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MadTaco Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Phessor, May 31, 2017.

  1. Apr 17, 2020 at 4:48 PM
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    Phessor

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    I went with this one for simplicity and what I felt was a better fit for my needs.

    Car molle Panel seat Tactical... https://www.amazon.com/dp/B06XVFDKPQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share

    And then I shopped around for pouches.

    I have always liked Springfield XD9's
     
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  2. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:30 PM
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    That's nice. The one that I have just straps around the headrest and the lower part of the back.

    I have a xd40 that was one of my first firearm purchases.

    How's the output on the new fogs??
     
  3. Apr 17, 2020 at 5:39 PM
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    I will let you know tonight when I take it for a drive.

    I have some .40 cal LEO ammo that I would have given you on our trip if I had known.
     
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  4. Apr 17, 2020 at 6:03 PM
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    Thanks, hopefully on the next adventure I'll get it from ya.

    I'm looking forward to seeing some output pictures.
    Were did you end up putting the switch?
     
  5. Apr 17, 2020 at 6:38 PM
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    I installed it here.
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  6. Apr 17, 2020 at 7:42 PM
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    Low beam headlights. .
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    High beam headlights. .
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    Low beam driving lights.
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    High beam driving lights.
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    Ditch lights.
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    Fog lights.
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    Everything!
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  7. Apr 17, 2020 at 8:13 PM
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    Fog lights on the street.
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  8. Apr 17, 2020 at 8:59 PM
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    Holly cow. Those are pretty impressive. So would there be a lot of glare for oncoming traffic?
     
  9. Apr 17, 2020 at 9:24 PM
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    Probably, mine are the flush mounts, so no adjustments.
     
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  10. Apr 18, 2020 at 12:36 PM
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    Took a little detour with my favorite youngest daughter.
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    And she found friend.
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  11. Apr 18, 2020 at 5:25 PM
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    Truck looks great with those wheels man!

    btw lemme know if you are parting with the SCS wheels.
     
  12. Apr 18, 2020 at 6:29 PM
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    Sold them today, sorry.
     
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  13. Apr 18, 2020 at 6:55 PM
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    bummer. I guess it wasn’t meant to be
     
  14. Apr 19, 2020 at 3:33 AM
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    How are you liking the skinny's??
     
  15. Apr 19, 2020 at 8:39 AM
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    They are quieter on the highway. I went through some mud and they didn't cover my truck.
    I haven't taken them in large rocks, but they did good on a steep hill climb on loose cinders.
    Now for appearance, the wider tires and F5's looked better.
     
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  16. May 6, 2020 at 11:51 AM
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    After sitting in my garage for months, I finally took the time to install my limiting straps.
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  17. May 6, 2020 at 12:38 PM
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    Added a tourniquet case
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  18. May 6, 2020 at 5:59 PM
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    Installed an OME aal, OME greaseabe shackles and u-bolt flip kit.
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  19. May 6, 2020 at 6:00 PM
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    Working on my rear shock relocation and install.
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  20. May 7, 2020 at 9:04 AM
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    You moving the bag too? I assume so since you moved the cradle. :popcorn:
     
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