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Vegas BS Thread!

Discussion in 'South West' started by MOT, Apr 29, 2010.

  1. May 25, 2018 at 8:39 AM
    15DCGreyTaco

    15DCGreyTaco Well-Known Member

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    I had the same issue. I just removed that small flap, its actually held on with two little bolts. No more rubbing.
     
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  2. May 25, 2018 at 10:08 AM
    DangerClose

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    I’m about 99% DIY. And yes, i most likely will be doing that.
     
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  3. May 25, 2018 at 10:13 AM
    DangerClose

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    I was just curious if anyone else experienced this. I’ve also heard from some, that their stock tires were 265/70/17 and not rubbing.. I’m like how. I’m only @23k miles on my 2014, I doubt my front suspension is maxed out.
     
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  4. May 25, 2018 at 12:13 PM
    15DCGreyTaco

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    I should have specified. In my case, i have BFG KO2's on my truck so not stock. The size increase was just enough to rub, not alot and not all the time, but I ended up taking the small front flap off.
     
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  5. May 25, 2018 at 4:35 PM
    JDMjeremy

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    Had a productive day off so far. Finally after weeks of looking at parts pile up in the living room got everything installed! If anyone for some reason needs stock lug nuts (24), stock TRD offroad bilsteins F&R, or TRD offroad wheels with tires that have 1500 miles on them let me know.

    [​IMG]
     
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  6. May 25, 2018 at 4:43 PM
    DriverSound

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    From my experience, it was the front flaps that are mostly rubbing. As soon as I replaced the tires and went for a highway drive, the flaps were rubbing on turns. Take the front ones off and see if you have anymore issues.
     
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  7. May 25, 2018 at 10:57 PM
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    Nice. The bronze looks nice on white.
     
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  8. May 26, 2018 at 9:10 PM
    15DCGreyTaco

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    Did a little work this weekend..Installed Faux Pro headlights and @CaliRaisedLed LED Pods(Thanks! they look gre at!)20180526_092141.jpg20180526_092148.jpg20180525_211653.jpg20180525_211634.jpg
     
  9. May 31, 2018 at 10:45 AM
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    Anyone have any recommendations for some reliable, affordable, and dependable Toyota off-road shops in the LV area that could install a new suspension setup on my truck in a reasonable amount of time?
     
  10. May 31, 2018 at 5:53 PM
    Rob2143

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    A lot of people recommend Rogue-Offroad. I personally have never used them.
     
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  11. May 31, 2018 at 7:15 PM
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  12. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:15 AM
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    These guys specialize in just off-road or? Do you trust them with our Tacoma’s cuz they know them like the back of their hands? I’m asking because I’m looking for work that isn’t for OR. But, a Toyota specialist would be nice.

    @Lefkos is your recommendation from personal experience? If the dude is from Hawaii, Tacoma’s are a huge deal there.. may have quite a bit under his belt
     
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  13. Jun 3, 2018 at 8:20 AM
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  14. Jun 5, 2018 at 3:39 PM
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    Making the move from Summerlin to Henderson in a few weeks..

    Anyone have any barbershop recommendations on that side of town? Been using GoodTimes but I'm not making that drive every time I need a chop.
     
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  15. Jun 15, 2018 at 9:02 PM
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    I have not been blessed with a full head of hair so my haircut shop is Harry's Shave Club...:thumbsup:
     
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  16. Jun 15, 2018 at 9:32 PM
    VegasTool

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    Welcome fellow club member! Just think of all the money we've saved by not visiting barbershops
     
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  17. Jun 16, 2018 at 9:04 PM
    JDMjeremy

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    In case anyone was contemplating, YES, the churro dipper at Del Taco is 100% worth it. Every time.

    [​IMG]
     
  18. Jun 17, 2018 at 10:52 AM
    JDMjeremy

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    Happy Fathers Day to all the dads on here!!
     
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  19. Jun 17, 2018 at 9:03 PM
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    That is the truth since 2008!
     
  20. Jun 17, 2018 at 9:04 PM
    15DCGreyTaco

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    Cheers... and to you as well! hope it was a good one!
     
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