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Discussion in 'New Members' started by N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012.

  1. Aug 15, 2012 at 7:58 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    And created an account here. I have been pretty active on CT for a while.

    Is there alot of bagged/lowered guys here? I have always been under the impression this forum was more focused on 4x4 and 2nd gens.

    Anyways,........hi.
     
    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  2. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:02 AM
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    SuperTacoma

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    There are a lot of 4x4 and 2nd Gens but this place has it all.
    Welcome!:cheers:
     
    SuperTacoma, Aug 15, 2012
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  3. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:10 AM
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    Welcome.
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:16 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    Heres some pics of my Tacoma. Ive had it since my senior year in high school 2003.

    Been through alot of changes. Im in the process of a stock floor body drop.

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    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  5. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:17 AM
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    Taco Dan

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    wow!!^^ whats the ground clearance of your truck? welcome! the xrunner thread is good as well as the street truck thread, just look under the forum list. have fun exploring TW!
     
    Taco Dan, Aug 15, 2012
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  6. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:19 AM
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    Artillery68

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    Welcome from N.J. :wave: Nice looking truck!
     
    Artillery68, Aug 15, 2012
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  7. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:20 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    lol, ground clearance? there is no ground clearance...its on the ground.

    The darker pic(4th pic) is what it currently looks like. Has a new cab and 18s on it now.
     
    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  8. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:26 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    Pics of build like 7 years ago. Was built to lay rockers on 20s.

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    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  9. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:30 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    Did a cab swap a little over a year ago. Going for a stock floor body drop with this cab just to pinch weld...

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    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  10. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:31 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    The last pic of the cut open frame rails in the messy shop was taken couple days ago...im doing the work as we speak.

    Now how did that CT decal pic get in there?
     
    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  11. Aug 15, 2012 at 8:36 AM
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    N2BNLO

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    Bagged 97 2rz, sfbd in progress
    Bagged with Slam 7s all the way around, monroe shocks front and rear. Handbuilt upper control arm mounts/bag brackets. Flipped upper and lower ball joints with stock pie-cut upper control arms. Backhalved frame using 2x3 with 89 yota axle. Bags on lower 4-link bars. 18x8 R1 racing Hype wheels with 40mm offset and Falken 225-40-18 rubbers. Drilled and slotted rotors with ceramic pads,Downey header, CAI, electric fan, hi flow stainless steel Magnaflow cat/muffler with 2.5" piping. Alternator from an 03 Tacoma pushing 10 more amps than the stock. The cab is new complete with inner fenders and untouched firewall. Front clip is a 98-00 pre-runner front end. The bed has shaved gas door and tailgate handle with a welded rollpan thats kinda busted. 100% clear lenses on the whole truck. Diamond headlamps with some bright ass bulbs. Corners have been modified to blinkers and the bumper lenses are LED parking lights.
    One of my favorite pics. Right before the teardown for the body drop...not too long ago.

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    N2BNLO, Aug 15, 2012
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  12. Aug 16, 2012 at 4:49 AM
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    It's the wife's T4R so it's stock
    Welcome to TW :wave:
     
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  13. Aug 16, 2012 at 4:53 AM
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  14. Aug 17, 2012 at 11:26 AM
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    welcome to TW. sweet taco
     
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    welcome. clean mini. be sure to check out the street trucks section.
     
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