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crolison overland - camp/ski build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by crolison, Feb 21, 2016.

  1. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:15 AM
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    crolison

    crolison [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Purchased my 5th Toyota February 2015 and started building it soon after:

    Specs: 2006, trd or, dcsb, 4wd

    -tires: 235/85/16 ko2

    -armor: rci front skid
    home made sliders
    hime made rear bumper

    -suspension: bilstein 5100s, 885x, and Dakars (waiting to be put on)

    -misc: atc topper
    snorkel

    -electrical: blue sea fuse block
    cobra 75
    led rear lights
    Abs disable switch
    Tpms delete

    Coming soon: rtt, arb front bumper, winch, dual batteries
     
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  2. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:15 AM
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    crolison

    crolison [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Right when I first got her.
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    Picked up a topper for her


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    Snorkel time

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    New bfg ko2 in 235/85/16

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  3. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:27 AM
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    crolison [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Built some 2x3 rectangular bolt on slider.



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  4. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:34 AM
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    Built a dual rear swing out bumper:

    Main tube is 2x4 rectangular tube

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  5. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:38 AM
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    crolison

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    Started doing electrical wiring for the truck, just wanted to get this done once, so I went a little overboard

    So far we have:
    Abs disable
    Winch arm
    Winch in/out
    Front lights
    Rear lights
    And ?


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  6. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:42 AM
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    :thumbsup:
    I like what is happening in here.
    :popcorn:
     
  7. Feb 21, 2016 at 8:43 AM
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    Looks like a good start! Where ya headed with it?
     
  8. Feb 21, 2016 at 9:20 AM
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    Bilstein 5100s all around with 885x and Dakars

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  9. Feb 21, 2016 at 10:08 AM
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    Nice! So that means no steal front though huh?
     
  10. Feb 21, 2016 at 10:49 AM
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    Yep going with an arb probably with a July bonus. I got the 885x's for super cheap and if they don't ride good with a bumper then I'll upgrade. I'm hoping all said and done 1.5-2" lift in the front, 2-2.5" lift rear when loaded down.
     
  11. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:17 PM
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    Gotcha, well I've never had the 885's but all I've ever heard is that they can't handle the added weight, but I do understand trying a deal
     
  12. Feb 21, 2016 at 1:46 PM
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    Moved the trailer wiring harness around.image.jpg
     
  13. Feb 21, 2016 at 1:54 PM
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    They are better than the stock trd coils, but if I have to upgrade I have to upgrade.
     
  14. Mar 3, 2016 at 2:35 PM
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    Lifted her today:

    Ome Dakar springs, one 885, and bilstein 5100 all around. Bad news is after lifting found a 30-40 mph vibration that goes away with putting it in 4wd. So looks like I'll be replacing the drivers side axle bearing soon.

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  15. Mar 3, 2016 at 2:38 PM
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    Subbed for the sexual content
     
  16. Mar 5, 2016 at 3:31 PM
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    Unsuspecting craigslist find

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  17. Mar 5, 2016 at 4:16 PM
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    Added my old hella 4k

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  18. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:13 PM
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    What haven’t I changed?
    Nice find on that ARB! :thumbsup:
     
  19. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:26 PM
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    Sweet build!
     
  20. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:30 PM
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    You sir, have the sexiest truck on this whole site, hands down :jerkoff:
     

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