Ripcord's Spruce Mica Build

Always been jealous of you and your trucks. Still can't wait until I can start doing shit. Weddings... ugh. haha

 

I probably devote way too many resources into my trucks, but oh well!
I look forward to the day we can do some trails again. Thanks bud.

 

Your build helped alot, I've been wanting to lift my truck for a few months now. This looks like a crazy amount of work for me though

 

YOU GOT A TACOMA?!?!?

 

To be fair, I did things the hard way.

Yup! 4Runner was totalled

 

Hard way or the right way? A bit of a blend from what I'm seeing

 

Great build!

 

Great build! Love your off road adventure pics too!

 

This is true.

Thanks guys!

 

|June 3, 2018|

Hood Struts:
Hood struts are on most modern cars, except the cheap ones. They help by removing the need for the hood prop stick and make cool sounds when they move.

I got these from Redline Tuning in a recent group buy.

Parts/Cost:
$80: Redline tuning PLUS 2005-2015 Tacoma hood struts [21-27010-02]

Tools:
-Rivet tool with 3/16" fitting
-Drill with 3/16" & 5/32” drill bits
-5/16 socket
-Masking tape
-tape measure
-Sharpie

Time:
30 mins

Procedure:
Normally I would show you how to do it, but the instructions that come with the Redline tuning kit are already fantastic. So instead I will just show you them installed.. The kit is 2nd gen Tacoma specific, so it all fits very well.

If you want, you can watch this Mighty Car Mods episode for the hell of it because it is kind of relevant.






Here are the parts you get with the kit and the tools needed to install:




The upper bracket is the one that rivets on




The lower bracket is fastened with self tapping screws




Installed:




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|June 3, 2018|

Tailgate Anti-theft:

Our tailgates are stupid easy to steal, especially since they don’t lock like 3rd gen tailgates. Watch this video:



Kudos to @chris4x4 for this one.

https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/tailgate-theft-how-to-prevent-it.27829/

Having to disconnect/cut the backup camera wires adds a few seconds, but still you get the point.

Parts / Retail Cost:
$2: 1.75” hose clamps

Tools:
-screwdriver

Time:
5 mins

Not something I would normally make a build thread post about, but it’s something everyone should do.

 

Beautiful truck! Thanks for being part of the #PelfreybiltFamily

-Pelfreybilt
www.pelfreybilt.com

 

Thanks! Got a rear bumper on order too, hope to be able to pick it up soon!

 

Awesome! Can't wait to see more beautiful photos when the rear is installed

-Pelfreybilt
www.pelfreybilt.com

 

Sub-diddly-ubbed.

Your thread layout is mint. Love it.

 

I've refined the layout over the past few builds haha. thanks

 

Well thought out build thread, lots of great info in here. From the pics looks like we wheel in the same areas, hope to see you on the trail!

PS. Spruce mica is the only color I get jealous of Haha

 

Thanks! I'm moving to CO here soon, but I thoroughly enjoyed most of the trails in CA!

 

Subd, this is an awesome build thread! So much in here to take note of. Thank you for all your details great write ups!

 

Nice write ups and beautiful truck!

 

Glad to see you over here Jim! I've been looking at 2nd gen Tacos lately too, but I need to decide if they're worth getting my first ever car loan for...

For reference, here's my old 3rd gen if you don't recognize my screename:

DSC_1071 by Blake Nichols, on Flickr