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Step side Tacoma?

Discussion in '1st Gen. Tacomas (1995-2004)' started by corydaskiier, Sep 20, 2018.

  1. Sep 20, 2018 at 11:48 AM
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    Woofer2609

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    I personally don't like the look of step-sides, but the major detractor is that I bought my truck to haul stuff, and step-sides sacrifice bed space.
     
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  2. Sep 20, 2018 at 11:50 AM
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    That’s a hell of a truck! I see them around here and always wondered what it aould look like lifted with big tars
     
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  3. Sep 20, 2018 at 11:52 AM
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    :drool:
     
  4. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:47 PM
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    Ritchie

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    2.7 w/auto, 4WU 3 link, F & R Diamonds, ARB's F/R w/ Yukon 5.29's, Inchworm 4.7 Lefty, Deavers, ARB OBA, Schrockworks up front.
    GOD... that paint job is so killer. Great work there.
    Thanks for the compliments on mine. My paint is original but after looking at yours, hmm, got me thinking.
     
  5. Sep 20, 2018 at 2:55 PM
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    Ritchie

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    2.7 w/auto, 4WU 3 link, F & R Diamonds, ARB's F/R w/ Yukon 5.29's, Inchworm 4.7 Lefty, Deavers, ARB OBA, Schrockworks up front.

    Thanks guys... much love in this truck.
    The build is in the solid axle section here: https://www.tacomaworld.com/threads/03-prerunner-4wu-3link-up-date.407191/QUOTE]

    It took me 2.5 years to complete it after I had 4WU weld on the towers and link
    brackets... which required some re-work on my part. [/[/QUOTE]
     
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  6. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:18 PM
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    Thanks Ritchie and PennSilver.

    Man Ritchie I just don't have the know how to do all what you have done. I'm probably going to go with a midtravel set up complete with a TC rear shock relocation kit and such but I'm in the process of saving for armor.

    I'm not a hard core wheeler but dude. Someone door dinged the living crap out of my truck not long ago that I now have to fix. So sliders it is and then the bumper really so I can have a winch.

    You guys keep the stepside pics coming!!!
     
  7. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:22 PM
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    Look at Marlin Crawler for sliders. They are well built and solid.
    Going with Fox or Icon’s is a great way for mid travel. If going ICON, get their extended travel version. I’m not sure if Fox offers that at zero cost. Also, easy for me to spend your cash, but look at a pair of UCA’s while you’re doing this.
    I chose ICON and Total Chaos at the time and it worked very well.
     
  8. Sep 20, 2018 at 4:26 PM
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    Will do thanks.
     
  9. Dec 5, 2018 at 11:38 AM
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    Flare side Taco Lover

    Flare side Taco Lover I'm gettin hitched...to my truck!

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    Here's my baby.Weed!.jpg
     
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  10. Dec 5, 2018 at 4:47 PM
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    I have little hate for Tacoma stepsides, apart from less bed space and harder avaikability for canopies.
    Now, Tundra stepsides?:confused:
     
  11. Dec 5, 2018 at 4:55 PM
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    The Fallguy had that Chevey step side truck. One of my most favorite since a kid. He also had a hot babe too. Bench seat, step side truck and hot babe sitting right next to me life would be best.
     
  12. Dec 5, 2018 at 4:56 PM
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    Regular cab Tacoma with a stepside box transfer?
     
  13. Dec 5, 2018 at 4:58 PM
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    ...^^^... Very cool truck ... :thumbsup:

    Really like the short bed - regular cab combo for the best looks.
     
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  14. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    Thank you sir. A ton of love in her for sure.
     
  15. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:08 PM
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    OKay dad
     
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  16. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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    :bowdown:
     
  17. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:44 PM
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    toucan

    toucan Stupid truck

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    I had one like this only it was a 2001. Is that 4x4? It was so ugly someone shot it!
     
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  18. Dec 5, 2018 at 5:51 PM
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    toucan

    toucan Stupid truck

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    To wit:
    [​IMG]
     
  19. Dec 7, 2018 at 12:43 AM
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    Flare side Taco Lover

    Flare side Taco Lover I'm gettin hitched...to my truck!

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    Wow! I hope no one shoots my rig!
     
  20. Nov 8, 2020 at 2:20 PM
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    2003blacktaco

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    Who’s stepside is this? Wondering if the stepside bed was donated onto a 5 lug chassis. I have a stepside and I’m not aware of them going on anything other than 6 lugs with 2001-2004
     

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