NW WA Meet / BS Thread

Thermotech in Monroe

 

I did my lift in my driveway with 2 others. None of us had ever installed a lift before. See about setting up a mod meet, especially at somebody else's house that has the tools, then bring all the parts with you along with beer, a nice bottle of liquor, and some food. That will still be cheaper than taking it to a shop, and you get to learn about how your truck is put together. Also spend a few dollars beforehand and buy some acetone, ATF (a quart of the cheapest you can find) and a spray bottle. Mix equal parts acetone and transmission fluid in the spray bottle, then spray the nuts and bolts you will be removing or breaking loose 10 minutes before working on them.

 

Or just buy PB blaster and not have to worry about mixing stuff plus save money

 

It's a 2017 I think nuts and bolts won't have a problem coming off

 

I can't upload multiple pics on mobile?

 

3/3!

 

Nicely done!

 

I like where this is going.

 

Someone asked about the wheel well mounts. It will be supported underneath, but if you look it will be splitting the load to the bed rails, aswell. The cross member to hold the tent are going to be removable, so I can put something tall in the bed (quad, dirt bike) while keeping the rack as you see it (with the front cross bar still on, not pictured.) and being able to still have rack storage (rotopax etc).

 

I did as I had not noticed the rear legs to mount to the bed floor. When I did, I quickly edited!
This looks nice. The removable bars will be great. It's a layout I thought about too and with selling my rack and tent, I'm thinking about again. For me, I'm thinking of buying the ARB awning room and floor to use my awning as a tent.
But enough about my crazy ideas,
That's a beautiful job and I can wait to see the final result!

 

Yessir, give the guys a Thermotech a call. My buddy just had his front bumper and a few other things done for $300 I think. Had them color match everything to his wheels.

 

Awesome, I sure will. That seems like a much more reasonable price. Do you know if they blast before coating, or if this is necessary?

 

Some manufacturers spray a clear coating on the bumpers so that they don't start to rust during shipping. If so then, to my knowledge, yes its necessary

 

Alex is right. It should be around the $3-500 range. I was quoted $325 (if I remember right) for a front bumper, wheels and a full set of skids on my T4R, including sandblasting.

 

Holy shit.

I wouldn't take my truck to 4wheel Parts..and I wouldn't recommend it. But if you have no other options, they could do it. Just Google 4WD shops in your area. I know there's 2 or 3 in Everett/ Smokey Point area.

 

Hope this post is okay.
Selling my stock wheels and tires for $500.00.
No scratches or damage done to either the wheel or tires. Located in Olympia.

 

All stop!
A spacer lift is about $150
Couple cases of beer for tacoworld slaves is what $50?
That leaves u $1000 to buy more taco fillings!

 

Anyone know how long it takes to do section 3 of wabdr?

 

A day/day and a half