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Project671 incomplete build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by project671, May 19, 2017.

  1. May 19, 2017 at 2:18 AM
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    project671

    project671 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    So I figured that I have procrastinated long enough. Might as well start a build thread for my Tacoma. Pics may be out of sequence but ehh, its whatever. Lets begin. Picked up my new to me 2007 Tacoma in December of 2013 with 53,000 miles. Had a 2 inch puck spacer already installed, which I was very happy with until I found this site. Very quickly realized I had the lift equivalent of a turbo whistle. Thanks. No pics of before mods. First mod was the immryo rear view mirror relocate bracket, which was a life changer. Being 6'0'' it greatly increased visibility. 2nd on the list was wheels and tires. Picked up a set of AE 17'' rims wrapped in federal 285/70/17's. At that time I also added 2" wheel spacers. A bit later I added TRD center caps (Thanks @rkarabao)
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    I knew at that time that the end goal was a full LT for the truck. Made this decision largely in part due to the missing front diff in my truck. So into a local fab shop it went to get a custom bumper inspired by krfab, with his permission of course. Also added some Glassworks front fenders too.
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    The first ever GuamTacoma meet came shortly after. Added some lights and satoshi grill sometime between then.meet.jpg
    I decided that the white fenders weren't a good look for the truck. Proceeded to rattle can them with what I thought was supposed to be good paint. I was wrong, and @rkarabao had no problem letting me know what a mistake I made. (Thanks). For those keeping track the spacer lift is still on at this point. On November 16, 2016, I welcomed the newest Tacoma fan into the world.
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    Meet Izabella Richelle. Focusing on her I put aside all the plans for the truck for the time being. Went wheeling.flex.jpg tank.jpg
    Eventually it was time to say goodbye to the place I call home to move on to bigger better things (yeah right). Got orders to Dover AFB. Got my baby after a 2 month wait * note fender color*
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    Also had this waiting for the truck when it came home.
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    Wife said get it and I jumped. Didn't ask any questions.
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    rear in.
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    Fronts arrived after 6 weeks of impatiently waiting.
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    Work begins
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    Work ends
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    Pro instagram filter work

    Shout out to @KiteGuam for the badass emblem

    TL;DR: Got truck, spent money, shit happened
     

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  2. May 19, 2017 at 3:27 AM
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    reserved
     
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  3. May 19, 2017 at 3:28 AM
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    ......
     
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  4. May 19, 2017 at 4:06 AM
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  5. May 19, 2017 at 4:08 AM
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    starting over from scratch
    Found it :anonymous:
     
  6. May 19, 2017 at 11:10 PM
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    Hafa dai! Nice lt truck!
     
  7. May 20, 2017 at 2:09 AM
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    You ever do any sweet jumps?
     
  8. May 22, 2017 at 7:32 AM
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    Still trying to find a place
     
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  9. May 29, 2017 at 10:16 PM
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    taco flex.jpg
    Most "offroading" ive done since being in Delaware
     
  10. Jul 12, 2017 at 1:08 AM
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    dirt king 3.5 LT front, 8'' 2.5 king remote resi coilover front, king 2.5 remote resi rear, flowmaster exhaust, custom front bumper, satoshi grill, 50'' roof mounted lightbar, glassworks unlimited 4'' flare 3'' rise front fenders, AE 17'' rims
  11. Jul 21, 2017 at 12:34 AM
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    dirt king 3.5 LT front, 8'' 2.5 king remote resi coilover front, king 2.5 remote resi rear, flowmaster exhaust, custom front bumper, satoshi grill, 50'' roof mounted lightbar, glassworks unlimited 4'' flare 3'' rise front fenders, AE 17'' rims
    20170721_010013.jpgcelebrating Guam's 73rd liberation day from a 1,243,699 miles away
     
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  12. Feb 10, 2018 at 4:59 AM
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    Did some things over my Christmas time off
     
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