Florida B.S. Thread

ok i know.....but my goal was to just get the truck daily driving THEN start the offroad modifications, and ive already dumped way too much into this truck, Aleu isn't getting any of that until my credit cards and shit are paid off. THEN im gonna most likely pick up a front range cross member or something that has better clearance. but is there an issue with trying to get better at welding? I took my time with this crossmember and made sure everything penetrated the way it was supposed to, it's held together so far. pretty fuckin solid if id say so myself.

 

somebody buy this guys truck

 

I in now way meant that to be assholic now that I read back what I said lol. either way, the crossmember works and im happy with how it turned out


anywho......she's up and running finally, with all 5 gears and reverse. now to just get that pesky rear driveshaft shortened so i can make her not drive as a FWD truck lol

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vg47GHGzy6I&feature=youtu.be

 

You shoukd get on pirate4x4 and look at some crossmembers. The only way you'll learn is to practice.

 

yeah i'll def check it out, but in the mean time while I pay things off and dont do too much with the 80, I think that crossmember will be fine

 

Where are y'all getting your glass fenders from?

 

I got mine from andys autosports iirc. Same ones Jason had, the duraflex ones

 

How is the fit?

 

Well...they're on lol, some of the mounting tabs were nowhere close to where they were supposed to be. But the major ones are there and they aren't too bad. I need to actually remount my passenger side lower mount forward some more, it rubs the door when opening and makes this horrendous sound lol

 

That's just usually how all fiberglass goes though, never perfect. Mine are on and if I were to do it again, not sure if I'd stay with duraflex or go with fiberwerx

 

I don't really want 6x6, how big are the fiberwerx?

 

I think 6" flare and 3" rise, I think duraflex and fiberwerx are the same. If you're looking for subtle, glassworks has some smaller flare/rise fenders

 

I'll check them out thanks.

 

McNeil has a small 2x2 out now. Not sure how small you were wanting.

 

florida tacoma bros! I will be living in the keys for the summer starting may 19th! Ill be working on a sail boat based out of the keys...im begining my road trip down starting the 8th and should hit north Florida on the 18th or so!

anything I should be aware of?!

 

Its hot. And humid. Watch out for old people. And nobody can drive.

 

Got some 2nd gen floor mats up for sale, Tampa, Orlando, Sarasota. Full set of 4, never used, (updated to weatherproof matting). Again, brand new, set of 4, black, Tacoma floor mats

 

Stop off in Saint Augustine, beautiful beyond words, great food and history. Tampa/ybor for some food/cigars/nightlife. Orlando for theme parks and horrible drivers. Keys for amazing women and outstanding memories.

 

Appreciate it I'll look into them too.

 

Check out @Ricks2013 build he has the McNeil fenders, they look good & are subtle. They even look like the have factory flares on still.
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