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nimrod712's '08 Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by nimrod712, Nov 5, 2012.

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  1. Nov 27, 2012 at 9:25 AM
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    truck looks good! glad to see other tacomas on this site in AR
     
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  2. Nov 28, 2012 at 6:44 PM
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    So, I got the All Pro bumper welded up and sprayed with Raptor. It turned out pretty good I think. I forgot to take pics while I was welding it, but you get the idea. Hopefully this will add a little extra strength.
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  3. Dec 11, 2012 at 7:28 PM
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    Finally got around to color matching the chrome around my grille. Been meaning to do this for a couple years now lol. It's not perfect, but it turned out better than I expected, as I don't have much patience with tedious painting and what not.
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  4. Jan 21, 2013 at 8:38 AM
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    moved
     
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  5. Jan 21, 2013 at 8:44 AM
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    damn nice list you got going on there!
     
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  6. Jan 21, 2013 at 10:09 AM
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    Yeah, I just hope that I can get it all done
     
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  7. Jan 21, 2013 at 6:08 PM
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    Thanks, man!
     
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  8. Jan 21, 2013 at 6:29 PM
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    Got a little work done this weekend. Picked up an extra set of LCAs a while back and wrapped the bushing mounts with some 1/8" plate this weekend. Not the prettiest welds in the world, but it turned out okay.


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  9. Feb 1, 2013 at 7:31 PM
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    Picked up a few more spares last weekend from a friend that runs a salvage yard.
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  10. Feb 1, 2013 at 9:02 PM
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    ^Haha that's what this site is good for!
     
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  11. Feb 2, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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    Sweet truck!

    Have you tried getting actual measurements comparing the 255 with the 305? I'm real curious to see how the 305 compares to a315 MTR. It would be a real nice alternative if its close.
     
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  12. Feb 2, 2013 at 6:32 AM
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    Front or rear bumper? I love my rear bumper, and I like the front now since I've welded and reinforced it. But, if I had it to do over again I would probably go a different route. The bolt together design is just not strong enough, and the wings being 1/8" makes it worse. Of course, that all depends on what you are using it for I guess.

    The 305s measure right at 33.8" x 12.3" on the truck under weight. That is on a 8.5" wheel with 35 psi.
     
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  13. Feb 2, 2013 at 6:51 AM
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    Any problems with your ecgs bushing yet? Happy with the results? About to install mine here soon..Still curious about it lasting
     
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  14. Feb 2, 2013 at 7:03 AM
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    Wow! That is pretty even with many 315's.

    Any chance you've gotten a measurement on the 255's? Looks to be about 2" shorter in your pic, but hard to tell since the MTR isn't under weight in the pic.

    Thanks!
     
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  15. Feb 2, 2013 at 7:42 AM
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    It actually isn't on the truck yet. It's in my 4.56 open diff which won't be installed for another two or three weeks. I don't anticipate any issues though. It doesn't appear that anyone is having any issues. Also, a friend of mine that I would consider a bit of an expert in the field tells me that a bronze impregnated bushing should last the life of the vehicle no problem.

    I can say though, don't waste your money on the tool. I made my own from some scrap, and it worked just fine.
    I just used a 5/16" bolt (1/2" head) about 3" or so long. Used a piece of 1/4" plate with a hole drilled in it and a washer on top. Then I cut and grinded a piece of 1/8" plate until it fit (if i did this again, I would go with a little bigger plate as the 1/8" bent a little). I just placed it on the outside of the bushing and kept cutting/grinding until the plate was slightly smaller and rounded off on the edges to match the bushing. Then I drilled a hole in the center of it and welded a wing nut to it (you could possibly use a lock washer or JB weld or something if you don't have a welder). I am not knocking ECGS, as they are a great company to deal with, and the bushing is a top knotch product, but their tool being precision machined and all that jazz is just not necessary.

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  16. Feb 2, 2013 at 7:52 AM
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    Just measured my 255s- 32.25" and they are at about half tread.

    Yep, bought it in '08 brand new. They were trying to get rid of it for the new models and I got a steal of a price on it.
    The DSMs appear to be very strong. They are definitely a quality arm and they have stainless uniballs to boot. My only gripe is that they stick out a little further than the stock ones and my 255s rub them at full lock. Of course, I think all aftermarket UCAs have this problem. I have a set of Camburg 1.25s that I'm swapping in a few weeks, so I guess I'll find out.
     
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  17. Feb 2, 2013 at 9:36 AM
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    Cool. Much appreciated..
     
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  18. Feb 6, 2013 at 7:15 AM
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    Another question for ya :)

    How close did the 305 come to your modified cab mount?
     
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  19. Feb 6, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    I honestly can't remember exactly. I thought I had some pictures, but now I can't find them. I will be clearancing the fenders here pretty soon and will measure. Then the whole set will be going on in a few weeks. Just have to collect a few more parts...
     
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    Here's some inspiration for cutting the fenders :)

    I still need to do the front.

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