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Taco Man in HD's Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Taco Man in HD, Dec 12, 2011.

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  1. Apr 9, 2012 at 7:55 AM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    Taco Man in HD [OP] DC TRD MallRunner

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    Finally got my Eibach's/5100's assembled and installed! :yay:
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    Hard to tell from the pictures, but by measurement, I gained about 0.75" from my previous 3" spacer lift and old springs. (Eibach/5100 above and 3" spacer below)
     
    Taco Man in HD, Apr 9, 2012
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  2. Apr 9, 2012 at 8:07 AM
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    SupraT

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    Nice truck man!
     
    SupraT, Apr 9, 2012
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  3. Apr 9, 2012 at 12:00 PM
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    babyblockTACO

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    2.5" Sway-A-Way coilovers Alcan 8-leaf pack Bilstein 5125 all-pro kickouts 31x10.5x15 Muds on Steelies
    alright, my alcans aren't rated as high as the stock leafs+aal in bearing weight, but they should hold fine it seems...i was just too lazy to call all-pro for their hitch receiver weight rating. looks like their attachment will work fine. thanks for the help, man!
     
    babyblockTACO, Apr 9, 2012
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  4. Apr 9, 2012 at 8:54 PM
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    renocountry

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    dude think ur truck is so awesome ur build has given me alot of good ideas
     
    renocountry, Apr 9, 2012
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  5. Apr 17, 2012 at 11:27 AM
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    I'm going the same route as you in regards to the suspension. I have a 3" spacer lift as well, and when its removed, I'm going to throw it at a cat.:mad: Don't like it!

    And its a good thing you live in Ohio, or I would steal that front bumper. :D Effing love it dude. I want the same thing on my 2004 Pre. I'll need to call them.

    If you don't mind, how much did it run ya'?

    Keep up the good, clean work. Sweet truck.
     
    HammerHead, Apr 17, 2012
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  6. Apr 17, 2012 at 11:51 AM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    PM sent to HammerHead...

    Thanks for the comments, guys! :D

    Next Mod question...
    Should I get an 18" magnaflow installed or save up for Glassworks 4.5" front fiberglass fenders? :confused:
     
    Taco Man in HD, Apr 17, 2012
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  7. Apr 17, 2012 at 8:50 PM
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    tacotrd647 Resident "dude"

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    Fenders!!!! :D
     
    tacotrd647, Apr 17, 2012
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  8. Apr 17, 2012 at 9:45 PM
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    sir1123

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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    3"Ebaich with 5100 Bilstiens, K&N cai, 5% 3M Tint, Magnaflow 18", Hella 500s with 35w 3000k hid retro, 33x9.5x15 BFG A/T
    are you going to lt you truck or just get fendrs?
     
    sir1123, Apr 17, 2012
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  9. Apr 18, 2012 at 7:11 PM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    I'm looking at some fiberglass around some different places...
    I'll have to wait until I'm out of college to LT, but I would love to someday! :eek:
     
    Taco Man in HD, Apr 18, 2012
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  10. Apr 18, 2012 at 7:19 PM
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    easyeatlanta

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    easyeatlanta Artificial Intelligence beats natural stupidity

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    damn good looking truck do you think the 55w are a little overkill, just wondering cause many people have said. or were they not that much brighter than the 35w?
     
    easyeatlanta, Apr 18, 2012
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  11. Apr 18, 2012 at 7:42 PM
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    Great looking build. :cheers:
     
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  12. Apr 18, 2012 at 7:44 PM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    The 55's are noticeably brighter than the 35's, but I have them aimed down quite a bit, so I've only been flashed (with my low beams on) a few times. My 35w and 55w kit were both 6000k and the 55w is much whiter, and better in rain/snow.

    Probably overkill, but I like them... :cool:
     
    Taco Man in HD, Apr 18, 2012
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  13. Apr 18, 2012 at 9:18 PM
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    sir1123

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    sir1123 Tacomas FTMFW!!!!

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    nice...dude your truck is so sick! BONERSSSSs
     
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  14. Apr 18, 2012 at 9:21 PM
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    livel0veryde

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    our trucks look oddly similar..... lol nice truck
     
    livel0veryde, Apr 18, 2012
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  15. Apr 19, 2012 at 8:20 PM
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    easyeatlanta

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    I probably would have gotten them in 55w also....
     
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  16. Apr 29, 2012 at 8:41 PM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    Taco Man in HD [OP] DC TRD MallRunner

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    I test mounted my red "SickSpeed" (knock-off Hella) horns behind the grille. Ignore the bug guts..

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    I thought it looked too busy in the front, (with raptor led's, silver emblem, and red horns) so I plasti-derped my front badge black.

    Now waiting for BAMF LCA skids! :D
     
    Taco Man in HD, Apr 29, 2012
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  17. Jun 3, 2012 at 5:52 PM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    Taco Man in HD [OP] DC TRD MallRunner

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    painted the drum brakes black.
    used lunar mist touch-up paint on some small spots.

    very exciting update. :rolleyes:

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    Taco Man in HD, Jun 3, 2012
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  18. Jun 14, 2012 at 2:18 PM
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    love the bumper! quick question, are you still using the stock front skid plate? i might contact avid to do a similar tube bumper, but would like to be able to use the stock or aftermarket skid plate. great build, keep it up!
     
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  19. Jun 15, 2012 at 7:05 PM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    My bumper covers part of where the stock skid went, so it's gone. I think they have a version on their website that uses the skid too.
     
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  20. Jun 24, 2012 at 10:05 PM
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    Taco Man in HD

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    ...most recent mod for summer camping! :cool:
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