Florida B.S. Thread

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I am running about 5.5 in the front and 4.5 in the back. When I had a 3" lift I ran nitto terra grap's 295/70/17 and had to do slight trimming to the fender wells. No biggie. Now like mr. 4wp said I am running a different set up with an ARB bumper so trimming is no issue. I like the 305 tire size. I like the km2's cause I have never had an issue with them off road or at the boat ramp. They have pretty much done everything I have asked them to do and then some. Road manners kinda suck but I really don't care cause I drive like a grandma. I get enough high speed crap at work and drive my Tahoe like a work/police vehicle and when shit breaks I take it in to get fixed and it comes back,no charge. My theory on tires is the bigger more aggressive the better. When you trim your wheel wells or fenders you will never no that you trimmed so, go ahead and whack away.

 

Why put lipstick on a pig. Just get some steelies and quit your drama. I'll be on the boat don't bother me.

 

Don't make me go grab mine and chase your ass... lol

 

Fo sho. I need to order the replacement parts

Yeah I'm looking at the 305/65/17, pretty much the same height as 285 but .75 inches wider

 

Anyone have a bumper cover that i could borrow 12-15 just need the bumper cover

ASAP

 

They are actually quite a bit wider than a 3312.5017, We just put some on a 3rd gen with a 3/1 kit with no rub lol

 

On the websites I've been looking at the sizes on the tires and they are coming up on average 12.3" hopefully I won't have to trim to much more. Already did CMC

 

I can order a tire in if you wanna make a drive and see in person

 

Anyone have a set of stock wheels and tires i can borrow for a few days

EDIT: Nvm, @mosquitoTaco , is gonna save the day

 

I'm sorry for the long post in advance. Lol


So I've been wanting to learn how to weld for several years but have always put it off. 2 weeks ago my brother who does lots of welding in the military came down for the holidays and brought a Lincoln 140hd to give me some lessons. After a couple days of welding lessons and practice I decided I wanted to buy a machine for after he left. I found a millermatic 180 with a large tank and cart on here (TW) for 700$. After messaging with the member we settled on 650$ but I traveled to Tallahassee to meet him as he lives in southeast Georgia. Despite the drive I think I got a great deal on the machine. Much more of a welder than I think I'll ever need but couldn't pass the deal up. My brother also has a Tacoma but just recently got into off-roading and wanted to make some sliders while he was here. So we left the house today to buy some material and get started. We went for the same design as mine SOS. We bought some angle iron, 2x2 square tube, and round tubing. He bought a 85$ hydraulic pipe bender from harbour freight that worked wonders. Lol. He decided he didn't want 4 separate mounting points on the frame so we plan to weld 1 large piece of angle iron onto the frame. We cut out room for the rivits in the frame. Worked for about 6hrs today. Everything is tacked together for now. Still need to add additional support to the main loop. Welder did awesome. And I can't believe how much I actually learned about metal work and fabrication. Nothing like doing bodywork and vehicle restoration. I wouldn't trust myself to do any of the main welding but I've learned just watching him. Just wanted to share it with you guys.

 

Nice man. Miller is a awesome machine

 

Looks great I've always wondered how well the pipe benders work when I worked at harbor freight.

 

Thanks man.

It worked really well. We actually just stood it on the tailgate of his truck and used it there.

 

Looks Good! I have a HF pipe bender also a few tweeks shown in this video help with the crushing at the bends.
Sorry cant seem to get the link to work, but if you google it there is a few Utube videos showing it.

 

so....... I totaled my truck this weekend

trying to get some stuff off of it

I am looking for

white 2005-2011 bumper cover
and tacoma wheels and tires (doesn't matter what kind or condition)

please message me with your cost and where you are located, thanks

 

Hey guys, I'm angel. I'm Hugo's brother. Just recently joined the forum. I'm a structural engineering instructor for the Air Force and been doing welding and construction in general for yrs. I'm station in MS but I guess I'll be coming down here to go it some trails more often. Hope you guys like the finish product. Will be posting pictures soon

 

Sorry to hear this!! That sucks! Hope your OK!!

Welcome Aboard! Your Brothers a Good Egg!

 

thanks jim, yea we're all ok! i thought the truck was gonna be repairable, just seemed like suspension issue, and some paintwork needed, but they totaled it out

 

Glad to hear your all OK!