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AR15xAR10’s “If You Squint, She’s Mint” Build thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by AR15xAR10, May 22, 2025.

  1. May 22, 2025 at 9:35 PM
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    GilbertOz

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  2. May 23, 2025 at 4:09 AM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    welcome aboard :cool:

    lets just hope this one doesnt get totaled :anonymous:

    I smell what you’re cooking
     
  3. May 23, 2025 at 4:44 AM
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    I don't believe you..
     
  4. May 23, 2025 at 4:46 AM
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    fatfurious2

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    Now we also need to update pictures. Its been too long

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  5. May 23, 2025 at 6:13 AM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    :rain:
     
  6. May 23, 2025 at 6:14 AM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Snorkel is cheaper than another $500 CAI
     
  7. May 23, 2025 at 4:57 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Rokblokz flaps installed

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  8. May 24, 2025 at 4:46 PM
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    And they look cooler! Better air up there…
     
  9. May 24, 2025 at 4:54 PM
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  10. May 24, 2025 at 4:55 PM
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    Was the replacement rig already Murhlund inspected?
     
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  11. May 24, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Yes but there are several things that should not have passed….


    It is also already WV inspected and almost all of those discrepancies of mine have been remedied
     
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  12. May 24, 2025 at 8:14 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Up next on the agenda for this truck is the following:

    swap in my non broken oem fog lights
    New radiator
    New rad hoses
    Full coolant flush
    Tcase fluid change
    Rear seat delete
     
  13. May 25, 2025 at 4:59 PM
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    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Didnt end up doing the coolant change, radiator and hoses yet as i dont have enough coolant left on hand, need to get some more.

    I did however, swap the Tcase to this:

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    its the the best and most affordable GL4 i could find and my brother is an Amsoil dealer so that helps.

    I also installed the ARK engine splash guards even though I will need to remove them again when I get to do the suspension swap.

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    Last edited: May 25, 2025
  14. May 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Replaced the roached out fog lights with OEM units from @Pyrite_Pirate

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  15. May 25, 2025 at 9:25 PM
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    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Off Roam Phone mount:

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  16. May 25, 2025 at 9:26 PM
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    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Added some stickers to make it feel less like somebody else’s truck :anonymous:

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  17. May 25, 2025 at 9:27 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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  18. May 25, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Good, GOD I cannot wait to get rid of these wheels and tires :anonymous:

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  19. May 26, 2025 at 12:32 PM
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    Just_A_Guy Rain is a good thing

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  20. May 26, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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    AR15xAR10

    AR15xAR10 [OP] AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Okay bet
     

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