looks like I’ll need new bushings soon as well. Thinking about doing polyester for my SPC arms

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  8. Nov 16, 2024 at 10:02 AM
    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler Well-Known Member

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    I will finally be installing the 3rd gen trd offroad suspension next weekend. Been putting it off for awhile now and finally decided to do it. Made a alignment appointment for the following Monday at my local dealership. Ordered new upper control arm bolts and nuts this morning as well.
     
  9. Nov 16, 2024 at 11:03 AM
    bdan83

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    Replaced all the badges with matte black and put on an OEM roof rack

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  10. Nov 16, 2024 at 3:55 PM
    stickyTaco

    stickyTaco Fuck Cancer

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    PCV replacement...definitely an easier job before the blower was installed

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  11. Nov 16, 2024 at 10:46 PM
    apbright

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    are macco jobs worth it nowdays?

    I have a 07 with some pretty deep dents in some places and getting quoted like over 10k at places. I dont need it to be amazing just want it to look good and also not be absolutely shit
     
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  12. Nov 16, 2024 at 10:54 PM
    Smills91

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    Are you getting it done or doing it yourself? If youre doing it yourself....How hard is it to do that? Also how much does it cost to purchase 3rd gen suspension and how does it compare to Robinsons high end suspension?

    Thanks for humoring me
     
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  13. Nov 16, 2024 at 11:21 PM
    apbright

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  14. Nov 17, 2024 at 5:06 AM
    HoulaHauler

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  15. Nov 17, 2024 at 6:08 AM
    easleycrawler

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    I'm going to do it myself. I got my set from another TW member, I think I paid around $300 for them and he shipped from Washington state, they have low miles as well. Keep a eye on the 3rd gen parts thread. Is it as good as a nice aftermarket setup, highly doubt it, but for what i do with my truck, it's cheap and a pretty good upgrade from the base suspension. It's really not that difficult of a job, if you have the tools and somewhat mechanically inclined.
     
  16. Nov 17, 2024 at 8:22 AM
    apbright

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    I have a base model so I completely took my mirror out and put in the the Wolfbox so I’m not too sure
     
  17. Nov 17, 2024 at 8:45 AM
    DJ IslandBoy

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    Looks good either way imho.
     
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  18. Nov 17, 2024 at 9:05 PM
    TRDguyKC

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    Washed it. Waiting for some Black Friday deals!

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  19. Nov 18, 2024 at 2:04 AM
    Ivanimal

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    Front hitch receiver Aftermarket stereo with backup camera Roof bars with storage options for fishing and canoe Class A receiver for towing quad and junk.
    Projector headlights and a rattle can grill paint job.


    Indy is protecting me from ner do wells…..

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  20. Nov 18, 2024 at 5:33 AM
    ridefreak

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    minor tweaks
    Indy looks capabible :thumbsup:
     

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