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PcBuilder's 2003 Tacoma Build

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

  1. May 22, 2015 at 8:42 PM
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    PcBuilder14

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    Yup, as much as I could anyways. All I have to do now is run a wire from my fuse block to the accessory whenever I add a new light or something.
     
  2. May 22, 2015 at 8:57 PM
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    bellassaiw10

    bellassaiw10 Formally afroman5015

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    What exactly are you doing lol. Alligator clips were my best friend when wiring up some winch controls
     
  3. May 22, 2015 at 10:21 PM
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    Doing the 6 switch panel. And I don't wanna throw money at every at once so i wanna do it to where it'll be easier when the tike comes to wire the new stuff up whenever I get them at different points
     
  4. May 22, 2015 at 10:26 PM
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    You can wire everything up and just leave the output pin blank for whatever accessory you want haha
     
  5. May 22, 2015 at 10:52 PM
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    See I don't know anything about wiring. Lol thank god my dad does
     
  6. Jun 18, 2015 at 10:13 PM
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    Enough about switches and wiring, more talk about the '15 ktm in the backround :drool:
    JK cool spot for switches
     
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  7. Jul 17, 2015 at 9:14 PM
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    Excited to be home soon... Hopefully get some long overdue maintenance complete in August-September. Then start saving for regear...
     
  8. Oct 26, 2015 at 11:33 AM
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    TuckGraham Keep it straight

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    I read mention of new headlights? Selling the ones you have?
     
  9. Oct 29, 2015 at 12:15 PM
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    I'd like to build a new set, but I need to spend money on other things first...

    Speaking of which, this came in today.



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  10. Oct 31, 2015 at 5:04 PM
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    Finally changed the oil, rotated the tires, and got all the bolts off my drive shaft. Didn't have time to pry it off the transfer case flange yet, so it's just sitting like this for now.



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  11. Nov 1, 2015 at 6:57 AM
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    Just finished installing the new drive shaft. Feels so much smoother when accelerating from a complete stop (no axle wrap feeling). And also just feels more solid overall.

    Old drive shaft had carrier bearing that was shot, 2 u-joints full of rust, a sheared zerk fitting, and a few dents haha
     
  12. Nov 1, 2015 at 9:22 AM
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    Oh, yeah. Also finally adjusted my e-brake so it's usable. Hasn't worked since I bought the truck nearly 3 years ago.... :anonymous:
     
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  13. Nov 2, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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    Started the process of taking a grinder to my frame to knock off all the surface rust that's been building up. So far I've only done the passenger side frame from the rear tire back. Hoping it lasts a while....
     
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  14. Nov 2, 2015 at 8:18 PM
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    Keep up the good work ;)
     
  15. Nov 2, 2015 at 8:28 PM
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    Trying!

    Finally making myself do all the stuff I should have started nearly 2 years ago haha
     
  16. Nov 2, 2015 at 8:47 PM
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    time flies like an arrow. Fruit flies like a banana.
     
  17. Nov 3, 2015 at 1:12 AM
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    Lol what? A little too much tonight??? :drunk:
     
  18. Nov 3, 2015 at 1:19 AM
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    Still have quite a bit I'm trying to get done this month:

    - Finish cleaning and painting frame
    - Replace belts
    - Figure out what pulleys may need to be replaced
    - Clean out power steering pump and change fluid
    - New spark plugs and wires
    - Clean throttle body and MAF sensor
    - New air filter and Airbox deck plate mod
    - Coolant flush and new coolant hoses
    - Drain and fill transmission
    - Drain and fill transfer case
    - Drain and fill diffs
    - New fuel filter
    - New rear brake line
    - New wheel bearings
    - New LBJ's
    - New CV's
     
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  19. Nov 3, 2015 at 2:32 AM
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    You just reminded me of a famous saying by Groucho Marx.
     
  20. Nov 3, 2015 at 5:01 AM
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    My guess is the AC pulley, mine was making an odd sound and then finally seized up
     
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