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Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by EatSleepTacos, Jun 5, 2017.

  1. Jun 17, 2021 at 7:24 AM
    crashngiggles

    crashngiggles Tacomaworld's Resident Psych Dr.

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    So in a way, you get your hands "dirty" both at work and in your spare time lol
     
  2. Jun 17, 2021 at 8:52 AM
    EatSleepTacos

    EatSleepTacos [OP] Well-Known Member

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    Allllllmost done. New wheel bearing is getting delivered this afternoon. So by tomorrow morning for sure I’ll be done.

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  3. Jun 17, 2021 at 8:55 AM
    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    Insanely clean.

    Looking forward to my reinforced knuckles and new wheel bearings too. Which ones did you go with?
     
  4. Jun 17, 2021 at 8:56 AM
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

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    wanna be mods
    So are you using shrink tubing over the resi retention straps?
     
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  5. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:06 AM
    Gunshot-6A

    Gunshot-6A Prime Beef

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    Oh jeez, you said that out loud!

    That one wheel bearing bolt that finna snap the head off on the first tug:

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  6. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:08 AM
    crashdb

    crashdb I break chainsaws

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    Rollin' hydrocarbons!
    Looks nice.....except for maybe those pads and rotor... Use some brake rejuvenation spray!
     
  7. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:09 AM
    Gunshot-6A

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    Mainly crashing an email server to hide yet another of his career-ending scandals.

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    So basically what I said :rofl:
     
  8. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:18 AM
    EatSleepTacos

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    They're just hose clamps, and yes I am. Cleans up the look
     
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  9. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:18 AM
    BamaTaco56

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    I work on a computer for a living also and it’s nice to be able to actually use my hands on the side
     
  10. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:22 AM
    geekhouse23

    geekhouse23 The "Liftman" - @DrFunker

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    Ditto.
     
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    Gunshot-6A

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    Tacomas are just like a finely crafted spreadsheet formula, but with metal...and zipties :D
     
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  12. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:26 AM
    Greg.Brakes.Tacos

    Greg.Brakes.Tacos Don't Feed the Animals

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    Oh you and your proper part terminology!!
     
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  13. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:36 AM
    My Name is Rahl

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    What about the LT rear? Or did I miss that?
     
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  14. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM
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    My rear is already set up for what I need. Plenty of flex but can also soak up little washboard road type stuff. I don’t plan on hitting any whoops
     
  15. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:41 AM
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    I vote for links and 16" shocks. Too short for 63's.
     
  16. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:42 AM
    geekhouse23

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    Oh and a swingout
     
  17. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:46 AM
    My Name is Rahl

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    So, definitely a crawler now? Are you going to put a crawler box on your transfer case?
    All the upgraded suspension, it's the least he could do for Betty.
     
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    :drool: Damn sexy
     
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  19. Jun 17, 2021 at 9:54 AM
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    I'm trying to determine if the picture was intentionally framed to show "Fragile Ass" on the box lol
     
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  20. Jun 17, 2021 at 1:35 PM
    EatSleepTacos

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    Pretty pleased with this. Time will tell how it holds up. I used husky tool box liner

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