Calling all Virginians (Tidewater area)

Missed the shoe creek trip, but get to check out some cool stuff

Justin

 

For those of you with sliders, whats the best way to clean them off for repaint? Before i just hit em with sandpaper to knock the little bit of surface rust off. Was wondering if there was a better/easier solution?

 

I think that is honestly the best way

 

wire wheel on a 4" grinder or a flap disc of a grinder

thats what I use to prep all my metal parts for paint and have had no issues

Justin

 

Thanks fellas

 

With a lift and careful driving you can wheel shoecreek and Uwharrie without sliders, ive done it plenty of times. This was my first trip with them actually. But it is much better being able to see an obstacle and thinking, "its okay itll just hit the slider".

 

Wanting to go ahead with a retro...what all do i need..and which kit is recommended?

 

I just hit mine w/ a steel brush and paint over the bad spots. Not really worried about them too much... they're for protection

 

:banghead: enough with yo money spendin. but a d2s kit from trs, wait for a group buy on here.

 

• Bi-xenon Morimoto Mini Stage III Kit (D2S)$295.00
  
• — Ballasts:
  5) Morimoto 5Five 50w+$5.00
• — Bulbs:
  Morimoto 3Five 5000K D2S
• — Halos:
  No Thanks
• — Projectors:
  LHD (North American Standard)
• — Re-sealing Glue:
  Yes please+$10.00
• — Shrouds:
  Apollo
• — Wire Harness:
  Relay: H4/9003

this?

 

Yeah I think that's all, better check with someone that has retros though.

 

lol well im looking for a matching set of 5 to be honest. but who knows? u give me a good enough deal that knocks the socks off the deal my uncle can get me on 5 new firestones and summit racing rims at $55 a piece, then we can talk lol. i just honestly cant turn down this offer though. my uncle can get me a hell of a deal plus lifetime balance and rotations. and these summit racing rims are just too affordable lol.

well balls... and barry can MAKE me a tiregate!?!?!? because im looking for a really affordable yet sylish way to store the spare in the bed if i cant fit it underneath as is. honestly im not sure what materials would cost for something like that. but i have a feeling once i pay for materials, any additional labor will put me out of my price range. sorry to be so picky and cheap, but im BROKE! lol. but if barry can hook me up at a price i cant turn down, then hell i may have to get me a Burry Fab Tiregate lol

 

I'm going to make me a basket like jandrews has. Before I changed my mind back to the basket I was planning on a massive bed/roof rack build. Let me know what you want and I can make something up in cad

 

Im going to need some help changing my rear drum brakes this weekend and Im looking at hosting a Friday afternoon mini mod meet. You are welcome to come over; I did my AAL's by myself and can def help you out.

If anyone else wants to stop by, Ill need some help with the drum breaks. Reading here, looks to be a PITA: http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1st-gen-tacomas/86440-changing-drum-brake-pads.html

 

My aals will be delivered friday so Saturday I can come over and help with brakes.

Phil

 

I dont know if I can do it Saturday. I have to finnish my bathroom drywall, etc... If I dont get it done this week, I will probably have to take all Saturday... I can help late Friday if worst comes to worst. Its not too hard with two sets of hands. Sux when you are alone though.

 

I can swing by Friday and lend a hand with brakes either way. I have some 3k stands and a 3 k jack.

 

For everyone with welded on sliders:

Where did you go to have them welded on? I would like to find a place or person that has done a slider install before. Getting ready to order my sliders this week.

 

i believe matt has a welder and so does burry

 

el tacorojo built and welded my sliders