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Tostidos 4-linked Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by tostidos, May 9, 2011.

  1. Mar 26, 2014 at 10:17 AM
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    tacokid09

    tacokid09 it's about the off-road miles

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    ^^^
    im pretty positive that a spindle will be there once the pics are updated. these are from page 11 i think?
     
  2. Mar 26, 2014 at 10:21 AM
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    Oh yeah, once the steering is finalized I'll get a good pic of the front
     
  3. Mar 26, 2014 at 10:27 AM
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    What are you doing with the steering?
     
  4. Mar 26, 2014 at 11:14 AM
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    Just a new steering wheel, rack is going back in with the dash.
     
  5. Mar 26, 2014 at 11:37 AM
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    RJALLDAY702 U MAD? OH U MAD

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    Oh wow! Thanks blang.

    Looks good Chris.


    In no way do I mean to bad mouth or anything, but hasn't The UCA blown out on vii's old truck like twice cause of where it bumps on the upper? I've seen it once in Barstow and I think I remember hearing about it another time. Unless they changed something I have no idea.
     
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  6. Mar 26, 2014 at 11:56 AM
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    Haven't heard that. I remember him sheering a bolt on the upper but don't know the circumstances.
     
  7. Mar 26, 2014 at 12:20 PM
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    Hey Chris did they cut the roof or any holes to weld it 360? Specifically the back of the cab
     
  8. Mar 26, 2014 at 12:45 PM
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    They lifted the cab to weld the cage 360 then dropped it to weld the cage to the cab. The only cuts to the cab are for they supports like the bed cage, down to the frame and to the engine cage.
     
  9. Mar 26, 2014 at 1:36 PM
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  10. May 7, 2014 at 6:50 PM
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    some real big progress pics coming in the next few days guys. keep posted
     
  11. May 7, 2014 at 7:00 PM
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    looking at testing this weekend or early next
     
  12. May 7, 2014 at 7:53 PM
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    Fucck yeah
     
  13. May 7, 2014 at 8:36 PM
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    Dude you have no idea how excited I am haha. The clip is turning out bad ass too. Its going to have dummy headlights. so the grille headlights and hood and fenders is all one piece of fiber glass.
     
  14. May 7, 2014 at 8:42 PM
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  15. May 7, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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  16. May 7, 2014 at 8:55 PM
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    Had to go back and look, man its been a long 22 months to build the truck.
     
  17. May 7, 2014 at 9:02 PM
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    Yeah i know, im just glad it coming to an end very soon. I just want to get back out 'froadin
     
  18. May 8, 2014 at 7:20 AM
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    two years?? shiiiiiiiit
     
  19. May 9, 2014 at 10:14 PM
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    Got the truck running today. A few more little things and she's ready for testing!
     
  20. May 9, 2014 at 10:18 PM
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    Bumps and sway bar all hooked up. Fuel lines routed.
     

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