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5lugger build on a budget!

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by 05RedTaco, Nov 20, 2010.

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  1. Jan 31, 2011 at 7:55 AM
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    I am not worried about gas mileage, it is what it is :eek:

    I found the CD changer here on TW in classifieds for $20 shipped. I snatched it right away!
     
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  2. Jan 31, 2011 at 11:24 AM
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    You should tint the tails!!!!!! And center brake light :cool: look super sly
     
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  3. Feb 14, 2011 at 8:58 AM
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    how much were the rear shocks?
     
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  4. Feb 14, 2011 at 9:57 AM
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    I don't know, they were part of Fat Bob's lift kit. I think they are around $60 by themselves.
     
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  5. Feb 14, 2011 at 12:02 PM
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  8. Feb 14, 2011 at 12:30 PM
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  9. Feb 14, 2011 at 12:31 PM
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    yeah, looks really good....gotta start saving up now
     
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  10. Feb 14, 2011 at 4:27 PM
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    oh yea, one more question...you did have to get an allignment after you installed this correct?
     
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  11. Feb 14, 2011 at 5:12 PM
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    Yes
     
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  12. Feb 14, 2011 at 5:30 PM
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    Nice work brother...looking good! :thumbsup::thumbsup:
     
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  13. Feb 28, 2011 at 3:44 PM
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    Awesome Truck!! Im planning on running Fat Bobs in my 2011 5 lug, and I was wondering if you get any rubbing with your 31s? Once again awesome truck!!!:D
     
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    Thanks man! I do get rubbing at full lock with the stock wheels. With aftermarket wheels you shouldn't have any problems...
     
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  15. Feb 28, 2011 at 5:22 PM
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    Awesome man!! thanks for the help!! And I cant wait to see what else you do to your taco!
     
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    That will be a while :( I am getting married April 2nd and its draining me... If anything it will be small stuff like seat covers, TRD off-road all-weather floor mats & I still gotta finish installing the OEM inverter...
     
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  17. Feb 28, 2011 at 9:44 PM
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    you should get a short shifter. I installed mine the other day, its pretty awesome! it was $100
     
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  18. Mar 1, 2011 at 7:11 AM
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    Nah, it aint a sports car, its 4banger truck. I am more than happy with the long stock throws...
     
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  19. Mar 20, 2011 at 11:41 AM
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    Great build write up! Thanks for sharing.
     
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  20. Mar 26, 2011 at 9:05 AM
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    Few days ago I decided to modify my air box. Since people get gains from the "deck plate" mod on the 3.4L and many like it over aftermarket intake system, in theory it should work on the 2.7L as well. I took my drill and jig saw and in 5 minutes I cut a good size hole in my stock airbox. The hole is in the same level as the stock intake hole and several inches above the alternator, I am not that worried about hydrolocking since, I would probably get water in cabin and kill the alternator before I would take in water, remember to hydrolock the whole filter must be submerged in water and my truck doesn't see much off roading anyways...

    Now for the good...

    - its free!
    - it sounds like an aftermarket intake after 3k rpm and at about 50-60% throttle
    - I noticed better performance in higher rpms above 3.5K
    - I noticed better throttle response
    - I noticed the truck doesn't struggle as much on highway with cruise on in 5th gear going uphill at 75mph

    Now for some pictures;

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    Not bad for less then 5 minutes of work and no cost involved! I highly recommend this for the street trucks on budget! Unless you go through deep, deep water...
     
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