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The Moose Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by AsphaltCowboy, May 23, 2014.

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  1. May 23, 2014 at 9:16 PM
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    I first want to thank my amazing parents for giving me a fantastic truck. I got my truck when I was 15. Had little tiny tires and steel rims. So being that I'm a truck nut I almost immediately started saving money for my truck. This is going to be a long build but hopefully worth it. Due to me entering college, im not gonna have a ton of money to play with but I'll get there eventually. I saved for a whole summer working as a ranch hand. Then I finally earned my first mod, exhaust.

    mods
    - Flowmaster cat-back dual exhaust
    - Cue ball shifter
    - K&N CAI
    - Eagle Eye halo headlight
    - Cab lights (look sick)
    - "Don't Tread On Me" decal
    - Boss suspension lift - 3 inches
    - 285/70/17 Goodyear Wrangler Duratracs
    - 17x9 American Outlaw Deputy rims
    - Construction beeper
    - Dodge tow mirrors
    - Custom skull front emblem
    - Plastidip rock chip protection
    - CB radio (page 13)
    - Cab Mount Chop
    - LED whip

    *note: CAI and Headlights were gifts from the parents

    Future mods
    - Light Racing UCA's
    - SAS or long travel... :confused:
    - Train horns
    - moar lights :drool:
    -dually conversion...?
    -...

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    AsphaltCowboy, May 23, 2014
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  2. May 23, 2014 at 9:22 PM
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    Stock-o Tacoimage.jpg

    Back when I got new headlights and some trd sport rims off craigsjunk
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    Got my cab lights on along with my buddies sweet Ford explorer sporttrac.
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    Then I finally got around to lifting my truck
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    Took it out on its first trail. Moody Hill.image.jpg
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    Then it got new shoes.
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    Tested out the tires at Pole hill near Estes park. By far my favorite trail within reasonable distance of where I live. I was very impressed with how my truck performed.
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    Dat flex
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    High School parking lot shenanigans.image.jpg
    Then "The Moose" was bornimage.jpg
    image.jpg image.jpg image.jpgParking garage shenanigans. image.jpg
    image.jpg image.jpg More to come...

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    Cab mount chop done.
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    AsphaltCowboy, May 23, 2014
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  3. May 25, 2014 at 1:15 PM
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    Gonna order an Ultragauge sometime this week. I'll probably mount it next to the A-pillar. I start my summer job on June 2nd so I should be getting around to a lift around the end of June beginning of July. Then if I have enough money I'll try an get some 285/70/17 wrangler duratracs or MT/R's :oldglory:. Either that or I'll have to get some UCA's. Depends how weird the truck looks with my 265's on a lift. Any good budget UCA's that anyone recommends?
     
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    AsphaltCowboy, May 25, 2014
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  4. May 25, 2014 at 1:25 PM
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    Light Racing UCAs are by far the most popular "cheap" aftermarket UCAs here. Usually around $350 to $450 I believe, depending on where you get them. You'll need to get them when you lift the truck. good luck with your build!
     
    DeSean Thick, May 25, 2014
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  5. May 25, 2014 at 1:28 PM
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    Ok thanks man.
     
    AsphaltCowboy, May 25, 2014
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  6. May 25, 2014 at 2:43 PM
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    Hey, nice to see another highschooler on here haha. I look forward to seeing you trick this thing out! :thumbsup: Also I got duratracs and love em, but the mtr's look sick... both are good :D
     
    dakotasyota, May 25, 2014
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  7. May 25, 2014 at 5:19 PM
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    Yeah man I checked your truck and I loved it! It is nice to see another high schooler on here! You're much further along on your truck than me though! And I might go with MT/R's just because my friend just got duratracs and I want to be different haha :cool:
     
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  8. May 25, 2014 at 8:09 PM
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    Enjoy it you little bastards
     
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  9. May 26, 2014 at 11:15 AM
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    Thanks man! Summer will be awesome cuz that means more money which means more modding :cool: You'll catch up real fast. Yeahhh the MT/Rs are just... so sexy :drool:
     
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  10. May 26, 2014 at 6:09 PM
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    Agreed :)
     
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  11. May 28, 2014 at 4:02 PM
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    Subd ! Looks good. How'd you install cab lights? I'm not sure if I like those on a tacoma or not, big full size yes, tacoma not sure
     
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    Oh yeah, and check out "level 8" wheels by Google or on discount tire direct. They have some nice wheels, I may be ordering a set
     
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  13. May 29, 2014 at 4:43 PM
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    I love em man. I'm the only one with them that I've seen. My friend said he mistakes me for a fullsize at night once. I don't know. They're definitely not for everyone. But to install them you basically measure where you want them drill a hole and connect all to one wire then run that to the park lights. You have to take the ceiling band stuff off but it's pretty easy. It took me about 2-3 hours.
     
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  14. May 29, 2014 at 6:41 PM
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    Yeah, I would get smoked LED ones. I probably could wire them. I think of they were smaller in size they would look more proportional on the tacoma, but maybe, maybe not. Wish I had a hood scoop then I could have that glow amber or some cool color
     
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  15. May 29, 2014 at 6:44 PM
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    Could you get some dusk pics with them on? I'm pretty interested in how they look now haha
     
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  16. May 31, 2014 at 10:38 AM
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    I'm not in Colorado right now but I'll get some tomorrow if I remember! I thought they may have been to big at first but I've decided they look great! Oh if you do decide to do it. Put silicone around the screws and the holes your drilled so you don't get rust problems, plus that makes nearly impossible for water to get into the cab
     
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  17. May 31, 2014 at 10:40 AM
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    Yeah, I'd definitely silicone it a good amount. And thanks for pics! Get one from a distance if you can and close
     
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  18. May 31, 2014 at 10:43 AM
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    Will do. One thing I will say about the ones I have that may be better with other brands. I wish they were a little brighter.
     
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    Thanks, where did you get them?
     
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    Plasma glow I believe
     
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