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MrGrimm's Mall Crawler

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by MrGrimm, Jul 25, 2010.

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  1. Nov 13, 2011 at 8:44 PM
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    sir1123

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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    how is the highway/city ride with no swaybar?
     
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  2. Nov 13, 2011 at 9:01 PM
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    MrGrimm

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    MrGrimm [OP] Mall Crawler

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    It does lean a bit more than stock but honestly I have been without a bar for so long that I am used to it. It's been off for nearly 4 years now.
     
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  3. Nov 13, 2011 at 9:26 PM
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    softer ride?
     
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  4. Nov 13, 2011 at 9:33 PM
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    More lean on-road, more articulation off-road. I took it off as well and barely noticed the on-road differences, but I've never been one to hot rod the corners.
     
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  5. Nov 13, 2011 at 10:30 PM
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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    i might try this just to compare.
     
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  6. Nov 14, 2011 at 12:54 AM
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    You can't really cut tabs and fold them in, unless you modify your flares accordingly. I can give you a number for the guy who did mine if you're really interested but it's an expensive proposition. VERY.

    To do like Mr. Grimm just cut the sheet metal very carefully in the arch you want. If the paint bubbles just take a flap wheel or something to it. You're painting over it anyway.
     
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  7. Nov 15, 2011 at 9:16 AM
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    This truck is so clean...I have decided to to bumpers, sliders, and an icon lift with some 33's when I return home from my EXTENDED LONG tour of Japan...yep, about four years...ahhhh...I miss my Taco...
     
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  8. Nov 16, 2011 at 9:50 PM
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    btw did you trim at all ?
     
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  9. Dec 1, 2011 at 5:34 PM
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    Good looking truck, nice and clean!
     
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  10. Jan 17, 2012 at 6:25 PM
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    Hey how r u MRGrimm.... using the 285/75r16 do you get any rubber, or you are using wheel spacers???? thank you for your help
     
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  11. Jan 17, 2012 at 6:41 PM
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    No spacers. I did have a little rubbing with the 285's. I had the cab mount chopped and plated. I also had some rubbing on the caliper which I shaved just a tiny bit. 3 years later and no issues with the caliper.
     
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  12. Jan 17, 2012 at 6:51 PM
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    Yeah I did the same, but I guess one guy had an epic fail doing that. That lip that gets shaved down has a cast iron 'tube' for brake fluid; he grinded too close and got a nasty bath.

    I haven't had a problem either, but next time around I'm going to opt for rims that don't contact the caliper
     
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  13. Jan 17, 2012 at 8:06 PM
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    Yea, I don't recommend grinding the caliper when people ask. I am looking at going to 17's for my next set of wheels. Mainly for the larger selection of tire sizes.
     
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  14. Jan 17, 2012 at 10:49 PM
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    Tire prices jump at 17"!
     
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  15. Jan 17, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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    How well do 17"'s air down Dean ??...:notsure:
     
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  16. Jan 18, 2012 at 5:38 AM
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    did you get any rubber on the UCA(UPPER CONTROL ARMS)????
     
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  17. Jan 18, 2012 at 5:54 AM
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    i have 17's i run 15psi on the rocks...im a tall skinny tire guy (255-80-17) just over 33in tall....anything 33in and over theres MORE then enough sidewall to flex,grab,an go over anything.....anything under a 33 i would stay with 16's.....its more your tire choice (load range,tread,ply,sidewall ply) that affects your psi and air down abilitys....but 33's on a 17in rim is a perfect street/trail setup imo
     
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  18. Jan 18, 2012 at 3:57 PM
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    Yea well thats the nature of the beast in our hobby. There aren't a whole lot of selection for a 37" tire in 16's compared to the 17's.

    Well double deadlocked wheels can air down pretty far from what I have seen :D

    No rub on the UCA with the wheel/tire combo.
     
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  19. Jan 18, 2012 at 4:10 PM
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    "Mall Crawler"?!? Ha! Super BadAss truck! MY truck is a mall crawler. The most off roading I do is a dirt road on the way to fishing. Or a field for hunting. Once again... your truck = WOW
     
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  20. Feb 27, 2012 at 9:18 AM
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    Some light wheeling at the Main Divide yesterday

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