trdNick's 07 Grocery Getter Build

Awesome build page man!

 

Thanks for that! It's a very modest "build" but suits my needs perfectly!

 

Before:



And after small face lift:



Grill fell apart and headlights were toast. Have the fogs still left to restore but other than that its looking somewhat fresh again, minus the peeling clear coat on the bumper

 

Subbed! Great looking build @trdNick !

 

Thanks man, I appreciate it

 

If you dont mind me asking, what kind of cross bars are these? It looks like they sit on top of the rubber weather stripping and all the ones ive seen go on top of the side pillars for the access cabs

 

Those were $30 cheapos from Pepboys. Worst mistake of this truck is putting those on. I was carrying my kayak and a buddies in J hooks and the straps broke doing 55mph. Lost both kayaks and luckily had the stern handles tied to the toolbox. Ended up dragging the kayaks until I could safely stop. They were promptly returned to Pepboys and that is how I ended up with the Tracrac. Best investment for the truck so far! I can carry 3 12' yaks now with just 2 ratchet straps and not have to worry.

Edit:

New set up: 3 boats, 2 straps, and no worries!

 

Thanks for the heads up! Ill definitely avoid those!

 

I will have to find some pictures when I get home of the carnage

 

How you liking the eibach/5100 combo? I've read on here some think it's stiff. I was considering getting my dad this setup for Christmas for his taco.. He's got an ARB bumper w/o winch on the front right now and he could use a little lift

 

I personally like it. It is a lot smoother since I lowered the 5100s from .85 to 0 and removed the 1/4" spacer. I've had the set up for 70k miles now. I have nothing to compare it to though, I've never ridden in a truck with coil overs or OME lift. For the money, its a solid upgrade though. I have no extra weight up front. Any added weight I imagine would smooth it out even more.

 

Thanks man! Thats what i was thinking about doing- 5100s @ 0, since most of his driving is on our ranch on rough rock roads

 

I don't think he would be disappointed