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YellowDog01's Double Cab Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by YellowDog01, Jun 2, 2010.

  1. Aug 27, 2010 at 5:13 AM
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    YellowDog01

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    Sorry, I didn't see your post. I got the grille off of Partsgeek.com, I just did a search for it.

    And the grille material I got it from another member here, but I think you can just get it at Home Depot.

    Good luck
     
  2. Aug 27, 2010 at 2:26 PM
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    how's the grille coming along?
     
  3. Aug 27, 2010 at 8:14 PM
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    It's done...I haven't decided if I like the way it looks yet. So I'm keep it stock for now.

    Saving up for Camper Shell...
     
  4. Aug 28, 2010 at 5:14 PM
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    Tested out my camera today.

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  5. Aug 28, 2010 at 6:42 PM
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    post a pic of the grill
     
  6. Oct 3, 2010 at 1:40 PM
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    Ordered Wheeler's 1.5" Single Add a Leaf Kit just a minute ago. I think it will level everything out now with my Bilsteins set to 2.5"
     
  7. Oct 3, 2010 at 4:35 PM
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    haha copy cat!! the wheelers aal set my rear looking a bit higher than the front but it looks really good and it will probably settle a little bit.
     
  8. Oct 3, 2010 at 6:01 PM
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    Yeah, I was debating it for the longest time. I just decided to do it. Have any pictures loaded up of it yet?
     
  9. Oct 8, 2010 at 7:20 PM
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    Ordered OME 881 Coils tonight to go with my Wheelers 1.5" Add A Leaf. Lots of help from Chris4X4, Rab, and Tacomaman06. Thanks guys.
     
  10. Oct 18, 2010 at 7:42 PM
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    Got the AAL in last week, and tonight the OME Coils arrived.

    Still confused about tires....SteveO is running 255/85/16s and has no problem... Why can't my 285/70/17s fit? Can anyone help me out?

    OME.jpg
     
  11. Oct 23, 2010 at 7:06 PM
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    Installed my AAL with my dad yesterday. Everything went so smoothly! It's really nice to have a truck that has lived it's whole life in the south.
    I like the look of it a lot.

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  12. Oct 23, 2010 at 9:09 PM
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    That thing is gorgeous. I love the silver double cab 1st gens
     
  13. Oct 24, 2010 at 6:11 AM
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    Thanks! That green you have is my 2nd favorite color :D
     
  14. Oct 24, 2010 at 9:55 AM
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    looks great!
     
  15. Oct 24, 2010 at 10:35 AM
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    Thanks Ryan.
    I liked your setup so much I decided to copy.:D
     
  16. Oct 24, 2010 at 7:55 PM
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    ha i added some pics to the first post of my build thread with the AAL installed. yours looks better because you have bigger tires. thats next on my list
     
  17. Oct 24, 2010 at 8:34 PM
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    I measured before the AAL to my reciever hitch and it was 16.5" at the ball and now it's sitting at 19". That's a big difference.
    Little bit of a difference in ride but I like it.
     
  18. Oct 25, 2010 at 9:09 PM
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    17 inch FN FX Pro Wheels, 3inch Toytec Adjustable coil-overs w/ rear AAL, OEM Roof Rack, Pioneer double-din in dash, Two Pioneer 10 Inch subs with custom box behind rear seat, HID Hi/Lo and fogs, FLowmaster 40 single in dual out. Weather Tech floor mats, LED Dome/Map lights, Cover Kings Camo seat covers,
    Yo yellow dog what type of USW low profile box is that i am interested in purchasing one for my 04 tacoma? Websites?
     
  19. Oct 26, 2010 at 5:36 PM
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    I think it's a blue lid? I can't remember. Sorry.
     
  20. Nov 14, 2010 at 5:33 PM
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    Got someone to buy the Tires and Wheels today. They will pick them up next weekend, because I can't get to the tire store until then..
    I have 16" Steelies painted black
    And I'm most likely going with 265/75/16 Hankook Dynapro ATM

    Have to repaint the steelies this week because the sprinkler got to them before I could save them.

    The shop is going to have a handfull this weekend. Take down my Bilsteins from 2.5" to 0", Install OME 881 Coils, take off tires/wheels, install new tires/wheels.


    For the Bilsteins, to take down the ring, do you just use a pliers to move it?
     

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