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I AM BRUTICUS (build thread)

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by alvinfromhawaii, Mar 9, 2016.

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  1. Aug 14, 2016 at 6:47 PM
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  2. Aug 20, 2016 at 9:50 PM
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    CMC done! I'm gonna have to blast it with a bit of flat black to match better. :)

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  3. Aug 21, 2016 at 10:23 AM
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    What exactly is the CMC mod?
     
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  4. Aug 21, 2016 at 11:30 AM
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    CMC = Cab Mount Chop, also known as a body mount chop.

    When putting on larger tires (33"), most of the time they rub on the body mounts, so you need to chop off a little for clearance. This will most likely occur in full turn under shock compression.

    Unfortunately, I do not know how to weld so I took it to 4 Wheel Parts to have it done. They did a pretty good job, better than what I could do for sure, looks OEM. Cost me about $250.

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7uYr5kd1jrU
     
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  5. Sep 14, 2016 at 10:39 AM
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  6. Sep 14, 2016 at 11:18 AM
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    Nice truck and build!
     
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  7. Sep 14, 2016 at 1:12 PM
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    Working on getting bussman installed, then prinsu rack
    Thank you.
     
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    Bad ass man!!!!

    :headbang::headbang::headbang:

    Subbbbbbdd
     
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  9. Sep 17, 2016 at 4:46 PM
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    Bussmann is in... well at least the fuse block is. It took a bit longer to install to the due limited space in that area of the engine bay.

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  10. Sep 17, 2016 at 5:15 PM
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    Looks good. Nice truck/build!
     
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  11. Sep 17, 2016 at 5:17 PM
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  14. Sep 17, 2016 at 9:50 PM
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    Thanks.
     
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  17. Sep 17, 2016 at 10:27 PM
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  18. Sep 17, 2016 at 11:29 PM
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  19. Sep 20, 2016 at 4:53 PM
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    Blacking out the interior (maybe)

    Swapped out the steering wheel control. Part no. 84250-04040-C0

    Got a great deal from @Titus_Will_Toyota on this group buy thread https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads...blackout-interior-parts.449999/#post-13184365

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    Pretty easy install.
    1.     Disconnect negative battery terminal in engine bay (don't want that air bag deploying) :)

    2. Pop off side panels and loosen Torx star-shaped screws on left and right side of steering wheel.
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    3. Pull out Airbag, place on top of steering column, no need to disconnect.

    4. Remove screws holding controls (2 on each side), disconnect the 2 plugs and 1 wire that is plugged into steering wheel, remove controls (pull controls straight out, it is being held by pins)
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    5. Install new controls in reverse order, DONE!

    Now to decide if I want to:
    • Paint all the silver trim to black
    • Paint steering wheel and gauge rings in black, center unit in MGM or Silver
    • Paint all as MGM
    • Leave remaining trim as

    At least now with the black steering controls I can paint it a different color and have the volume control black instead of silver.

    Here is what it would look like if I went all black:
     
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  20. Sep 20, 2016 at 5:26 PM
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    Man, I LOVE your build!
     
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