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  1. gelsi2033

    Just installed Boss Aluma 2.0

    Those were 265. I ran 265 up until 6 months ago so if your concern is lifting the truck and 265's looking tiny, you will be fine. However, since then I have up sized to 285/70/17 although still on Duratracs. If you are asking about the Aluma 2.0 shocks and SPC's.....they are good on...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    100% PNP. One of the reasons I went with the 2 over the 3. Definitely have to cut and modify to fit 3.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Relocated traction control to overhead using the Meso 2 switch panel and an extension cable. I was prepared for a fight, but it wasn't bad, just a bit tedious routing the cable. Made room to add future switches although I am not sold on keeping rockers, but they are easy to connect to the KC...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    The bumper fits exactly as before. The holes on the winch plate of my SSO bumper were large enough to allow for adjustment so the larger bolts fit without any issue. I would imagine most aftermarket bumpers would be similar. Once the stock studs are drilled out, they are simply replaced with...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Beefed up the front bumper mounting points with 1/2 inch grade 8 hardware and 3/16 steel reinforcement plates from Overland Outfitters.
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    Anyone running U402 Stage 1?

    I have Deaver U402 Stage 1. When fully loaded I have about 300# in the bed and it measured just over 23 1/2". However, @ARCHIVE recommends a different way to measure rear lift. When I did it his way I measured just over 9 1/2" which translates into about 1 1/4" of rear lift. If you are...
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    Do I need Spindle Gussets?

    Did you replace this outer seal when you upgraded your spindles? Trying to determine if this should be done at the same time.
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    Do I need Spindle Gussets?

    I do not know if these are a must and haven't had any problems yet, but pretty cheap insurance. Just need to find time to install. I have been looking around and don't see a lot of information on whether to replace the outer seals at the same time? I will definitely be installing these soon...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Returned today from Ouray, CO, Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup. Would absolutely do it again. Black Bear pass was closed so will have to make another trip in the future. 4.5k miles round trip. The Taco performed flawlessly.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Yup. Now you need to ditch the spare and add the HC cross bar to complete the setup.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Stretched her legs today on her 2 year b-day. 2 years, a lot of mistakes and a crap ton of $$$$. Still could not be happier with it. Day 1 Day 730
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Love this! It is on my "wish list".
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    Post any photo of your Tacoma!

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    3rd gen big brake upgrades? (Powerbrake X1 install)

    Has anyone installed this? Looks like Power brake made a "mini me". It is expensive comparably speaking, but this is one of those areas I would be okay spending more for improved performance and safety...
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    Help! Hypertech issues

    100% agree and highly recommend. And great info here that I read and found helpful before installing. Thank you! Leave gear ratio blank Keep USB installed and tucked under dash input metric size for stock and actual measured size in inches for best accuracy.
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    Bumper Mounted LED Tail Light Strip

    Saw this one but holy cow $$$!. It does check all your boxes....plug and play quick connect harness, sequential, Red, white, amber. For the price it should be high quality (one would hope). 3 year warranty according to the site.. Guess the question is how much do you really want all the...
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    Leaf Spring Comparison: All-Pro, Allcan, Icon, Dobinsons, Deavers, Archive, Dakars

    Amazon. Funny thing is the ones I have replaced seem to fit better than the ones that came on the pack.
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    Leaf Spring Comparison: All-Pro, Allcan, Icon, Dobinsons, Deavers, Archive, Dakars

    Is this normal for Deaver? These are Stage 1. I continue to snap the anti friction pads and my overloads seem to slip out of alignment when under heavy articulation. Nothing terribly concerning but the pack is only a year old and I have replaced 4 anti friction pads and had to loosen...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Spent some time playing in the mud at Citrus WMA FL
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Just filled a spray bottle, apply liberally, let it soak for about 10 minutes or so and then rinse and repeat as necessary (Remove engine skid prior to this so as not to accumulate crud on skid). Dried with leaf blower and let sit for 20 minutes before reinstalling my battery. Total process...
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    Reference Ask a beginner question, get a serious answer!

    As far as I know it is just the latter but this is coming from someone who thought "Netflix n chill" just meant sitting on the couch and watching movies......:)
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Just simple green concentrate diluted 10:1 w/water.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Cleaned the engine bay. Not a full detail just getting the mud and crud out. Installed new KC FE 3 lights on front bumper.
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    Do Diamondbacks covers Ever go on sale

    Yes but don't expect much. I went back and looked and mine was 10% off and free ship Nov. 2020. On the bright side, you will never need another. It is definitely one of those "you get what you pay for" upgrades. Worth the investment if you are looking for a heavy duty cover.
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    drizzoh's build thread

