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TruKnight's Autobot Build

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Builds (2005-2015)' started by TruKnight, Aug 16, 2012.

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  1. Aug 14, 2015 at 2:13 PM
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    tanks! :D

    I imagine it would work like any other modded taco around here. youd have to find a buyer that likes the changes you made. might be a tough sell for a dealer tho.

    basically, I wouldn't do it unless you were keeping it forever.

    its cool, its what chopper does best :cool:
     
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  2. Oct 4, 2015 at 1:06 AM
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    nothing to report, just enjoying my truck to bits still :D

    fresh pic tho:
    IMG_4260_zpshenb0dfc_166093c9327625baf81f54a3ba5fbf2f4e16129d.jpg
     
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  3. Oct 4, 2015 at 1:30 PM
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    How much noise do those tires make on the highway btw?
     
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  4. Oct 4, 2015 at 2:59 PM
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    it was definitely noticeable the first week. then I got used to it and literally haven't heard or thought about it until you asked just now. no regrets getting them tho.
     
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  5. Oct 7, 2015 at 2:45 PM
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    ok this time I have news! got a new/almost new oem roof rack off ebay for 150 shipped. too good a deal to pass up. wanted one of these for years now.

    couldn't resist setting it on top to see about what it will look like. :D

    56345646465_zpsn14xsbab_508f5db5f9e302760de3869bb63d0c9f266e0737.jpg

    435245352534_zpssqxy7oig_24c034c521768c43dd6efbbac8e58c2d7443b927.jpg

    now to start thinking about how to mod it. ive already bookmarked the relevant threads, but there is not as much info as id like. the only part im not looking forward to is taking off the headliner and drilling through the roof.
     
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  6. Oct 7, 2015 at 4:04 PM
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    HomerTaco ...................................................................................................................................................... Core-Hurst short throw shifter & T-handle / Carbon Fiber Interior / custom console light / De-badged / leather interior / Heated Front seats / Red Line Hood Struts / Painted speaker grills /one-off TRD Satoshi Grill with 12-15 front-end swap/ Pioneer AVIC-X920BT HU / Scangauge II / Black LED Tails / Dash Mount for iPad mini / Safari Snorkel / Auto-pilot mode / Leer 100XQ Cap / 4x Innovations sliders / Rear Diff Breather Mod / front windows tinted to 35% / Brute Force Fab Hybrid Front Bumper / BAMF Rear Diff Skid / Budbuilt Skids / CBI Trail Master 2.0 rear hybrid bumper / Fox rr coils/ TC UCA's/ TC spindle gussets/ TC Cam Tab gussets / Dakar leafs / Defined Engineering shackles / All pro U bolt flip / Timbren Rear Bumpstops / BAMF LCA skids / Exhaust re-route / Fog Light anytime Mod / LowRange Off Road extended rear brake lines / ATO Shackle Flip / sectioned Bushwhacker flares / re-geared to 4.56 / ARB Front & Rear Locking Diff / ARB CKMA12 compressor / PrInSu full rack system / 1" body lift / Inchworm 4.7 crawlbox / twin stick FJ t-case / Davez off-road triple-stick kit/
    Those take like 2 seconds to install... I really liked mine but I swapped to a PrInSu for the added versatility.

    Still a good buy @ $150 :thumbsup:
     
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  7. Oct 8, 2015 at 3:11 AM
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    modding it to fit my access cab may take a few additional seconds. truth be told I just got it cause I think it looks cool. :oops:
     
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  8. Oct 8, 2015 at 5:34 AM
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    I'm Derp. :der:

    Totally missed that part. :rolleyes:

    That's going to be a it challenging.
     
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  9. Oct 8, 2015 at 5:43 AM
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  10. Oct 8, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    its cool, I mistook yours for an swb once so were even. :D

    ive found some relevant threads and im reading up on it. looks like ill have to remove part of the center of the rack then epoxy it back together, then drill through my roof and remove the headliner and seal everything back up. not looking forward to drilling through the roof near those side airbags tho, id love some other way to attach the thing.

    you da man! :thumbsup:
     
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  11. Oct 9, 2015 at 8:37 AM
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    well guys, I couldn't live with myself anymore and I traded in my sport for an off road... :eek:

    IMG_4306_zps7a083bll_19515f2df705f8693f9a76fc6519eeb5f780ff43.jpg

    :stirthepot:

    actually I just replaced my old sport stickers that were showing their age and one had always been damaged from when I got it new anyhow. I figured since I was posing as a 12-15 I may as well go all in and be an off road poser too. :oops:

    don't care tho, it looks awesomez! :D

    (oem decals btw, found at a good price too)
     
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  12. Oct 9, 2015 at 8:39 AM
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    Hey bro I have aa Chevy Camaro OEM Autobot emblem if you want it. Still has lots of stick to it

    2015-10-09 11.38.53.jpg
     
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  13. Oct 9, 2015 at 8:48 AM
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    not sure where I would even put it to be honest. dont think im a big enough transformers fan to stick it on my truck either. but I appreciate the offer tho :thumbsup:
     
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  14. Oct 22, 2015 at 4:13 PM
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  15. Oct 22, 2015 at 4:49 PM
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    lol wat! :eek:

    I guess he is using me as a stock picture for his boards lol... for a sec there I thought he was trying to sell my truck !! :goingcrazy:

    well that's one thing about having a completely unique truck, if anyone uses your pics, you know it for sure. :rofl:
     
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  16. Oct 22, 2015 at 4:58 PM
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    Haha yeah, only SWB 2nd gen V.2 I've ever seen, and it's the usual TruKnight pose lol
     
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  17. Oct 22, 2015 at 5:15 PM
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    only one I know of still too for our color. yeah I do tend to take a lot of pics with that pose, but it looks the most awesome to me from that angle. :D

    I guess that guy thinks so too lol so ill take the compliment for what it is I guess. :oops:
     
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  18. Oct 22, 2015 at 5:27 PM
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    It's a great looking truck...any angle would look good :thumbsup:
     
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  19. Oct 23, 2015 at 8:00 AM
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    Really like the way your trucks coming out. I have a couple of questions though. Where did you get all of your 12-15 mods, specifically the front end and turn signals, and did you install them yourself?
     
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  20. Oct 23, 2015 at 8:16 AM
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    tanks! :D

    I gathered the parts from calling salvage yards, making deals on ebay, ordering things from dealerships that sell parts online, and deals with other tw members in the marketplace subforum. most were used parts, some were new. took a few months to get it all gathered up and in hand, then another month for the paintwork. the place I got the paint done at is also a body shop, and it was only like 250 for them to do the whole install for me in a day, I decided to save myself the headache and have them do it. they did a great job too, and since I had only oem parts, everything fits together factory tight and haven't had any problems with it.
     
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