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NateMob's LT Picture/Adventure thread.

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by NateMob, Jul 24, 2015.

  1. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Or relentless or RCI or any of the homebrew methods. lol I've already drilled holes in my bed for my tire mount, it's not that big a deal I guess.
     
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  2. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    JeffP213 I used to do mods. I still do, but I used to, too

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    Sub'd up. Respect the ride!:bowdown:
     
  3. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:28 PM
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    Thanks a ton, Jeff! Stay tuned for future trips and mods.
     
  4. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    Haha you'll end up cutting when you go to 35's :D
     
  5. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Lol, I've already had to remove my flares and trim the bedsides. I doubt i'll do dirty fives this year though.
     
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  6. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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    Acerwin The unNORM NORM

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    But it's gonna happen though :D
     
  7. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:34 PM
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    Oh without a doubt. haha Just a matter of time. I wouldn't be surprised if seeing all the sick Tacos at Gulches on 35s pushes me over the edge!
     
  8. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:35 PM
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    Seeing one on 37's the other weekend pushed me to get 35's :anonymous:
     
  9. Jan 28, 2016 at 7:37 PM
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    It's a slippery slope man!
     
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  10. Jan 28, 2016 at 8:33 PM
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    What grille did you go with? Ive been wanting to build one with the spare I have just the idea I have in my head seems a little over my head for a first time satoshi
     
  11. Jan 29, 2016 at 7:44 AM
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    I bought it from the classifieds on here, smoking deal. I'll snag you a photo this weekend. I felt the same way after reading the how to instructions on here, same reason I probably won't build my own retroes...
     
  12. Jan 29, 2016 at 8:09 AM
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    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    Aw retro's are super easy tho! Depending on which kit haha
     
  13. Jan 29, 2016 at 8:10 AM
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    Awesome, yeah I'm considering only because I have my stock grille still. Yeah fuck doing retros, it would be easier to just throw money away because of ruin them
     
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  14. Jan 29, 2016 at 9:22 AM
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    yeah yeah, I don't want a basic ass kit. If I were to get them done or attempt them it would be a nicer setup.

    exactly, OEM headlights aren't exactly cheap and I don't want to build them in eBay lenses.
     
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  15. Jan 29, 2016 at 9:29 AM
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    BYJOSHCOOK Mr. Mojo Risin

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    I guess going the OEM route instead of eBay is what makes it expensive. A lot of the 1st gen guys do eBay headlights
     
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  16. Jan 29, 2016 at 9:36 AM
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    Problem is there are only one or two aftermarket makers for the 12-15 Tacos and the reviews aren't the best for quality.
     
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  17. Jan 29, 2016 at 9:48 AM
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    Yeah I'd stick with stock lights then ha. I just assumed there were some decent ones out there since their are for 1st gens but mine is a tad bit older ha
     
  18. Jan 29, 2016 at 10:10 PM
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    The sad state of Samantha as she waits for a new OEM core support. Snapped this on the way home from work today... It was good to see her though!

    20160129_154111.jpg
     
  19. Jan 29, 2016 at 11:49 PM
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    Maybe I missed it but what happened to the core support?
     
  20. Jan 29, 2016 at 11:55 PM
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    The lower driverside started to buckle and tear back in late fall and the final trip to Moab of the season in November did both sides in. Massive tears and buckling. Hood and fenders no longer lined up when i got home from hammering the rocks and whoops sections all weekend. It all started on the driverside so i will be relocating the battery as soon as i can to get that 60lbs off that side.
     

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