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Chux's 2013 Beach Buggy Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Chux, Aug 10, 2014.

  1. Mar 25, 2015 at 6:34 AM
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    MatthewMay1

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  2. Mar 26, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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    I think this is probably my favorite build so far.
     
  3. Mar 26, 2015 at 3:41 PM
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    Honored Dude! Thank you
     
  4. Mar 26, 2015 at 3:59 PM
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    Diggin' the build! :thumbsup:
     
  5. Mar 26, 2015 at 5:03 PM
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    Chux

    Chux [OP] Pura Vida

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    Thanx Dude. You should come out to some local meets or mod days.
     
  6. Mar 26, 2015 at 9:38 PM
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    I agree, its a nice clean build that's attainable by most. My truck is heavily influenced by this build, keep up the good work.
     
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  7. Mar 27, 2015 at 1:49 AM
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    your trailer build is very nice man!
     
  8. Mar 27, 2015 at 10:15 AM
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    Sub awesome build
     
  9. Mar 27, 2015 at 4:51 PM
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    I might take you up on that. By the way, how's that PrInSu rack working for you? I went with the topper rack in Zachs Group Buy but didn't pull the tripper on the cab rac.
     
  10. Mar 28, 2015 at 6:28 AM
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    Chux

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    Thanx :D

    The Rack is great! Very versatile you can do so much with it and so low pro its was exactly what I was looking for. The use for me was to have my accessories live up there, never planning on taking things on and off.. I thought about a cap rack but it wouldnt work out for my needs. I need cross bars to carry surfboards, SUPs, kayaks, etc. I plan on making a safari basket and using the front and rear top rails of the basket as cross bars similar to this
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    Ive decided to pre fab and cut the entire rack basket and bring it to a local Tig welder, this will cut my cost and give me exactly what I want.
     
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  11. Mar 29, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    what lights do you have in your grill?
     
  12. Mar 29, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    HID converted Hellas, got them new to me from another member early on in the mod game :D
     
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  13. Mar 29, 2015 at 5:37 PM
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    That's a sharp looking basket on that FJC.

    I've kinda got the same thing going with my rack too so I'll have to rig up some way of carrying my yak's when it shows up. I've got some ideas in mind and some scrap around the shop so we'll see.
     
  14. Mar 29, 2015 at 6:20 PM
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    Chux

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    It wont be to hard. Personally I would do something similar to the crossbars I already have. Did you get the HD bars? If so I would make flange plates so you can get 4 bolts in each flange, a small rise up right, and a cross bar of you size liking over to the other flange with up right. A set of two and your golden. might even be easy that way to remove easily in the off season.
     
  15. Mar 29, 2015 at 7:39 PM
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    Chux

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    Worked out a few things on the truck today

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    Started this morning with a functional cheap mod I recently came across. So obvious you would never think of it :rolleyes: Wish I could find the link again to give OP credit. When I found this thread it was an alternative to a jerry can mount. But I saw more uses for it, like a secure spot to strap down a milk crate with propane tank or stretch the net you stole from your girlfriends Kia Soul :anonymous: across cubby to cubby to keep the groceries from sliding around. This was the end result the thread suggested

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    I picked two sets of these up from the hardware store

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    Drilled out the hole for the stock bolt and test fitted

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    Cut off the excess, rounded off the cuts, and painted them black

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    Great little mod with lots of potential.

    Next up was TPMS indicator light delete mod. This thing has beenuseless for over a year..

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    Link --> http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/284690-2012-tpms-light-disabled.html

    Boom. Done.

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    Then I wanted to address the never ending battle against rust when your a Beach Buggy

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    While I had the dash torn apart I figured on having a paint party :D

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    Also ran into the USB/AUX harness that I deleted and stuffed away. I had an Idea of getting a mini jump pack kit from All 4 Off-Road and keeping it in the glove box always plugged in so its always good to go if needed. So I plugged the switch back into the harness ran a power cord to the glove box and restuffed it all back behind the dash.

    http://www.all4offroad.com/power.html

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    Lastly, While everything was torn apart I ran the power and ground to all the switches next to the center cup holder. Soon to be wired in will be the A-tac system and OBA. Still two open switches available.

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    Also did a tire rotation after an oil change a few days ago. All and all twas a good day :cool:
     
  16. Mar 30, 2015 at 4:10 AM
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    Chux

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    Well not sure what I was thinking.. My glove box power is a bust. I thought I've see it charge a phone threw the AUX :notsure: Oh well, still want a power cord to the glove box for the jump kit. Will have to go another route, doesn't seem hard to do tho.
     
  17. Mar 30, 2015 at 4:18 AM
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    teneighty I'd rather be skiing...

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    Been a busy bee, looks good. Any better pics of the whole dash.
     
  18. Mar 30, 2015 at 4:44 AM
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    Chux

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    Here's like a before and after, few small scratches reinstalling but overall good. And when I tare back into it I'll put a few more coats on.

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  19. Mar 30, 2015 at 5:08 AM
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    Nice work man. Got a lot done this weekend
     
  20. Mar 30, 2015 at 7:52 AM
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    WOW dude!!! That looks awesome. Its all about the little things sometimes.
     

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