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Squattie's Build & BS

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by SquattiePippen, Nov 29, 2016.

  1. Nov 29, 2016 at 4:58 PM
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    SquattiePippen

    SquattiePippen [OP] Well-Known Member

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    The time has finally come to get my build underway. I've owned this truck since March of 2013 and have remained patient until my OEM tires needed to be replaced. 32,000 miles later, the build begins :bananadance:

    I'm a pacific northwest native that loves to bullshit just about anything. this thread is intended for random banter, bs, and a little bit of truck building.

    more pics to come soon as everything should start to come together this weekend. :popcorn:

    The truck: 2013 MGM TRD Sport 4x4 short bed 6 speed
    Where: Beaverton, OR

    MODS:
    • Toyota roof rack
    • debadged (minus front grill)
    • front window tint
    • N fab step bar
    • OME 887s
    • HS 3 leaf AAL
    • 275/70r/17 KO2s
    • Matte black TRD PRO wheels

    CURRENT

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  2. Nov 30, 2016 at 8:56 PM
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    SquattiePippen

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    N fab step bar came in today! Install was a breeze, pics to come in the morning.

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  3. Dec 1, 2016 at 8:41 AM
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    SquattiePippen

    SquattiePippen [OP] Well-Known Member

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    N Fab nerf step success. OME lift is going in this weekend, wheels & tires will be on early next week :burnrubber:

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  4. Dec 4, 2016 at 9:23 AM
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    Got bored and blacked out my front emblem yesterday. It's amazing how the little things can change the look of your truck.

    Before & after

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  5. Dec 4, 2016 at 9:28 AM
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    Teaser front last night. OME coilovers are in up front, doing the AAL today.

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  6. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:55 PM
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    OME lift is in. Huge thanks to the Portland area tacomworld members for helping me get this installed.

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  7. Dec 4, 2016 at 7:06 PM
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    Christmas came early

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  8. Dec 5, 2016 at 2:00 PM
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    Weekend transformation

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  9. Dec 6, 2016 at 4:56 AM
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    Nice setup, actually looking at the same one myself. Which OME shocks did you go with? Did you have to get new UCAs? How does the AAL ride?
     
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  10. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:24 AM
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    Thank you.

    887x coils with 92001 nitrocharger soft ride struts. AAL is noticeably stiffer but not uncomfortably so. Everything rides great
     
  11. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:26 AM
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    Sweet truck OP!!!! Keep up the good work!!!!! :thumbsup:
     
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  12. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:29 AM
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    Did you get new UCAs?
     
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  13. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:54 AM
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    I did not. I'm getting an alignment in 30 mins and will report back how things went. From what I understand, if you don't go at or over 3" lift new UCA aren't necessary. There are differing opinions all over the forum, and only an alignment will tell haha
     
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  14. Dec 6, 2016 at 6:55 AM
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    Haha please let me know how it goes, I know everyone's truck is different maybe you'll get lucky.
     
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  15. Dec 6, 2016 at 2:24 PM
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    Great news, no UCAs needed. Everything aligned great!

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  16. Dec 6, 2016 at 3:16 PM
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    Very nice! Any rubbing at all?
     
  17. Dec 6, 2016 at 11:42 PM
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    SquattiePippen

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    No rubbing at all. I did remove my front mud flaps during lift install which I'm sure helped
     

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