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Slodgetto's Green Dragon 4x4 Conversion Build

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Slodgetto, Mar 29, 2012.

  1. Jul 17, 2012 at 6:25 AM
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    haha Thanks, man. Honestly, The tailgate was the easiest part of everything...

    I've seen 10-12" doevtails that seem to be pretty common for tacomas and it goes up from there. My 8" is definately on the smaller side....
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  2. Jul 17, 2012 at 4:15 PM
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    8" on the smaller side? :jellydance: :D
     
  3. Jul 17, 2012 at 6:00 PM
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  4. Jul 29, 2012 at 1:12 AM
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    Finally finished the outside of my bed! :D Touch up welded, grinded, used bondo for the first time, and bedlinered her up. :) Hitting the rocks in the morning, so I should have some better pictures when it's light out...


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  5. Jul 29, 2012 at 7:23 AM
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    :woot: Turned out great!
     
  6. Jul 29, 2012 at 7:34 AM
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    Looks good Silas!! :woot:
     
  7. Jul 29, 2012 at 7:25 PM
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    Thanks, gentlemen! I probably should've taken more time to do the bondo work right..... but overall I'm pretty happy
     
  8. Jul 29, 2012 at 7:45 PM
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    Bed work sure looked great in person! Nice work!
     
  9. Jul 29, 2012 at 7:47 PM
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    It's just gunna get smashed anyway, don't sweat it. :D
     
  10. Jul 29, 2012 at 8:00 PM
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    Thanks, man!
    My thoughts axactly. :D
     
  11. Jul 29, 2012 at 8:15 PM
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    Now hurry up and get to work on that bumper!
     
  14. Jul 30, 2012 at 8:15 AM
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    Heading to Choice Steel today... :D
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    What time you count to Choice? I need to order some plate. But I need to pass out cause i work tonight. Text me and let me know. maybe ill have you pick it up for me.???
     
  17. Jul 30, 2012 at 2:03 PM
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    Hey Silas how do you like those 5150's in the rear? The upper mount rotates right?

    Im thinking they will be a suitable replacement.. :D
     
  18. Jul 30, 2012 at 6:48 PM
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    Found these in the live thread...

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  19. Jul 30, 2012 at 7:04 PM
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    haha thanks, Eric. :D Did some wheeling today. Brought my brother and his fancy Glide-Cam along as well so should have a nice video here shortly...
     
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    Dude, so sorry, I ended going to the Puerco with my brother instead! :( Wish I saw this before I left... I'll be going to Choice Wednesday morning though. Let me know if you still want me to pick anything up for you!
    I like them, man! Yeah, I they sorta rotate. lol the shock eyes do at least.
     

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