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PcBuilder's 2003 Tacoma Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by PcBuilder14, Dec 21, 2012.

  1. Mar 23, 2013 at 10:54 PM
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  2. Mar 23, 2013 at 11:01 PM
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    It covers MOST of it! Haha
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    I did notice that the bottom of my truck does seem to have clear material on it kind of like the 2nd gens... Haven't looks real close at it because it's barely noticeable.
     
  3. Mar 24, 2013 at 3:05 AM
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    So it's not going to happen any time soon, but I'm trying to decide what leafs to get in the future...

    I want something that rides really smooth, so I figured I'd go with AllPro standards. But since I'm getting a full size spare, bed rack, and carry a rooftop tent occasionally I'm not sure if they'll hold up very well....

    Opinions?
     
  4. Mar 24, 2013 at 3:22 AM
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  5. Mar 24, 2013 at 3:43 AM
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  6. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:07 AM
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    Did a little driving in the snow and flexed it out.

    I really wanted to get my back tire off the ground so I'd know what my max is. But my driver side tire was rubbing the fender flare bad, and I didn't want to break it so I stopped... I need to move my axle forward about an inch.
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  7. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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    This one is my favorite ha


    KM2s didn't slip around much?
     
  8. Mar 24, 2013 at 9:12 AM
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    I like it too, the original is higher quality. Stupid Instagram distorts pics...

    They slipped a little more than I would have liked, but once I get them siped they should do better.
     
  9. Mar 24, 2013 at 10:07 AM
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    Probably the only reason I don't have 255/85 KM2s is that I spend most of my time on snow and ice half the year, I hope the siping does well for ya :thumbsup:
     
  10. Mar 24, 2013 at 10:15 AM
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    It's what a couple of people on here have done to their's and it worked well for them. The snow we got this time is also very slick. We didn't get much, yet everybody is sliding around very badly.
     
  11. Mar 24, 2013 at 11:23 AM
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    Wheeler's five pack leaf springs, Bilstein 5100s (rear), front tint, windshield top tint, Century Camper Shell/Cap/Topper, Wade window visors, Wade bug shield, cassette adaptor (so I can play Slacker Radio via my phone!), Sunday Blues with Dar sticker, Wounded Warrior Project sticker, no NRA sticker 'cause I don't wanna advertise ;-)
    Hey, I was curious if you had to do the relocation for exhaust and bpv when you did your lift...I've looked through a good bit of this build, but haven't been able to locate the info if you did. And is your lift only the AAL listed at the opening of this build thread?

    Great shots in the snow, by the way ;)
     
  12. Mar 24, 2013 at 11:27 AM
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    Nope, exhaust is completely stock! As for the bpv bracket, I didn't do it but I plan to within the next few weeks. I'd recommend you do the bpv just to keep your braking proportional. It isn't necessarily NEEDED but when it comes to brakes and adding larger tires you might as well get as much out of them as possible.

    Add-a-leaf is all I've done for the rear leafs, including rear Bilstein 5100's. I want to get all new leafs at some point, but the add-a-leaf works perfectly fine for me.
     
  13. Mar 24, 2013 at 11:32 AM
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    Haha I'm definitely going to get them siped for next winter!
     
  14. Mar 24, 2013 at 12:04 PM
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    I guess I'll hop in here... haha even though I've basically read your build in the "What have you done to your Tacoma thread". Truck is looking super sexy though! Digging the new signature.
     
  15. Mar 24, 2013 at 12:42 PM
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    Cool shots definitely inspriring me to do a lift
     
  16. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:52 PM
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    Man your truck is looking great! i love the look of the km2's. Awesome stance on your truck. you like the plastidipped bumper and grill or you think i should just paint them?
     
  17. Mar 24, 2013 at 1:55 PM
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    Yeah, im torn between a cheapo spacer type lift, bilsteens, or full blown OME and new leaf packs.
     
  18. Mar 24, 2013 at 2:21 PM
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    Thanks! I like the new sig as well. I might try to do a little extra editing to it and see how it turns out...:cool:

    No, but I wish I would have now! I didn't think about it haha they do great as soon as they get just a litte contact with the ground or pavement.

    DO IT!!! :D

    Plastidip works good for when you're trying to figure out what it'll look like before going permanent. I'm going to replace the plastidip on the bumpers with Rustoleum bed-liner at some point.

    Just wait and do at least new spring, shocks and an add-a-leaf. I'm going to get new leafs later, I just don't know what kind yet...
     
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