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Mlcc 02 DC build thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by mlcc, May 21, 2015.

  1. Sep 24, 2016 at 11:34 AM
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    mlcc

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    Im debating putting the sticker on,sigh big life decisions, and its all about the free section on craigslist its amazing what some people will just give away for nothing last month there was a 73 BMW for free I hopped in the truck called the guy and he told me it is being towed as we speak, and it even ran, you gotta jump on that shit when you can
     
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  2. Sep 24, 2016 at 11:41 AM
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    Oh for sure. I am always on CL but I usually only find junk.
     
  3. Sep 24, 2016 at 12:09 PM
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    Alot of it is but even the high priced stuff is garbage sometimes but I find stuff all the time, even rightnow im selling are car for dirt cheap just to get rid of it I posted this morning and ive had 5 calls about and one coming out as we speak to look at it.
     
  4. Oct 1, 2016 at 6:40 PM
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    Magnaflow muffler installed

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  5. Oct 22, 2016 at 4:57 PM
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    Another pair of lights, these are round rough country 4in LED spot beams.

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  6. Dec 4, 2016 at 6:04 PM
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    Update: picking up material monday for bumper builds, removed rectangel LED lights and will run 4 of the round rough country lights, I already spliced and sodered two harnessestigether so these lights have one switch two relays and fuses. The rough country switch is ugly as fuck so ill be keeping my nice switch. I also attained a electric water pump from a prius and it can pump at a pretty good rate, so the thought hit me... I can have pressurized water at my truck when im camping, Freaking Awsome! now we can shower when camping!
     
  7. Dec 10, 2016 at 5:57 PM
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    New lights, got rid of the switch on the steering column and all 4 lights are on one switch in the center console.

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  8. Dec 11, 2016 at 5:46 PM
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    My new puppy wanted to test out the seat covers, so he pee'd on the drivers seat. The seat stayed nice and clean.

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  9. Dec 13, 2016 at 1:04 PM
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    What was your hardest task on this project man? Looking to buy something similar
     
  10. Dec 13, 2016 at 1:05 PM
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    Love the front round lights
     
  11. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:23 PM
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    Nothing about what I have done so far has been difficult. What I can say is hard is knowing what you want and finding the time to do it. I research everything before I modify or tackle anything so I dont run into surpises.
     
  12. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:24 PM
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    Thanks, I prefer the old school round light look over a light bar.
     
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  13. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:25 PM
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    If I could find someone in LA to do the OEM bumper mounted 4 HELLA lights, I would be set.
     
  14. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:36 PM
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    Its really quite easy, all you need is a drill I didnt even measure I used the grille as a reference for placing the holes so the lights would be equally spaced.
     
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  15. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:37 PM
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    Lights and drill I can do

    wiring=You could pay me $10M and I couldn't figure it out :(
     
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  16. Dec 13, 2016 at 6:51 PM
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    These rough country lights are super easy, they come with a harness thats basically pre put together I only changed it because I didnt like the switch and I only wanted 1 switch not 2. All of the connections have real connectors with weather packs so theyre water proof aswell.
     
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  17. Dec 18, 2016 at 2:41 AM
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    Christmas tree hunting

    The tree in a vast world of trees
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    In the house and the cat is already eyeballing it
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  18. Dec 18, 2016 at 4:06 AM
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    Removed the chevy rear block and U bolts and used new toyota U bolts and replaced the stock shackles with some 2nd gen tundra shackles that are about an inch longer. I maintained the ride hieght achieved more travel and completey elimanted driveline vibes on take off and the drive shaft thump I was experiencing so im very pleased with that. And also ordered some OTRATTW switches in amber to match the stock color and also a kenwood radio that can also match the stock amber color, its going to be bitchin!!!

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  20. Dec 29, 2016 at 7:14 PM
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    Switches Bitches!!!

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