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SoCal Toyota Tech, Lifts/CMC/ECGS swap/Lockers/Welding/Bumpers/Electrical, Overland to Fast builds.

Discussion in 'Southern California' started by Speed Freek, Feb 5, 2012.

  1. Nov 19, 2015 at 8:12 AM
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    TripleThreat

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    Socal but I am still a southern Florida guy
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    nothing special.... wanna race?
    Thanks jason for all the welding on my gussets my tower bucket, cam tabs and spindle are beefier then ever and will go great with my 2.5 shocks =)
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  2. Nov 19, 2015 at 8:20 AM
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    Speed Freek

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Thanks Vance, was a long day but at least we know its done right! Once we get those 2.5s and UCAs we can install the upper strut bucket gussets too. Thanks for the work (and breakfast sandwiches and pizza)!

    Not sure but worth a look to see if its the opposite situation!
     
  3. Nov 23, 2015 at 2:27 PM
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    Jason (@Speed Freek ) just installed my kings and uca's it went very well, so fast and the price was right great work man !!
     
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  4. Nov 23, 2015 at 3:09 PM
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    Speed Freek

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Thank you! I appreciate the work and if I can do anything for you in the future dont hesitate to ask!
     
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  5. Dec 5, 2015 at 8:30 PM
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    Thanks Jason for coil overs, rear shocks, control arms, and brake lines.. all in a day! I love the way it runs now. His attention to detail is superb, and the man treats it like it was his own. Will definitely recommend him and will come back for any future mods I have in store. You're the man!
     
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  6. Dec 7, 2015 at 9:08 AM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    And a 3 spring add-a-leaf, haha!
    Thank you buddy! I appreciate you using me for the install. If I can ever do anything more for you or even if you just have questions lemme know, and was nice meeting you and thank you so much for the review. The truck came out really good and the stance looked spot on! With the additional grease and lube I used I am hoping you wont have any of that squeaking coming from anywhere, using moly lube in all the right places should really help.
    Just hit me up for anything in the future, I got you covered.
    Thanks again!
     
  7. Dec 22, 2015 at 7:44 PM
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    computeruser6

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    Jason, I recently purchased a Tundra and need some help. I got the drain and fill plugs off the rear axle just fine and the fill plug for the front clamshell with little effort but the drain plug for it is not coming off so easily. After using a 14-inch breaker bar to try and get it off I started to damage the plug. Could you extract it? I have the new one already. What time works for you?
     
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  8. Dec 23, 2015 at 1:26 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Sometimes they dont want to come out, I may be able to get it to break loose with a chisel, I have had to do that a few times.
    I'll be gone till Monday but I can take care of it after that if you can wait a few days..
     
  9. Jan 4, 2016 at 11:30 AM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Thanks for coming to me for the drain plug R&R.
    That was hands down the tightest drain plug I have encountered to date! And it wasnt my first rodeo. That thing didnt want to leave the truck, but I am glad I was able to make the divorce final, haha!

    Happy New year everyone!
     
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  10. Jan 19, 2016 at 12:57 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Its getting slow around here, who needs some work?? I promise I do a really good job, lol.
    Bump!!
     
  11. Jan 31, 2016 at 11:48 AM
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    I'll have more soon enough... once again thanks for getting that drain plug off.

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  12. Feb 16, 2016 at 10:46 AM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Anytime buddy, that one was in there much tighter than most (or ANY other one I have removed to date!) but we got it nonetheless.
    Im glad I could help!! Its a very common problem with the front diff in all 2nd gen tacomas, so you are not alone!
    Thanks again! If I can be of service in the future just say the word!
     
  13. Feb 16, 2016 at 11:02 AM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    OK so I got a 2016 Tacoma here ready for a HUGE install. Its so big in fact I might just start a build thread for it.
    Brand spanking new 2016 4wd!

    Going long travel, ARB locker, gussetting EVERYTHING! and then some, gonna be some looong days ahead! Ill start snapping some pics of it and add them to this post later today once I take inventory of all the components that are going to be installed.

    I love these type of builds, especially one that is brand new so nobody has been able to screw anything up yet! And that new car smell, this truck has literally 2 kilometers on it straight from the dealer(its for a customer that lives in Baja).

    BTW I love the new body lines on the 2016, those sharper lines really make a difference in my opinion. Well, I had better get started, its gonna be a loong day!
     
  14. Feb 16, 2016 at 3:39 PM
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    That sound great Jason! I may need to see your work on that! Please post photos (before, during, after the mods).
    VIVA BAJA!
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  15. Feb 18, 2016 at 6:29 PM
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    sub'd. Just got a 2016 and will probably have some work on it eventually!
     
  16. Feb 21, 2016 at 12:42 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    I got you covered. Just let me know what you need and I can give you an estimate as well. I really like the lines on the new 2016 trucks, subtle but looks really good.
     
  17. Feb 22, 2016 at 8:55 PM
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  18. Feb 22, 2016 at 9:04 PM
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    Hey jason,

    @nfs257 (Chris) highly recommended I contact you about some welding I need done. I just sent you a PM with details. Looking forward to talking shop with you.

    Greg
     
  19. Mar 2, 2016 at 6:28 PM
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    LS1-T56 swap, Z06 ported heads, cam, Titanium valves, Kevlar clutch. Now building a forged stroker (383) and all the ponies! Old setup was rod-knockin on heaven's door...
    Thanks for coming to me for the work I hope you are more than happy and if you ever need anything else or just questions hit me up!
     
  20. Mar 2, 2016 at 7:24 PM
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    Jason is a stand up guy and runs and excellent shop! If I was still in SoCall I'd definitely go to him for all of my Tacoma needs :). Even when he thrashes himself on his dirtbike, he still powers through and gets shit done the right way for a reasonable price! :rofl:
     
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