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The Hard Knox Experiment

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Knoxdavid34, Sep 23, 2018.

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  1. Sep 23, 2018 at 10:00 AM
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    Knoxdavid34

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    Knoxdavid34 [OP] Stranger with candy

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    TRD Off Road sticker. Not the whole package, just the sticker.
    Been on the site for a while and building the truck over the last year. Figured it was about time I started my own build thread. It will take a little while to catch the thread up to everything I've done in the last year so be patience. Hope @rngr doesnt mind that i copied his format.
    This is how she looked when I got her 3 years ago
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    And how she sits today.
    Perry Co. Aug 2018.jpg
    AOP March 2018 #1.jpg
    20171204_155152.jpg Aop Wreck.jpg Vehicle
    2002 Tacoma SR5 Prerunner Double Cab 3.4L Auto

    Purpose
    To go overlanding and muddin like all the other cool kids in the Tennessee forum

    Modifications    :


    Suspension-
    Allpro leaf springs
    Rough country shocks in the rear


    Exterior/In bed-


    Wheels/Tires and related-
    255/85/16 Dick Cepeck Extream Country
    Procomp 52 series wheels
    White knight 1/4" spacers in front to clear the brake calipers
    Extended studs in front

    Good article about fitting 255/85/16 http://www.expeditionswest.com/equipment/tacoma/bfg_mt_km.html

    Armor-
    Comstomer build front trube bumper

    On Board Air-
    Cheap Amazon compressor

    Trail Comms-


    Interior-


    Driveline-
    4x4 conversion
    Powertrax Lock Right in rear

    Other-


    Lighting-
    Blinker relocation
    LED dome light

    Maintenance-


    To Do List-
    Finish rock sliders
    Build rear bumper with spare tire swingout
    Ubolt flip and shock relocation
    Fox or Icon coilovers, haven't decided yet
    Upper control arms
    Skid plates that go back past the t-case
    Locker for the front diff
     
    Last edited: Dec 9, 2018
    Knoxdavid34, Sep 23, 2018
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  2. Sep 23, 2018 at 10:19 AM
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  3. Sep 23, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    In!
     
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  4. Sep 23, 2018 at 1:25 PM
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  5. Sep 23, 2018 at 1:37 PM
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  6. Sep 23, 2018 at 1:55 PM
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    KRAMERICA

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    HAHAHa, I remember the last pic...
     
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  7. Sep 23, 2018 at 2:14 PM
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    11TRDTX

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    11TRDTX bruh

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    here for shenanigans
     
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  8. Sep 23, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Dave41079

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    Dave41079 Words go here.

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    Things, stuff, and whatnot.
    This made me chuckle. One of my favorite terrible things that happened to someone else. Usually it's me that has the freak accidents.
     
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  9. Sep 23, 2018 at 4:33 PM
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    Knoxdavid34

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    O that was no freak accident. That was all my fault. Half asleep/half still slightly drunk, whiskey induced hangover and playing with the radio cuased that. Completely on me haha
     
    Knoxdavid34, Sep 23, 2018
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  10. Sep 24, 2018 at 7:17 AM
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    100 yards outta the park driveway! :popcorn: Sub!
     
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  11. Sep 24, 2018 at 9:15 AM
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    NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! What kind of sick joke is this!!??
     
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  12. Sep 24, 2018 at 11:11 AM
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    I thought you loved overlanding. Hahah
    But I do need a real name for this build. Leave your suggestions below.
     
    Knoxdavid34, Sep 24, 2018
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  13. Sep 25, 2018 at 5:10 AM
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    TN_TacoSupreme

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    02B7F015-C840-47EE-B5C8-F6D8B0DB43DA.jpg Here’s where allll the magic happens. Not. :welder: But my vote
     
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  14. Sep 25, 2018 at 9:53 AM
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    Got my vote unless something better comes along.
     
    Knoxdavid34, Sep 25, 2018
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  15. Sep 25, 2018 at 11:41 AM
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  16. Sep 25, 2018 at 1:46 PM
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    David’s Hard Knox Shitbox.

    You’re welcome.
     
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  17. Sep 25, 2018 at 2:29 PM
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    As much as I can til' my wife blocks my Amazon account...
    Or David’s Hard Taco Knocker....nah, probably wouldn’t go over too well.
     
    TN_TacoSupreme, Sep 25, 2018
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  18. Sep 25, 2018 at 2:32 PM
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    Knoxdavid34

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    Wonder if the mods will let that fly
     
    Knoxdavid34, Sep 25, 2018
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  19. Sep 25, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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    Dave41079 Words go here.

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    Dr. KnoxTaco, or: how I learned to stop worrying and love the breakages.

    [​IMG]
     
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