![]() 03/25/2014 at 22:51 • Filed to: Taco Tuesday, iPad | ![]() | ![]() |
Wow, this one was really well done, with a clever sliding mechanism. Should I do this mod to my new Taco soon, or is an iPad in the car too much of a distraction?
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Damn, that's cool. I'm trying to commit to KISS for my Tacoma, though.
![]() 03/25/2014 at 23:34 |
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I feel you, but this mod looks amazing, except for the tacky LEDs IMO. If he found a way to diffuse the LEDs (ŕ la Dodge Durango taillights), it would look much better.
![]() 03/25/2014 at 23:36 |
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I agree, not a fan of the LEDs. I really think it's a great idea, especially if it's the cellular network equipped iPad. What year is your truck? Color? etc?
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It's a Silver Sky Metallic base 2014 AC, 4x4, 5MT. No options on it whatsoever, so a few tasteful mods will be in order.
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Sounds like a real nice truck! You won't be disappointed, I love mine. What mods are you planning on doing?
![]() 03/26/2014 at 00:05 |
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Thanks! I've already compiled a list of mods:
To-Do
1: OSRAM LED Fogs
2: BeeRadd's (From TacomaWorld) Underhood light
3: OEM Backup Camera (compatible with base 2014 head unit)
4: Mattgecko's (Also From TW) Window Bar
5: FN Wheels BFD, Black
6: Rigid LED grill
7: Ironworks toggle switches for lights and winch (Same switches as Ford GT, works of art: http://www.ironworksspeedandkustom.com/index.cfm/page… )
8: Paracord Grab Handles for rear passengers
9: Winch? Brand TBD
Finished Mods
1. 5100K LED Headlamps (Aimed so as to not blind oncoming traffic)
2. Bakflip Tonneau cover
3. Charcoal Filter Removal
How about your truck? What color/year/etc. is it and what mods have you done (if any)?
![]() 03/26/2014 at 00:14 |
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I have a 2012 Super White DCLB TRD Sport.
1. Full King "Mid-Travel" (OEM replacement shocks set to 2.5" with compression adjuster)
2. Total Chaos Fabrication UCAs
3. Full RCI skids minus fuel tank
4. BAMF Sliders with kick-out
5. 5x Black FJ TT wheels wrapped on 32" BG A/Ts (Hopefully go bigger soon)
6. SnugTop SnugPro
7. BajaRack with awning mounts
To Install (Laying on the ground in my room):
1. Pelfreybilt Bumper
2. Rigid D2s
3. Pelfreybilt Marine battery tray
4. BAMF LCA skids (I might sell these, I want to go LT)
5. Famous Fab CB antenna mounts
To Purchase:
1. CB radio
2. Winch (Haven't decided)
3. Awning
4. sPOD
5. Too much, ahaha.
Some quality stuff you have planned. I love those switches, a lot. I might steal your idea, sorry. :P Definitely post up pics when you're installing mods! Any plans for a lift?
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Yes I may go the MT route if I do. I currently don't see the need for a lift, but time will tell. Your list reminded me that I may need some proper skids, a CB, and I might even do the plate bumpers if I go MT. And yeah, I can't blame you for the switches, they're beautiful. I was originally going to go for the quirky switches that you find on OTRATTW, but then I saw those :)
![]() 03/26/2014 at 00:32 |
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Personally, I think a lift is optional, until you figure out what you'll be using your truck for and how much capability you'll actually need. I wheeled the truck on my stock suspension on trails that really tested them (and myself). I even clipped a big ass rock with one of the rear shocks, but still they still kept going. I still don't think I'm a hardcore wheeler, but I decided to overhaul everything because of my off-road needs as well as the drive back and forth from TX to CO twice a year I take. The load range E tires were hell on my back on stock parts, even being young as I am.
OTRATTW (that's a mouthful) has some nice switches, but everyone uses them and I like to be different, haha.
I already knew when going for the Tacoma it would be a money pit, but I certainly was not prepared for the impact to my bank account.
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Mmmmmm... BFDs! I approve.