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Clint's 1997 Reg Cab Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by cdj1, Jun 1, 2013.

  1. Mar 25, 2015 at 6:07 AM
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    cdj1

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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    Haha. I see how it is :cool: I do need to get back down there to see my pops so maybe will try a bit sooner
     
  2. Apr 19, 2015 at 5:51 AM
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    Brakes have been doing weirdo stuff for about 2 years now. I thought it was the power brake booster, but was wrong. Put a new (used) power brake booster in and still lost half my brake pedal when I stepped on it. Installed my proportioning valve eliminator kit and same results. So I bought a refurb master cylinder and finally got brakes like new.
    I love being able to adjust the rear brake under the hood.
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  3. Apr 25, 2015 at 3:57 PM
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    Poser pics. I quit wheelin my shit. To expensive after the 1k in recent repairs... bc6cd6b8eee33ec96eff4a3537b8a801_0bdef420cb2c05cc39063fa16d0c5d8cb3845e7b.jpguploadfromtaptalk1430002589771.jpg
     
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  4. Apr 25, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    StAndrew Wait for it...

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    Intake, exhaust, lift. Typical stuff.
    Your truck and that bumper reminds me of Amy Winehouse...

    [​IMG]
     
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  5. Apr 26, 2015 at 4:39 PM
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    All I heard was "I wish I had a bumper on the front of my truck blah blah" LMAO
     
  6. Apr 26, 2015 at 5:54 PM
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    Pretty much :(

    One of these days. Gonna have to be drivable before I mess with the bumper though. How was Big Dogs? Im supper pissed I couldn't make it.

    Btw, looking to get some ppl together for the fight this weekend; you be interested? Might go to a sports bar or something unless someone wants to host and has pay per view.
     
  7. Aug 6, 2015 at 7:41 AM
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    New addition coming soon....
     
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  8. Aug 18, 2015 at 10:25 AM
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    Waiting... :tumbleweed:



    What you doing this weekend?

    :cheers:
     
  9. Sep 15, 2015 at 7:26 AM
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    Little more luv courtesy of cobra trail at big dogs. defe7f3acf1c1854eb7169589c54b056_262a524db729761735097d699ab11130cc7b379c.jpg
     
  10. Nov 1, 2015 at 8:28 PM
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    Best mod yetaa494ef06f5ddd7dc760878a7efdff9f_dedd734bc171eba491ad8907525d082021411e53.jpg
     
  11. Nov 9, 2015 at 6:51 PM
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    Better picturecd3257370c2d04fb55cf01460d4ecdc0_bd770503f6b134754f3fdabf2caf4866cf0b44d1.jpg
     
  12. Feb 6, 2016 at 7:09 PM
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    New wheels and e-rated tires for the tow pig. 75c319d64141e67086b3de1654d37fe9_aacc7bf4e53f336f6fbeab9cea4ac5088fb8bf68.jpg
     
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  13. Feb 6, 2016 at 7:11 PM
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    Look at build!
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    Looks good dude!
     
  14. Mar 29, 2016 at 2:44 PM
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    love your truck. i have a 97 as well. where did you order your lift from?
     
  15. Mar 31, 2016 at 10:00 AM
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    My lift is pieces from many places. The king coilovers are from downsouth motorsports, the dakar leaf springs were purchased from Amazon due to free shipping and the shackles I think we're also an Amazon score. If you are looking for something specific I can let you know where I got it.
     
  16. Mar 31, 2016 at 11:13 AM
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    cool thanks for the info. and the lift you have now, does the 2.7 handle it well?
     
  17. Mar 31, 2016 at 11:38 AM
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    Loving the Old man Tan Tow Pig :cool:
     
  18. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:46 AM
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    The 2.7 is perfect for the truck. The regearing is the key. When I eventually solid axle the front, I will regear again.
     
  19. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    King Extended travel coilovers, 5100 Shocks, Daystar shackles,OME Leaf Springs,255/85/16, front diff drop, RAT skid plates, 4.56 gears, LSD in rear, Aussie locker in the front, Front Range Offroad twin sticks, trail gear/ Bash Fab rear bumper, elite off road front bumper and sliders, warn m8000 winch, in cab winch control
    We bought the tundra 2 years before I ever modified the Tacoma. Everything has evolved since
     
  20. Apr 1, 2016 at 9:50 AM
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    Haha, may as well. I bet it tows that 97' like it's nothing. When ya gonna be back in South Cakalacky Clint? Hows the pup doing as well, he's prob gotten bigger since i last saw him 2 years ago.
     

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