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TomTom's '03 TRD Xtra Cab (SOLD!)

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by tomtom, Jan 23, 2013.

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  1. Jun 30, 2014 at 12:28 PM
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    And, you'll likely want to get a puller for the pilot bearing. There is the grease method but it is a bit messy and time consuming.
     
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  2. Jun 30, 2014 at 12:51 PM
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    Yeah that was a bitch. We welded something to it to pull it. The grease/wadding method looks easier since it took us about a 45 mins to get the damn thing out.
     
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  3. Jun 30, 2014 at 12:56 PM
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    Yeah, bought the kits from Camelback. Ran about $30/kit. After seeing the quality of TGP, I tend not to mess around unless I hear of something that is purpose built better (like Bamatoy's Alternator kit)

    I'm patient but not patient enough for the grease trick. It is handy to know in a pinch but I'll be researching pullers for the time I have to do the clutch again.
     
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  4. Jun 30, 2014 at 1:18 PM
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    Camelback throws in free shipping for orders over $150 so you may want to save up a big order. Otherwise, shipping will tack on another $15 (roughly).
     
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  5. Jun 30, 2014 at 1:21 PM
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    or even just wants. :D
     
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  6. Jun 30, 2014 at 1:27 PM
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    Man, that is a damn good looking truck! Makes me miss my '02 Goldie. But I guess I'm pretty happy with my black '03. BTW, I am stealing your spare tire mount idea! Great idea!
     
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  7. Jun 30, 2014 at 7:15 PM
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    Thanks for the compliment.

    Took me quite a bit of courage to finally drill the hole for the spare tire mount. Worked out well and plenty of room to go to a 35.
     
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  8. Jul 15, 2014 at 5:25 PM
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    For those asking about OME 882s, this was ride height of 882s with Dakars (no AAL).

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    Please note, the pavement has a slight rise to it and the truck has an ARE tonneau cover on the back.
     
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  9. Aug 8, 2014 at 8:20 PM
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    Some more of America going on my truck:

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  10. Aug 13, 2014 at 9:15 PM
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    Snapped a picture of the new thimble and Crosby d-rings installed.

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    'Murica!
     
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  11. Aug 14, 2014 at 5:58 AM
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    very sweet!
     
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  12. Aug 29, 2014 at 4:50 PM
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    New alignment numbers:
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    The warble produced by the AC has turned into a chirp. Something else to work on. Might be left to the dealership.
     
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  13. Sep 1, 2014 at 5:46 PM
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    Did up a couple small projects today.

    The cup holder tabs:

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    Like a putting lipstick on a pig:
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  14. Sep 1, 2014 at 5:49 PM
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    Wanted to replace the O2 sensor nuts and wound up removing the studs on the downstream one. Not sure how the hell they bent up like they did. Had to make some replacements out of some stainless M8 boltsDSC_0525_zpsca307102_5205331cbbffa03ec8ced5610ea768d8ddab0f21.jpg:

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    Oh look, a couple springs were in the last shipment from Camelback. Need to get around to removing that squeaky clutch spring...

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  15. Sep 3, 2014 at 5:30 AM
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    just went through the pics of the last puerco run with ya'll... :pout:
     
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  16. Sep 7, 2014 at 4:36 PM
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    And you had a shit eating grin from all the memories?

    Or were you pouting because you got stuck?
     
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  17. Sep 20, 2014 at 4:34 PM
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    Unpacked the supercharger:

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    Stickers aren't going on until the install and tuning is done. and those are definitely adding at least 5HP per sticker. at least!
     
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  18. Sep 21, 2014 at 8:25 PM
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    Oh hell yeah, thats awesome. Any outings planned in the next month or so?
     
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  19. Sep 21, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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    Dunno. I need to get out for some nature now that temperatures are getting nice but nothing planned right now.
     
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  20. Oct 16, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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    What have we here?

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