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Arrowthrower's Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by arrowthrower, Dec 25, 2010.

  1. Dec 25, 2010 at 7:23 PM
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    arrowthrower

    arrowthrower [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Ok. I just got my 2011 TRD DC offroad 4x4 Tacoma last friday. (12-17-10) My first mod was the BHLM (NO FEAR!!). One week old! Here is some pics. I will post some more when I have daylight. I also plan to do a RCD 4.5 lift. Any comments on doing it yourself? Headlight mode was pretty easy. Give it up to Toyota making it easy to bolt on/off. Idiot proof!!

    Also is a picture of my wife's 08 Lexus RX350.

    My brother is helping with the mod.

    BTW- I used Kylon BBQ stove and grill spray paint. Did the mod in 3 hours. The paint dries in 15 minutes and with stands temps up to 1500 degrees. Has a nice shine also.

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  2. Dec 25, 2010 at 7:56 PM
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    easyeatlanta

    easyeatlanta Artificial Intelligence beats natural stupidity

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    i like that ballsy tearing apart headlights only days after getting it impressive
     
  3. Dec 25, 2010 at 8:17 PM
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    BLKSR5TACO

    BLKSR5TACO Well-Known Member

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    niiice! you decide on wich wheel and tire set to match the rcd lift?
     
  4. Dec 25, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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    arrowthrower

    arrowthrower [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I am thinking about Pro Comp 6007 wheels 17x9 and Goodyear Duratrac.
     
  5. Dec 25, 2010 at 8:36 PM
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    VooDoo

    VooDoo More Cowbell!

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    gotta risk it to get the biscuit...very nice!!
     
  6. Dec 25, 2010 at 8:37 PM
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    04LTtacoma

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    What is next? Suspension?
     
  7. Dec 26, 2010 at 8:52 AM
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    arrowthrower

    arrowthrower [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Yeah, Suspension with shoes and cleats. Unfortunetely you have to by all together. I am guess is will be around $4000 for the whole project. Not sure.
     
  8. Dec 27, 2010 at 3:46 PM
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    solus

    solus HOME!!!

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  9. Dec 27, 2010 at 4:15 PM
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    pinktaco808

    pinktaco808 Hot Steppa

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  10. Jan 21, 2011 at 10:09 AM
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    arrowthrower

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    Ok here is an update with the RCD suspension lift and wheels and tires. Some pics of the install at a Toyota Dealership and after pics on my farm.

    The install pictures was taking by the toyota guy, so not that great.

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    On my farm

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    I hope you enjoy.
     
  11. Jan 22, 2011 at 10:46 PM
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    Incognito

    Incognito No better friend, no worse enemy

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    Looks nice! What size Duratracs did you go with?
     
  12. Jan 23, 2011 at 4:05 PM
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    sneakin up behind you
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    nothing yet!
    very nice looking truck. wish i had the coin to do all that to my truck. got to save up I guess! love the stance of the truck.
     
  13. Jan 23, 2011 at 4:53 PM
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    They are 285x70x17. Rims are 17x8. Doesn't rub on front mud flap so that was important to me. I am sure if i offroad i will take them off, but for daily driving it works. It drives awesome. Thanks for the compliments.
     
  14. Jan 23, 2011 at 6:43 PM
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    Welcome to the RCD club
     
  15. Jan 25, 2011 at 2:38 PM
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    thx. i will get some more pictures of it clean. It just won't quit snowing long enough!!!
     
  16. Jan 25, 2011 at 4:47 PM
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    Looks awesome!
     
  17. Jan 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM
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    MedlinAround

    MedlinAround Failure is the result of letting setbacks stop you

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    Nice truck! GO BIG BLUE!
     
  18. Jan 28, 2011 at 8:59 AM
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    arrowthrower [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I see there is some more Big Blue Madness on Tacoma World. Awesome. I have some 4" oval nerf bars being shipped as we speak. Well post install and pics when they arrive.
     
  19. Feb 3, 2011 at 3:50 PM
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    Sweet I just order my rcd today. Keep watch out for my build I ask so many thing on here and I'm sure people are so tired of me. I'll show it soon as I can. K1992F build comming soon.
     
  20. Feb 3, 2011 at 6:22 PM
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    gusher

    gusher SUPERCHARGED!!!

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    Nice work Logan...I think it's awesome that you waited about 2-days to start taking it apart and making it better! Where did you get the custom THE logos???
     

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