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DIY: Building Tube Doors for Access Cab

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jul 2, 2018.

  1. Jul 5, 2018 at 8:01 AM
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    EatSleepTacos

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    Yeah I tend to do that too, but I’m sure I’ll adapt! About to get started on the passenger side. I may go for a FWD test drive when I finish.
     
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  2. Jul 5, 2018 at 8:02 AM
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  3. Jul 5, 2018 at 8:22 AM
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    My rear driveshaft is removed. I was getting nasty vibes, so I removed it and went for a test drive in 4wd (FWD). Vibes were gone so I ordered new I joints and a carrier bearing. Leaving the DS out until it all gets in next Monday.
     
  4. Jul 5, 2018 at 8:26 AM
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    Ah, I see. I was thinking front wheel drive, but that didn't make sense.
     
  5. Jul 5, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    Somehow I keep forgetting that metal gets hot after you weld and grind it. The phrase “Shit that’s hot.” Has been said at least 10 times today.
     
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  6. Jul 5, 2018 at 11:25 AM
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    :rofl:the joy's of fabricating and thinking 5 steps ahead
     
  7. Jul 5, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    Happy Bday bro!!!! :cheers:
     
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    Thank you sir! Much obliged :hattip:
     
  9. Jul 5, 2018 at 11:34 AM
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    Hope it's a great one! :proposetoast:
     
  10. Jul 5, 2018 at 12:11 PM
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  12. Jul 5, 2018 at 1:40 PM
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    Love it!!! The way they should have come off the lot! :thumbsup:
     
  14. Jul 5, 2018 at 2:26 PM
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    I’ve trained my body. It won’t be until tomorrow morning that I’ll take a massive shit and be done with it. Bada bing bada boom
     
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  17. Jul 5, 2018 at 2:40 PM
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    Updated post #3 with today’s progress. All that’s left is the outer skin and paint. I’ll be going with 14 gauge steel riveted on, and will paint it a gloss white.
     
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  18. Jul 5, 2018 at 2:54 PM
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    How are the mirrors working out? They look like a good choice.
     
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  19. Jul 5, 2018 at 2:59 PM
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    They’re working out really well!! Turns out they do adjust up/down/left/right. I do need to get some bubble mirrors to throw on them.
     
  20. Jul 5, 2018 at 3:03 PM
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    needs this on the inside panel for trail purposes :cool:
    [​IMG]
     
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