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Schecter517's Margot the Autobot Transformer Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by schecter517, May 2, 2018.

  1. May 13, 2018 at 8:29 AM
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    schecter517

    schecter517 [OP] MX4LYFE

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    TRD Pro Wheels Falken WildPeak AT3W 265/70-17 Black Spyder Projector HL w/LED Bar Morimoto XB LED Fog Lights Spec-D Black Tail Lights Truxedo Deuce 2 Tonneau Cover Tinted Windows Bed Mat Debadged Blue LED Interior Lights LED Switchback Turn Signals Led Reverse Lights and License Plate Lights DDM Ultra HID 55W 55K Kit
    Thanks man! They’re holding up great. No issues at all. I really like them. I already swapped out the taillights. I got the Spec-D ones. They fit great too. You should definitely have your fam get you some lights!
     
  2. May 14, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    2013 MGM DCSB TRD O/R 6spd. Mods- Grill, fuel wheels, 3in lift, light bar. Much more to come! 1998 White 3.4 Auto Runner(daily) Mods- Stock as shit...so far
    Nice pickup man! Glad to hear the headlights have been stout. I've been wanting to pulll the trigger on a similar set but I just got that "1,000,000 units will have no issues, but the set I buy will catch on fire after hitting a Oregon coast pot hole." Luck
     
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  3. May 14, 2018 at 12:03 PM
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    schecter517

    schecter517 [OP] MX4LYFE

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    Thank you! I feel ya, I waited a while before buying these with the same fear haha but so far so good. Glad I pulled the trigger :thumbsup:
     
  4. Jun 9, 2018 at 9:09 PM
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    schecter517

    schecter517 [OP] MX4LYFE

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    Went from this:
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    To this:
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    Love it!
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  5. Jun 9, 2018 at 10:23 PM
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    kzhang8898

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    Sell me your other grill?! PM me if interested and possibly ship lol
     
  6. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:05 AM
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    schecter517

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    I used the oem and cut the center out. Nothing to sell. Sorry dude
     
  7. Jun 10, 2018 at 7:25 AM
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    brvermilli21

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    When you added your AAL did you have to shim the axel or carrier bearing to help with vibration? Looking at I stalling my AAL and want to make sure I have all the parts
     
  8. Jun 10, 2018 at 8:11 AM
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    schecter517

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    I did not. And I do not have any vibration either.
     
  9. Jun 10, 2018 at 8:12 AM
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    What aal did you get?
     
  10. Jun 10, 2018 at 2:37 PM
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    Headstrong 3 leaf AAL should arrive Tuesday. Hope to get it installed soon
     
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  11. Jun 11, 2018 at 8:42 AM
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    On your 5100's up front, which setting did you go with? 0.85"?
     
  12. Jun 11, 2018 at 8:55 AM
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    I have them at the stock/zero setting. My coils do all the lifting. Way better ride, a lot smoother than I thought and way better than the stock suspension.
     
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  13. Jun 11, 2018 at 8:57 AM
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    Okay, sweet. I heard it was much stiffer with the higher settings. I like your set-up so I appreciate you clearing it up for me. Hope to get them installed in the next 2 weeks.. just picked up my first Tacoma!
     
  14. Jun 11, 2018 at 8:59 AM
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    wheels look awesome on that truck!
     
  15. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:05 AM
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    Awesome! congrats on the truck! Yea, you're gonna love the new set up. what coils are you getting?
     
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  16. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:06 AM
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    Thanks man!
     
  17. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:12 AM
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    I'm going to go with the ones you have as well.. others have said the OME ones weren't that good and I dont want to spend the money for anything like the Baja ones or Icons.. unless you think these Kings are a good deal https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/garage-clean-out-check-it-out.552305/
     
  18. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:21 AM
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    Nice you're gonna love them! Those King coils are nice and a great deal but from my understanding, they can only be used on King shocks. I read that on wheelers off road's website before I ordered my coils. Not sure how much truth there is to that but I would do some research before pulling the trigger. The Eibach's are great and not too expensive.
     
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  19. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:22 AM
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    Thanks for your help!
     
  20. Jun 11, 2018 at 9:24 AM
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    schecter517

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    You're welcome! You'll have to show me some pics of the truck once you start the transformation! :thumbsup:
     

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