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Box Rocket - 2003 TRD Doublecab

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Box Rocket, Oct 8, 2010.

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  1. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:53 PM
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    Nothing really new to the build except that I updated my rear platform to use my track system to hold my fridge.

    Put it to use in Moab this past weekend. Total Blast!
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  2. Oct 24, 2011 at 3:54 PM
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    Looks great man!
     
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  3. Oct 25, 2011 at 12:13 AM
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    Sick truck man. Your build looks like the epitome of a safari taco, can't wait to see the final product
     
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    What kind of welders are you guys using? I want to learn and want to make sure I learn the right one.
     
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  5. Oct 25, 2011 at 9:15 AM
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    I'm using a 220v Miller 175 Mig welder.
     
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  6. Oct 26, 2011 at 8:31 AM
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    Kind of a stupid question, but how did you make the avatar with your truck like that?
     
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  7. Oct 26, 2011 at 8:46 AM
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    Magic.:p
     
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  8. Oct 27, 2011 at 12:12 AM
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    those are some sweet pictures man! the obstacle looks a little wild :eek:, pretty amazing what a 3" suspension lift and some tires can get you through. i wish i had some trails around here like that
     
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  9. Oct 27, 2011 at 12:17 AM
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    Konaborne Pineapples on pizza Hawaiian does not it make.

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    Love this truck......
    jelly.
     
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  10. Oct 27, 2011 at 6:46 AM
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    That going to leave a mark
     
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  11. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:17 AM
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    Just a small one. :) Only thing that really touched the rock was the passenger rear corner. Little scuff on the bumper is all. Nothing a little paint won't fix.
     
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  12. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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    a lot lol
    Every time I look at your truck, it makes me want to empty my bank account on my truck. Looks awesome!
     
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  13. Oct 27, 2011 at 9:55 PM
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    Is that the golden crack?
     
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  14. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:01 PM
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    Thanks!! But I cannot endorse questionable financial decisions. :)
     
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  15. Oct 27, 2011 at 10:02 PM
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    Yessir.
     
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    a lot lol
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    Yeah I've seen those. I built my trailer from scratch in 2008. It's been awesome. Still some stuff I want to do to it but it works great!
     
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  18. Oct 28, 2011 at 6:15 AM
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    awesome truck man. has it been geared? if so what ratio. im looking to gear mine soon to run either 255/85r16 or 285/75r16 tires probly 4.88s. how do those skinny muds do in snow and ice, never had a set of skinnys but had a few sets of muds and didnt care for them on snowpack or ice. leanin toward the 255,s since they seem to need less trimming but very few choices. thanks for any advice
     
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  19. Oct 28, 2011 at 9:43 AM
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    Still running stock gears. Hasn't been a problem for me. When/if I regear it will be to 4.88's.

    I wasn't sure how I'd like the skinny tires when I first got them but they have been awesome. Less resistance on the road so I don't think they hurt my gas mileage as much as wider tires. Been great on the trail too. As for snow and ice, I had them siped when I bought them All the center lugs have sipes and that helps a lot on snowpack. I do rub a little still at the front of the rear fenders when I really stuff a tire. I've trimmed about all I want to. I will probably extend my bumpstops and replace the fender flare bolts with rivets or something else that won't grab the tires as much as the bolt heads.

    FYI the 255's will be slightly taller than my 33x10.50s so you might need to trim a little more.
     
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    i :drool: over this truck everytime i see a photo of it...

    amazing work on the truck :thumbsup:
     
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