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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. Feb 17, 2022 at 8:48 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...
    Im in Vista! (92084)
     
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  2. Feb 17, 2022 at 8:50 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...

    Thank you guys!!! Really means a lot to me when you are happy with everything. I really appreciate that!
    I hope everyone has a fantastic weekend my friends!
     
  3. Feb 22, 2022 at 4:03 PM
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    LJTacoma

    LJTacoma My Ferrari...

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    Got my truck muddy this weekend, driving up to a trailhead on the PCT. Thanks again Jason!!
     
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  4. Mar 25, 2022 at 4:56 PM
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    GJefe4x4

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    Pm sent
     
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  5. Mar 28, 2022 at 2:33 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    98 Tacoma V8 (LS1) swap
    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...
    Wow I didn't realize its been that long since I have posted pics of work stuff!! Haha, had no idea. I should put some pics up in the next day or two, everybody loves pictures, lol!
     
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  6. Mar 28, 2022 at 2:33 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...
    Got ya!
     
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  7. Apr 13, 2022 at 8:57 AM
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    GOTH.TACO

    GOTH.TACO Well-Known Member

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    I had Jason do my drt spindle gussets a little while back and just gotta say he is solid. Super stoked with the work and all around good dude! Thanks again man! 2E84539C-8541-44AB-8550-36C90CA0EDE6.jpg364D8B6E-8C74-400D-8A0F-D09CCE32DB9A.jpg
     
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  8. Apr 13, 2022 at 1:47 PM
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    sdwf

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    Big thanks to Jason for a quick and painless install this morning of my Bilstein 6112/5160s.

    IMG_2350.jpg IMG_2351.jpg
     
  9. May 13, 2022 at 6:34 AM
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    ttruong92

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    TRD Pro front grille with raptor light, spidertrax spacers, black emblem overlays
  10. May 13, 2022 at 10:27 AM
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    BattleKat

    BattleKat Well-Known Member

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    2021 TRD Offroad 4x4 - Army Green
    6112/5160s Icon RXT Leaf Pack (Option 2) Cali Raised 0-Degree Rock Sliders Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners Talon's Garage Cat Shield TRD Skid Plate ARE MX Interchangeable Yoda Dashboard Buddies
    Send him a text at 760-560-7779. He posted earlier to text him for best response and I can verify.
     
  11. Jun 18, 2022 at 8:34 AM
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    BattleKat

    BattleKat Well-Known Member

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    6112/5160s Icon RXT Leaf Pack (Option 2) Cali Raised 0-Degree Rock Sliders Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners Talon's Garage Cat Shield TRD Skid Plate ARE MX Interchangeable Yoda Dashboard Buddies
    Want to give Jason (@Speed Freek) props. He did a major suspension upgrade on my 2021 Offroad DCLB a few weeks back.
    • 6112/5160 front and back (initially did 600# springs up front but did not net what I wanted. We were both surprised but 650# springs got it there. Had the newer 11 circlip setting 6112s and went with 10/8 settings)
    • Icon RXT leaf Pack option 2
    • Bilstein UCAs
    • ECGS bearing upgrade
    • Dura Bump Bump Stops
    He was super easy to work with and gave great advice leading up to what I ended up going with.

    Ended up with ~1.5" extra up front and 2" in back for a 1.5" rake which was perfect for loading up which still left me with some rake. The 2" in back was a also more than expected since I have a shell on the bed. Took it out to Big Bear for a 3 night shakedown run and it performed great. No close up pics but this is the end result.

    IMG_1488.jpg
    IMG_1496.jpg
     
    Last edited: Jun 18, 2022
  12. Jun 23, 2022 at 11:11 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...
    Awesome! Glad its all working out well for you so far. If you need anything or simply have questions don't hesitate to rattle my cage!!
    Thank you for the post buddy!!!
     
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  13. Jul 11, 2022 at 6:16 PM
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    Deedub88

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    Lift, methods,tires
    I have 22 highlander want to do methods tires and lift.
     
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  14. Jul 11, 2022 at 6:17 PM
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    Deedub88 New Member

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    Message was for speed freek
     
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  15. Jul 12, 2022 at 7:19 AM
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    BattleKat

    BattleKat Well-Known Member

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    6112/5160s Icon RXT Leaf Pack (Option 2) Cali Raised 0-Degree Rock Sliders Cali Raised Bed Stiffeners Talon's Garage Cat Shield TRD Skid Plate ARE MX Interchangeable Yoda Dashboard Buddies
    Text him his phone number is 760-560-7779
     
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  16. Jul 14, 2022 at 12:04 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...
    Ok its been forever that I have been threatening to post pictures so I better follow through (albeit several months late) Just been pretty slammed and working till 11pm or later since I literally have no life besides working and more working, and still have little time for my own projects that I have been putting off.
    I guess its safe to say I'm a bit of a workaholic, however that is better than the other types of xxxx-holics out there, haha.

    So I'm just posting random pics of stuff over the past few weeks, I have a ton more but this should be good for this post since I have to go back to work, lunchbreak is now over!

    IMG_E0186.jpg IMG_1326.jpg IMG_1353.jpg IMG_1342.jpg IMG_1327.jpg IMG_1345.jpg IMG_0933.jpg IMG_1333.jpg IMG_0960.jpg IMG_0955.jpg IMG_0950.jpg IMG_0949.jpg IMG_0951.jpg IMG_0965.jpg
     
  17. Jul 15, 2022 at 11:58 AM
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    SKULLY

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    Hmmmm……..WTF you doing here? Not so sure about some of these fairing/bumper chops.
     
  18. Jul 15, 2022 at 12:14 PM
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    BattleKat

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    Viper cut for larger tire clearance and/or sometimes simply looks.
     
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  19. Jul 17, 2022 at 5:35 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...
    As said above its a Viper cut, a lot of guys do them because it gives clearance for larger tires where they hit the front bumper, but I forgot to post the after pics, Ill see if I can find some that are after the deed has been done...
     
  20. Jul 17, 2022 at 5:39 PM
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    Speed Freek

    Speed Freek [OP] Tacoma Whisperer!

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    98 Tacoma V8 (LS1) swap
    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...
    Viper cut..IMG_0783.jpg
     
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