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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by Fuergrissa, Jan 7, 2017.

  1. Sep 23, 2018 at 10:25 PM
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    whitundra

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    Awesome work man! I just enrolled in a welding class and am hoping to build front and rear bumpers for my tundra in the near future.
     
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  2. Sep 26, 2018 at 5:12 PM
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    Fuergrissa

    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Thanks! Congrats on enrolling in classes, if you enjoy it take the plunge.
     
  3. Nov 9, 2018 at 7:08 PM
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    still planning on adding a winch up front?
     
  4. Nov 10, 2018 at 12:18 AM
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    Fuergrissa

    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Yeah, just a matter of time. Build got put on the back burner this semester, just need to buckle down and get the school done and finish strong.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2018 at 12:34 AM
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    Fuergrissa

    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Forgot to mention, Traded the softtopper for manual hubs setup and gussets knuckles (spindles)

    That’s currently leaving the bed naked, so I gotta build a bed rack:D:D:D:D
     
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  6. Nov 11, 2018 at 6:20 PM
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    thinkining about making a similar front bumper. something that's lighter th
    gotcha. Just been thinking of making my own and need a winch so trying to find people with similar designs
     
  7. Nov 11, 2018 at 6:47 PM
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    Fuergrissa

    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    The winch mount location was based of trail gears low profile bumper. I just met up with. TW member who had the bumper and I took physical dimensions.
     
  8. Nov 11, 2018 at 7:03 PM
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    Ok good to know thanks. Time to do some more reasearch then haha
     
  9. Jan 18, 2019 at 5:47 PM
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    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    This weekend will be fun2414FE7A-23FD-4837-AF06-CF962F90D7AB.jpg
     
  10. Jan 19, 2019 at 6:07 PM
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    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Little sneak peak
     
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  11. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:00 PM
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    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Design inspiration came from @Willbeck ’s bed rack design.

    Headed to paint tonight
     
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  12. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:36 PM
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    All of your custom fabbed work on your truck has been awesome
     
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  13. Jan 20, 2019 at 5:42 PM
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    Agreed
     
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  14. Jan 20, 2019 at 6:03 PM
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    J.A.92 97 Tacoma 4x4 lx 5 speed manual.3.4L

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    Looking good!
     
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  15. Jan 20, 2019 at 6:19 PM
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    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Thanks everyone, I’d have to say making the bed rack has been one of of my favorites so far.
     
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  16. Jan 29, 2019 at 10:04 AM
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    Fuergrissa

    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Rack is painted and added some small storage.
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  17. Jan 30, 2019 at 1:47 PM
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    Looks great man
    Trade you wheels lol:D
     
  18. Jan 30, 2019 at 5:45 PM
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    Fuergrissa

    Fuergrissa [OP] If you build it, trails will come.

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    Thanks! But no tradesies....there’s SCS F5’s are great, fit manual hubs and tundra brake upgrade.
     
  19. Jan 31, 2019 at 3:00 PM
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    99SuperTaco4x4

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    Very nice Devin!

    And the F5s are the best! (i have them too)
     
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  20. Mar 26, 2019 at 10:35 PM
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    TacoBessy

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    2wd to ifs manual hubs, Arb front locker, supercharger.
    Got a sweet lookin rig, what’s the backspace and offset of your F5 wheels.
     

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