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My slow build of "The little Taco that could"

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by 99yodataco, Jul 9, 2012.

  1. Mar 23, 2013 at 10:20 AM
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    99yodataco

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    It went in my garage around midday Monday and I drove it out on Friday. Monday and Tuesday were full days in the garage and Wednesday, Thursday, Friday were about 3-4 hours days due to working 12 hour night shifts.
     
  2. Mar 23, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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    99yodataco

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    Just checked and I'm at 22-3/4" with the new leaves up front sitting on 33s
     
  3. Mar 23, 2013 at 9:50 PM
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    JLee

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    Looks good man
     
  4. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:13 PM
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    99yodataco

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    Used a 4' hi lift and wanted to see how far my tires went down
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  5. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:15 PM
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    steve o 77

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    looks like you need a 60":D
     
  6. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:18 PM
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    99yodataco

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    I have a 60" :D. It was just on my rack I made for my camper. The 48" is for my work truck and was near the truck.
     
  7. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:20 PM
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    steve o 77

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    ah ok.
     
  8. Mar 24, 2013 at 2:35 PM
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    brettb

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    If you don't mind, about how much did it take to sas?
     
  9. Mar 24, 2013 at 4:30 PM
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    99yodataco

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    More than I thought but less than putting it in a shop.
     
  10. Mar 31, 2013 at 9:21 PM
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  11. Apr 5, 2013 at 10:16 AM
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    IDtrucks

    IDtrucks Unhinged and Fluid

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    front looks dam good! Looks like the rear has some catching up to do though lol.
     
  12. Apr 15, 2013 at 3:18 PM
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    So my rear end is up once again... This time it isn't due to a lunchbox locker install :spy:

    My truck decided it wanted to sit on blocks because my rear leaves would flex and would still be sitting on the jack even with the jack stands fully extended.
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  13. Apr 15, 2013 at 3:25 PM
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    BIG thanks to Slodgetto and Ripcord for helping on this endeavor.

    Finally got around to installing my 4.88s with some much needed help.
    Took us several hours to knock this out (we got lucky) which was pretty good considering Slodgetto took several days to regear his diffs.

    The patterns.
    Drive...
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    Coast...
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    Next on the list is to install the front locker at a later date.
     
  14. Apr 15, 2013 at 3:26 PM
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  15. Apr 28, 2013 at 12:35 PM
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    Making my skid plate/belly pan so I can finally make my driveshaft.
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    1/4" plate with supports :cool:
    Still need to put support for overkill factor. I've got some 2"x2"x1/4" angle for a center brace and thinking about 1x1x1/8" angle for the sides.

    I just need to go and get more welding wire. :(
     
  16. Apr 28, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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    Nice, dude!
     
  17. Apr 28, 2013 at 1:59 PM
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    99yodataco

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    Got my stock driveshaft up and marked where I need to cut. Thinking of just getting shielding gas to make the pretty welds.
     
  18. Apr 28, 2013 at 2:03 PM
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    steve o 77

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    Do it! sooo much nicer with gas. Dont forget to get a spool of solid wire too.
     
  19. Apr 28, 2013 at 2:15 PM
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    99yodataco

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    I have solid wire. Got a 12.5 lb spool of .30 and a 2 lb spool of .25 wire. I just ran out of shielding gas and went to my last resort Flux core.
     
  20. Apr 28, 2013 at 3:05 PM
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    steve o 77

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    ah cool, I thought your welds were looking a little too nice for flux core :laugh:
     

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