    Absolutely worth it and clearly spec'd to optimize travel with hangers. I don't even notice they are there. As you know @ARCHIVE really knows his stuff when it comes to taco rear suspension and this is no exception. Before flipping I had sumos in the rear and they were just the wrong...
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    drizzoh's build thread

    You have a link to those coated drums? I only found on ebay but not available. I did POR15 high heat about 3 months ago and I can see it won't be long before I have to redo it.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Great day for a trail ride with a bunch of different rigs. My 33's look so tiny next to Jeeps on 35 and 37's. Spotted something you don't see every day on the trails. He was able to keep up for the most part. Kudos to crazy builds.
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    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Like fully boxed frame to improve payload, stabilizer disconnect, can still get a 6 foot bed and xtra cab (this was smart). Also digging the rear ARB bumper and 2.4kw bed plug option. Don't like electronic parking brake and I think they said steering is now all electric. It does look like the...
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    Reference New guy with a Question

    Front is not a problem but if you want to avoid replacing your upper control arms you may want to stay at 2". I had my stock UCA for a year with 2" lift and alignment was fine, but ball joint on driver side wore out after just 18k miles and needed to be replaced. I opted to swap my control...
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    Reference New guy with a Question

    A good choice. Can't go wrong with 6112's. The kit linked will only lift the front so be conservative when selecting height setting if you plan to keep the rear stock. 1" up front should bring it to level.
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    drizzoh's build thread

    Very nice! YES my reaction was similar to yours. No way this could be such a huge improvement but it was. Next to the re-gear, this is my favorite update. For me this opened a whole new can of worms.. Ext brake lines, and then HC cross and once I noticed how greatly improved the droop was...
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    Rocky Mountain Toyota Roundup July 19-22, 2023

    Registered today. Hope to see some other T3G members there.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Pulled a jeep out of the nasty mud today during a trail ride at Richloam WMA in FL
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    Do you need Cam Tab Gussets?

    Not totally sure but fairly inexpensive insurance. Pre gusset I had one small incident with a bent tab that caused a slight misalignment. Added these in December and since the alignment post gusset, no issues to date. I am hoping these end up paying for themselves several times over in saved...
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    2021 Off Road

    https://www.redarcelectronics.com/us/towing?utm_campaign=bof_usa_search_brand&utm_source=google&utm_medium=cpc&utm_term=redarc%20brake%20controller&gclid=CjwKCAjw5pShBhB_EiwAvmnNV_aC9q8_aCN9D4ZK7hphxMoeeok21myo7FX7JGZ66piblbrxAfk3PhoCnAsQAvD_BwE Yes what @drizzoh said. If I was going to tow I...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    New shoes arrived today! Weighed them to see if the quoted specs are accurate. Goodyear lists them at 53# each.
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    2021 Off Road

    Cannot speak to brake controllers. Re-gear is expensive but a worthy investment particularly if you plan to keep your truck for a while. It is one update you can do that can actually pay for itself over time in the fuel and wear and tear you save. Based on what you are planning, I would...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    A good day. Trail ride with the Jeep crowd this evening. They are actually a very good group despite having Jeeps :) Tested newly installed Tundra spec Kings from Accutune to replace 5160's. Got a little carried away and knocked the leaf pack out of alignment. It is always...
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    Screen ProTech Automotive Interior Films

    Since I liked the interior protection I tried the B pillar vinyl. I bought the black ones over the clear. The true test will be after a few more pinstripe sessions to see how they hold up but the initial difference is clear. Took this shot during install. That little bubble in the middle did...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    After 2 years on 265's, I finally bought 285's w/USAA 25% discount on Goodyear. Only downside is they only had E rated in stock so I will be waiting 2 weeks to have the D rated ordered and installed. With rebates the 5 installed will come in under $1,200 which I thought wasn't terrible...
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    drizzoh's build thread

    @drizzoh You have some good stuff on here. 2 things I have been debating. 1) The Borla Y pipe. Would like to hear how that holds up over time and on the trail. I already have the Stinger catback and have been debating to just go and slap on the Y pipe too. 2) Wheel well sound deadening...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Installed Archive high clearance cross bar this afternoon. Need to figure out what to permanently do with spare.
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    Front skid plate help

    + RCI aluminum.
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    ronrod68's Taco

    Mistakes and "what was I thinking" parts are all in the game. Nice list.
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    2024 Tacoma Revealed! Here's Everything About It.

