Ironhide Build

Love them. Plan on getting another set in the near future.

 

Looks like I'll have to get a custom EOD cutout instead when the day comes to order mine

Where are all the new mods at? You seem to be slacking dude lol.

 

Lookin badass brotha!

 

That EOD cutout would probably look pretty sick. As far as new mods go, I have been doing lots of planing and saving. Cant do anything till i get back to the states though. Once that happens Ill be adding a few things. So far I have, or have plans for:

FJ Trail Team Wheels (Have)
285/75/16 Duratracs (Planned)
All Pro APEX Sliders (waiting to ship)
Warn Power Interupter (planned)
2 Rigid Industires 10" SR Series Spector light bars (planned)
Viair OBA kit (Have)
New switches for winch, lights, and OBA (Have)
probably a different intake setup (undecided)
And I am playing with the idea of adding a swing tire carrier to my rear bumper with my back up camera relocated to it.

Thanks, hope it gets more so here when I can add all that^

 

Excuse me while I wipe drool...LOL...this is an absolutely stunning build! LOVE the green! You have done some really smart, really thought-out mods...loving the number of ideas I've gotten from your one thread. WTG man, your Taco is a BAWSE!!!!

 

Thanks Kel. Appreciate the compliments. If you have any questions about how I did any of them, feel free to ask. I'm happy to share whatever info I can.

 

For your neoprene arm rests what kind of adhesive did you use? Did you leave the original fabric for extra cushioning? How did you order just plain sheets or neoprene from Wet Okele? Any advice on what to look out for when I go to do mine?

Thanks for all your help bud!

 

I followed the write up pretty much to the letter except I used Neoprene instead of leather:Leather Arm Rest DIY

I used 3m Super 77 Spray adhesive if I remember right.

I removed the original fabric as the neoprene had plenty of cushion and I wanted it to fit right.

When I placed the order for my WO seat covers I had a few tweaks I wanted them to do, so I ordered over the phone. In doing so I also had them send me some extra raw material. I think it was close to two yards. Plenty for my needs. I think I paid like 35 bucks for it or something.

As far as advice, take your time and make sure to both use enough adhesive, especially where the armrest makes a 90 degree bend, make sure you dont make it too tight around the edges and also just take your time. Otherwise if you rush it you may eventually end up with a bubble in that bend. Happened to me, so I had to redo the damn thing.

 

Love the truck! What is the weight of the front bumper?

 

Weight is about 100 lbs give or take.

Also Updated the first post with a few new pictures, but here is the gist:

These are going on Tomorrow:


And this is what it looks like after I repainted the Bumpers and the exhaust and added new wheels and tires:

 

Another update. Sliders are on but what a PITA that was. Anyway here is what you really care about:

 

Looks awesome

 

I've looked at this truck before, but it just moved into a different category. Armor, rims and tires look good. Great job.

 

I think I'm in love. Great build man!

 

Thanks

Thanks, I seem to see a lot of similarity...

Thanks,

 

What gave you problems installing the sliders?

 

Couple bolts were a giant PITA to reach and the drilling I had to do was more of a pain than I bargained for. Plus I had to cut a good size notch in the bottom of the mount plate on each one to accommodate my skid plate mount. But after all was said and done, I'm pleased with how they turned out.

 

Awesome build bro!

 

I like this build. Very clean and lots of cool ideas. Good job

 

Thanks, I appreciate the compliment.