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PcBuilder's 2003 Tacoma Build

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

  1. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:03 AM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Because I'm going to get a bed rack and rtt first, requiring me to get new leafs, so I'm going to do all new suspension after that. Then work on bumpers.
     
  2. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:06 AM
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    I already did that. Not enough light! Lol. Although I'm debating just a single row spot up top and a double row 20 or 30" on my bumper.

    I should be able to clamp it to my Yakima bar as well. Just gotta figure out a good way to run the wire through the cab.
     
  3. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:07 AM
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    Just slip the wire in between the door seal and cab all the way down.
     
  4. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:14 AM
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    ...well then. I hope it's that simple. Clearly I'm in the preliminary stages of planning haha.
     
  5. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:15 AM
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    Haha the only reason I know is from when I had 4 KC lights on the roof of my 96 Tacoma.
     
  6. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:17 AM
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    Horrible idea.

    It'll wear eventually..
     
  7. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:18 AM
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    I just don't want to drill into my roof.
     
  8. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:19 AM
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    :confused:

    My door seal created enough room to allow the wire to slip in between the cab and seal on my 96? No wear on the wiring for the 7 months I drove it like that.
     
  9. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:26 AM
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    Still a pinch point.

    Big no no for wiring.
     
  10. Jul 29, 2013 at 12:34 AM
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    Worked well for me? :notsure:

    How I plan to run the wiring if I get a light bar on the roof as well. I wouldn't call it a pinch point since it didn't "pinch" the wiring. But it just depends on the wire thickness I guess.
     
  11. Jul 29, 2013 at 1:04 AM
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    That's exactly where I would put it lol
     
  12. Jul 29, 2013 at 8:39 PM
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    Got my sliders welded on. :D
    [​IMG]
     
  13. Jul 29, 2013 at 8:46 PM
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    Thanks! :thumbsup:
     
  15. Jul 30, 2013 at 4:29 AM
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    They look good Brent!
     
  16. Jul 30, 2013 at 4:58 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  17. Jul 30, 2013 at 5:28 AM
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    Sliders look good man! What is the backspacing on your wheels?
     
  18. Jul 30, 2013 at 6:11 AM
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    Thanks! Going to wash the truck and touch up the sliders and do a mini photoshoot later haha

    They are 15"x8" with 3.75" backspacing. Nearly perfect amount of backspacing because they tuck into the wheel well and don't hit the frame or ucas.
     
  19. Jul 30, 2013 at 10:51 AM
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    Hey, on a side note... I like your "current" picture.... kind of reminds me of mine:)

    P1020874_zps3ffae1ff_d35d9efcffb8b548ba58ad391633780baac8baf8.jpg
     
  20. Jul 30, 2013 at 11:15 AM
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    Haha wow, nice!
     
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