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Wettaco Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by WetTaco, Dec 20, 2016.

  1. Dec 20, 2016 at 10:41 PM
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    WetTaco

    WetTaco [OP] Well-Known Member

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    2012 Sport DCLB 4x4 MGM

    I bought my truck in January of 2015 for camping and the normal stuff that a truck is used for, it was completely stock. I quickly bought my SCS wheels and got them installed. I had a camper shell for a while then sold it for easier access to my bed.


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    Wheels/Tires
    SCS 16x8 SR8 Matte Jet Black
    285/70R16 Cooper STT Pro



    Suspension
    King Shocks
    Upgraded 700# Springs For Bumper / Winch
    King Rear Shocks


    Brakes

    Goodridge Extended Steel Braided Brake Lines


    Armor
    At The Helm Steel Front Bumper

    Brute Force High Clearance Rear Bumper
    Relentless Bolt On Rock Sliders


    Interior
    Front Weathertech Floorliner
    Rear Weathertech Floorliner

    Center Console OCD Organizer
    Glove Box OCD Organizer



    Lighting

    Retrofit Headlights

    Morimoto XD 35 Ballasts
    Morimoto Hid Bulbs 5000K



    PICTURES
    IMG_1263 (1).jpg IMG_1318.jpg IMG_1795.jpg IMG_1804.jpg IMG_2476.jpg IMG_2205.jpg
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  2. Jan 18, 2017 at 9:07 AM
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    XPOTRPR

    XPOTRPR CNC Programmer/Machinist

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    > BUILD LINKS >
    sub'd :cool: :thumbsup: :cheers:
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2017 at 1:18 PM
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    Trikster

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    Very nice looking build. I might take mine offroad once in a blue moon, so it will remain mostly stock. Other than the rear diff breather mod, anything I should definitely do?
     
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  4. Mar 3, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    WetTaco

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    Just depends on what you like/ need. That's the beauty of these trucks is using your imagination and making it your own. Free cool mod I love is the anytime fog light mod!!! Do that one
     
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  5. Mar 3, 2017 at 6:41 AM
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    cabo wabo

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    Nice Looking Sport :thumbsup:
     
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  6. Mar 3, 2017 at 6:53 AM
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    WetTaco

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    She's getting sliders today!!!
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  7. Sep 22, 2017 at 1:35 AM
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    WetTaco

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    Cab mount chop and alignment tab gusset plates welded in last weekend thanks to some members help.
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  8. Dec 5, 2017 at 6:36 AM
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  9. Dec 5, 2017 at 6:42 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Looking good!​
     
  10. Dec 5, 2017 at 6:47 AM
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    WetTaco

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    I've got a few more big changes coming in the next few weeks.
     
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  11. Dec 5, 2017 at 6:49 AM
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    ChadsPride

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    Not sure how I missed this thread but I got my popcorn ready!!

    :popcorn::popcorn::popcorn::popcorn:
     
  12. Jan 28, 2018 at 12:36 PM
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    This happened this weekend.
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  13. Jan 28, 2018 at 2:33 PM
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  14. Apr 29, 2018 at 3:21 AM
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    WetTaco

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    Finally got a new shell after imediatly regretting selling my last one.

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  15. May 21, 2018 at 5:34 PM
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    WetTaco

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    I have the following to do list for Wednesday plus I am picking up my plate bumper from powder coat tomorrow. Had to take the front shocks off to upgrade to 700# springs to handle the bumper and winch. Pics are coming right up.


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  16. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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    Installed my bumper, IFS skid, winch, grill, full brakes, wheel bearings and lower ball joints last weekend. Then this weekend I took her for a day trip.




    brakes.jpg truck.jpg
     
  17. Jun 25, 2018 at 2:49 PM
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  18. Jan 13, 2019 at 4:52 PM
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    :bananadance: what bumper is that!?
     
  19. Jan 13, 2019 at 11:47 PM
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    WetTaco

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  20. Mar 1, 2019 at 9:59 AM
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    WetTaco

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    Got a high clearance rear installed yesterday.

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