Sinks88 2004 Tacoma retro build (tasteful, not extreme)

Looks awesome!

 

Skid arrived from @4xinnovations she's a beefcake

 

https://www.4xinnovations.com/1995-2004-Tacoma-Front-Skid-Plate_p_115.html
Those look nice!
My 3/16 skids have been bent and straightened so many times I suspect metal fatigue is setting in. It seems like they bend easier and easier.

I was thinking of welding in some steel angle on to the top side of the skids to reinforce them.
Maybe I’ll just buy new skids.

 

Well, this beefy skid has now put on the fast track for some adjustments to front suspension. The OME isn't holding level.

I'm taking measurements:
As it sits:
DF 36
DR 37.5
PF 36 3/8
PR 38 2/8

1.25 to bump stops on each side roughly

Tire diameter 31.6

Me in truck:
DF 35.25
DR 37
PF 36.25
PR 38

 

This seems awfully low....esp at bumps.

I will be getting coils....I guess I'm not sure between: kings/Icons or Fox....or even a different brand I'm not aware of.....but I can't stand the load dip!

 

Well I decided to go with Kings (OE) so we will see. I will be doing LBJ at same time

 

Got the skid powerder coated from a buddies company. Race Coatings in Forest Lake, MN Absolutely a great place and guy (Clinton) Anyhow this 4XInovations skid is great!

 

God some trail time this weekend. Had a great time, truck did great, I just have to work on keeping the RPMS up in the sand, tended to want to shift and bog *need to keep it in first.

 

Got out again this weekend....it prompted a buy on some @4Xinnovations skids! A buddy with a new tacoma bashed his door, rear door and bed pretty bad. I do not want that to happen to this lil guy! Anyway here a a couple shots from Sunday.

 

I just switched out my wheels that were similar to the ones you have, your truck is making me think I should have kept them.

Love the vinyl too!

 

Thanks! Yea, I kinda wanted to keep it mid school..... everyone going 17s and up. I don't think they look as good on 1st gens.

 

Well, I finally got my Kings after a almost 2 month wait. I also got the 1st hurdle with my 4Xinnovations sliders done (1st placement weld)
I had also wanted to do LBJs at same time but decided to open the box the last minute and realized I got the wrong parts! STUPID!!!@#!@#!@ (so yeah, that didnt happen)

Crappy pics, but I was busy.....The truck was not clean...looks like rust, lol

 

1. That Jeep in that one pic looks like the little brother trying to play pick up football with the neighborhood big kids.

2. god I wish I had a lift in my garage.

 

LOLOL

On #2: MEE TOOOOO! This is my mechanics/buddy's shop, I even have to be careful using air tools as I dont have them either!

 

Sub’d, wanna trade trucks?

 

Love the setup on your truck, clean and not overdone.

 

Had a wet weekend attending the Gambler 500 in MN. This morning was ripe with storms.

 

got my sliders on.
I kinda miss the look without them, but the protection will be outweighing any personal opinion of the "look"
They are the weld on version from 4XInovations. They were well priced and easy to deal with *with patience.

Ill take better pics later

 

Any idea how much that skid weighs? It's not posted on their site. And how long did you have to wait on the skid and sliders?

 

It's legit.....I'd say at least 50lbs. It took a bit as they were out. Probably a bit over a month. (I'd have to check my emails) Skids seemed a bit faster.... probably just under a month. That skid will never break....the bolts will give way before that skid gives way