Cavalry_TRD / EIM_Built | Garage Sessions

Hi all

I've been around for a while and figured a thread here might be good since I probably spend more time in this forum than in social media.

So, I'm an Electrical Engineer by profession but in my free time I take therapy in the form of working around trucks, cars or just building stuff. I’m all over into wrenching, some cosmetic mods, wiring, detailing, decals or just general DIYs.

Will use this thread to share work performed on my truck as well as other trucks I get to work on. Will include relevant tools & misc used in different jobs. I’m a Milwaukee tools fan so you might see a bunch of red tool links around lol.



More to come...



Build thread: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/cavalry_trd-2k19-trd-off-road-build.755759/
Truck IG: https://www.instagram.com/cavalry_trd/
Shop IG: https://www.instagram.com/eim_built/

 

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From one cav blue brother to another, this is sick

 

Appreciate it man!

 

Time to start giving this thread some shape…

This one goes dedicated to viper cuts.

1. My truck
2. @ETBA ‘s truck
3. Daniel’s truck

Relatively ‘simple’ mod but not everybody is willing to cut their trucks and like to rely more on people with some experience.

Tools used:

1. Multi tool - for main cuts
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwaukee-M12-12V-Lithium-Ion-Cordless-Oscillating-Multi-Tool-Tool-Only-2426-20/203111676
2. Dremel - for the nice rounded sections
https://amzn.to/4cQ066s
3. Box cutter - think it’s the easiest way to cut the inner fender liner
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...th-General-Purpose-Blade-48-22-1500/309350776

Misc:

1. Painters tape
2. Door trim
- Option 1: thick / heavy duty https://amzn.to/4cQ0nq0
- Option 2: regular one
https://amzn.to/4d6HUFB

 

Following a similar line, next one goes dedicated to bumper installs.

1. My truck - SSO slimline w Stage 2 wings
2. Cheko’s truck - SSO slimline w Stage 2 wings
3. Anthony’s truck - SSO slimline tube version
4. Pablo’s truck - C4 hybrid
5. My truck - C4 rock runner
6. @ETBA ‘s truck - C4 rock runner

All bumpers besides Anthony’s & Pablo’s were painted with Steel-It spray can paint

Tools used:

1. Multi tool - for main cuts
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...lating-Multi-Tool-Tool-Only-2426-20/203111676
2. Dremel - for the nice rounded sections
https://amzn.to/4cQ066s
3. Box cutter - think it’s the easiest way to cut the inner fender liner
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...th-General-Purpose-Blade-48-22-1500/309350776
4. Mechanic tool set
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Husky-Mechanics-Tool-Set-290-Piece-H290MTS/312945780
5. One of those Milwaukee battery powered ratchets comes in very handy here

Misc:

1. Painters tape
2. Door trim
- Option 1: thick / heavy duty https://amzn.to/4cQ0nq0
- Option 2: regular one
https://amzn.to/4d6HUFB
3. Steel-It paint
https://amzn.to/3WcBduT

Will make a separate thread dedicated to lights wiring & winch installations.

 

Been working a lot this year on the workbench / tool box setup, swapped from Husky to Icon tools + had to build a new / smaller workbench so the wife’s SUV can fit in the garage next to the taco. Can finally say that the project has been completed + eoy cleanup done

 

ETBA’s truck back for some mods:
- Dirt King boxes upper control arms
- C4 Fab OTF fender liners
- Fender trim

Tools used:

1. Multi cut off saw - for main cuts
https://www.homedepot.com/p/Milwauk...-3-in-Cut-Off-Saw-Tool-Only-2522-20/305663849
2. Mechanic tool set
3. One of those Milwaukee battery powered ratchets comes in very handy here

Misc:

1. Painters tape
2. Anti-seize
https://amzn.to/3FQ4hnt
3. 3M adhesive remover
https://amzn.to/420ZTKZ
4. 3M double side tape
https://amzn.to/3EaYqZh
5. 3M undercoating
https://amzn.to/4ci6y6V
6. Fender flare clips
https://amzn.to/4j3kO6g
7. Fender flare OEM rubber piece
https://parts.longotoyotaofprosper.com/oem-parts/toyota-wheel-opening-molding-pad-5385104100
9. Black paint