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1998 Toyota Tacoma TRD 4x4 Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Kennyperez, Apr 17, 2012.

  1. Oct 22, 2013 at 10:51 PM
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    After measuring and calculating we dropped the bed cage down more.. Now it sits about 1' in or 2' under bed level... Scooted it back... Since I scooted it back I need to go buy more tube to make new back legs... All in all it's coming along. Made the back braces but had to break off the tack welds since I made it sorter... Dropping by kartek before work Friday and pick up some TC axle mounts.. Should be done with it some time next week..cage is just sitting on top of bed liner here
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  2. Oct 23, 2013 at 4:56 AM
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    Sweet truck!
     
  3. Oct 23, 2013 at 10:22 AM
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    Thanks!
     
  4. Oct 26, 2013 at 6:47 PM
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    After a long week of school and work... I finally had some time after work to work on my truck.
    Added some braces to the back and also covered up some holes I had cut up.

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  5. Oct 27, 2013 at 8:04 PM
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    Spent my day off working on my bed cage... Starting to look bitchin'
    Had a buddy dimple dye the sheet of metal in the corners.
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  6. Oct 28, 2013 at 8:43 PM
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    Picked up som TC. Mounts.. These things are beefy as fuck. Next day off is Wednesday so I'll be sure to try and get as much done as possible then. Most likely finish the rear by Sunday
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  7. Oct 30, 2013 at 6:42 PM
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    Another day off spent workin on this bitch
    Coming along nice I think
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  8. Nov 4, 2013 at 5:38 PM
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  9. Nov 6, 2013 at 11:55 PM
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    Got a package from foa today.. Some misalignment spacers I needed.. Didn't know what size so I bought both haha, also asked for some stickers for my resis. And lastly some resi mounting kits. ahanu4eq_25a6d1123c22df279c551973cb0f8a62279477e9.jpg8uje9a9u_a77aa3d460ccd303385e4af096860498af69583b.jpg
     
  10. Nov 29, 2013 at 1:23 AM
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    Picked up a dual row 50" led bar... Having Btf make me some roof mounts next weekend!
     
  11. Nov 29, 2013 at 8:30 AM
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    Truck is looking good Kenny!! Whats next?
     
  12. Nov 29, 2013 at 10:45 AM
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    After getting this bar installed im saving up to pick up a Btf kit. So not much for the next couple months
     
  13. Dec 3, 2013 at 2:03 PM
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    Bar came in today, went out to test fit it... Honestly it will fit perfect. The curve on the windshield makes it fit perfect
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  14. Dec 3, 2013 at 6:17 PM
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    made an appointment with brandon over at BTF fabrication to bring in my truck on the 15th to get my bar mounted up.
    Just a hint.. he will be making my kit also in the near future;)
     
  15. Dec 7, 2013 at 4:12 PM
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    Snapped some pics today taking a back road home today. Wasn't even fully drooped out in that picture.. And further felt a sketchy hahah.
    Mounted up that spare the other day and also relocated the license plate back to the middle and placed a led trailer light above it from vato zone. Also removed my rear fender flares.. I'll be cutting and pulling the bedsides soo.
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    Oh yea one last thing, added a golden hoonigan sticker for extra hp and bro hoe attraction...
     
  17. Dec 10, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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    holy droop batman! haha good looking truck
     
  18. Dec 10, 2013 at 9:01 AM
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    Hhaha thanks thanks!
     
  19. Dec 14, 2013 at 8:41 PM
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    Dropping off the truck at btf tomorrow, should have it back monday night or most likely tuesday.. looking more like tuesday since im off.
     
  20. Dec 15, 2013 at 7:38 PM
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    Truck got dropped off at Btf today, getting it back Tuesday.
     

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