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New guy to the tacoma world - ExPo build

Discussion in 'Colorado' started by Taco5280, Jul 6, 2014.

  1. Aug 23, 2014 at 3:11 PM
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    Taco5280

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    A little cutting for clearances but they got in there... Feel awesome, can't wait to get them off pavement to see how it takes the bumps.

    Along with installing the shox I went ahead and pulled my sway bar, and good riddance! I get such a better ride.
     
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  2. Aug 23, 2014 at 3:19 PM
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    Taco5280

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    Thank you :D
     
  3. Aug 24, 2014 at 11:50 AM
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    The border collie loves it. He has been riding with me since he was about 12 weeks. He even gets out and runs the trail when no one else is around. My
    Other 2 enjoy it and don't bounce around, they have essentially the whole bed of the truck and I throw in a few dog beds in case they want to lay down.
     
  4. Aug 25, 2014 at 11:48 AM
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  5. Aug 29, 2014 at 11:30 PM
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    Nice rig! I am thinking about changing my suspension as well. I have the 3" OME Kit all the way round as well, it's damn rough.
     
  6. Aug 30, 2014 at 12:07 AM
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    Theloraxcross

    Theloraxcross "He's Got the Crazy Eye"

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    Welcome to the fray from a prev. jeep guy as well.
     
  7. Aug 30, 2014 at 7:49 AM
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    If you're looking to sell your OME setup, I might be interested...
     
  8. Aug 30, 2014 at 8:56 AM
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    I might be soon haha

     
  9. Aug 30, 2014 at 9:00 AM
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    I was thinking about taking off my sway bar, a lot better huh?
     
  10. Aug 30, 2014 at 11:01 AM
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    Well... Dibs!
     
  11. Aug 30, 2014 at 5:51 PM
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    Thelgord

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    Welcome to the forum! 90k on an '05 is excellent. Mine is a '13 I am just about ready to 30k! :) Then again this is the first vehicle I have ever owned were I drive it just to be driving it ;)
     
  12. Sep 1, 2014 at 7:44 PM
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    To me it made it feel like a lifted vehicle again. I just don't like the feeling of a full time sway bar. If you are running an OME lift might give it shot.
     
  13. Sep 1, 2014 at 7:47 PM
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    I got him down to a good price too...there were a few things that I am finding that I'm a little disappointed in but at least he gave me the full firestone service records so I know where to start.
     
  14. Sep 1, 2014 at 7:48 PM
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    :cool:
     
  15. Sep 1, 2014 at 9:13 PM
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    Nice, How does your suspension perform now? a lot of travel?
     
  16. Sep 2, 2014 at 4:14 AM
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    I wouldn't say a lot, but it certainly is able to use it's full spectrum of travel without any binding, creating a smoother motion of travel over rocks and road imperfections. IMO
     
  17. Sep 2, 2014 at 9:27 AM
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    Nice, Compared to the OME, a lot better?
     
  18. Sep 2, 2014 at 4:07 PM
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    I had a bad experience with the OME lift not being right for my truck, so I am not sure I can say the one I have pieced together is better than a correctly set up and tuned OME set up. Tho for the price difference between my set up and an OME (not trying to be a snob); plus having down south tune the shocks to my driving habits, I really hope that it rides/handles better.
     
  19. Sep 2, 2014 at 7:33 PM
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    nice rig!!!! Love the pics. I'm new to Colorado I think I'm going to have to go to crested butte soon. Beautiful pics.
     
  20. Sep 4, 2014 at 2:36 PM
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    We should meet up so I can compare :)
     

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