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    One of the Cleanest FJs I have ever seen (not mine)

    Sorry if this is a repost, but I just saw it...holy crap this thing is SO clean! I dont want to know how much this cost! hell those LED lights alone are probably close to 5k. http://www.ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=106992 Icon IVD plated coil-overs Icon billet upper arms Icon rear shocks...
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    Antenna Help please

    Well I pulled the trigger and ordered a Yaesu FT-8800R. What antenna would you guys suggest for me? Also, for anyone that has this, do I need to get the YSK-8900 Separation Kit in order to mount the faceplate in a different location? Thanks, Robert
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    Winch Safety Switch Question

    Hey everyone, I am about to be installing my winch, and I like the idea of having a on-off safety switch under the hood. My question is do I need some sort of special switch for this? I was thinking just a standard battery cut-off switch, however after searching I have found a "Ramsey Safety...
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    New toys on order!!! Sierra exp ++++++

    Hey Guys, just wanted to share my excitement, I finally got my lift on order, as well as a bunch of other stuff!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!:wings: winch, quickfists, some lights, full OME susp. :smiley_drive: I also want to say THANKS to Wil at sierra exp. that is a grade A place right there...
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    Warn M8000 on a 05+ taco?

    Hey Guys, I am looking at a winch for my 07 Tacoma access cab. It will be going into an Allpro plate bumper. Allrpo suggests the 9.5XP, but that is an expensive winch! the M8000 is about half the price. My question is has anyone with an 05+ tacoma used an M800? Is it enough pulling power? Also...
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    Possibly VERY stupid question about HAM and CB

    Ok, first off, if this is a COMPLETLY stupid qustion, I apologize. I got my HAM liscense many many moons ago, and never actually got into it, however, I am about to finally dive into the world of HAM. I actually bought a HAM for dummies book (yes you can laugh, but its actually pretty...
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    OME or Bilstein Shocks?

    Was planning on getting a Full OME susp for my 06 Tacoma, but I have heard good things about bilstein shocks. Now I need your opinions, I will still get Dakar springs, OME coils, etc, but would you guys suggest going with the OME shocks, or Bilstein 5100 shocks? Thanks Robert
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    Fab Shops in Orange County California?

    Hey everyone, I am wondering if anyone knows of any good fabrication shops in Orange County. I want to get a custom set of sliders and will soon be needing a custom tire gate rear bumper. I know Demello is pretty close, and I am going to talk to them, but I was just wondering if there are any...
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    05+ Taco Bestop Camper Review/Write-up

    Ok, this write-up is a little different; I have actually had the bestop on my truck for several years now, so this is more of a “review/what I have done to modify it over the years” write-up than an install write-up. Hope this is useful to people running into the problems I had, or thinking...
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    Wheels and Tires

    Well, my stock wheels finally died, so we all know what this means…TIME TO START MY BUILD! After MUCH research, I finally settled on a set of 255/85 16 BFG Mud Terrains KM2. I really love the pizza cutter look, as well as the benefits this gives me. I cannot STAND the TRD sport wheels, so I...
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    Barlowrs Expedition Tacoma Build

    HOW THIS THREAD WORKS: OK, well I figure it is time to start my build thread as I have started getting the first pieces of this everlasting puzzle. This thread will have many dwells throughout it to allow for my funds to replenish, but I will try to keep up to date with it as much as possible...
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    Powdercoat or rattle can?

    Hey Everyone, Got a quick question for you. I am about to pull the trigger on a ALlpro plate bumper for my tacoma, but I am not sure what way to go here, they offer just raw material, or a powder coated one for $200 more. I know powdercoat is durable and looks nice, but on parts that are made to...
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    Quick OME susp question

    Hey Guys/Gals, I need some quick advice. I think I found a good deal on an OME front lift (886 coils and shocks) for my taco. The shocks are new and the coils have 10K on them...my question: After 10K are the coils still good or should I just hold out and buy new ones? Thanks, Robert
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    Auxiliary Light Plans - Suggestions?

    Well I am starting to plan my roof rack build, and I need to finally pull the trigger and make a choice on lights so that I can build it around the size I choose. I have been searching and reading all threads here related to auxiliary lights and think I have come up with a plan. I love the look...
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    Callsign help

    Hey Guys, I had gotten my tech license back in high school, but never had the funds to get a radio and have since forgotten my callsign. I found a site that will let you look up a callsign based on persons name; however you have to be a "gold member" to do it. Is anyone here a member of this...
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    Would like to introduce myself

    Hello everyone, I have been lurking, researching and planning here for quite a while, and figure its time to actually introduce myself. I currently have an 06 Tacoma that I unfortunately LEASED (yes BIG mistake). I have been on the fence about buying it and building it up, or getting a wrangler...
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    Diesel in a new taco?

    Now this may be a stupid question, but I have been wondering for a while so what the heck, I'm going to ask. Has anyone look at if it is possible to take the diesel engine from the Hilux out and through it in a new (05+) taco? Since Toyota hasn’t caught on to the fact that we would love a...
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    Pro Comp X terrain tires

    Hey guys and girls, I have 4 BRAND new 305/65R17 Pro Comp x terrain tires (that equivalent to 33 x 12.5). They still have all the ID stickers on them so they are BRAND new. If you’re interested I'll let these go for $800 for all four. They retail almost $300 a piece. I’d prefer to meet someone...
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    Suspension Help Please!

    Hey everyone, first off I’d like to say HI :wavey:, I’m finally registered after hanging around for a while, and this is a GREAT SITE! I have an 06 Tacoma xcab and am wondering what lift to get for it. I’m planning on building it into an expedition rig :safari-rig:, so I don’t need it to be a...
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