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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. Dec 5, 2012 at 9:28 PM
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    i know we'd love to have some ct4wd at moab in may....
     
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  2. Dec 5, 2012 at 9:32 PM
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    I'll be in Moab in April, I'll write you a letter in sharpie on some rock?
     
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  3. Dec 6, 2012 at 3:46 AM
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    Which is why we need to set up a Saddleback run.
     
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  4. Dec 15, 2012 at 10:51 PM
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    WOW! SICK build! I love your truck!!! I love the stance sitting on 35's! I take it you are not running any inner fenders up front? How much chopping inside the fenderwells did fitting the 35's entail? (beyond the obvious outer portion that can be seen in your pics) Did you have to chop out much from the cab? (for want of a better way to describe, just in front of the deadpedal on driver's side and corresponding area on passenger side) What about the frame's cab mount in that area? I'm guessing the fronts were a LOT of work to fit! How bad were the rear fenders? Sorry for all the questions, just loving the look!!! (and loving those wheels too!!!!!) :drool:
     
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  5. Dec 15, 2012 at 10:52 PM
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    same shit as everyone else
    Did u ever make it over to Maui when the super ferry was still running?
     
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  6. Dec 16, 2012 at 6:34 AM
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    You're right about the fender liners, those are gone. I haven't chipped any of the inner fenders yet. At full compression the tires are rubbing the fenders. I do plan on eventually tubbing them. The cab mount has been cut and plated as far back as it can be done. I don't rub on those anymore. The rears were easy compared to the fronts. Just removing the inner plastic liners, and cutting the fenders and flares back like I did in the front.

    I wanted to keep the truck as low as possible to fit the 35's.

    Sure did. I spent 4 days camping around the island. 1st night up in Haleakala, 2nd night on the western coast and third night out at the seven sacred falls campground area.

    This picture was taken driving up the narrow winding roads on the north western corner of the island going from Kapalua to Kahului.
     
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  7. Dec 16, 2012 at 10:29 AM
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    So you DID manage to stuff 35's in there huh ??!!

    I bow down to Grimms money pit :bowdown::bowdown:....well done Dean !!...:thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  8. Dec 16, 2012 at 1:10 PM
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    Money pit, yea you could call it that. I could have bought a second tacoma with the money I have put into this thing so far. Only about half way there though. Little turbo diesel is the next big step.
     
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  9. Dec 16, 2012 at 1:15 PM
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    agreed..same boat haha

    im going 2jzgte tho..

    but..so worth it :cool:
     
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  10. Dec 16, 2012 at 1:30 PM
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    So on your flares, there is no lower attachment point, you are strictly using the plastic clips correct?

    I thought about this but wasn't sure if it would be a little to floppy. Seems to be working ok though yes?

    Now that you have done it would you still go that route vs just buying glass?
     
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  11. Dec 16, 2012 at 1:51 PM
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    No lower attachment points. Just using plastic clips and the foam pads that are on the stock flares. Yea, they are flimsy at the bottom but I don't have any issues with it.

    If I had to do it again, I would still go this route but finish up the flares like a few others have done. For now, I am very pleased with how they turned out.
     
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  12. Dec 16, 2012 at 1:54 PM
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    Cool thanks, just debating on what route I want to go. Glass vs. Cut.
     
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  13. Dec 16, 2012 at 2:21 PM
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    I have a dorkel so that is one of the reasons I did not go with glass. Plus this was cheaper and less time consuming.
     
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  14. Dec 18, 2012 at 11:26 PM
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    I love this truck!
     
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  15. Dec 24, 2012 at 8:40 AM
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    little turbo diesel? a few of those in HI...costs $25k to get the guys in texas to do it stateside
     
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  16. Dec 24, 2012 at 8:42 AM
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    Yea its going to cost around that. I have to get on another deployment so I can save up for it.
     
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  17. Dec 24, 2012 at 8:53 AM
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    More pics!
     
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  18. Dec 24, 2012 at 9:09 AM
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    Soon! Soon! I did go and explore a couple trails yesterday but didn't take any pictures. I am heading out on a test run of my new navigation setup this week. Pictures will come then.
     
    MrGrimm, Dec 24, 2012
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  19. Dec 26, 2012 at 12:24 AM
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    What an awesome build. You have inspired my to spend my money in all sorts of new ways lol. Slowly but surely I'll escape the mall crawler build

    Sub'd

    :thumbsup:
     
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  20. Dec 26, 2012 at 1:01 AM
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    His thread title needs to be changed. lol
     
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