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Darth vader build In progress

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by gregb287, Jun 11, 2015.

  1. Jun 18, 2015 at 5:44 PM
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    BLKTRUCK

    BLKTRUCK Where’s @ODNAREM?

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    ICON 2.5, ARB bumper, ICON 2.0 RR, Dakar leaf pack, Maxtrac spindles, Moto Metal wheels,
    You need to black out you badges next.



    6 bucks and some time.
     
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  2. Jun 18, 2015 at 6:54 PM
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    El Tano i am the one who knocks

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    I don't quite understand. So at 2.50 it falls under the stock specs, so that means it can be aligned, but the ride is bad?
     
  3. Jun 19, 2015 at 8:59 AM
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    Typically anything higher than 2" lift, optimally caster should be above 2.5 but if it drives fine to you, that's all that matters. Not an expert but mine above a 2" lift wandered on the highway.
     
  4. Jun 19, 2015 at 10:03 AM
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    El Tano

    El Tano i am the one who knocks

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    Thanks.
    Since I hace All 4 new 5100's to install, I'll get the All pro set from the group buy and have them installed all together.
     
  5. Jun 24, 2015 at 10:56 PM
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    gregb287

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    Bushwacker flares added and plasti dipped grill and bumber untill the new grill comes in and i have money for powder coating

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  6. Sep 5, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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  7. Sep 5, 2015 at 6:10 PM
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    You should follow my Instagram. I'm about to take a 2 week trip out west, lots of cool pics to come.
     
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  8. Sep 5, 2015 at 7:41 PM
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    Kyitty

    Kyitty Mr. Beard

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    Next you need to do the BHLM and some Black Depo tail lights. They match the factory ones but aren't red all over inside. Would help black out your truck more! :)

    Looks great so far!
     
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  9. Sep 5, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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    Got a link for where i can find some!?
     
  10. Sep 5, 2015 at 8:50 PM
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    The Depo Taillights are only found on EBay that I know of. That's how I got mine.
     
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  11. Sep 6, 2015 at 7:03 AM
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    I have the exact same truck, yours looks good. Did the 5100's make the ride harsh at all?
     
  12. Sep 6, 2015 at 7:11 AM
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    They're not all the same....Mine was difficult to get in alignment is STOCK form. I put a 3" lift kit on it, Then a 1/2" top plate spacer on drivers side and 1/4" on passenger side (trying to squeeze out a little more height ;) ) . Then I took it to the alignment shop (where I've done business for years) It checked out to be just about as close to factory specs AFTER the lift kit was installed as it could possibly be. BEFORE the lift kit, it tended to hunt for grooves in the pavement. AFTER the lift, you can let go of the steering wheel at 75mph and it goes where it's been pointed. Rides better too. Point is, they need to be aligned. No matter if it's better or worse after a lift install, it's gonna be DIFFERENT. Mine just coincidentally put it where it needed to be all along.
     
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  13. Sep 6, 2015 at 8:19 AM
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    Dang, I need those stock flares! You wouldn't want to ship them halfway across the world, would you??:D

    Truck looks GOOD!
     
  14. Sep 6, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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    What bed rack is that? I need.
     
  15. Sep 6, 2015 at 7:15 PM
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    Sold them already sorry bro
     
  16. Sep 6, 2015 at 7:16 PM
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    I bought generic 100 rack from Amazon repainted it and used the thule bedrail clamps
     
  17. Sep 6, 2015 at 7:16 PM
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    Dangit...thanks anyway.
     
  18. Sep 6, 2015 at 7:17 PM
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    Make sure u put like 1/8 inch gasket under the rail supports
     
  19. Sep 9, 2015 at 7:54 PM
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