I think I'm Selling My Tacoma Tomorrow
matte black wheels on your green color truck will look like ass, not enough contrast
07-31-2012, 09:21 PM
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Well, to each his own 
08-03-2012, 11:28 AM
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I dig those!
And Katzkin is a really good company as far as I've seen. They've become the go to company for challenger owners doing customer color interiors or people with cloth switching to leather.
Actually, Katzkin did the leather interior for the 392 Inargural Edition Challengers from the factory I believe.
And Katzkin is a really good company as far as I've seen. They've become the go to company for challenger owners doing customer color interiors or people with cloth switching to leather.
Actually, Katzkin did the leather interior for the 392 Inargural Edition Challengers from the factory I believe.
08-03-2012, 11:45 AM
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There is a group buy on-going over at the tacoma forum for katzkin interiors. Looks like they're priced around $900 depending on what options you want. I don't think I'd install it myself. I'd find a local auto upholstery shop. In looking at photos some installs look better than others and I'd say the most important aspect of the mod is the installation!
I would skip the embroidery though.
I would skip the embroidery though.
Those wheels are $350 each.
08-03-2012, 01:53 PM
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08-03-2012, 01:56 PM
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08-03-2012, 02:12 PM
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Keep searching and look on FJ forums...you never know who has them as take offs for sale to get them out of their garage.
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Well, than $350 aint bad.
You dont want to know what the SRT 20's cost from the factory...
You dont want to know what the SRT 20's cost from the factory...
08-03-2012, 02:40 PM
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Ohhh. thats much nicer than stock!
I had a new crew cab tundra behind me yesterday...my only critique is the wheels looked WAY to slim for the truck's wheel wells. It was almost comical.
Needs fatter tires.
I had a new crew cab tundra behind me yesterday...my only critique is the wheels looked WAY to slim for the truck's wheel wells. It was almost comical.
Needs fatter tires.
08-03-2012, 03:19 PM
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I'll buy the wheels (and tires) once I decide what I am going to do with the suspension. If I just level it out (raise the front about 1.75" with Bilstein's) I really can't go much bigger than stock (265/65/17). I can only go 265/70/17 before I need to start trimming.
If I raise 3" I can go larger but then we're starting to talk a lot more money. Not sure if I need to go that far. And really it isn't THAT much bigger. An inch perhaps.
If I raise 3" I can go larger but then we're starting to talk a lot more money. Not sure if I need to go that far. And really it isn't THAT much bigger. An inch perhaps.
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08-03-2012, 07:14 PM
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Might as well get real beadlocks for that price. (Hutchinson Rock Monster)
08-03-2012, 07:45 PM
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For my daily driver? No thanks.
I installed the BakFlip tonight. This thing is pretty sweet!
I got the (pricey) F1 model. It's fiberglass. It won't get hot when baking in the sun so you won't burn your hands trying to open it and it's rated to hold 400 pounds. I won't sit my fat ass on it but two chicks could easily sit up on it when it's folded back.
I haven't yet cleaned up the sticker on the underside (out of goo gone) and I need to decide what to do with the train tubes. One option is cut a hole in the bed liner and feed the tube through it and out between the bed and the cab. The other idea is finding a brass fitting and attaching the tubes to the (substantially smaller) drain holes in the bottom of the bed.
I took a brief drive tonight after installing it. No rattles, no whistling from wind, etc. It wasn't cheap but I think it's the best available cover.
I installed the BakFlip tonight. This thing is pretty sweet!
I got the (pricey) F1 model. It's fiberglass. It won't get hot when baking in the sun so you won't burn your hands trying to open it and it's rated to hold 400 pounds. I won't sit my fat ass on it but two chicks could easily sit up on it when it's folded back.
I haven't yet cleaned up the sticker on the underside (out of goo gone) and I need to decide what to do with the train tubes. One option is cut a hole in the bed liner and feed the tube through it and out between the bed and the cab. The other idea is finding a brass fitting and attaching the tubes to the (substantially smaller) drain holes in the bottom of the bed.
