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Loaded Taco's Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by LoadedTaco, Jan 22, 2013.

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  1. Apr 3, 2014 at 12:24 PM
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    LoadedTaco

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    Copy cat! :p

    Honestly, I think that is probably the best location for switches. I never even used the front sunglasses holder. Plus who doesn't love the idea of overhead switches! lol

    Who is going to wire up all your switches?
     
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  2. Apr 3, 2014 at 12:34 PM
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    NwiTACO

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    NwiTACO Big tars, little/no bed.

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    I really like that overhead console arrangement. If I didn't have my switches all located already, I would def have gone that route!
     
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  3. Apr 3, 2014 at 12:38 PM
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    I agree. I had a cheap pair of "look-a-like" Oakleys and they broke. Not that upset since they were $20 but I will not put another pair up there again!

    Overhead switches makes me feel like...

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    Sorry little joke my brother and I have, thought I would share!

    I think my gf's brother is going to do it, but he's a slacker :p Do you do your own or have a guy?
     
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  4. Apr 3, 2014 at 12:46 PM
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    I have a friend that lets me and his son work at his shop. I throw him some cash and pay for their lunch. We do everything ourselves and if we run into a hard part he does it or helps. It's cool cause I get to learn how.

    Joe from CT4x4 is also a wiz with wiring stuff up.
     
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  5. Apr 3, 2014 at 1:34 PM
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    Awesome! You think he would be inclined to help out others wanting to learn? :eek:
     
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  6. Apr 3, 2014 at 1:39 PM
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    Console button cluster looks sweet man. Nice work!
     
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  7. Apr 3, 2014 at 1:45 PM
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    Do your tires not rub really bad?
     
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  8. Apr 3, 2014 at 1:53 PM
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    Nice truck !!
     
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  9. Apr 3, 2014 at 2:36 PM
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    Yeah I am sure.

    Thank you! I had it done by a shop around here. I wish the grey was a perfect match, but I can live with the two tone for now. If it bothers me I can always paint the whole thing with something else.


    You mean now that I have chopped my Cab mount, beat back my firewall, and cut 2" out of my firewall? :p

    I only rub on my UCAs. I am picking up some .75" wheel spacers to take care of that issue. Might have to beat back the firewall a little more, but only a little bit.


    Thanks dude!
     
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  10. Apr 3, 2014 at 2:42 PM
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    Here are some pictures from Monday. I lost a little bit of travel because which I knew would happen. Bigger bump stops, thicker/stiffer leaf pack, U-bolt flip kit. The reason it was only a small amount is I also removed the sway bar which made a huge improvement over the way the truck handles off road.

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    I also measured my ground clearance just out of curiosity and I have 12.5" up front and 11.5" out back.


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  11. Apr 3, 2014 at 3:14 PM
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    AWWWWWWWWWWWW SNAAAAAAAAAAAAAP Looking good, love the overhead console idea too
     
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  12. Apr 3, 2014 at 3:59 PM
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    Truck looks good! One of the guys from Nor Cal who trimmed his fenders (Rustbucket) finished off with Auto Zone door sill trim on the bottom of the fenders. Saw his truck in person and I thought it looked great :thumbsup:
     
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  13. Apr 3, 2014 at 4:00 PM
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    ...but then again i don't think his cuts were as straight as yours haha
     
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  14. Apr 3, 2014 at 6:23 PM
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    I have seen a few people use that. I am not sure if I will.
     
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  15. Apr 7, 2014 at 8:15 AM
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  16. Apr 7, 2014 at 8:17 AM
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    I had straight cuts after I finished this weekend. It looked way better with the door trim. For something like $10 it was worth it.
     
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  17. Apr 7, 2014 at 8:36 AM
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    Nice video! The obstacle @ 3:13 looks like a lot of fun.
     
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  18. Apr 7, 2014 at 9:52 AM
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    Thanks dude! It took a long time to do.

    Yeah that is a pretty simple obstacle, but it is so fun to take new guys through it. They always flip out! :D
     
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  19. Apr 7, 2014 at 9:30 PM
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    I got those anti-squeak strips sized and cut for you tonight. I'll bring them next time I head your way.
     
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    Your videos always make me jelly..
     
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