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The Never Ending R.A.M.F Build. It can Never be Perfect . . .

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by RAD, Aug 28, 2009.

  1. Nov 4, 2015 at 6:31 AM
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  2. Nov 4, 2015 at 10:42 AM
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    ^ Jason. . . . . . . Jason. . . . . Jason. . .



    De. . . . . .




    Mell........





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  3. Mar 6, 2016 at 12:29 PM
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    Added an Upgrade to the Rear before I head off for a much needed Dirt Therapy today. This will be the best I can do before I have to just cut in to the bed to add longer shocks.

    1. ICON OMEGA BYPASS V.S. 2.5 RR REAR ADJUSTABLE REB/COM SHOCKS :thumbsup:
    * * Many Thanks to my Homie @Anthony250 for the Help* *

    2. MUCH NEEDED MAINTENANCE

    3. REDLINE HOOD STRUTS

    4. BAMF BEHIND THE GRILLE LIGHT MOUNT

    5. (2) AVEC WHITE LED LIGHT BARS BEHIND THE TRD PRO GRILLE

    6. Heated 4Runner Side Mirror w/Blinker & Puddle Pod Lights
    * Thanks to the Homie @Jerez *

    7. XS-P LED DTRL Under the Headlights


    FUTURE MODS


    1. NEW OEM NISSAN MURANO / INFINITI M SHROUD RECHELON AESTHETIC RETROFIT

    2. HOOD MOUNT W/LED PODS

    3. CUSTOM REAR BUMPER

    4. CUSTOM STRIKE PAD FOR ICON REAR AIR BUMPS

    5. HOOD & BED LED SET UP


    * * WE'RE PLANNING A BARSTOW / LUCERNE VALLEY RUN THE WEEKEND OF MARCH 12TH * *

    WANT TO JOIN THE :mudding:? HIT ME UP
     
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  4. Mar 7, 2016 at 12:08 PM
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  5. Mar 7, 2016 at 5:50 PM
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  6. Mar 7, 2016 at 10:00 PM
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    You're the only person I've heard of who's taken off their Katzkins.. Was it just because of the looks that you switched? Or do you think the Pecca is a better product?
     
  7. Mar 7, 2016 at 10:05 PM
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    @TonyDobbs I removed my Katzkins because I didn't like the finish and feel at the time. I found that Pecca had a more matte finish with a great feel. I've had my leather on my truck for quite sometime now and they've held up great. I know a lot of people enjoy their Katzkins.
     
  8. Mar 7, 2016 at 11:02 PM
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    Ah, I didn't realize the finish was so different. I bet they're both quality leather and it's just a matter of preference.
     
  9. Mar 9, 2016 at 3:45 AM
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    Your Tacoma looks outstanding, Rad. :thumbsup:

    If you don't mind, could you please post some pictures of your Pecca leathers? Unfortunately, several of your picture links are broken... Also, how have the Pecca leather seats held up over time and against wear and abuse?
     
  10. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:12 AM
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    ^I'll try to get pictures up as I've been here so long that Imageshack no longer can support hosting all my pictures.
     
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  11. Mar 9, 2016 at 9:18 AM
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    That's awesome.
     
  12. Mar 10, 2016 at 10:22 AM
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    @Biscuits Still looking for a lot of older pictures of the truck . Plus the interior request . . .

    Here are some throw back pictures

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  13. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:00 PM
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    EL MIRAGE, CA. Today w/@Anthony250

    Took more Footage than Pictures . . .


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    Minor Inconvenience
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  14. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:13 PM
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    Party in the front Party in the rear
    Is your front a mid travel set-up, or is that the +2 kit?
     
  15. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:19 PM
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    ^ MID_TRAVEL
     
  16. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:26 PM
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    Right on, that's a solid set-up. I was debating getting a bypass for the front, or just save the money to get the rear done first. My backwards build.
     
  17. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:30 PM
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    So... Now that we know you can swap a '16 front end on the 2nd gen, when are you making the swap?
     
  18. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:37 PM
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    ^ I am more than happy with this 2012-15 Front End.

    Don't like the 3rd Gen front end that much

    Build the rear first as your rear will not be able to keep up with the front. I saw your build and its a solid mid travel front end.

    I had to get adjustable 2.5 Omegas in the rear and they're so smooth. I am more than happy with how my truck suites my needs.

     
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  19. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:39 PM
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    I agree, I think the current setup looks great. You've always been ahead of the front end swap game, so I was curious to the plans. :cheers:
     
  20. Mar 12, 2016 at 10:43 PM
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    ^ LOL . . .

    This truck is pretty much where I want it. Time to sit back and enjoy it for years to come. I plan to keep it and do minor things to it. My next huge mod is doing the much needed electrical side of things. Going to clean up the wires and really make the set up clean & Seamless. I want to add a few more accent LEDS inside as well as around the truck. Hood and bed led stripes. Then some rock lights to create a large puddle light effect. That will help the dark nights when I am out and about.

    Thanks for the kind words Andy. . . It's been a long and fun build but it's going to be real steady now. My new major mod is going to be the current 4Runner or next 4Runner. It's going to be not till next year.
     
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