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2011 access cab overhaul

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Pdugan6, Aug 11, 2013.

  1. Aug 11, 2013 at 11:25 PM
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    Pdugan6

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    Vehicle:
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    (Currently on jacks 3link solidaxle swap)
    Wheels and tires:
    -37x17x12.5 Pro Comp Xtreme M/T2
    -17x8 Pro Comp alloy 4.5" backspace
    -1" bora spacers

    Suspension:
    -Front: Pro Comp +3" coilover springs
    -sway bar delete
    -Rear: Chevy 63" leaf springs
    -Ruff stuff 63 swap kit
    -All pro Ubolt flip kit with bump stop
    -Bilstein 5150 12" travel shocks,
    -extended brake lines,
    -extended ABS sensor tab
    -trail gear weld on bump stop extension

    Drive train:

    -modified twin stick FJ Tcase waiting to go in
    - Sierra 4.88ring&pinion
    -RD129 ARB Locker

    Armor:
    -ArmorTech Offroad high clearance bumper
    -4x innovations sliders with kick outs
    -RCI skid,trannie and transfers case plates
    -BAMF LCA skids
    -custom rear diff protection by Comersons toy
    -CBI Dakar front bumper
    -warn m8000 winch w/ synthetic rope

    Exterior:
    -partial debadged and plastidipped
    -2" cut out of rear fender
    -3" cut out of front fender
    -cab mount chop
    -BFH'd pinch welds and firewall (needs more clearancing)
    Future plans:
    -twin sticks dual cases
    -bob the bed
    -one piece drive shaft

    TRAILS COMPLETED
    -Rubicon Trail
    -Brewer Lake
    -Bald Mountain
    -Strawberry Lake
    -Slick Rock


    Pics as of 7/28/15

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  2. Aug 19, 2013 at 9:10 PM
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    Gathering some parts. Chevy 63's and ruff stuff swap kit

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  3. Aug 22, 2013 at 10:14 AM
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    I just ordered my rear armor tech high clearance wrap around bumper. It is on sale right now so I couldn't pass it up. I am having them fab it with the wrap around panels 2" shorter than normal to accommodate my future 35's and wheel well trim.
     
  4. Aug 28, 2013 at 5:42 PM
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    I am starting to fab up my outrigger brackets for the rear.
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  5. Aug 29, 2013 at 2:47 PM
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    Just ordered my new rubber and install will be happening on 9/11. Went with pro comp 31570R17 MT2. Ill have to do some major trimming in the next two weeks. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1377812862.472981.jpg
     
  6. Aug 29, 2013 at 2:54 PM
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  7. Aug 29, 2013 at 3:33 PM
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    Striking some lines to chop. 3" off the front and 2" off the rear. (THE REAR CUT ON THE FENDERS IS NOT NECESSARY IF YOU HAVE A LIFT. I DID THIS PRE CHEVY SWAP)
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  8. Aug 29, 2013 at 4:49 PM
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    How much lift do you have?
    How much of the fenders are you trimming?
     
  9. Aug 29, 2013 at 7:06 PM
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    I have a 3" procomp coil lift up front and nothing on the rear. I am trimming 2" out of the rear fenders and 3" on the front. There will definitely be trimming of the frame to body mount and front panels. Ill post progress pics.
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  10. Aug 30, 2013 at 3:06 PM
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    I'm not cutting my plastic flares first. I'm going to cut the inner body panels and then see how that fits with the 35's and I can adjust cutting more or less on the flares. No turning back now. ;)
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  11. Aug 30, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    I just picked up my offset brackets and freshly welded ruff stuff 63" swap kit. Sweeet!! For anybody with a 05+ Tacoma wanting to do a Chevy springs swap kit I have the dimensions attached in a pic.
    The whole kit

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    Welds

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    Dims

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    Offset brackets

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  12. Sep 1, 2013 at 8:50 PM
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    I finished flattening my pinch welds and plastidipping my wheel wells in prep for 315's. I was planning on putting the flares back on but I might just put some door trim on the edges and run it like that. Without the flares it gives the appearance of a wider stance. ImageUploadedByTapatalk1378093826.187337.jpg

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  13. Sep 8, 2013 at 6:06 PM
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    Today I partially debadged and took off my rear bumper in preparation of my 63 Chevy swap. I'm getting pumped.
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  14. Sep 13, 2013 at 12:07 PM
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    I decided to plastidip this morning after a surf. Turned out good.
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  15. Sep 15, 2013 at 10:44 PM
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    I just ordered my sliders from 4x innovations with kickout. My tires are getting installed on the 23rd and then off to any7offroad to do the chevy 63 swap and possible shock upgrade.
     
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  16. Sep 16, 2013 at 6:15 AM
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    Looking good
     
  17. Sep 16, 2013 at 6:52 AM
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    How did you make the cut on your fenders look so good? Sure hope my turn out like that!
     
  18. Sep 16, 2013 at 8:46 AM
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    I used a combination square to scribe the exact same radius and cut with a jigsaw with a metal blade. Near the botom of the panels it gets tight so I used a 4 1/2" grinder with metal cutoff wheel. I have a little vid on my instagram if you wanted to look at it. Make sure to tape off the area so the little metal flakes don't scratch the paint.
     
  19. Sep 16, 2013 at 8:58 AM
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    Thanks for the help. I'd like to take a look at that video.
     
  20. Sep 16, 2013 at 4:10 PM
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    looked at the vid and it is kind of useless.:rolleyes:
     

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