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Box Rocket - 2003 TRD Doublecab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Box Rocket, Oct 8, 2010.

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  1. Apr 16, 2013 at 7:50 AM
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    Box Rocket

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    fender stripes came off last night. It was a huge mod. ;)
     
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  2. Apr 16, 2013 at 7:44 PM
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    i didnt think there was anymore that you could do to make your truck look better but gah damn, your an artist lol looks good man
     
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  3. Apr 21, 2013 at 2:02 PM
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    Adam,
    Installed my 1.5 shackles and had a question for you. Mine are almost vertical like yours. At full droop I'm worried that the shackle may collapse forward. Is that something to worry about?
     
    ponethousand, Apr 21, 2013
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  4. Apr 21, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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    I have never had an issue with my shackles inverting. Mine are not quite vertical. Your new ones look a bit more vertical than mine but you've also got brand new springs. I would get some weight in your bed and go flex them out on a trail or two. Once those springs are broken in, I think you'll have a better shackle angle.

    I snapped this photo tonight of my shackles. This has the weight of the rearbumper and tire carrier, but no topper or bedrack.
    Shackleangle_zpsbe4008da_cd4129701e0f2ea2628545c80549b4ff5b9316bb.jpg

    And while I was outside I snapped a photo of the truck. Notice no fender stripes anymore. :) Was getting to many copycats. ;)
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    Box Rocket, Apr 21, 2013
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  5. Apr 21, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    i swear like all aftermarket leaf pack for your guy's years are off by like 1''. I think they need to be longer out back.

    But that could just be me..
     
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  6. Apr 21, 2013 at 7:47 PM
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    Box Rocket

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    Ideally you might be right, but I have no complaints about the ride quality or the flex as is, so no reason to change it.
     
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  7. Apr 21, 2013 at 7:58 PM
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    Yeah.... I agree. it's mostly the lift shackles fault though. The shackle angle would be happier with the stock shackles...

    PS the lights look AWESEOME, Adam!I wanted to go with 3 on mine.. :eek: and get a yellow dustcover for the centerone
     
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  8. May 1, 2013 at 7:12 PM
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    Hey man, if you ever get a chance please post some pictures of side shots on level ground, I'm trying to see how much clearance you get from the front tires to the top of the wheel well.
     
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  9. May 1, 2013 at 8:02 PM
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    I used my high-tech notching machine...............called a 4" angle grinder.;)
     
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  10. May 1, 2013 at 8:03 PM
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    Look back through the thread. I'm sure there's pics that are close to what you need.
     
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  11. May 1, 2013 at 8:36 PM
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    ha, go figure. :D I have the same notching machine...
     
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  12. May 1, 2013 at 8:57 PM
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    Worth every penny
     
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  13. May 1, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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    Actually, I'm thinking about returning mine... The freakin thing can't make round "notches"! :D :anonymous:

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  14. May 2, 2013 at 4:50 PM
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    Truck looks great Adam, nicely done :cool:
     
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  15. May 2, 2013 at 4:51 PM
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    Thanks man! appreciate it.
     
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  16. May 2, 2013 at 5:45 PM
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    Adam, how did u mount he cb antenna to the bumper? im gonna mount my new 3 ft on the f/r....... im thinkin a small bracket welded to the top tube....
     
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  17. May 2, 2013 at 9:35 PM
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    I added a top plate to my bumper so the antenna is just mounted in the hole I drilled in the top plate.
     
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  18. May 2, 2013 at 10:35 PM
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    your truck looks so good man
     
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  19. May 5, 2013 at 1:42 PM
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    Made a small change yesterday to my second swingout. I've been using it to carry extra fuel/water. But it's not that common that I need to have extra fuel etc with me unless I'm on one of our longer trips, and I've usually got my trailer with me on those trips and I carry the fuel/water on the trailer.

    It's way more common that I need a source of air. I've never been totally happy with how I've carried my CO2 tank so I changed it up. I cut the fuel can basket off the second swingout and attached the bracket for my CO2 tank. Added a new mount for my ulitity light to the swingout.

    Small change but I like it.
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    Nice.

    Not sure I'd like having my tank back there..but looks cool
     
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