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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 30, 2011 at 11:17 PM
    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

    ROGU3 PR3DATOR Space Shuttle Door Gunner

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    Thanks again. I took several more pictures with the mindset of doing a write up, but the only way I can get the pictures off my phone right now is to email them to myself one at a time...

    Let me know if you want a bit more detail about what I did and I will see what I can do.
     
  2. Dec 30, 2011 at 11:21 PM
    Bengland25

    Bengland25 Never Forget! 343

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    MB Chaos 6 17" wheels, BF Goodrich All-Terrain TA/KO LT265-70R17, Anytime Fog Lights, Anytime Backup Camera, Bed Lights, Tailgate Lock, Light bar with 3 Hella 700FF's, Realtree Camo arm-rests, Anytime DTRL (With Switch), Blue Seas Fuse Block and Circuit Breaker, Custom Bed Light-Bar, Cobra 29 LTD Chrome, 4' Firestik, Masterlock Hitch Key Safe, Bed Storage Compartment Locks, Custom Shovel Bracket Mount, Flag Pole Mount (RED SOLO CUP FLAG!), DIY Washable Cabin Filter, URD MAF Cal., Homelink Garage Door Opener, Volant CAI w/ Ram Scoop, AeroTurbine 3030XL, URD Short Throw Shifter, Custom Satoshi, Blitzpro 21S, 2 Blitzpro 6LZ's, Blitzpro 6D, BAMF Sliders
    Oh right on! I would mind a little DIY on this when you get around to it! Just send me a pm or something when you get the time to do a write-up. Thanks!!
     
  3. Dec 30, 2011 at 11:34 PM
    92LandCruiser

    92LandCruiser Well-Known Member

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    Made these with some help from Eric (relentless) with the aluminum block things.

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  4. Dec 30, 2011 at 11:37 PM
    Bengland25

    Bengland25 Never Forget! 343

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    Those look good too man! You just attach a bracket into the bedrail?
     
  5. Dec 30, 2011 at 11:57 PM
    92LandCruiser

    92LandCruiser Well-Known Member

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    Thanks!

    Heres a different view. I just welded some plates together and then Eric cut some aluminum to put into the bed rails and we drilled and tapped it.

    I'm gonna cut the 1/2" bolts down some and put some loctite on the 1/4" bolts.

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    Then I'm gonna grab a security cable from HF for it.
     
  6. Dec 31, 2011 at 6:32 AM
    jimbo06

    jimbo06 Well-Known Member

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    what lights are they, it looks good
     
  7. Dec 31, 2011 at 7:07 AM
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    Overseas right now missing my truck, but I did manage to get the wife to get the oil changed finally! Just in the nick of time before I lost my mind!
     
  8. Dec 31, 2011 at 8:00 AM
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    Looks great! Nice job!!
     
  9. Dec 31, 2011 at 8:02 AM
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    lifted 2", snug top, tube steps
    I mounted my new radar detector that I got for Christmas.
    The power cable uses a standard phone jack for the connection so that got me thinking. I ran a phone line from the mirror down the pillar under the dash to the center console. I velcro-ed the unit to the mirror and plugged in my phone line extension cord. Works great!

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  10. Dec 31, 2011 at 8:22 AM
    bulhas

    bulhas the habs fan

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    finally built my build thread.....
     
  11. Dec 31, 2011 at 8:26 AM
    canyonchaser

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    Mine came back from the body shop. We had a major wind-storm, hurricane force winds, and a tree landed on my Taco when I pulled it out of the garage to repair damaged shingles on the roof.

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    All things considered it wasn't all that bad. It mostly hit the plastic fender well, and only scratched the fender. No dings.

    Fortunately (??) a tree fell on our house that night, so this was covered under the one deductible, so I was able to get damage repaired.

    The shop did an amazing job. Best quality work I've ever seen, plus they called me daily to update me on the status of the repair.

    Even though the branch missed the bumper, they did a full repair on it, removing scratches and damage from before I owned the truck. How great is that!?

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    dp
     
  12. Dec 31, 2011 at 10:44 AM
    ROGU3 PR3DATOR

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    Yeah, I'm just north of you. That storm did some major damage up here as well. Luckily my Truck was tucked safely inside my garage. The shingles are the apartment complex's problem. :D

    Who did you take it to to have it fixed?
     
  13. Dec 31, 2011 at 10:48 AM
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    Intalled Pop n Lock. Very easy to do.
     
  14. Dec 31, 2011 at 10:51 AM
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  15. Dec 31, 2011 at 2:31 PM
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    ImpulseRed008 Gone But Not Forgotten

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    Changed rear differential fluid and did the breather re-location mod
     
  16. Dec 31, 2011 at 2:36 PM
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    Satoshi with Hella 500FF's Readylift N-Fab Rear Runner w/ Westin lights TRD Seat Covers
    Installed N-Fab Rear Runner bar with a couple Westin lights. Still have to wire them up though.
     
  17. Dec 31, 2011 at 2:49 PM
    canyonchaser

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    I work part time at the Salt Lake Ducati dealer and they only use Schneider Auto to do bike repairs, although they are mostly a Euro-car place. But I can't say enough about the quality of work they did.

    http://www.schneiderauto.net/

    dp
     
  18. Dec 31, 2011 at 4:16 PM
    LifeIsGood169

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    Chime Mod Kenwood Headunit Greased all Zerks, locks, and bushings Reverse Flood Lights Extang Cover Weather stripped tailgate Burner Fog Lights Toggle Switches in Dash
    Finished the clear coat today & the light brackets. Not bad for a couple hours spread over 3 days and a &%*)($&&$( ton of rust. The old man helped me with the grinder every once in a while so I could snap a few pictures. Wish I had a before picture. The amount of rust under that plastic protector was unbelievable. But the grinder did make sanding super easy. I'll never go back to hand sanding anything.


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    Next projects:
    fix cracked windshield
    more light mounts
    take out the last owners crappy speaker wiring
    folding bed cover
    toggle switches in the dash (including ABS off & Brake/license plate light off switches)
    Hardwire radar detector
    CB radio (someday lol)

    P.S. - Love this website; so thank you to everyone here & HAPPY NEW YEAR!
     
  19. Dec 31, 2011 at 6:07 PM
    Nightstr

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    Got a Smart Start remote start alarm installed.:D
     
  20. Dec 31, 2011 at 6:13 PM
    huang

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    I added locks to the two cubbys in bed. Got three 5/8 cam locks from Home Depot with the same key( numbers on the package) then followed this thread:
    Instead of doing a lot of sanding and fitting to enlarge the hole, I got close with a Dremmel and a sanding mandrel, then took a heat gun to get it just hot enough to let me hammer the lock body in.
     

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