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Hondo Garage's New Thing

Discussion in '3rd Gen. Tacomas (2016-2023)' started by wileydavis, Oct 23, 2017.

  1. Jul 3, 2019 at 4:16 PM
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    Robjob

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    Yep..I’m on this constant discussion with myself about what THE plan is
     
  2. Jul 3, 2019 at 5:38 PM
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    Congratulations.
     
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  3. Jul 3, 2019 at 7:07 PM
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    riz_atx

    riz_atx #bigpermtaco #teamBP

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    C4Fab/RCI/BAMF, ADS, 4.88, Lockers, OVTune
    I've got 285/75/17s (34s) on ADS all around and the top of my GFC is at 83". Ive got about 2.5" of preload dialed in the front. The rear are Dakar hd with aal plus 1/2" shims between the axle and leafs.
     
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  4. Jul 4, 2019 at 9:44 AM
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    Here's what the Alaska Dept. says about electric fences as bear deterrent although they don't officially endorse it.
    https://www.adfg.alaska.gov/index.cfm?adfg=livingwithbears.bearfences
     
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  5. Jul 5, 2019 at 10:37 PM
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    After 6 nights in my topper I'm strongly thinking about a GFC again. Not that anyone really cares.. :D
     
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  6. Jul 6, 2019 at 12:14 PM
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    Ugh you guys wired the brake light backwards.

    456073B3-3777-49A2-977C-D334AE0ABA29.jpg
     
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  7. Jul 6, 2019 at 9:46 PM
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    Yes. The top of the GFC is around 82-83”.

    285s, Kings, Deaver Stage II.

    About 11 threads.
     
  8. Jul 7, 2019 at 11:52 AM
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  9. Jul 7, 2019 at 12:35 PM
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    I might try one of these. A little cheaper and it looks smaller and less obvious. Appears to be a plastic covered hose clamp with a proprietary screw release. Of course it won't stop a determined thief but it would be good enough to discourage mischief and the casual thief. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0043SCBD4/ref=ox_sc_saved_title_2?smid=ATVPDKIKX0DER&psc=1
    [​IMG]
     
  10. Jul 7, 2019 at 5:43 PM
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    I’d be interested in what you come up with. Right now I’m using the bumper and tailgate ledge to climb up inside. A million times better than moving stuff around to climb up inside if I don’t have to. But a ladder would be way better
     
  11. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:10 PM
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    One step forward. Received the GFC Welcome Kit with color samples today. Still have a few months of planning to go.

    GFC Welcome Kit 20190708_182101.jpg
     
  12. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:14 PM
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    I care!

    I really fucking care!

    :cheers:
     
  13. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    :woot:
     
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  14. Jul 8, 2019 at 4:21 PM
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    How long are you out?
     
  15. Jul 9, 2019 at 9:51 AM
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    Yep
    Sorry for my ignorance but why is this a must-do mod? Is this because you do not have stock bed rails thus the shark fin has to be replaced?
     
  16. Jul 9, 2019 at 10:25 AM
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    jberry813

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    ...too much shit to list.
    My shark fin used to contact the Drifter with “spirited” off-roading. The rear part of the frames on these trucks flex sooooo much. It’s basically just 2 ply sheet metal bent into c-channel.
     
  17. Jul 9, 2019 at 10:31 AM
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    Are the antennas on the 3rd gen and 2nd gen the same?
     
  18. Jul 9, 2019 at 10:39 AM
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    No. The 3rd Gen has two antennas in side. The new one if for XM / Sirius. There were pics earlier in this thread, unless they disappeared?
     
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  19. Jul 10, 2019 at 5:17 AM
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    Yes please more pictures. Thank You.
     
  20. Jul 10, 2019 at 5:32 AM
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    BraskaTaco

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    Has there ever been talk of future side window options?
     
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