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Coastal Offroad Talky Time

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by UnderfundedTaco, Oct 17, 2019.

  1. Dec 7, 2019 at 8:05 AM
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    GREENBIRD56

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    I used to do mod jobs on excavators - some tricks of that trade might apply. (1) remove scale wholesale with a sand blaster or similar process. before you start. (2) preserve the interior surfaces you can't reach later with exhaust header 1500 degree paint. (3) sand the welding edges with a "blue-arc" sanding disc - then apply "weld thru" primer.

    It's been a few years. There may be other products invented by now!
     
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  2. Dec 7, 2019 at 11:20 PM
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    Grumpy

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    Pardon my ignorance but what's a blue-Arc sanding disc?
     
  3. Dec 8, 2019 at 7:33 AM
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    Sanding disc made to fit a 4-1/2" angle head grinder - there is one in virtually every welders job box. Blue-arc used to be a common industrial brand of consumable disc.
     
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  4. Dec 9, 2019 at 3:13 PM
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    JBA UCAs OME 2.5 in lift w/ heavy duty dakars. 33" ko2s tc bed stiffeners firestone airbags w/ ride rites cmc/pinchweld rear flushmount leds amazon ditch lights apex sliders 0 degree w/ kickout Coastal Offroad high clearance front bumper w/ full tubing Coastal Offroad high clearance rear bumper w/ tubing and dual swingout 100 AH LiFePO4 Aux battery blue sea fuse panel for aux battery rear diff mod breather Mountain Hatch tailgate insert Smittybilt x2O 10k winch Anytime Camera Mod Front and Rear GPS locator brick BAMF Hangers w/ custom crossbrace 2lo Mod by up2nogood yakima access cab roof bars thule hyper xl cargo box amazon roof basket ARB 1250 awning WaterPort Meso Dual Color Dome Light Durobump Front Bump stops
    just have to do the tubing and she is done. pretty happy with the end result so far and i would recommend the kit to anyone on the fence. just be prepared to spend some time.20191209_174521.jpg
     
  5. Dec 10, 2019 at 5:24 PM
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    IvanhoeTaco

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    Total Chaos 3.5 LT, King Coilovers, 35x11.5r17 on Falcon T2, ADV 4 inch fiberglass, 4.88 gears, FJ cruiser transfer case, 4 runner front diff, Cab mount relocate, archive hangers, shackles, king 2.5x14 rear shocks, icon rxt leaf springs, king hydro bumps
    To anyone who is running a winch what are you using? Everything 9klb I see looks so big? Please post your setups and what it took to get it to fit and function.
    Thanks.
     
  6. Dec 10, 2019 at 5:26 PM
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    IvanhoeTaco

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    20191206_202542.jpg best looking bumper on the market hands down
     
  7. Dec 10, 2019 at 5:56 PM
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  8. Dec 14, 2019 at 2:18 PM
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    Lumberjackcoma

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    I put a Smittybilt 9500#, i removed the oem center support of the hood latch, and made my own so the winch could fit in place. (I'll get pics tomorrow) IMG_20190503_150208.jpg
     
  9. Dec 14, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    Thanks buddy looks good
     
  10. Dec 14, 2019 at 9:18 PM
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    Grumpy

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    17" Method Grid Titanium rims w/ Pro Comp Sport A/T 265/70/17 tires, Mobtown Offroad ribbed Tailgate skin, installed LED lights in painted rear bumper black, faux TRD grill, color match grill surround. LEDs in map, license plate, center console, and dome lights. Anytime driving lite mod, debadged, vent visors, AA Maglite mounted under center console armrest. Antitheft hose clamp on tailgate, LED bed lighting kit. LED spot lights in lower front bumper. Weathertech floor mats. Painted various interior parts black, homemade 7 pin relocation bracket, Valet under door LEDS, CMC, SPC UCA, Bilstein 5100, OME 885, Headstrong AAL. Pop&Lock.
    @Lumberjackcoma mind sharing what welder, wire size and paint you used?
     
  11. Dec 15, 2019 at 7:22 AM
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    Lumberjackcoma

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    That I don't have, I had a buddy weld it up for me sorry.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2019 at 7:32 PM
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    UnderfundedTaco

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    How many inches are those flush mount pods?
     
  13. Dec 16, 2019 at 8:00 PM
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  14. Dec 19, 2019 at 4:40 PM
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    UnderfundedTaco

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  15. Jan 12, 2020 at 12:21 AM
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    Grumpy

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    17" Method Grid Titanium rims w/ Pro Comp Sport A/T 265/70/17 tires, Mobtown Offroad ribbed Tailgate skin, installed LED lights in painted rear bumper black, faux TRD grill, color match grill surround. LEDs in map, license plate, center console, and dome lights. Anytime driving lite mod, debadged, vent visors, AA Maglite mounted under center console armrest. Antitheft hose clamp on tailgate, LED bed lighting kit. LED spot lights in lower front bumper. Weathertech floor mats. Painted various interior parts black, homemade 7 pin relocation bracket, Valet under door LEDS, CMC, SPC UCA, Bilstein 5100, OME 885, Headstrong AAL. Pop&Lock.
    After pulling my hair out because of continuous crappy welds I spoke with an old timer at work and told him my woes I was having with my MIG welder and he fixed me fast. I was using 100% Argon with my MIG welder which can me done yes, but shouldn't be done by a DIYer like myself. I should had been using 25 CO2 / 75 Argon mix.

    Welding Gas here on Oahu is SUPER expensive so I have switched to relearning TIG welding for the front side and I'm Flux core welding the back side. Stitch welding the back side is the best so far.
     
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  16. Jan 25, 2020 at 11:39 PM
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    Grumpy

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    Got the bumper painted up today. The 24oz Rustoleum bed liner comes out FAST and has a very wide spray pattern compared to the 12oz. With luck I'll be able to bolt it on tomorrow.

    Anyone had to change their front springs after bolting the bumper on? If so what did you go with? I'm running OME 885s now with Bilstien 5100. ezRnGgbRSSCh0Ev%+LpODw.jpgiGVBPqwVS%2aNG+hH6VsTg.jpg
     
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  17. Jan 26, 2020 at 8:43 PM
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    Lumberjackcoma

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    After I installed a winch and skid plates I noticed some sag, so I paired the 886's with some billys.
     
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  18. Jan 26, 2020 at 9:34 PM
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    Grumpy

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    @Lumberjackcoma thanks, how much of a difference in fuel milage for you?
     
  19. Jan 27, 2020 at 6:38 AM
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    Lumberjackcoma

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    No idea, I know it's not great lol, I'm switching to larger tires soon also just to make it worse :(.
     
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  20. Jan 27, 2020 at 7:32 PM
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    UnderfundedTaco

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    Anyone have recommendations for front skids that they're running w these? Looking to upgrade from stock. Pics would be appreciated.
     
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