PatHLC128's Build

i can't really say as far as off road ability is concerned because i never went off road with the rugged trails. but from everything i've read and heard there isn't even a comparison between the two, ATs are way better.

 

Nice build - you may be a bad influence. I'm itching to lift and get off-road. Is there anywhere to go around here? I'll keep an eye-out for your truck. I think I'm the only Pyrite Mica DC in White Plains.

 

no places to go around white plains. i have a few friends with property up in the catskills and i've been out to rausch creek once (hopefully again soon). i'll be looking for your truck too, i'm not the only magnetic gray in WP but def. the only one lifted with black wheels.

 

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/north-east/115798-upstate-ny-fall-meet.html

 

ok fine, lets get this one going then

http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/north-east/116076-rausch-creek-first-weekend-nov.html#post2264857

 

Love the build! I have been searching for someone with the same truck with those wheels. Time to hit the bank!

 

Nice looking truck man!!

I just had to post after seeing you get stuck like that, i've been there soooo many times...hopefully with my new lift coming in, it will take care of that

 

I hope everything is working out for you in TX. Finally getting ready for the lift and you're gone! Send me a PM if you you ever head back this way. Have been researching Rausch Creek -- looks like fun.

 

Yeah that's too bad, I definitely woulda helped you out with the install. Texas is great so far, I can't say that I miss NY, just some of my friends and family.

 

shouldn't you be studying

 

Do you have the 4.5 backspacing on your rims?...looks great!

 

yes i believe they are 4.5 backspacing. thanks for the compliment!

 

I see your learing some survey skills... want to come survey my property for my new 30x40x10 garage



damit, I have to go to RC alone this year

 

Damn you and your ability to own property...have fun at RC. Try not to wake up in any awkward places this year

 

hahahaha....

 

Hey, no pic of your dash?

 

Here's one

 

What was the prep to spray your wheels? Was thinking either flat black spray paint or I've seen a lot of posts on here where guys have used Plasti-Dip, which is better?

 

To prep my wheels I:

- washed them very thoroughly with soap and water
- scuffed up the surface with sand paper (I forget which grit)
- washed again with soap and water
- wiped them down with acetone
- went over them with some tacky cheese cloth

I think it was a little overboard, I bet just scuffing them up with sand paper and washing them good with soap and water would have been fine too. I can't comment on plasti-dip, I've never used it.

 

Thanks for the info. Bought a new TRD OR before I went to Afghanistan so I will be doing some mods, if the wife lets me.