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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. Dec 25, 2024 at 6:10 PM
    hinmo24t

    hinmo24t MAhole

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    The airbag tag and features are on both sides of each seat
    Here's the link, I like them fit wise and they're comfy. I had carharts in my last ride and liked them but for $30 I grabbed these
    West Coast Auto Baja Blanket... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B078XCH1Q5?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
     
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  2. Dec 25, 2024 at 6:39 PM
    Cooljohn253

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    Basically anything cool I could get my wife to buy for me and small cheap stuff I could do when I get bored. Swapped for a hood scoop Deleted mud flaps ECGS Front diff bushing 2 inch RC spacer level, 1/2 inch Toyota level block Cali Raised bed stiffeners Taco net cargo net thing Alpharex Pro headlights, fog lights, luxx tail lights Fog light anytime mod Yellow wire mod v2 Undercover Flex cover Meso customs dual color interior lights Connect map lights to dome mod OEM TRD Pro wheels in grey Geolandar X-AT 285/70R17 (33 ish) for summer Nokian Hakkas on stock wheels for winter Trimmed front bumper slightly to push fender liner forward Heritage grill and painted grill surround JBL Stage door speakers and DS18 tweeters Converted bcm back to using a flasher relay using Toyota jumper to add smart tap relay With Caribe's help built a harness to convert back to 05-11 trailer combiner and tie in my smart tap, basically reverting all turn/brake to older style Pop n lock wired to passenger door unlock wire to open on 2nd click Wired passenger door unlock to driver door for one click unlock Added tie downs to bed bolts TRD off road take off rear shocks from a 2019 Debadged
    Yeah the kit came with self tappers, I don't know if you would have room for inserts. I think there's enough material that you could take it apart and put it back together a couple times if needed because this thing is solid and not going anywhere.
     
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  3. Dec 25, 2024 at 8:27 PM
    TegoTaco

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    Gave it a way overdue wash, 2 months. :anonymous:

    Seen the H1 and had to take a pic next to it. Actually thought these things were a lot bigger, definitely wide though! Magazine and online pictures made them look huge but in person, definitely not.

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  4. Dec 26, 2024 at 7:01 AM
    jrhzn

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    Icon stage 10 suspension, Falken Wildpeak AT3 33” tires, Leer Cap, AuCar Headunit, Morimotyo headlights and more.
    I washed it and had the yearly undercoating done!
     
  5. Dec 26, 2024 at 9:16 AM
    4WDTrout

    4WDTrout Perpetually dreaming of tall trees & rivers

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    Total Tacoma nOOb.
    I’ll take the one on the left please.
     
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  6. Dec 26, 2024 at 11:26 AM
    jrhzn

    jrhzn Well-Known Member

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    Icon stage 10 suspension, Falken Wildpeak AT3 33” tires, Leer Cap, AuCar Headunit, Morimotyo headlights and more.
    100% agree, but…. I’ll sell the H1 and buy two Tacos
     
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  7. Dec 26, 2024 at 4:42 PM
    SteelChinTaco

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    Got my windows tinted today

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  8. Dec 26, 2024 at 5:22 PM
    GearHead899

    GearHead899 Well-Known Member

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    Started my recessed grill mod earlier this week and got it wrapped up today. Really happy with how it came out

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  9. Dec 26, 2024 at 5:52 PM
    loyaltothetaco

    loyaltothetaco It's part ATV, part SUV, and certified by the DMV

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    I’d love a rad red xrunner one day to pair with my current truck :drool: nice ride
     
  10. Dec 26, 2024 at 6:15 PM
    Biblebuilt4x4

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    That turned out stinkin' amazing! Good job. I would like to do that some day. Where did you get the insert?
     
  11. Dec 26, 2024 at 7:02 PM
    GearHead899

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    The insert i got off of Amazon. Its just abs plastic. This is the honeycomb 11x30mm but they have different sizes and patterns
     
  12. Dec 26, 2024 at 8:32 PM
    bagleboy

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    Snug top Rebel, Thule tracks, ditch tracks, Bagged rear suspension, F/R anytime camera, intermittent wiper switch...
    I used the same stuff and heated it to add some 3D depth to it.
     
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  13. Dec 27, 2024 at 8:12 AM
    Peter603Taco

    Peter603Taco Well-Known Member

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    Disabled the really loud chime on my accessorides remote starter 2 way fob. Still get the green blinking to confirm it started and thats all I need! Instructions below in case anyone else wants to do the same
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  14. Dec 27, 2024 at 11:06 AM
    TegoTaco

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    Almost matches your grill inserts. Great job man!
     
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  15. Dec 27, 2024 at 11:12 AM
    06tacomafan

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    Got two fobs from Amazon. Followed the programming sequence - youtube university classes always on point. Attempt multiple times (kept asking myself "what the heck"). Was able to lock but not unlock. Took fob apart, reassemble - finally good to go.
     
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  16. Dec 27, 2024 at 2:22 PM
    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler Well-Known Member

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    Well it's done. Takeoff 3rd gen trd offroad suspension swap. Gained right at 1.5" over stock base suspension. The ride is night and day difference. Also put headstrong 1/4" spacers on each side and a 1" block in the rear with archive garage ubolt flip kit.

    The pics obviously aren't in the same spot, but you can tell the difference.


    Before

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    After.

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  17. Dec 27, 2024 at 2:38 PM
    easleycrawler

    easleycrawler Well-Known Member

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    Pic of the rear and trd offroad suspension rear shocks compared to true bilstein 4600's.

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  18. Dec 27, 2024 at 5:13 PM
    SteelChinTaco

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    Upgrade my speakers to Pioneer

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  19. Dec 27, 2024 at 10:04 PM
    mrproduxn

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    Retired/Hobbyist old as f***
    Absolutely one of the best cheap mods I did to my 2008. After 2 years it still maintains the level look.20240601_131540.jpg
     
  20. Dec 28, 2024 at 12:32 AM
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    A-Pillar Ram Mount Mod with a custom Rocky Talkie radio mount :D

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