Chuckers Expedition Taco build thread

Oh yeah.. hahah I don't imagine they like vhf very much

 

Got my hilift jack in. It bolted right up to the mounts that 4xinnovations put on. I tested it out on the rock sliders and they supported the weight of the truck just fine with very minimal flex. I'm really happy with 4x.

 

Oh I keep forgetting, I put in my skid plate too. 4xinnovations

 

Got my TRD pro wheel for the spare, so all 5 match now. Maybe that was a tiny waste of money, but god damn it looks good. And here is a good picture of my rock sliders because I don’t think I ever uploaded one

 

Good call on the matching spare!! It adds just a little more to the truck, to make it look that much better!! Nice set up you having going on. Keep us posted.

 

Link for these !! I bought the same lights an the led stickers already faded

 

Finally starting on the deck for my fridge

 

this thing is sweet

 

I kept thinking my hood felt way too hot, but after checking my temps, I’m hovering right at 190. 192 if I just sit and idle with the ac on, so not too bad.

Other news, ordered my toytec lift. I wanted to go with an icon setup since I love how they ride, but toytec won me over. That happens on Wednesday. As much as I don’t like paying somebody to work on my truck, I’m getting it professionally installed. It’s the toytec boss kit. Coil overs and reservoirs and an add-a-leaf. My truck is so heavy that the OME Dakar leaf pack is just overpowered. It’s a little rushed, but we did a mock load out for the Moab trip and found that we were too heavy, so this will bring some peace of mind.

 

I looked but couldn’t find them anymore! I got mine off eBay

 

This guy used to own donahue racing (now icon) and he still gets a cut from icon sales. Props for not supporting it . Excited to see it with the lift soon

 

Really dodged a bullet there.. lmao but not really.. shit man icon is like riding on clouds, it’s smooth as a baby’s bottom.


Too soon?

 

I can't blame anyone for getting them, good deals pop up and many people don't know his past

 

My buddy just got a stage 5 icon kit on his 3rd gen and it is amazing. One of our other buddy’s runs a shop in Wilmington that deals toytec and he talked me into those. Honestly I think any name brand is going to be good. My UCAs are Total Chaos and ive heard good things about them too. Seen lots of guys running them here.

How’s your truck coming along? Where’s yer build thread?

 

I'm sure you'll like your toytec lift plenty. I used to run Icons and on a day to day basis, they're stiff, regardless of spring rate - it's because of their valving. Good luck with the toytecs and good looking vehicle you've got there. I just moved from near that area, and all my friends are still there, and this build makes me miss it. Simple, clean, fun.

 

Glad to hear it. I’m in that waiting for parts to come insecurity phase. Hoping I got the right stuff

 

Truck is going well... About that build thread though @Tacomania inspired me to finally get it up by updating his, probably later this weekend. I ended up doing 5100s 883s and a 1.5 AAL. My truck sits about as level front to back as I could ask, and it was cheaper than coilovers. I had a hard time justifying anything more while in college with bigger plans once I get out hopefully. 883s are perfect in my opinion with an arb bumper without winch, I am very happy with the front suspension but the back skampers around a little higher speeds on washboarded gravel/other off-road driving.

Ignore the 35 up front and this is an updated ish pic of my progress

 

Bro that looks good! What mounts did you get for your hood lights? You’re practically my twin.
Edit: and we both got our jacks from harbor freight!

 

5100s and 883s are what I have now. They are fine suspension parts. My truck and me are just getting too fat for them.

My 2 cents, for your build.. 4x rock sliders next. They are the cheapest good ones out there and they keep the door dings away when you park at the mall. Not that you do.