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TacoSkeet's 03 DC

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by TacoSkeet, Jan 16, 2013.

  1. Mar 27, 2013 at 6:27 PM
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    TacoSkeet

    TacoSkeet [OP] 'MERICA

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    I don't know an exact weight, but I know it's lighter than the stock bumper. So maybe around 35lbs? :notsure:
     
  2. Mar 27, 2013 at 6:29 PM
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    TacoSkeet [OP] 'MERICA

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    Had a pretty day, so I washed and took some photos.

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  3. Mar 28, 2013 at 5:22 PM
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    w00dy Hey Now!

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    So fresh & so clean! :cool:
     
  4. Mar 28, 2013 at 6:44 PM
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    rack turned out good.
     
  5. Mar 28, 2013 at 8:21 PM
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    Thanks! :D

    Thanks, the only thing that sucks is I built this rack when I was using flux and I just got a welder with a gas setup.

    Thinking about selling this one and building a new one since I can fix all the little mistakes now
     
  6. Mar 28, 2013 at 8:22 PM
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    TacoSkeet [OP] 'MERICA

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    Another beautiful day in Mississippi, had to take a 'MERICA shot!
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  7. Apr 2, 2013 at 11:12 PM
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    Toytec AAL Procomp rear shocks Toytec Bilstein front coilovers Nitto Trail Grapplers Pop n Lock Alpine deck Earthquake Audio door speakers Earthqueak Audio 900w 10" JL w3 Satoshi style billet 5000k Kensuns clear park light housing Magnaflow 18" Viper Alarm w/ Remote start Soon to be: deck plate mod blinker to fog conversion Wishlist: Super white 2013 Sport
    Love the build man! rugged looking. What kind of lights did you put in for the fog light mod?
     
  8. Apr 3, 2013 at 6:14 AM
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    TacoSkeet [OP] 'MERICA

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    Thanks, I appreciate it!

    And they are 9006 5k. I had some random 9006 bulbs laying around so I just made them work.
     
  9. Apr 3, 2013 at 11:50 AM
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    Hows the light output? I love how it looks with the bottom light up! do you have any problems with the lenses warping or melting?
     
  10. Apr 3, 2013 at 9:37 PM
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    I haven't had any problems with melting but I know some people do. You just have to secure the bulbs so they don't bounce and touch any plastic.

    The light output is way better than I expected. It's just like a legit fog light you would see on any other vehicle
     
  11. Apr 11, 2013 at 7:56 AM
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    Gawd, I love that custom rack you got there :drool:, I'd love to get something similar on my ARE topper. I had the "Front Runner Slimline II Roof Rack" bookmarked on my wish list but they are just so gawd awful expensive. :D
     
  12. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:16 AM
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    Thanks! It was a lot of work but turned out pretty good IMO.

    I was initially just looking for the Front Runner slimline but they stopped making them for 1st gen DCs, so I replicated it the best I could for a fraction of the price.
     
  13. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:20 AM
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    saundern Swerve for nothing

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    what's the dance sticker represent? there is another tacoma around campus here that has one
     
  14. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:23 AM
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    It's the Dave Matthews Band logo. It's called a firedancer.
     
  15. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:24 AM
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    saundern Swerve for nothing

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  16. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:28 AM
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    Haha no worries man, most people probably just think I have a little gay headless girl dancing on my truck
     
  17. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:33 AM
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    yeah i am one haha
    i saw it on a pretty badass ass tacoma at USC and the guy is in ROTC and was like WTF, why does he have a ballerina on his truck!?
     
  18. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:35 AM
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    Wifey and I have attended many DMB jam sessions when they vist Cali. Been to many of their tours since '93. The are pretty awesome in live events. :D

    I think of DMB as the "Jerry Garcia" of our time. :rasta:
     
  19. Apr 11, 2013 at 8:41 AM
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    Yeah most people are confused when they see it, especially on a truck haha

    I'm going to see DMB in 2 weeks!!
     
  20. Apr 11, 2013 at 9:10 AM
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    seeing trucks like this inspire me to keep mine forever. I occasionally get the itch and start looking for whatever my next vehicle may be...even if a newer Tacoma.

    But then I start thinking about everything I'd have to do to a new one just to get it where I like it as much my current one...with adding leather, stereo with navigation, wheels, etc.

    I'm better off just continuing to drive mine...102,000 miles and counting.
     
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