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THE Mall Crawler (w/pics)

Discussion in 'New Members' started by CPA_Taco, Jul 19, 2010.

  1. Jul 19, 2010 at 2:40 PM
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    CPA_Taco

    CPA_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I filled it with awesomeness
    Hey everyone,

    Well I stumbled upon TW a couple of months ago and have been lurking up to today. This site is awesome with all the helpful how-to's and everyones friendly nature

    I actually found this site by looking for reviews on tonneau covers through google, and well, I took the bait and have made many more mods (that I hadn't planned on) because of this site (not to mentioned wasted a little bit more time at work than I normally do lol). It's the best and worst thing to happen, as I'm sure most of you can relate lol.

    A little about me if you care to know....
    Born and raised in Kansas, and graduated from Wichita State University (2009) with a double major in Accounting and Finance. I took a job out here in Idaho about 8 months ago at an Accounting Firm and so far have enjoyed my stay. So if you need your tax's done you know where to go!! lol I enjoy hunting/fishing/camping/hiking/sports....so if you know of any hot spots in regards to hunting/fishing let me know!!

    But the real reason I'm here is to show of my taco, which is the best aspect of this site. I finally had a day off from work and decided to get some pictures taking since it was nice out.

    Without further ado I give you THE Mall Crawler...

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    Decal thanks to sockmonkey!!!!
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    Roll-N-lock tonneau
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    I wanted to show the different locking points for the Roll-n-lock in case someone was doing some research and was wondering where it would stop along the tracks.
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    Here's a picture of the key lock for the Roll-n-lock tonneau cover incase anyone was interested.
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    Tacoma bed matt ordered from the stearlership
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    Here's the D-clip mod I did thanks to you guys. I just simply drilled the holes through the matt instead of cutting a box shape out (like some other walk through's). I realized that the back two bolts in the bed (by the tailgate) weren't long enough to catch with the D-clips. Which is fine since the stock ones are there but I thought it was rather weird. But I did put 4 more in.
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    I pretty much did the same thing with the drain tubes. I actually took a guys idea on Toyota nation and added my own twist so I wouldn't have to drill any holes in the bed. It was rather tough getting these cut just right to fit into the 1/4 holes but I eventually got it.
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    These aren't the best pictures but I tried to get a close up....
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    I also added some Nasta running boards...
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    I also wanted to take a picture to give people an idea about how far they stuck out incase they were doing some research.
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    Husky floor liners (front)
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    Back
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    Scangauge II
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    Well there she is. Some other mods that I'd like to accomplish is to install a double din DVD/CD/Navigation unit, Grillcraft grill, LED light strips in the bed of the truck, add some extra reverse lights by the bumper, and I will probably end up doing the squeaky leaf spring fix since mine started doing that a couple weeks ago.

    Now I do have one question for you guys....Do you know how to get this white stuff off the hard plastic used for the Roll-n-lock? It's pretty much just hard water that won't come off. I tried using the cleaner that came with it, and I also tried the vinyl cleaner that come with it just to see what it'd do and it didn't work.
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    I look forward to some other mods that you guys cook up so I can try it and feel like I'm mechanically inclined lol.....
     
  2. Jul 19, 2010 at 2:41 PM
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    solus

    solus HOME!!!

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    nice...1 recommendation?

    remove the side steps

    oh and welcome
     
  3. Jul 19, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    Packman73

    Packman73 ^^^^ 3%er ^^^^

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    Bilstein 5100's (front set @ .85"), OME 885's, chris4x4 anti-Taco-lean spacer on driver's side, Total Chaos UCAs, Rear Leaf Spring TSB, Toytec AALs, Black FJ TT Wheels, BFG 285/75R 16 AT Tires, TRD Exhaust, Viper Alarm, Fog Light Mod, De-badged, Blue LED Dome Light, EZ Clamped Tailgate, Wet Okoles, Satoshi Grill, 5% Tint, Engine Tick Fix, Black Rear Bumper, Black Center Valence, Exhaust Cut At Axle, Thanks for all the help chris4x4!
    Welcome from Phoenix.
     
  4. Jul 19, 2010 at 2:45 PM
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    BradleyScottETC

    BradleyScottETC Class IV Category 8 Elite VIP Member (Only)

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    X2 and X3!

    Welcome. :taco:
     
  5. Jul 19, 2010 at 2:49 PM
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    CPA_Taco

    CPA_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I filled it with awesomeness
    You mean the Nasta's? I bought them more for protection from door dings and wondering shopping carts. Plus I don't mind the look of em so it's all good in my book.
     
  6. Jul 19, 2010 at 2:53 PM
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    jrdbrn

    jrdbrn Well-Known Member

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    How much was the bed cover? What kind is it? I want one, but not for $700 LOL
     
  7. Jul 19, 2010 at 3:06 PM
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    CPA_Taco

    CPA_Taco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I filled it with awesomeness

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