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Father/Son Project Build - 2011 Toyota Tacoma (2nd Gen)
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items Time to update a 15-year-old truck. This is my list of goodies for a project build with my dad.
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EXTERIOR - 2nd Gen Upgrades and Repairs
INTERIOR - 2nd Gen Upgrades and Repairs
Body Work And Touch-Up
EXTERIOR - 2nd Gen Upgrades and Repairs
Exterior upgrades and repairs for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma project build.
This soft tri-fold tonneau cover is affordable and very similar to the 15-year-old Extang tonneau the Tacoma had (which had several rips and frays).
oEdRo Soft Tri-fold Tonneau Cover for 2005-15 Toyota Tacoma 5ft Bed
Time to replace the old, hazy, original 15-year-old headlights. Upgrading to an L.E.D. unit is the way to go! Nice modern appearance.
Spec-D Tuning Black Headlights w/ LED Tube Compatible with 2005-2011 Toyota Tacoma, Left + Right Pair Headlamps Assembly
These L.E.D. fog lights are replacements for the OEM units. I'm old school. So, I went for the yellow lenses.
Prefer Yellow LED Fog Lights + Wiring for Toyota
Dad's Pick: This chrome push bar matches the chrome rear bumper.
05-15 Toyota Tacoma Truck Chrome Bull Bar Push Bumper Grille Guard
My truck had the OEM dealer-installed nerf bars. They've held up. But, if I needed to replace them, this is what I would get.
Ionic 5" Black Curved Nerf Bars 430909BP | RealTruck
After 15 years, the long, OEM, wire-y antenna unscrewed itself and rolled off into the roadway. This product is a suitable replacement.
Antenna Replacement 16 Inch, AM FM Radio Antenna Mast, Flexible, Rubber with 3 Screw Thread Adapters
INTERIOR - 2nd Gen Upgrades and Repairs
Interior upgrades and/or repairs for a 2011 Toyota Tacoma project build.
I updated the stock 2011 radio with an affordable system including modern conveniences like Apple Car Play, Android Auto, GPS, connection to my steering wheel controls, etc...
Toyota Tacoma 2005-2015 Android 14 Radio
How many floor mats do you think a 15-year-old truck goes thru? Rubber mats are great for cold-weather states.
4PC PREMIUM RUBBER CAR MAT TOLL BLACK- Universal Fit for Cars, Trucks
This gadget is perfect for back seat passengers. They can be entertained by their phones without having to hold it.
Car Headrest Backseat Mount,Phone/Tablet Car Mount, Adjustable Devices Holder for 4-11 inch Tabltes/Phones
Body Work And Touch-Up
Sometimes a touch-up pen of paint is not enough. This list includes what I use for bigger areas that need more work.
Lots of sanding when it comes to respraying body parts, even wet sanding... a lot of it.
45Pcs Wet Dry Sandpaper 400-3000 Grit Set
Don't let overspray ruin a good paint job! Masking off the vehicle area properly beforehand with this product, or larger sizes.
6" x 180' Trimaco GP6 Brown Trimaco General Purpose Masking Paper - 12 pack
Time to do some touch-up painting. Here's the primer/filler I used.
Dupli-Color (BPR0031-6 PK Gray Perfect Match Scratch Filler Primer - 8 oz. Aerosol, (Case of 6)
Dupli-Color does a good job of paint matching.
Dupli-Color Toyota Exact-Match Automotive Paint - 8 oz.
Don't forget the clear coat,... and sanding, and sanding, and...
Dupli-Color Perfect Match Clear Top Coat