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Pack's Narcissistic Build Thread

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by Packman73, Mar 28, 2009.

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  1. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:23 PM
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    Packman73

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    I started out with this;

    A used 2007 Prerunner TRD Off Road bought in August of '08 with only 6800 miles on it.
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    It already had a Revtec 3" spacer lift, BFG 285/75R 16 AT's on Moto Metal 16" 950's, E&G Classics Grill, Ram Tube Steps, TRD Exhaust, and In Pro Car Wear Taillights.

    So I was off to a good start. :D

    Then chris4x4 did my fog light mod in November of '08 and that was bad ass. :cool:
    (This pic was December of '08)
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    Next I installed a blue LED dome light.
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    In December I got my rear leaf spring TSB done and I was all kinds of happy. :D
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    So around December or January, I saved up for and purchased 5100's and OME 885 springs. Then Chris talked me into saving up for Total Caos UCA's (it wasn't too hard to convince me;)) so he could install them all at one time.

    Installed bitches!!!!:bananadance:
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    A HUGE thanks to Chris!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

    I started peeling all the chrome off during this time. Gone was the chrome tube steps and grill.:cool: Still got to get rid of those chrome Motometals though...
    Also added Wet Okoles.
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    Then came the recessed and color-matched grill that Chris and I did (mostly Chris). It wasn't too long after that I painted the bumper valence.
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    We even did the sides.
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    Then I found a black bumper to trade for my chrome one (thanks McJosh:D).

    Then, finally some FJ Trail Team wheels (set of 5:cool:)
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    I recently added a stubby antenna.
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    And this is how it looks today...
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    Complete list of mods:
    Bilstein 5100's (front set @ .85")
    OME 885's
    chris4x4 anti-Taco-lean spacer on driver's side
    Total Chaos UCAs
    Rear Leaf Spring TSB
    Toytec AALs
    Black FJ Trail Team Wheels
    BFG 285/75R 16 AT Tires
    TRD Exhaust
    Viper Alarm
    Fog Light Mod
    De-badged
    Blue LED Dome Light
    EZ Clamped Tailgate
    Wet Okoles
    Satoshi Grill
    5% Tint
    Engine Tick Fix
    Black Rear Bumper
    Black Center Valence
    Stubby Antenna

    Thanks for all of the help Chris!!!
     
    Packman73, Mar 28, 2009
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  2. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:27 PM
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    Dilsky

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    Bad ass man looking good! I have to ditch my Rev teck soon!
     
    Dilsky, Mar 28, 2009
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  3. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:29 PM
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    wildjerseyfirefighter

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    wildjerseyfirefighter I sell fishing and fishing accessories

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    your truck looks badass...I think it would look hotter with eyelids thou
     
    wildjerseyfirefighter, Mar 28, 2009
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  4. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:30 PM
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    chris4x4

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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    And here they are!!! What better way to enjoy a nice 80* AZ day!!!

    The beginning:

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    Out with the old:
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    In with the new:

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    Matt takeing off the labels of his brand new springs!!
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    HEY! Something is missing here!!

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    Ok.....there we go. :cool:

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    Almost had to pry them from his hands to put the on! :D

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    Fun with a wrench:

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    Assembling the UCA's

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    chris4x4, Mar 28, 2009
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  5. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:41 PM
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    ^ great job and one hell of a gesture, looking good Packer!!
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:45 PM
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    derekabraham

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    Nice. :D
     
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  7. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:47 PM
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    Packman73

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    Thanks for the pics Chris!

    BTW, I also removed my tube steps today and Chris helped me with my 15,000 mile fluid and filter change as well. :)

    Thanks Chris, you're a great friend.
     
    Packman73, Mar 28, 2009
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  8. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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    truck looks awesome.

    looks higher then just 3" now. any idea how much lift u have now upfront? also did u do a front diff drop.
     
    allrsdup, Mar 28, 2009
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  9. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:48 PM
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    Truck looks great. What a great day for it too like you said.
     
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  10. Mar 28, 2009 at 8:51 PM
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    Thanks! The front needs to settle some (I hope). No front diff drop; It's a Prerunner. ;)
     
    Packman73, Mar 28, 2009
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  11. Mar 28, 2009 at 9:07 PM
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    ahh ok cool well it looks good. to me the higher the better lol :)
     
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  12. Mar 28, 2009 at 9:13 PM
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    Awsome looks taco, Nice work
     
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  13. Mar 28, 2009 at 9:36 PM
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    chris4x4 With sufficient thrust, pigs fly just fine. Moderator

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    Thanks buddy! Heres to you! :proposetoast: I had a great time. :)
     
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  14. Mar 28, 2009 at 9:41 PM
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    Looks good, nice job to both of you.
     
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  15. Mar 28, 2009 at 10:14 PM
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    Truck looks great Packerfan! Great job Chris!:thumbsup:
     
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  16. Mar 28, 2009 at 10:18 PM
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    Looks like a clean install
    Congrats to Matt
    and +100000 to Chris (even if he is a dick)
     
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  17. Mar 28, 2009 at 10:19 PM
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    how did you pull off the TSB with a spacer. Everyone I know who has tried has been rejected with anything resembling suspension lift
     
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  18. Mar 28, 2009 at 10:53 PM
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    hey Chris/Matt
    how bad were the ball joints after the spacer???
     
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  19. Mar 28, 2009 at 11:04 PM
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    Packman73

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    Yup, same here.

    They were in real good shape.
     
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  20. Mar 29, 2009 at 6:35 AM
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    Matt had a Pre Load spacer. They wont hamr the ball joints, they just make for a very firm riide.
     
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