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Mlcc 02 DC build thread

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

  1. Dec 31, 2016 at 7:23 PM
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    Installed the radio but not the switches I ran out of time. The radio improved sound quality which I wasnt expecting

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  2. Dec 31, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    But what about the check engine light
     
  3. Dec 31, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Also Hail to The King :headbang:
     
  4. Dec 31, 2016 at 10:20 PM
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  5. Jan 21, 2017 at 8:57 PM
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    This came in the mail now I can finally cover the hole and mount my switches

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  6. Jan 24, 2017 at 9:02 PM
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    Installed but the only switches that are hooked up to stuff are the rock lights and grille light switch. The next thing on the list is to make the shower electrical circuit and get a power inverter.

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  7. Feb 4, 2017 at 4:15 PM
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    Recovery ring

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  8. Mar 2, 2017 at 12:34 PM
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    Do you have a part number for the shock mount/ubolt plate. I heard that the earlier pickups were reversed from the tacomas. Is that where you got it?
     
  9. Mar 2, 2017 at 10:37 PM
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    Yes the pickups are reversed, I sourced mine from someone on Craigslist parting out a 92 pickup.
     
  10. Mar 3, 2017 at 7:46 AM
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    I'm finding a few different part numbers:
    2WD 1/2 ton 48046-35191 - discontinued
    2WD 1 ton 48046-35140
    4WD 6.5ft bed 48046-35180
    4WD 7.5ft bed 48046-35170

    any idea which one you used?
     
  11. Mar 3, 2017 at 6:04 PM
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    Probably the 4wd 6.5 bed as thats what most of them were. I got both left and right, I cut the left one and welded it to the frame practically OEM.
     
  12. Mar 4, 2017 at 8:20 AM
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    Thanks. I am considering outboarding my shocks and using one of these on one side and the tacoma one on the other instead of welding on the axle. I will need to get wheel spacers first though, and obviously figure out the upper mounts.
     
  13. Mar 28, 2017 at 6:30 PM
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    Aries Brush guard and trail gear rock sliders

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  14. Apr 1, 2017 at 1:39 PM
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    Just replaced left inner tie rod now i have no sloppy steering and a straight steering wheel again. The new moog inner tie rod came with this massive 30mm nut.

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  15. May 13, 2017 at 10:38 PM
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    Installed daystar 1in body lift. Will post more pics tomorrow.

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  16. May 21, 2017 at 9:52 AM
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    Well the daystar 1in body lift is now completely installed, but I will say this the instructions are not 100% accurate neither is the hardware, but it fixed alot more then I thought it would, I no longer have anymore squeaks which is amazing, body roll is drastically reduced, and the tires no longer rub and I mean at all. Theres a picture of following daystars instructions you can see the body lines dont match up and then theres mlcc's way with the body lines matching up.

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  17. May 24, 2017 at 6:08 PM
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    Nice lookin build!
     
  18. May 26, 2017 at 6:33 AM
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    Thanks its a work in progress, still tons of stuff sitting around thats needs to be installed.
     
  19. Aug 5, 2017 at 7:41 PM
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    Just installed a power inverter behind the rear seat its hooked up to a relay and switch on the dash plus finishing up a bunch of other electrical stuff.

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  20. Aug 6, 2017 at 8:45 AM
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    And the 70 amp fuse holder, another beer and I can still use the rubber thing that goes over the positive terminal

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