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Atlastrekker's 04 Taco build and trips

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Atlastrekker, Jan 21, 2018.

  1. Sep 17, 2018 at 4:42 PM
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    A new video.

     
  2. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    I should have this installed tomorrow.
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  3. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:18 PM
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    New motor for the Warn XD9000 winch
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    New synthetic rope too.
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    I should have this installed by the end of the day today.
     
  4. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:20 PM
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  5. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:36 PM
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  6. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:37 PM
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    Winch line installed.

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  7. Sep 22, 2018 at 7:09 PM
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    I was up in the woods looking for deers today. Didn't find any, but then had some fun driving around anyways.
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    I always love pulling other peoples junk out, especially Fords.
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  8. Sep 24, 2018 at 12:28 PM
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  9. Sep 25, 2018 at 2:50 PM
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    Snorkle installed.

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  10. Sep 25, 2018 at 7:23 PM
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    Thank you for the excellent write up, it made things much easier.
     
  11. Sep 28, 2018 at 9:04 AM
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    You're welcome! Looks good.
     
  12. Sep 28, 2018 at 9:16 AM
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    I just got in on the ARB air compressor group buy. I hope to have this installed soon.
     
  13. Oct 1, 2018 at 4:29 PM
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    Passenger side before.
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    Drivers side finished up.
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    Passenger side finished up.
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    After numbers passenger side.
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    After numbers drivers side.
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    3" on the passenger side and 4" on the drivers side using stock shackles.
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    I'll drive it around for a little bit tomorrow then retorque everything. After that, it's new tires.
     
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  14. Oct 1, 2018 at 4:39 PM
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    The eye bolts were a serious PITA to get out. I used a grinding disk and a grinder to cut them out. I had to make a trip to the hardware store for some new ones. The bolt size is M14 x 1.5 x 100mm long, Grade 8.
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    Thanks to @gkozun for the heads up here.

    Also, thanks again to @Wheeler's Off-Road Inc for some awesome stuff.
     
  15. Oct 2, 2018 at 6:51 PM
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    Video about the leaf spring installation is up.

     
  16. Oct 2, 2018 at 8:25 PM
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    Hey there from Texas! Was checking out your build, nice truck by the way. I too just installed my OME suspension kit. How are you liking yours so far and how much lift did you gain?
     
  17. Oct 3, 2018 at 6:07 AM
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    Thanks for the compliment. The OME springs ride pretty good and are way better than the wore out stock springs that they replaced. I had the lean going on, so I gained 3" on the passenger side and 4" on the drivers side. I'm guessing they will settle out a little as time goes on.

    How about you? Do you like them? How much lift did you get out of them?
     
  18. Oct 3, 2018 at 6:12 AM
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    Loving them sir! I’ve had the stock struts, shocks and leaf springs and they were all completely worn out. I gained about 3” in the front and with the added add a leaf in the back gained 2” so my truck sits pretty leveled. Maybe later on I’ll upgrade to a full set of Dakar leaf springs, but at the moment the add a leaf with those greasable shackles are great. No more annoying squeaking lol.
     
  19. Oct 3, 2018 at 6:14 AM
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    Oh also deciding on what tire wheel set up to get. Planning on 33” just not sure about width, doing the pizza cutters and go 10.5 or going 11.5. Currently have 12.5 right now. Forgot to mention, I have the 882's with no added weight up front.
     
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  20. Oct 3, 2018 at 6:17 AM
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    I'm in exactly the same boat. I want some falken wildpeak at/3w's but I also really want to try some 255-85-16's. My debate right now is falken in 285-75-16 or st/maxx in 255-85-16. I can't decide.
     

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