I took a brief drive tonight after installing it. No rattles, no whistling from wind, etc. It wasn't cheap but I think it's the best available cover.
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08-03-2012, 10:37 PM
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I'll buy the wheels (and tires) once I decide what I am going to do with the suspension. If I just level it out (raise the front about 1.75" with Bilstein's) I really can't go much bigger than stock (265/65/17). I can only go 265/70/17 before I need to start trimming.
If I raise 3" I can go larger but then we're starting to talk a lot more money. Not sure if I need to go that far. And really it isn't THAT much bigger. An inch perhaps.
If I raise 3" I can go larger but then we're starting to talk a lot more money. Not sure if I need to go that far. And really it isn't THAT much bigger. An inch perhaps.
I personally prefer Bridgestone all Terrain KOs...they perform great on and off road and they look beefy.
08-04-2012, 07:36 AM
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I assume you mean the BFGoodrich AT KOs. Yes they are on the list. I'm either getting those or the Goodyear Silent Armor's which seem to have slightly better reviews.
08-04-2012, 09:25 AM
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Very nice!!! I've been looking at some used ones. But mileage has been higher than I want to mess with. The modding bug I think has kept me from pulling the trigger. Looking for a low mileage 4Runner, may have found one, to trade the TL in on.
08-04-2012, 04:13 PM
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08-19-2012, 06:04 PM
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Wowzers, you have some pretty serious lighting behind there. Looks great. 
I think now you need to do something about the fogs, though.
I think now you need to do something about the fogs, though.
08-19-2012, 07:27 PM
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I don't know anything about Tacomas. 
Maybe something where they fill the entire opening? The added lighting makes them look a little useless.
How hard was the grille install?
Maybe something where they fill the entire opening? The added lighting makes them look a little useless.
How hard was the grille install?
08-19-2012, 07:54 PM
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The grille install was a fucking nightmare.
I removed the housing. I then needed to use a dremmel tool and cutting wheel to cut off the factory grille. Then I painted the remaining inner grille flat black. Then I had to drill 8 or so holes to screw the new grille in the remaining housing. All told it took me a good 3 hours to install.
As for the lower grille the instructions had me removing the bumper and a bunch of other stuff in order to access the lower bumper area and screw the new grille in. After spending 3 hours on the upper grille and another hour figuring out how to mount the lights (they're just mounted, not yet plugged in/hooked up) I had no desire to do all that work.
I used black cable ties to attach the new grille to the lower bumper. The license plate hides the ties and it is very snug. It isn't going anywhere and it looks great. Took 4 minutes as opposed to a good 2 hours if I had used screws.
I removed the housing. I then needed to use a dremmel tool and cutting wheel to cut off the factory grille. Then I painted the remaining inner grille flat black. Then I had to drill 8 or so holes to screw the new grille in the remaining housing. All told it took me a good 3 hours to install.
As for the lower grille the instructions had me removing the bumper and a bunch of other stuff in order to access the lower bumper area and screw the new grille in. After spending 3 hours on the upper grille and another hour figuring out how to mount the lights (they're just mounted, not yet plugged in/hooked up) I had no desire to do all that work.
I used black cable ties to attach the new grille to the lower bumper. The license plate hides the ties and it is very snug. It isn't going anywhere and it looks great. Took 4 minutes as opposed to a good 2 hours if I had used screws.
08-19-2012, 07:59 PM
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Oh and the lights I added are black with a black housing.
So while you can see them if you look they aren't quickly spotted.
I think it looks fine with the factory fog lamps. I don't plan on doing anything to them.
So while you can see them if you look they aren't quickly spotted.
I think it looks fine with the factory fog lamps. I don't plan on doing anything to them.
08-19-2012, 09:26 PM
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Grille looks good, wheel selection gets my approval as well
08-20-2012, 09:52 AM
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I'll wait for better pics before final judgement, but so far I think it looks good! Looking forward to seeing the new TRD wheels on it, what size of tire are you gonna go with?
08-20-2012, 12:16 PM
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08-20-2012, 02:35 PM
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