TexasTacoma37's super white build

Nice Taco man!

 

Do you have spacers on your wheels? Btw sick build my man!

 

Thanks.

Nope I don't have spacers. Actually the rims have basically the same backspacing as the stockers, they just stick out more because they are 2" wider (9" vs. 7").

 

Ahh I got cha. So they basically are with spacers because the rims push them out? Lol

 

What I'm saying is the the inside edge of the rim sits "in" the same amount as stock (same backspacing). However, since the rims themselves are 2" wider than stock, the outer edge of the rim sits out further.

Wheel spacers actually change the apparent backspacing of the rim, and make the inside edge sit further from the uca.

 

Oh ok i got cha. I knoew they push them out, i was talking more how far out o the fender do they sit. like they pushed out i meant

 

great looking truck. grill is my favorite part.

 

Gotcha, With my 265's, they sit about a half-inch out from the fender.

 

Really DIG your build, bro! One thing I especially love is the carpet liner you did on the back of your rear seats!! Care to share how you did it please?

 

did you cut out your old grill? interested in how you did your grill install? im looking for the grillcraft but i want visibility through it to minimal....

 

Yeah I just cut the old one out with a sawzall. I also painted the radiator supports black.

 

Thanks. It's just indoor/outdoor carpet from lowes. I affixed it to the seats with self-tapping screws. Comes in handy with two black dogs in a tan interior!

 

trying to find that color-matched grille but having a hard time finding it. can you give me a hand with the link?

 

I got it from TRDparts4u.com, which is Toyota of Dallas.

They no longer ship them, but here's another dealer that you can get them through:
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/bu...-175-shipped-brand-new-box.html?highlight=175

 

what type of paint did you use? and is that all you painted behind your grill? from your pictures i cant really see anything behind the grill but if you were in the sun would you say you can see a lot behind it?

THANKS FOR ALL THE HELP BY THE WAY!

 

i actually just found a good thread with some step by step info and paint types. asked a friend if painting the radiator was a harmful, hes a mechanic and said absolutely not. SO ITS JUST FINE TO DO SO. Toyota prolly doesnt paint them just to save money. but yea heres a link and you should see no difference in heat temp if you paint. just advised use high heat paint A MUST!

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/93041-my-grillcraft-install-today-lots-pics.html

 

I actually only painted the radiator supports. You can't really see the radiator mesh itsself through the grille.

 

for future reference-- i like how your truck sits, i'd like mine to be about that height, whenever i get the money for a lift...

 

Thanks. Front 5100's are under $200 from DSM...just saying!

 

thats pretty good!! what about the rears?? i still havent done the TSB (i know, ) and i dont want the ass-drag look