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Squeaky Penguin's 2nd Gen Build - Take 2

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Squeaky Penguin, Jan 7, 2021.

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  1. May 10, 2021 at 9:23 AM
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    Yeah, that sounds rad. I have some metal to melt this coming weekend but the following should work.
     
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  2. May 10, 2021 at 9:24 AM
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    Enough to make it a lot of fun!
    Let's do the 22nd
     
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  3. May 10, 2021 at 6:11 PM
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    Squeaky Penguin, May 10, 2021
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  4. May 13, 2021 at 6:51 AM
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    Sick build, just scrolled through the entire thread. Wish I knew how to do all this shit & had the tools for it.
     
    bkress37, May 13, 2021
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  5. May 13, 2021 at 9:13 AM
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    We all started from nothing. If you are willing to learn you can do anything.
     
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  6. May 13, 2021 at 9:18 AM
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    No doubt! Definitely want to start learning. With how expensive it is to live here, might have to go homeless for a year just to acquire tools haha
     
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  7. May 13, 2021 at 9:19 AM
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    Thanks!

    What Ryan said - Buy tools as you need and learn as you go. I'm mostly self-taught, but have learned plenty from right here on the forum and from members I've met along the way.
     
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  8. May 13, 2021 at 9:51 AM
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    lolol the only things I’ve learned are that I can’t do anything and TW significantly influences money spending.
     
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  9. May 13, 2021 at 10:42 AM
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    Who say's Brett knows what he's doing?



    Or anyone on this site for that matter :laugh:
     
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  10. May 13, 2021 at 10:50 AM
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    Squeaky Penguin

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    Speak for yourself!

    I've got two tacomas and they're both fully functional. :luvya:
     
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  11. May 13, 2021 at 10:52 AM
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    hey Im 2 for 3! haha :luvya:
     
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  12. May 13, 2021 at 1:22 PM
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    I learned that same lesson..... Or have started to recognize I have a problem that after 10 years is more of a lifestyle than a foray
     
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  13. May 14, 2021 at 4:58 PM
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    I don't want to know how much money I've spent between both trucks. :anonymous: Good thing I don't keep track :rofl:

    But I've been on some incredible adventures and meet some awesome friends along the way - so it's worth every penny.




    Anyways, tossed on some .75" spacers tonight. Didn't really want any more tire poke, but needed a little more clearance in the front for the spindle gussets and limit straps.

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    Besides sorting out some more organizational systems, I think I'm just about done....



    ... for now.
     
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    Nothing says OVERLAND AF as some Frontrunner Wolf Packs and Blue Ridge Overland Gear bags…
     
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  15. May 14, 2021 at 5:31 PM
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    Goes good with the mountain hatch.

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  16. May 14, 2021 at 6:24 PM
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    Stuff. Also things.
    Somehow missed this thread...

    The Next Best Gen is looking good, man! Looking forward to living vicariously through your trip updates!
     
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  17. Jun 11, 2021 at 7:20 PM
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    Diving into a big project right before I leave probably wasn't the best idea, but I got a bunch of free 3/16" and couldn't resist.

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  18. Jun 12, 2021 at 7:16 AM
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    the only thing missing is a 2” hitch mount for a 1-bike tray! otherwise, I really like the design and may copy some elements from it.

    how much weight do you think you gained overall after removing the stock bumper and hitch?

    for water, I prefer to keep it inside out of the light to keep it a bit cooler, but I have two gas cans that I don’t want inside the bed or cab.
     
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  19. Jun 12, 2021 at 6:46 PM
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    Get a proper bed and you can fit the bike in there and don't need it hanging off the back. :stirthepot: :p

    Guessing it weights about 40-50 lbs more than the stock setup. It's not much.
     
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  20. Jun 12, 2021 at 7:46 PM
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    Good call on getting the cans out if there. Lot of spaced saved from that.
     
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