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Plastic dipped flares.

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by blue.yota, Feb 28, 2025.

  1. Feb 28, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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    blue.yota

    blue.yota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Freshly plasti dip flares, also replaced all the gaskets and clips. Had a painter repair the driver side bed quarter panel, which had rust from living in Tahoe. Also new decals. Lots more work to be done.

    I priced out solid axle swaps, just the parts alone from trail gear 7k for a leaf sprung kit. For a shop to install another 7k and that doesn't include a donor axle, gears and locker.

    I also priced out a Atlas 4sp T-case. Holey crap. $5800 see invoice. Honestly, I'm going to try to make this work. As besides lockers I feel this is one of the best mods for a manual.

    So planning on a mid travel front end with Solo Motor sports LCA and Total chaos, upgraded tie rod ends with shear tab and a SPC UCA and TC spindle gussets.

    Chevy 63 mod for the rear. Still need to figure out the shock length and location? The outer hoop way requires wheel spacers, I'm not fond of running spacers.

    New SCS Ray 10's pre ordered. Planing on FALKEN WILDPEAK M/T01
    LT255 /85 R16 123Q E1


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  2. Mar 1, 2025 at 6:41 AM
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    Area51Runner Well-Known Member

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    Might want to black out the bill to/ship to portion of your invoice. Just a thought…
     
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  3. Mar 1, 2025 at 6:59 AM
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    blue.yota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I thought I had. Thanks!
     
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  4. Mar 1, 2025 at 5:15 PM
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    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    $7k for a trail broken setup, garbage. For almost same price, you can get RS Diamond and other brand.
     
  5. Mar 1, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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    Well I'm definitely not going that route.
     
  6. Mar 1, 2025 at 6:40 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    Less than 10% of folks actually go through with the swap.
     
  7. Mar 1, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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    blue.yota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    You mean they buy the parts but don't actually follow through with the work?
     
  8. Mar 1, 2025 at 7:38 PM
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    02hilux

    02hilux What do you mean there’s no road, I’m here

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    nope. only go as far as requesting quote and realize it’s too expensive.
     
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  9. Mar 1, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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    blue.yota [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Lol, I requested a couple quotes. But I don't drag it along. I know my budget and a SAS linked isn't in the cards rn. Maybe down the road tho.
     

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