Nathan's 02 Tacoma Build

Ok, that makes sense. I think since I have the exhaust hanger relocation, cut won't be needed. I hope not, since I got nothing to cut with haha. I'll eyeball it first... My dakars came with bushings too, just wasn't sure if new ones were needed to fit diff shackles. Sounds like I'm g2g for this job. Thanks for clearing that up!

 

The exhaust relocation bracket still may get in the way of the leaf spring and tail pipe. It did for me, so I decided to cut on the turndown just after the rear axle.

 

Hmmm ok. Guess I need to add a last minute tool to my Xmas list. Any real downside you can see to cutting exhaust at the turndown?

Edit - can rent chain pipe cutter for free from autozone. Sounds perfect for a tool Neanderthal like me.

 

Their really ain't a special spot I cut mine right at the turn down and done perfect. If u can rent that for free at autozone that's what I would do. I cut mine with a saw zaw.

 

Yeah, I think you and box rocket cut the same spot. I'll follow yer lead on that one.

 

Subbed! I wish I had a double cab...

I also cut mine after the axle. It is a little louder in cab but no bad at all. The other thing is that now that it's cold the exhaust comes out from different places under the bed but I'm a little OCD haha

 

Thanks man appreciate it. my exhaust does the same thing now that its cold. But im OCD too. haha

 

I worry about that, since dogs will be in camper shell. Ideally I want the gasses blowing away from the vehicle. Might need to come up with something different. Wish I could weld!!! Grrrr.

 

My exhaust is cut like that and I have my kids ride in the back with the topper on. No exhaust fumes to speak of.

 

Good point Adam, forgot you had the seats back there. Btw I've lurked the heck out of your build as well haha. Secret subscriber... Spy....

I'll stop cluttering your build thread now about this fragging exhaust, Nathan. Everyone carry on. Thanks for the tips and hints fellas.

 

Installed the bumper Friday. Thanks to 02goldie for helping me.










Im on a incline so it doesnt squat the truck like this pic seems:

 

Looks good! Is that a wrinkled finish powder coat?

 

Looking sweet. Like the setup with the tire carrier and all

 

yea its that wrinkle finish. to be it kinda looks like bedliner. haha

 

Thanks Moe appriciate it man. Chad or 01tacoma made it how i wanted it and if it aint sweet dude.

 

Looks real good, jack attachment is perf. Jw, how much does something like this run? I've seen cbi prices... Similar?

 

It looks awesome! How much did that run you? I might do my relentless bumper in that when I get it

 

had a place close by that powdercoated both ARB and the swing out for around $275. imo it wasnt that bad cause it would have cost me that in proffesional autimoative paint or even more, im glad tough i got it powdercoated. u should see it in person man.

 

That's not bad. I was guessing around $150 each

 

not bad at all for having 2 bumpers powdercoated. thats what it was about $150 a pieace.