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PcBuilder's 2003 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by PcBuilder14, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Mar 22, 2013 at 9:53 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    I bought the Wheeler's Offroad ones. I bought 4, but I'm not using two of them... If you bought 2 from Wheeler's it would end up costing around $17 after shipping. I'll sell my two extra to you for $15 including shipping... :cool:
     
  2. Mar 22, 2013 at 9:56 PM
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    well i would but i dont need spacers right now not for a while until i get some spare $$ for tires.. for now all extra money goes into suspension
     
  3. Mar 22, 2013 at 9:58 PM
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    Gotcha, what suspension setup you going with?
     
  4. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:05 PM
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    im putting in some 5100's on stock coils on sunday and then when i get more $ ill get some 881 ome coils and some dakar leaf packs.. or really save up and go LT
     
  5. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:07 PM
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    Nice, definitely take some pics once it's installed.

    I can't decide whether or not to get new leafs, my add-a-leaf is doing fine.

    The LT part made me laugh. It doesn't matter what suspension you get, you'll always want something better. I've only had mine lifted for 2-3 weeks and already want mid travel!
     
  6. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:11 PM
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    LT is what i really want to run its just so damn expensive ill prob have to hold off on that for a while or pick up some decent used parts piece by piece

    i would do an aal but my stock leafs are kinda iffy i wanna replace them and also do the aal at the same time to really make sure they will be what i want and last a lot longer
     
  7. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:13 PM
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    I doubt I'll ever go long travel, too much fab work for me. I'll either go mid travel or SAS. I can't decide...

    My leafs were pretty sad, but the add-a-leaf brought mine up to pretty much level with the front. The front sits about .25" higher.
     
  8. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:29 PM
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    LOL at bold.
    I'm just joshing you, but LT is too much fab, you'd rather SAS?
    Haha just seemed funny to me:D
     
  9. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:31 PM
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    Whoops, I didn't even notice that... :eek:

    I'm half drugged up on pain reliever, so that's my excuse!

    I doubt I'll ever to an SAS. It'll probably get a good mid travel set up, 35's, ARB lockers front and rear.
     
  10. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:34 PM
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    I'm kind of the same way. Like I said, mid-travel, 35's, and front and rear lockers will probably be the most for this truck.
     
  11. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:36 PM
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    I think it's more of "I did it because I could". Just like engine swaps, it makes you unique and shows your prowess. Same with LT, makes the truck perform better in certain situations.
     
  12. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:39 PM
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    MT tacomas with armor look amazing. Plus lockers just make you a machine.
     
  13. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:40 PM
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    Just another thing on the list:rolleyes:
     
  14. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:42 PM
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    I'll hopefully have full armor by the end of next year.

    Haha well this is for when I have a new daily driver (hopefully a 2015 double-cab long-bed Tacoma)

    I'll do the supercharger mod once it stops being my daily driver.

    I can't decide if I like tire carriers on the bumper. I'm talking with somebody on here about fabbing up a removable in bed tire mount, that way I can move it when loading stuff in the back of the truck.

    Some day... Some day... Haha
     
  15. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:47 PM
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    full armor? are you already lifted? o.o


    this year I might be able to redo my rear suspension, other than that pretty much paying off tent/bedrack/tires/rims.

    2014 I should have my bumpers and lights o.o


    (unless I get my job promo then who knows where this build will lead)
     
  16. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:48 PM
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    Your trucks awesome :) Minus the wheels me and you don't have similar wheels we like lol
     
  17. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:50 PM
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    Uhm, yes I'm already lifted? Haha By full armor I mean sliders, bumpers, and possible skid plates.

    All that's planned for this year is:

    Spare tire
    Sliders
    Tint
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    BoxRocket Bed Rack
    Line-x'd bed
    Wet OKole's

    And of course random minor mods here and there.

    I wanted different wheels, but all the ones I liked were in 16's or 17's... I couldn't justify the cost of 33's on 16's or 17's over 33's on 15's. I like my choice now :)
     
  18. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:56 PM
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    I can't wait for my boxrocket bedrack :drool:

    I know everyone likes wet okoles... but i'd personally just rather buy new seats?
     
  19. Mar 22, 2013 at 10:57 PM
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    Yeah, hopefully I'll have one by September...

    I like the stock seats, they fit me perfectly. I want these Wet Okole's. After I saw these I was hooked!
    WetOkole_zpsa0899d3c_00b9317b2d8fb8d78c61c5a83c7bb0b138004c8d.jpg
     
  20. Mar 22, 2013 at 11:06 PM
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    Haha I don't trust myself to be able to install a supercharger in a weekend... This is my only vehicle, so I still need it!

    My seats are in great condition, I just want to protect them from snow and dirt. Plus I'm bad about sliding across the edge of the seat getting in and out, and I don't want to end up wearing down that one spot on the seat.
     
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