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SoCal Toyota Tech, Lifts/CMC/ECGS swap/Lockers/Welding/Bumpers/Electrical, Overland to Fast builds.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Feb 5, 2012.

  1. Jul 12, 2023 at 9:41 AM
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    BattleKat

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  2. Jul 12, 2023 at 3:16 PM
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    Speed Freek

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    Haha, I probably walk like one too...:rofl:
     
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  3. Jul 12, 2023 at 3:21 PM
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    Speed Freek

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    Sounds good Aaron, I have 3 people now that want me to reset their relocations, apparently some installers are having trouble setting them up properly..
    It's simple arithmetic using a tape measure and compensating for the rubber bumps on the shocks and mounted bump stops also taking consideration for when the axle is drooped fully on one side and compressed on the other.
    Hard to find good help these days, haha..
     
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  4. Jul 23, 2023 at 9:14 PM
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    Thanks again Jason for the help and taking care of the truck. Happy with the results! Good catching up with you, it’s been a while. :fistbump:
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  5. Aug 1, 2023 at 1:44 PM
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    Always good seeing you Aaron. I gotta get out more so we can do some fun stuff, let's try and plan some little trip so we can go do some exploring if and when you have time since you have the kids sports and whatnot..

    So even though the 1.3" or so that we gained with the new brackets put into the proper spot on the axle and putting the standard lower mounts back onto the shock shafts allows for 30% additional travel over where they previously were based, that percentage is measured on the fact that this relocation adds 4" to the standard 8" of travel allowed from the stock setup so once you get to put it though its paces you should notice a pretty big improvement overall.

    After building cool stuff for everyone else I've got to get going on my darn Jeep, all I do is threaten to do it but I never make time to work on my own stuff, lol. I guess I should just start gathering all the parts and maybe that will add some motivation to the situation. :boink:

    If you saw my list of personal projects I have to get to it looks like a full time job. :rofl:
     
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  6. Aug 28, 2023 at 4:00 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Ok I'm threatening to post some pics, I have like 6000 photos stored on my phone, but I never make the time to post them up since I always find something else to do, haha..
    It is just very time consuming since I have to do it all from my phone the pics are so small I can hardly see them. Don't get old kids!! Anyway, I'll post something at least so people know I still exist and work on Tacoma's every day but I just don't do much to publicize it.
     
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  7. Aug 29, 2023 at 1:10 AM
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  8. Oct 26, 2023 at 8:12 PM
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  9. Nov 4, 2023 at 10:16 AM
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    No worries I’ll help you figure it out and get it installed properly.

    For everyone else, just some pics of “stuff”IMG_3007.jpgIMG_3010.jpgIMG_2974.jpgIMG_2972.jpgIMG_2967.jpg71815425625__F91242FD-DCF8-4763-BEC4-727F45E4C4EE.jpgIMG_2957.jpgIMG_2955.jpgIMG_2919.jpgIMG_2925.jpgIMG_2916.jpgIMG_2922.jpgIMG_2948.jpgIMG_2949.jpg71789866395__DA460570-09BA-4329-8DF2-63C8A2EAF4C4.jpg
     
  10. Dec 7, 2023 at 2:01 PM
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    Hope everyone is doing well and had an awesome thanksgiving!

    Finally getting better from the major shoulder surgery I had recently so I'm back to working, however not quite as fast as normal but not terribly slow. I just have to keep reminding myself that I cant go full bore, and thats pretty tough for me to do, supposed to take 9 months for full recovery so I won't be doing a lot of racing this season, but that's how things go sometimes.
    Maybe if I quit getting hurt things would be a bit easier but what's the fun in that, haha.

    If anybody needs anything just lemme know.
     
  11. Dec 11, 2023 at 7:38 AM
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    Happy Belated Thanksgiving Jason.
     
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  12. Dec 11, 2023 at 7:01 PM
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    Happy Holidays!
     
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  13. Jan 25, 2024 at 10:51 AM
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    Ok I have a bunch of pics again but I've got to get them off my phone, been working almost every single day so getting a lot done. Pretty stoked I can stay so busy even though I don't post nearly as much as I should!

    Ill post some more stuff sooner than later!
     
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  14. Mar 15, 2024 at 4:13 PM
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    Ah bummer, I posted a bunch of work pics last night from my phone and apparently something didn't work, probably because I have super shitty reception.

    Oh well, I'll try again later on tonight and double check to make sure it worked, sheesh!

    WOW I did not realize I haven't posted since January!! Crazy...seems like I did it a couple weeks ago. :eek:
    I'm still working every day so let me know if you need stuff and things!
     
  15. Mar 30, 2024 at 6:51 AM
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    Just bought a stealth bumper for my 2020 taco...looking for shops near Oceanside and stumbled on your great reviews for install! Wondering if you can install it for me once it is delivered. Thanks.
     
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  16. Apr 1, 2024 at 11:02 AM
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    If Jason hasn't responded yet, text him. He is more likely to respond that way. My cell phone crapped out on me and I lost a bunch of contact info, but scan back a few pages and I posted his number there at one point.
     
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    He did my front bumper with winch, great job. He's done others for me as well. Call him at ‭+1 (760) 560-7779‬.
     
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  18. Apr 2, 2024 at 9:17 AM
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    He's probably still sending it in the desert haha:bikewhoops::bikewhoops:

    He's been modding my truck for 8 years I keep coming back for a reason
     
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  19. Apr 6, 2024 at 3:49 PM
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  20. Apr 7, 2024 at 1:08 PM
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    Absolutely, just shoot me a text and well get you taken care of. (760)560-7779

    Thanks buddy, hope your getting in some good times with your rig! Keep me posted if I can help out with anything my friend!

    Thank you!!!

    Thanks dude! It came out really nice! Should work really good with the combo you have now, should start producing ice cubes soon, haha!!
     

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