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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by LUSETACO, Nov 24, 2013.

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  1. Feb 6, 2015 at 2:20 PM
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    Benson X

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    Benson X My build thread sucks...

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    If you don't draw blood, you're doing it wrong!
    I can't say for certain, but I would think so. You are reducing the amount of "bounce" or "flex" the tire experiences while mounted on the rail. I equate it to bending a paper clip repeatedly, it will weaken the metal and eventually crack/break.

    The idea behind the design is great, and frees up a lot of space in the bed, it just needs some refinement and reinforcement.
     
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  2. Feb 6, 2015 at 2:32 PM
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    DanceswithWolves

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    DanceswithWolves palabra a tu madre

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    My plan A was to attach my spare to the side. After seeing pics my plan B was to fab a mounting bracket using the bed mount bolts but that gets overly complicated. Plan C was spare on roof. Going with plan D, a bumper with swing away mount. Going to CBI since they are pretty close to me.
     
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  3. Feb 6, 2015 at 5:13 PM
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    CF Sapper

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    CBI makes good stuff I have their hidden winch mount and love it!
     
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  4. Feb 6, 2015 at 5:42 PM
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    Idaholandho

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    Idaholandho The other white meat

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    D is an excellent choice. Solid work from those guys :).
     
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  5. Feb 6, 2015 at 6:32 PM
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    BeaverYota

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    BeaverYota Oregon State Edition

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    That's my plan A once I have the money. I need a plan a for being poor... haha
     
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  6. Feb 6, 2015 at 7:31 PM
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    ERMB

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    Many of us do;)
     
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  7. Feb 7, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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    MTopp, Feb 7, 2015
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  8. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:04 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    LUSETACO [OP] Here for the Taco Pron

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    Not much of a mod. Added some support to my bed rack. It had a slight downward bow. Not because of the weight but because the rack itself was originally designed to have an upward bow to compensate for weight. This was the scrap piece I had laying around from the project. I may add some D-rings or at least drill some holes for additional tie down points.

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  9. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:06 PM
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    ERMB

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    Please tell me the jack is not part of your support ;)
     
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  10. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:28 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    HA! :laughing: No. That was just to raise the center a bit to get it level and drill and bolt it, then the jack was removed. It added quite a bit of support with just that one piece.
     
    LUSETACO, Feb 8, 2015
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  11. Feb 8, 2015 at 2:37 PM
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    ERMB

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    Haha, I figured but had to poke fun. Amazing how much a piece of angle can support. Extra tie downs are a great idea as well!:thumbsup:
     
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  12. Feb 8, 2015 at 4:17 PM
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    Well got rid of almost all the chrome in my truck now. Just need a new, black exhaust tip.

    Sanded the chrome on steering wheel \/
    [​IMG]

    Also did the chrome around the shifter (automatic trans) and the chrome piece on the bottom of shifter.
     
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  13. Feb 8, 2015 at 4:21 PM
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    LUSETACO

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    Looks familiar. :D I just used flat black paint on my exhaust tip. Holding up fine.
     
    LUSETACO, Feb 8, 2015
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  14. Feb 8, 2015 at 4:24 PM
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    MTopp

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    I thought I had seen you do this! It is sooo much better now lol. Stinkin chrome!

    I actually am on my stock SR5 exhaust that I cut and put a tip on, so I need a new tip now lol. I have painted the exhaust pipe black though. Better than the all rusty-silver color it was.
     
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  15. Feb 9, 2015 at 11:26 AM
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  16. Feb 9, 2015 at 2:13 PM
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    AR15xAR10

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    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    Please refer to build (click signature picture)
    Black plasti dip.
     
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  17. Feb 9, 2015 at 5:53 PM
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    MTopp

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    Its difficult to take this badge off and this was A LOT faster than taping it all of or taking the emblem off and then painting it.
     
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  18. Feb 9, 2015 at 6:57 PM
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    AR15xAR10

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    AR15xAR10 AR10 is 5 ARs better

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    I mean for YOUR LITTLE TIP ;)
     
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  19. Feb 11, 2015 at 7:58 AM
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    Ohh lol, nah
    I want like a 3" to 3.5" exhaust tip
     
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  20. Feb 11, 2015 at 10:44 AM
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    What grit did you use? That looks really solid.
     
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