    Not bad. I will look at getting one around 2028-29 model year. Should have all the bugs worked out by then.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    The fenders were definitely the most nerve racking and the cuts are not perfect but I am happy with it. Overall not bad, just takes time and patience.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Trying to install SSO Stage II wings. Still have some fine tuning to do tomorrow and absolutely regret not just spending the extra $$ up front for the full plate slimline, but this will do.
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    Firearms/EDC

    I have always owned a Sig. This P230 is about 20 years old. My wife bought a new P365XL last year and I really liked it so bought myself one in December minus the fancy site. Had to get the Peanut Butter version if I didn't want to wait. I have put about 1k rounds through and love it...
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    TRD Pro Grill

    This site is very intuitive and there are plenty of "age experienced" people here :). The big 5-0 for me this year. If you have saved pics on your PC/tablet or phone you should be able to use the little button on bottom left of your post to "attach". Then if you want the full image in your...
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    TRD Pro Grill

    Congrats! Pics? Oh and what @drizzoh and @zsmith4472 said above.... 100% agree. You have a nice new truck. Avoid cheap crapola if able. I never upgraded my grille, but if I did I would spend the extra $$ and go OEM. If you can wait some dealerships have online sales 10 to 15% off sitewide...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    400w I bought the Red side electric harness (I think this was guild outfitter) and then bought the 4runner power outlet and extra console panel from local Toyota dealer in case I want to return to stock. For camera just the anytime with the Nikita camera and the mount from Taco garage.
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    inner fender wells

    I have been looking at this as an option. Not super expensive, but not cheap at just under $300 for the front pair. All I really want is to cover my fogs and limit the amount of crud getting into my stock intake once I install SSO Stage II. I don't need super high clearance with just 285's...
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    Thoughts on Hammer Hangers shackle hangers?

    Just installed hangers and 3.6 shackles today! Admittedly, this is a bit above my skill and tool set so I had it done by "Built by Bruno". If you are in Central FL, this guy is great! He did it in 4 hours. It would've taken me a month and cost at least one finger, maybe two. Immediately...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    A good day to add a few items that had been sitting in my garage for months. 1) 400W anytime power w/110 plug 2) Anytime camera 3) Redline Hood struts
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    OVTune OTT Tune

    I would advise reading up on this before deciding, but I can say after having two 3rd gens and being on OTT 2.0 and KD in the past, OTT seems to have really nailed it. I would definitely chose OTT over KD given the option again. https://overlandtailor.com/ Originally did OTT 7.0 with 4.88...
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    What did you get or give for the holidays?

    That is too funny Justin. We do the same thing (my wife and I don't exchange gifts but just buy what we each of us want) except in my world the wife gets to buy whatever she wants like this whole dining room set up complete with plant stands, while I have to explain in detail why I want Archive...
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Spare tire push back in preparation for 285's. Every little bit helps. Installed kill switch for winch.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Full day of maintenance. Small leak front diff passenger side. Only seemed to leak at higher speeds. Seal was bad. Replaced seal, drained and filled both front and rear diffs. Took me all day. First time removing the CV alone and I was very worried about screwing something up. I am...
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    Archived Rig of the Month, November 2022: Submit your photos here!

    Autumn in NE FL
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    Uca help

    Ironman 4x4 Forged Aluminum UCA. I wanted to keep OEM bushings for the noise factor and it came down to these and the Nitro gear UCA (both use OEM bushing and ball joint). Both were around the same price ~ $600. No complaints so far. Only on for six months, but they seem pretty solid.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Ordered 5/27, it was ready 9/30. Had it installed by SSO in Baton Rouge because it was only $200 for them to do it. Worth it for me.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    SSO Slimline, Smittybilt X20, Factor 55 fairlead and Ultrahook. Love this bumper.
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    OEM Part # Tailgate soft open not working? PN 6614304021

    My tailgate hinge broke and soft open wasn't working. I knew there was a fix but had to browse around to find so thought I would post here. Easy and cheap fix so I ordered a spare. PN 6614304021
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    Hurricane Ian

    Power loss and some trees down. No property damage thankfully. Hope everyone in FL came through okay.
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    Introduction

    Hello and welcome from NE FL. MGM is a great color. Love it.
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    Archived Rig of the Month, October 2022: Submit your photos here!

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    Hurricane Ian

    Thank you for the link. In Deland. Worst to come tonight.
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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Deaver U402 installed. Stage I. And 6112 650# springs (powder coated blue) in prep for upcoming bumper/winch.
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    Archived Rig of the Month, July 2022: Submit your photos here!

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    What have you done to, or with, your Tacoma today?

    Really nice. Just ordered Stage 1 today. AccuTune mentioned an ETA of July 8 for a shipment of stock from Deaver. They also mentioned that 50% of their ordered inventory was already spoken for so if you're thinking about it, this might be good timing.
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    Anyone running U402 Stage 1?

    Recently noticed a bit of sag in the rear and I haven't changed anything or added any weight. The stock leaf pack w/3AAL seems to have flattened out a bit. I don't think it is terrible or urgent to change, but I am thinking about just going all in with Deaver U402 Stage 1 (I run about...
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    2022 TRD Off Road Tires

    Should be the Territory AT's. Looks better than what came on my 21. Do not think they are 3 peak rated though.
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