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El Taco Diablo... Mall Crawlin, now with LT for tall curbs

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by El Taco Diablo, Dec 12, 2017.

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  1. Jun 19, 2020 at 7:48 PM
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    I also ordered this... to cut to size and make custom inserts to set my bump stops where I want them... it will be here before the shocks get here.

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  2. Jun 19, 2020 at 7:50 PM
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    Added a schrader valve to the water storage container. Should help having a bit of pressure behind it.

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  3. Jun 19, 2020 at 7:53 PM
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    Got a Manual hub CV today, for a spare.

    Thanks @souvang :thumbsup:

    20200619_095634.jpg
     
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  4. Jun 20, 2020 at 8:23 AM
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    Looking good OP, love a red Taco.
    Are those Deaver springs?
     
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  5. Jun 24, 2020 at 9:21 PM
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    AllPro Expo
     
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  6. Jun 24, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    Fabricated some temporary bump pads to close the distance, so I wouldn't be using my shocks as the bump stops.



    These will change once my new rear shocks arrive, and I do some remodeling.
     
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  7. Jun 24, 2020 at 9:26 PM
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    Did a little trail run for Father's Day.

     
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  8. Jun 29, 2020 at 1:45 PM
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    How'd you blacken the fender flairs?
     
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  9. Jun 29, 2020 at 1:53 PM
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    Took them off, cleaned them up, and painted them.
     
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  10. Jun 30, 2020 at 3:23 AM
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    What kind of paint did you use, and how’s it holding up?
     
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  11. Jun 30, 2020 at 8:29 AM
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    Duplicolor Acrylic enamel, with a plastic adhesion promoter primer and Duplicolor Acrylic clear coat.

    It's not fading so far, and has handled stratches and racing stripes as well as the body paint.
     
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  12. Jul 1, 2020 at 6:12 AM
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    What kind of p
    You’re the man, thanks!
     
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  13. Jul 3, 2020 at 5:32 PM
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    What winch are you using for the front bumper?
     
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  14. Jul 3, 2020 at 5:33 PM
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    Old Warm M8000
     
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  15. Jul 3, 2020 at 5:34 PM
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    Sweet! now that you mentioned it, I did saw your post up about it. Inspiring stuff with your rig!
     
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  16. Jul 15, 2020 at 7:05 PM
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    20200711_104038.jpg

    Did a little mini mod day last weekend. Helped @Reyes87 with his lift and brakes.


    Was able to pick up my rear shocks as well.

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    Still waiting for the coilovers to arrive :pout:
     
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    Made some progress on the garage. Got it cleaned out... again... so maybe I can get some work done.

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    Debating on whether to start the rear end project this weekend. Pretty much everything is here. Just don't know if I'd rather go to the woods lol.

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  18. Jul 18, 2020 at 11:45 PM
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    Started the shock relocate project this weekend.


    Removed all the gear on Thursday, after work... then removed the bumper and bed yesterday.
     
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  19. Jul 18, 2020 at 11:47 PM
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    Decided to jump right in last night.


    Got the frame cleaned up for the reinforcement plates. I also beveled the plates so we made sure to get all the penetration we could. Got the plates all tacked up.
     
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  20. Jul 18, 2020 at 11:50 PM
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    Removed the tire carrier/cross member then tacked in the passenger box plate this morning.


    Got rid of more tile pipe. Was going to be in the way for the passenger shock.

     
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