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Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by John Wick, Mar 2, 2021.

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  1. Mar 2, 2021 at 6:02 PM
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    John Wick

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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    In the process of a total rear frame overhaul. 20200801_161210.jpg 20200815_081737.jpg 20200815_081744.jpg 20200801_161210.jpg 20200815_081811.jpg 20200815_081752.jpg 20201012_110324.jpg 20201012_134558.jpg 20210123_163401.jpg 20210130_141626.jpg 20210130_152342.jpg 20210302_180029.jpg 20210130_152353.jpg 20210208_115330.jpg 20210208_115339.jpg 20210302_180029.jpg

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  2. Mar 2, 2021 at 6:03 PM
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    John Wick

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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    Sorry, some pics got uploaded twice
     
    John Wick, Mar 2, 2021
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  3. Mar 2, 2021 at 7:24 PM
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    Awesome project!
    How do you locate the leaf hangers? The spacing front to back, and repeating the measurement on both sides?
     
    frenchee, Mar 2, 2021
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  4. Mar 3, 2021 at 2:28 AM
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    John Wick

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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    So the manufacturers instructions for the kit I am installing recommend relocating the from hanger 2 inches forward from the existing hole location and the rear 1 inch back. I just took measurements based of a fix location, in this case I useds the bed mount and made my measurements off of that because its simetrical.
     
    John Wick, Mar 3, 2021
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  5. Mar 3, 2021 at 2:33 AM
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    Always good to see another first generation saved .

    While are fair weather friends in in the warm sunny climates run and hide
     
    Wyoming09, Mar 3, 2021
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  6. Mar 3, 2021 at 4:15 AM
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    John Wick

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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    Not gonna lie.... wish this truck was a watm sunny truck ... welding over rust is yhe worst...
     
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  7. Mar 3, 2021 at 8:33 AM
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    96 Toyota - Current Project - 99 Toyota V6, 5 speed, Bagged, Back Halfed w/ 5 link suspension, 20" Boyd Wheels, Supercharged, URD Software. 94 Toyota 22RE, Bagged, Bodydropped on 20's w/ heat and a/c. Suicide Doors, sliding rag top, paint, interior.
    Glad to see you saving it! I am doing the same with 96 extended cab right now as well.
     
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  8. Mar 3, 2021 at 9:17 AM
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    Looking good :thumbsup:
     
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  9. Mar 3, 2021 at 9:18 AM
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    Nice work :popcorn:
     
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  10. Mar 3, 2021 at 10:40 AM
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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    It's a big job for sure. Do you have a thread post yet of it?
     
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  11. Mar 3, 2021 at 10:49 AM
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    Did the same thing last fall. What a mess.
     
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  12. Mar 3, 2021 at 10:53 AM
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    Looks like a fair weather truck. Look at all those Green trees and only the 2nd day of March! :boink:
     
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  13. Mar 3, 2021 at 2:18 PM
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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    I think ive swept up about 40 lbs of rust so far
     
    John Wick, Mar 3, 2021
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  14. Mar 3, 2021 at 2:20 PM
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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    That pic was taken this summer, when I just started it. This was a north east truck for many years and just found it's way down here to NC.
     
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  15. Mar 3, 2021 at 2:32 PM
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    Looks great, Where did you get the new leaf hangers from?
     
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  16. Mar 3, 2021 at 3:56 PM
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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    They are from Trail gear. I actually bought the whole kit and builsteens all around from 4wp in Raleigh NC. They were great and worked a custom kit togther for me.
     
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    Iv been looking for a good hanger to relocate for a set of deaver j59s. This should work.
     
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    Welcome to the club!

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  20. Mar 3, 2021 at 6:51 PM
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    John Wick [OP] I really miss Helen..... :(

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    Wow! Looks great.... any lessons learned?
     
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