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The BS Daycare but no build thread

Discussion in 'Other Builds' started by Kwikvette, Jan 18, 2022.

  1. Jan 19, 2022 at 7:58 AM
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    Kwikvette

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    4 run, 2 don't
    I really want 16's with 33's.

    I'll try to source some steelies or even some take-offs.

    The 35's I'd like to get off as soon as possible, but definitely keeping the 17's as they look too good to get rid of.
     
  2. Jan 19, 2022 at 7:58 AM
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    Speedytech7

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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    It's probably because you had a 2nd gen, those guys are the middle child :p
     
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  3. Jan 19, 2022 at 7:59 AM
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    Stok LC wheels are the best but Mud will have steels somewhere in their classifieds.
     
  4. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:00 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    I'd stick with the 17s, if I wasn't running my stockers I would have jumped to 17s. I made that mistake with my tacoma too, 17s have a way better tire, size, load rating selection and you only sacrifice .5" of sidewall really.
     
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  5. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:01 AM
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    Yeh a 96 so in a sense 2nd gen 80 series. But any 80 to me is a a great LC. But I'd love a 70 series.
     
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  6. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:03 AM
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    I'd trade my 80 in a heartbeat for a 79 series too ideally one with the later 1FZ coilpack engine.
     
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  7. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:06 AM
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    Hour and a half or so, depends on where in the Phoenix area.
     
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  8. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:09 AM
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    Ill trade my 16” Steelies for your 17’s





    I guess I should finished reading your post
     
  9. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:10 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    :duh:

    When are you getting an LC?
     
  10. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:11 AM
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    Unless it’s but chopped up and has a bed

    never
     
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  11. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:12 AM
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  12. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:12 AM
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    It's less Tacoma and more mod
    Is your truck's name a Futurama reference?
     
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  13. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:13 AM
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  14. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:13 AM
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    Why yes it is.
     
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    Those wheels are really nice
     
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  16. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:15 AM
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    I agree with Zane, stick with 17" wheels. You have much better tire selection that way and easier to find. Also less concerns with brake caliper clearance if you ever do brake upgrades.

    You might as well stick with the 35s for a while too, or save them for wheeling over the 33s. 35s are far more capable than a comparable 33 offroad.
     
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  17. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:22 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Thank you Jake!

    Your positivity is always welcome!
     
  18. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    I thought about that too for a sec, but you guys make a better point.

    Wasn't there a Toyota that had a 17" wheel as a steel spare? Or am I remembering that wrong.
     
  19. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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  20. Jan 19, 2022 at 8:23 AM
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    4 run, 2 don't
    Long time no see :fistbump:
     
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