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  1. Jun 7, 2013 at 6:35 AM
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    They are just the stock size for now. 265/70/16


    ....:(...Ohh well next year I will try not to win so many times. :p

    You know what is funny/sad. Joe (Bulhaus) gave his second gen rack to Mark (IDtrucks) 1st gen and it fit! I should have tried to see how close it was first. Ohh well I talked to everyone about it and all is happy in the land of TW.
     
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  2. Jun 9, 2013 at 9:32 AM
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    I won these in the Rock Therapy raffel and got them painted for free by a friend.
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    Cab mount chop today.
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  3. Jun 9, 2013 at 4:52 PM
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    Remove mudflaps, Plasti dip badges/ lower val/ and grill, Plasti dip wheels, 5% tint all around, Tinted tails and 3rd, 55w driving lights in rear, Blue LED light strip in bed, Blue LEDs in cab/ cup holders...
    Bigger tires coming?
     
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  4. Jun 12, 2013 at 1:58 PM
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    Soon. I am waiting on some beefier springs I ordered to bring my front end back up. Once that is installed I will be swapping out for some 285/75/16.
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2013 at 2:01 PM
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    Lemme know how the rubbing and what not goes, I would also Like to move up to 285's. I know I'll need cab mount chop for sure, just curious about anything else. As always Love your Baja :)
     
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  6. Jun 12, 2013 at 2:05 PM
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    Thanks. I will make sure I take plenty of pictures. ;)
     
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  7. Jun 18, 2013 at 1:46 PM
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    700# coils came in! :woot: ImageUploadedByTapatalk1371588412.204707.jpg
     
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  8. Jun 18, 2013 at 1:48 PM
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    What are we running stock, 650? You know the drill lemme know how they work out for ya HAHAHA.
     
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  9. Jun 18, 2013 at 1:51 PM
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    Yeah they actually are 650 which makes sense considering I added a bumper, winch, sliders and full skids and the truck was able to handle it. I am getting them color matched for free and I should get them friday! So hopefully installing them friday.
     
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  10. Jun 19, 2013 at 1:02 PM
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    So you upgraded the front springs to 700lbs hmmm. Did you notice any ride issues before? Or were you just looking to get that 1/4" front end sag back? I'm about to pull the trigger on the pelfreybilt hybrid bumper. Not gonna run a winch just gonna try to get bye with a hi lift and come along(i never used one winch I had offroad just for work). Also considering getting sliders from Tyler. I just keep worrying about suspension upgrades. I want sliders for protection and lift points for the hi lift. But mostly as a step.
     
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  11. Jun 19, 2013 at 1:35 PM
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    I wouldn't worry at all if you are not getting the full plate bumper, winch and full skids. You might not even lose anything. Now that I have had the weight on my truck for a while it is sagging a little more and I think I have lost almost a full inch at this point. Mine is okay the way it is I just want the clearance back.

    FYI:Baja shocks have more travel than the UCA will allow. Soon enough I will swap that out too. Baja Rear shocks should be able to handle the travel required for an expo leaf pack. I have Dillan at toytech double checking that for me, but uncompressed I believe they are 27" long which is the desired length on the rear shocks.

    Plus the extra lift will make it easier clearing the 285's I get on Friday.

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    I got this from a different thread about the baja suspension:

    http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/2nd-gen-tacomas/277344-because-baja.html

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  12. Jun 21, 2013 at 5:02 PM
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    Boom!

     
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  13. Jun 21, 2013 at 5:36 PM
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    Nice!

    Relating to that last picture, is your bumper LED just a tad lower on the passenger side?
     
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  14. Jun 21, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    No actually I need to scoot the drivers side forward a little. It is just the angle of the photo.
     
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  15. Jun 21, 2013 at 8:09 PM
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    Looking good Pete :thumbsup: What are you going to do on the rear?
     
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  16. Jun 23, 2013 at 6:57 PM
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    Either an AAL or an OME expo leaf pack.
     
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  17. Jun 24, 2013 at 8:43 AM
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    NICE!!!! looks great, lets us know about any rubbing issues with the 285's while you;re wheeling. I really want to go 285's
     
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  18. Jun 24, 2013 at 10:51 AM
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    Well I pulled off my front fenders for a wheeling trip this weekend. I still had to cut some of the inner plastic off that is near the pinch weld. If I had put in the springs I wouldn't of had to trim that. The rear was a different story unfortunately I screwed up the rear fenders. I stuffed the shit out of them in the rear and they rubbed pretty good. It is what it is so once I install the front springs I think I will be getting a different rear leaf pack soon.

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  19. Jun 24, 2013 at 10:55 AM
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    DAMNS!! Could be worse... Thanks for the notes
     
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  20. Jun 24, 2013 at 11:01 AM
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    I don't care if I rip off my rear fenders I am still glad I got the bigger tires.
     
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