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Custom Light bar / Sport rack

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by mudthedoor, Apr 17, 2011.

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  1. Apr 17, 2011 at 12:47 PM
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    mudthedoor

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    I am taking a metals fab class and for my project I decied to build a lightbar/sportrack for my tacoma. To personalize it I used a cnc plasma torche and cut TRD into two side plates for it. The results are bellow.

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  2. Apr 17, 2011 at 12:54 PM
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    The lght bar looks really nice, but not sure if it looks right on a DC. IMHO the length of the roof of the DC makes it look odd. I think it would look much better on a 2 door, or maybe a access cab.
     
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  3. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM
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    I had thought about that, but its what i have 2 work with so it is what is lol. if anyone wants 2 buy it tho im up 4 that 2.
     
    mudthedoor, Apr 17, 2011
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  4. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:14 PM
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    I love it!!! I wish I had the mula to get one myself. Great Job!!!
     
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  5. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:15 PM
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    Awesome. Great job.
     
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  6. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:16 PM
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    Looks pretty good ! :thumbsup: for bring creative and making your own. Now fan your self up a front one and get rid of that bull ball :D
     
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  7. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:17 PM
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    Nice job, i like it.
     
    1bad10tacoma, Apr 17, 2011
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  8. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:19 PM
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    Thanks lol but i think im just going to beef up the bar so it doesn't crumple like my bro did when he got tazzered lol:D
     
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  9. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:32 PM
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    Great work dude it looks good.
     
    BulletToothTony, Apr 17, 2011
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  10. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:48 PM
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    definetely interested! price?
     
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  11. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:52 PM
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    ^^^^^lol i was kidding man but i may entertain a resonable offer lol... pm yours..
     
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  12. Apr 17, 2011 at 1:54 PM
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  13. Apr 17, 2011 at 2:04 PM
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    :thumbsup:I like it! Nice work!:cool:
     
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  14. Apr 17, 2011 at 2:10 PM
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    epic build! looks like my old one. except cooler cuz it says trd...

    Light Bar Procedure 002.jpg
     
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  15. Apr 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM
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    That right there adds 10 hp lol
     
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  16. Apr 18, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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    Looks pretty darn good to me. Nice work!
     
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  17. Apr 20, 2011 at 3:40 PM
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    got lights wired today and added chrome studs to the side plates will post pictures soon!
     
    mudthedoor, Apr 20, 2011
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  18. Apr 20, 2011 at 3:42 PM
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    I think it looks good
     
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  19. Apr 20, 2011 at 3:47 PM
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    GOOD JOB MAN
     
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    that looks awesome man! nice work! how much would they be? i think it looks great on a 4 door
     
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