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mjbtaco's slowest build ever

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by mjbtaco, Aug 17, 2015.

  1. Nov 27, 2023 at 5:46 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    Ordered OEM TRD Pro headlights today Let's see when they come in.

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  2. Nov 30, 2023 at 1:14 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    Threw in some in channel window visors.

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  3. Dec 1, 2023 at 6:29 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    OEM TRD Pro headlights are in! Gonna modify them slightly before installing them.

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  4. Dec 14, 2023 at 9:40 AM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    Didn't end up modifying the trd pro headlights. Gonna experiment on the stock headlights first before I tear these apart.

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  5. Dec 14, 2023 at 4:52 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    Just a little before and after. When I took over the truck and today.

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  6. Dec 18, 2023 at 5:45 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    Did some fishing today and snapped this pic. Thought it was pretty cool.

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    Then I installed these climate control knobs. Not much of a mod but thought they were cool lol.

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  7. Dec 21, 2023 at 6:49 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    TRD Pro grill has been ordered! That might be the last mod for a while lol. Gotta start working on the mini!

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  8. Dec 21, 2023 at 9:01 PM
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    Did you get the whole grill or just the insert?
     
  9. Dec 21, 2023 at 9:12 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    Just the insert. My grill surround is already color matched and in good enough shape
     
  10. Dec 22, 2023 at 7:57 AM
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    OEM or aftermarket? Do you have a link?
     
  11. Dec 22, 2023 at 4:03 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
  12. Dec 22, 2023 at 4:35 PM
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    That’s a really good price!
     
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  13. Dec 23, 2023 at 5:33 PM
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    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    Trd pro grill installed! Also installed some led bulbs too. Really nice cut off with them in the oem headlights!

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  14. Dec 31, 2023 at 5:25 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    My brother gave me some led fog light bulbs so I threw em in.

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    Then I took my pup out for a ride. Lol

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  15. Jan 13, 2024 at 5:37 PM
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    mjbtaco

    mjbtaco [OP] low and slow

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    PERFORMANCE Custom Turbo Setup FRONT SUSPENSION Drop Spindles by Aaron Carswell 01-04 Swaybar Endlinks Energy Suspension Endlink Bushings Cando Upper Control arms QA1 coilovers with 8" spring Custom 4 pot Brembo BBK Modified lower control arms with mjbfab qa1 mounting plates and Poly bushing sleeves REAR SUSPENSION Chasis Tech drop leafs QA1 adjustable shocks weld in drop notch Gas tank cross member bridge 3" angled blocks 2013 Double Cab Short Bed TRD Sport Eibach Pro Truck Shocks front and rear Lifted to the 3rd setting on the front shocks
    Swapped the weathertech logos on my floor mats haha.

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