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  1. Nov 3, 2018 at 2:48 PM
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    Taco-Bell

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    Taco-Bell [OP] Forestry Student, Tree Hugger, Naturalist

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    Hey all,

    names Ethan, I live in Ontario Canada and I just picked up a 2002 Lunar Mist Metallic 3.4L Tacoma. Its a TRD Off Road, 270k km, 4 speed auto, and its... :headbang: STEP SIDE! it's everything I wanted and can't wait to pick it up from the dealer in a few days after safety.

    Heres a few pics I took from the dealer

    [​IMG]
    [​IMG]

    and a pic of the frame where there was the worst rust

    [​IMG]

    I was worried about rust being an issue because of where I live in Southern Ontario and all the winter salt. Looked up my VIN with Toyota and there seems to be no recalls on my specific truck. The truck looks like its been oil sprayed yearly if not semi regularly but the salt here is absolutely ruthless. My plan is to continue oil spraying it twice a year and wash it regularly in the winter. I am also considering grinding down the rust and re painting parts of the frame. Read about Safe-T-Caps https://www.autorust.com/product-category/toyota/tacoma-xtracab-4wd/ and wouldn't be opposed to strengthening the frame down the road too.

    Near future I'm planning on adding beefier tires, a small lift, and some other off-road accessories such as bumpers and lights when I need them. Going to focus on an overland style build for me and my S/O to get out and explore!

    Anyway I've babbled on too long, Cheers guys! :cheers:
     
    Taco-Bell, Nov 3, 2018
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  2. Nov 3, 2018 at 2:51 PM
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    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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  3. Nov 3, 2018 at 2:56 PM
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    Welcome Ethan

    Sharp looking truck
     
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  4. Nov 3, 2018 at 2:57 PM
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    Taco-Bell

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    Taco-Bell [OP] Forestry Student, Tree Hugger, Naturalist

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    Thank you! I sure do love it.
     
    Taco-Bell, Nov 3, 2018
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  5. Nov 3, 2018 at 3:00 PM
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    Vaushaus トヨタのトラックはすごい

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    Fellow Canadian checking in from the West coast! :canada:

    Welcome to TW, buddy!

    Truck looks sick! Enjoy!
     
    Vaushaus, Nov 3, 2018
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  6. Nov 3, 2018 at 3:07 PM
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    Taco-Bell

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    Taco-Bell [OP] Forestry Student, Tree Hugger, Naturalist

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    Thanks man, yours looks sweet too! :cheers:
     
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  7. Nov 3, 2018 at 3:32 PM
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    Welcome!
     
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  8. Nov 3, 2018 at 3:34 PM
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    TucoTaco When you have to shoot, shoot... Don't talk...

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    Welcome, cool looking truck.
     
    TucoTaco, Nov 3, 2018
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  9. Nov 3, 2018 at 4:43 PM
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  10. Nov 3, 2018 at 6:40 PM
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    Welcome to TW!!
     
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  11. Nov 3, 2018 at 6:59 PM
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    Welcome to TW
     
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  12. Nov 3, 2018 at 7:02 PM
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    Welcome mate, those step sides are sweet trucks:canada:
     
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  13. Nov 3, 2018 at 7:25 PM
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    Welcome to TW
     
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    Say :wave: to Bob and Doug for me!
     
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  16. Dec 10, 2018 at 9:57 PM
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    Flare side Taco Lover I'm gettin hitched...to my truck!

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    Good lookin truck! This is my step side.Weed!.jpg
     
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  17. Dec 11, 2018 at 10:22 AM
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    Welcome to TW!!! She still looks good.
    :cheers:
     
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  19. Dec 11, 2018 at 3:49 PM
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  20. Dec 11, 2018 at 4:08 PM
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    Taco-Bell [OP] Forestry Student, Tree Hugger, Naturalist

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    Thanks everyone! Have done a few things to the truck since the start of this thread.

    Got 1.25” Spidertrax spacers and am now running 15x8” Pro Comp Rock Crawler 51 Series rims, wrapped in 31x10.5r15 BFG KOs I got used for a steal.

    Few pics:

    Spacer (and my ghetto jack setup)
    [​IMG]

    Initial fitment, I wasn’t too pleased with it to be honest.
    [​IMG]

    The poke is nuts lol
    [​IMG]

    How it’s sitting now
    [​IMG]

    It was a HUGE bitch to trim and bang the pinch weld with a BFH lol, but it’s all done. I have 1” spacers ordered to level out the front and I’ll have no rubbing issues even when flexed at full lock.

    This weekend I’ll be pulling the bed off and painting POR15 on the frame after I degrease and clean it up. I’ll probably be doing a bit under the cab where I can reach.

    Might as well turn this into a build thread now!
     
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