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SoftShellTaco's 1st Gen build thread!!!!!(pics inside)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by SoftShellTaco, Jul 31, 2011.

  1. Jul 31, 2011 at 6:20 PM
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    SoftShellTaco

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    My intro thread has a bunch of these pics but I figured I'd start a no ish build thread being I am building this truck more than I had planned......lol So far I have just installed a Fabtech 3" front spindle lift with 1.5" strut spacer and 2" rear shackle lift with black 15x8" 0mm offset Pacer Soft 8's and 30x9.50" BFG KOs and other small things here and there that you will notice in the pictures.

    The day I bought it
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    after the mods
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    Decided to black out the truck a lil bit and sold my old camper shell to purchase this one....yes it will be painted white to match the truck. I will also be building a grid type bed storage/box spring setup so I can put in a mattress and have storage.....I will post pictures of the progress once I start building it. How it currently sits.
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    Did the running/turn signal DIY upgrade. This is how the lights look at night.

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    Got some weld-in beadlocks
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    Topper was paint matched.
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    DIY Satoshi Grille Mod
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    All-Pro front bumper installed......so badass!!!!
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    Added some 6" PIAA halogens today....I will run HIDs in them later.
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    And that is pretty much how she sits as of now, definitely a change from her humble beginnings.
     
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  2. Aug 1, 2011 at 8:56 AM
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    Might have some Camburg LT lower and uppers coming my way.....anyone selling some 2.5"x10" King/Fox C/Os?!?!?!
     
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  3. Aug 4, 2011 at 12:13 PM
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  5. Aug 12, 2011 at 10:27 AM
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    Moved my 6" PIAAs....hehe
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    6000K Kragens installed....
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  6. Aug 16, 2011 at 8:39 AM
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    Took some pics of the reverse/auxilery lights and HIDs today. I will be starting my sleeping/storage platform soon.
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  7. Aug 16, 2011 at 8:51 AM
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    Nice truck Bro! :)
     
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  8. Aug 16, 2011 at 11:25 AM
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    Thanks buddy.
     
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  9. Aug 22, 2011 at 11:44 PM
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    nice truck!

    may i ask what size your tires are?
     
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  10. Aug 23, 2011 at 5:16 AM
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    They are 30x9.50" BFG AT's and they ride great!
     
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    whoa thats a badass lil truck!
     
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  12. Aug 25, 2011 at 8:33 AM
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    :pout:awww....its lil....lol. Thanks man!

    Btw diggin the 4Runner, I'm hoping to buy one someday.
     
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    so do you know if your gonna be getting the long travel or no?
     
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    He still hasnt responded to my emails or texts.....so I think his cell got turned off because he was selling it for finance reasons.....I just dont want to make the hour+ trip to find he is evicted or a shotgun....lol

    But it shall be long travel, but I'll have to wait till I find another steal or deploy again.......kill people get money hehe
     
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    i am of the opinion that your tacoma should not be taking a back seat in you signature pic...but thats just me...lol...the 5-lug is looking HOT bro!!..........i love this wrx, but i want my truck back :( ...
     
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    BARBER!!! trucks lookin good man, im workin on painting my wheels and nerfbars black, and got a new black bull bar, and got new Mickey Thompson Baja MTZ tires.
     
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