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Actual Moderator with a Tacoma...But Definitely Not a Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by jberry813, Oct 10, 2016.

  1. Jan 24, 2018 at 9:30 PM
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    Dalandser

    Dalandser ¡Me Gustan Las Tacos-mas!

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    No teases on TW. lol

    Just update it at midnight - 3am west coast time. And don't do too many cool things with your truck(s). Works for me :)
     
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  2. Jan 24, 2018 at 10:17 PM
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    StOrMyThEtAcO

    StOrMyThEtAcO @stormythetaco

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    Any update on the STT pros in the snow?
     
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  3. Jan 25, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    Mad T

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    How are your flares held on? Using the factory plug clips or? I love how much was cut but looks like they are too short for the factory ones. I'm looking to go back to factory ones. Need ideas on how to keep them on though lol
     
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  4. Jan 25, 2018 at 7:44 AM
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    RelentlessFab

    RelentlessFab Eric @Relentless Fab Vendor

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    Relentless Armored! Too many others to list.
    In my experiences, for an MT, they kick ass! Last I heard Jason has been surprised by them too- in a good way.
     
  5. Jan 25, 2018 at 12:32 PM
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    jberry813

    jberry813 [OP] Professional Fluffer Moderator

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    Yeah I like them! They are pretty damn good in the snow/ice for a MT. Fucking light years beyond the MTRs.

    Factory clips
     
  6. Jan 26, 2018 at 5:36 AM
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    Speedo

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    [QUOTE="jberry813,


    Factory clips[/QUOTE]
    Ever had one come loose on the freway yet?
    My driverside did at 75 or 80 mph slapped the door.
    I had shit myself. Fucking scared the shit right out of me.
    I ended up bolting the front with 1/4" hardware on the the front 2 clips. Intead of plastic clips. Trimmed washers to fit in the flare side.
     
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  7. Jan 26, 2018 at 1:19 PM
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    sytfu510

    sytfu510 Instagram: tacoma510

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    I had one break on the freeway. I ended up with bolts, locknuts and plastic washers. Held up fine after that.
     
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  8. Jan 26, 2018 at 1:36 PM
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    NorthwestCruiser

    NorthwestCruiser Well-Known Member

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    Easy solution.. take flares off, put aluminum tape over holes, tape off flare shape and bed line it. If I would have known this I would have done it on my tacoma, love it on my cruiser.
     
  9. Jan 26, 2018 at 3:09 PM
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    I had the rear one nearly fly off on the freeway. The front drivers side flare makes a extremely annoying rattling sound when driving on the fwy
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2018 at 7:46 PM
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    if it comes loose and slaps your driver door. be prepared to change your shorts. lol. at freeway speeds its ;loud as fuck
     
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  11. Jan 28, 2018 at 8:48 PM
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    Had a panel on my motorcycle come off at 80...it slapped me. That f’ing hurt.
     
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  12. Jan 29, 2018 at 7:42 AM
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    you win!
     
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  13. Feb 3, 2018 at 6:52 PM
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    @jberry813

    What happened to your build thread where you were putting a tundra 5.7 v8 into a third gen? Ive been trying to find it and my search has yielded me nada..

    Btw, great looking build here! Love that rear bumper
     
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  14. Feb 3, 2018 at 7:17 PM
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    Patience.
     
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  15. Feb 3, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    You have a link to the build? I figured it was still in the works, but i cant find it for the life of me.. :notsure:
     
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  16. Feb 3, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    BassAckwards

    BassAckwards Well-Known Member

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    Ahhh this explains everything... :laughing:
     
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  17. Feb 3, 2018 at 7:26 PM
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    ian408 Well-Known Member

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    All will be revealed in due time.
     
  18. Feb 3, 2018 at 7:28 PM
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    SuperBad

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    The thread is gone. I was following it and links to it go no where.
     
  19. Feb 3, 2018 at 7:42 PM
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    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    Think OP got tired of everyone telling him what to do. Guess that means this thread might close soon too
     
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  20. Feb 3, 2018 at 8:17 PM
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    MattJakobs

    MattJakobs Everything but a Tacoma

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    My sarcasm doesn’t translate in text
     
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