Calling all Virginians (Tidewater area)

I hunt out in Waverly/Wakefield. Welcome to TW sir

 

Cool stuff , I have been looking for land to hunt for awhile . It's nothing but hunt clubs and dog runners around here. I put off hunting this year to put that money into my new taco

 

Don't take this offensive... I'm just going to shoot straight here...

If all you want is a mall crawling "jacked up truck" with only flat sandy beaches / mud hole capability and zero real off road worthiness... go for it.

Or you could do a kick ass, fully capable 3" mid travel set up like these two local examples:
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/ckeene9s-12-build.259108/
https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/slimwood-shadys-09-access-single-cab-build.152599/

Your choice...


OH!! and..... welcome to TW!

 

Those are some sick builds! I really do want to add a steel bumper because my truck came with a steel rear bumper. I think I'm going to do one 887 with bilstein 5100 and a aal then add the bumper. Will the bumper give me the clearance to run 2857516 with no rubbing? Me and my wife have been talking about hitting trails if there are any in the area and def going camping with my pops and his wife. I think a more off-road approach is what I need verse a mall crawler for no reason truck.

 

Pungo can get expensive. Brent makes a good point and pretty much anyone on here can help you install for not much more than a case of beer.

 

I'm working up pricing on small groups (5). Don't want to get myself in over my head!

 

Well I def appreciate you guys , I plan on buying a new steel bumper and bilstein ome kit from headstrong. I would def pay someone to help a brother install when I'm ready! This is a great forum btw!

 

Don't pull a Skygear...

 

You have chosen wisely.

Generally, the rubbing happens in the back of the wheel well at the cab mount (search cab mount chop or CMC) not so much in the front.
Not saying you won't have rubbing in the front, but I know you will rub in the back. May have to trim some of your flare and do some "re-shaping" with a mini sledge in the inner fender.

 

Ok cool I have been reading about a cmc but I need to find a shop to do that around here

 

Just trying to help out the local guys. 5 at a time is what I'm gonna stick to. When 5 are done I'll find 5 more interested.

 

Quit going to the shops... Most of us are equipped to do anything needed on these trucks for a lot cheaper and better than any shop.

 

No shops required, just beer. I believe not too far north of you is Mike who has a car lift and can pretty much do anything you need done.

I have a lot of electrical to do on my truck this winter. Depending on job and time, Ill jump in with you on this (either buy or help or DImYself).

 

And that includes welding... See also my build thread.

 

Got some news guys no longer getting rid of the truck. So speaking of welding might be looking at putting a bumper together may need some help

 

Oh boy...

 

@Scalded_Dawg you are running 255/80/17 on the expo rig correct?

 

CMC I did a few weeks ago for a Lynchburg TW truck.

 

Hello Tidewater! I am looking for a experienced shop or person local that can do gauge cluster led and color change out. Do any of you know of someone?

 

Looks clean, man. Good work. I'll get to that mod sometime next year.