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San Diego BS Thread.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Nov 23, 2010.

  1. Mar 17, 2013 at 8:05 AM
    lembowski

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  2. Mar 17, 2013 at 8:33 AM
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    total chaos, Fabtech spindles, F67 deaver leafs, dual spares, hella black magic's, 55w HID's, sound system, AEM intake, magnaflow, pacesetter headers, electric fan, optima battery, tach, oil water temp and voltmeter gauges, 4.56 gears, loc-rite locker,
    August, seems like a year though.
     
  3. Mar 17, 2013 at 3:00 PM
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    4WD cRaZy oLdmAn

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    Nice truck...!! :thumbsup:



    Hi Connor.....:wave:
     
  4. Mar 17, 2013 at 3:01 PM
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    Get ahold of me ricky.....:)
     
  5. Mar 17, 2013 at 5:03 PM
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    Differential Breather Mod Light Bar: 4 Cree LED lamps Bilstein 5100s Ride Rite Air Bags
    Glad to hear it! fwiw, I did apply online, nada... of course the only experience I think I had that fit one of their needs was for communications director (for publicity or news releases), since I have writing and publishing experience since I was 15! Hey, that's 40 years now...

    Thanks none-the-same!
     
  6. Mar 18, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    Outstanding, very nice!
     
  7. Mar 18, 2013 at 1:14 PM
    SoCaltaco65

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    :drool::drool:
     
  8. Mar 18, 2013 at 1:50 PM
    TRIAD Powderworks

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    So when is the next run? I could use a nice off road sesh..
     
  9. Mar 18, 2013 at 3:23 PM
    BuckinKaeding

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    Hey guys, I just bought my Taco about a month ago and I want some nerf bars.

    Is there a good place to shop around locally? I don't really know much about where to get Tacoma stuff.

    I saw this on craigslist and it seems poorly written and there are some pricing discrepancies...not sure if it's trustworthy or not.

    http://sandiego.craigslist.org/csd/pts/3688591147.html

    Any help would be appreciated.

    Thanks.
     
  10. Mar 18, 2013 at 3:30 PM
    SoCaltaco65

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    Congrats

    Do you want nerf bars or actual sliders? If you want something more for off-road protection that can also serve as a step get ahold of Tyler From Pelfreybilt Off-Road


    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/southern-california/215316-pelfreybilt-off-road.html

    http://www.pelfreybilt.com/
     
  11. Mar 18, 2013 at 3:32 PM
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    I'd say pull the trigger on some bolt on sliders. Things like this are usually pretty poorly made, or super thin walled stuff. I have some Amazon.com tube steps my wife bought me (only reason they're still on my truck), and they are pretty much paintless along the bottom, super banged up, and I guess I hit a rock going pretty fast on them, and my right side is all banged up and actually bent the frames for it. So another offroad trip or two and i'll just have to get sliders :D
     
  12. Mar 18, 2013 at 3:35 PM
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    I don't plan on actually taking my truck off-road anytime soon...It's a Prerunner with BFG Long Trails (just bought them). The closest thing I'll do to offroading is carry along a dirt bike in the back lol.

    I'll take a look at the sliders, but I'm guessing that they'll cost a bit more.
     
  13. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:05 PM
    BuckinKaeding

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    So if I do get sliders welded to my frame from Pelfreybilt, will that limit a lot of things I can do in the future, or would they have to be cut off for any reason if I wanted to do a lift or get bigger wheels/tires or anything?

    That's what I'm mainly worried about.

    I plan on owning this truck forever...after I pay it off, I'm going to buy something else to be a daily driver, and I'm really going to start utilizing this as a toy, but for now, it's all for show.
     
  14. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:13 PM
    csjumper2003

    csjumper2003 Jumper's Leds Vendor

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    A lift or bigger wheels or anything will have nothing to do with the sliders. Where the sliders are, they aren't in the way for these things. After them being welded they should never have to be removed. They are super strong and can tell you from experience these things can take a beating. However with them being welded on if you wanted to remove them they would have to be cut off. Have no idea why you would though.
     
  15. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:18 PM
    BuckinKaeding

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    Cool, thanks for the help.

    As you might be able to tell, I don't know shit about cars. Last one was a Honda Civic that just went.

    I want to learn now that I have a car that's worth modding.
     
  16. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:20 PM
    csjumper2003

    csjumper2003 Jumper's Leds Vendor

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    This is the place to learn. We all try to help people that want to be helped. The other can fail on their own. If you need any help doing something post up here and im sure me or one of the others will be glad to lend a hand
     
  17. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:22 PM
    lembowski

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    If you want/need steps and don't offroad just get some N-Fab's. Cheap and will do the job.

    Not sure why steps are needed though, our trucks aren't that tall. Mine is lifted 3" and my 4'10" fiance can get in just fine while not even stepping on my sliders.
     
  18. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:24 PM
    jobrien

    jobrien shit happens then you die

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  19. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:24 PM
    csjumper2003

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    AHHHHHHHH. But see he does have sliders and doesn't crawl. :p
     
  20. Mar 18, 2013 at 6:25 PM
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