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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. Dec 15, 2012 at 2:51 PM
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    I used toytec, but alot on here like DSM and Wheelers also. price is about the same from all of them I think.

    it cost 3.2k from stock to done and rolling down the road. that includes front and rear lift parts, tires, alignment, spacers, relocation and drop brackets and all the odds and ends. your cost will vary somewhat tho but it will be around the 3k mark for sure. I saved up before I bought anything also, so your off to a good start there.

    I saved $ with self installation, but spent some extra to have the coils pre assembled. I also got an awesome group buy deal on the uca's. tires w/ alingment were 1.3k by themselves, that may vary with what shop you go to tho so be sure to call more than one place and make sure they can do everything. one place I called didnt even do alignments at all, and larger chain brand shops have issues with spacers.

    lemme know if you have any more questions and ill try to help ya.

    also, pm me when its done and you have pics! :)
     
    TruKnight, Dec 15, 2012
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  2. Dec 15, 2012 at 3:30 PM
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    I purchased the same lift a little while ago from DSM, minus the sway bar relocate and my coilovers were not assembled. The LR ucas were from headstrong offroad during a group buy. I spent almost exactly $1500 on the suspension.
     
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  3. Jan 6, 2013 at 2:04 PM
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    I thought id share the view from my recliner. Who needs a garage anyway, it would just spoil the view! :D

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  4. Jun 9, 2013 at 11:04 PM
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    285/75/17 on SCS 6's. ADS front & rear w/ adjusters. Relentless front bumper & roof rack. BAMF sliders
    Did you rub without the spidertrax spacers?
     
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  5. Jun 12, 2013 at 11:11 AM
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    no, but I was stock before that. I had the spacers put on the same time as the larger tires, which was 2 days after I installed the lift.

    from my understanding tho, you will rub with larger tires unless you either get spacers or new rims to correct the backspacing.

    you also have to do some trimming in any case tho.
     
    TruKnight, Jun 12, 2013
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  6. Jun 12, 2013 at 1:10 PM
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    Hmm okay. Thanks. Right now I'm running 265/60/17 so I'm hoping I'll be fine for now.
     
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  7. Jun 12, 2013 at 1:33 PM
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    Long Bed Leer cap, Wheather tech floor liners, Black badges, Demello Offroad front plate bumper, rear wrap around tube bumper and sliders. Scorpion lined bed, rocker panels and fender flares.
    What is that in the back seat? It almost looks like a mini Glados...
     
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  8. Jun 12, 2013 at 2:42 PM
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    its the flux capacitor.. :spy:

    (actually its the oem subwoofer for access cabs)
     
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    Great build, love the color, swb would have been my second choice
     
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  10. Jun 13, 2013 at 8:14 PM
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    tanks much, glad you like him! :)

    sadly swb isint even a choice anymore. the new fronts of the 12-13's would look much better to me if they were swb. but that's prolly for the best, otherwise I might be tempted by them!
     
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  11. Apr 7, 2014 at 4:40 PM
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    update! Had to replace my headlights due to some damage on one and fogginess on the other. got non smoked versions this time around from tw member:

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    picked up a new shift knob, prolly gonna paint it swb when I get a chance:

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    prolly gonna plastidip part of the bumper soon. also want to do the armrest mod but still haven't gotten around to it yet.

    that's all for now tho. :D
     
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  12. Jun 9, 2014 at 7:11 AM
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    plastidipped the grill and front bumper yesterday :cool:

    fresh pics from this morning:

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    I may or may not do anything with the badges, still thinking about it.
     
    TruKnight, Jun 9, 2014
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  13. Jun 9, 2014 at 8:46 AM
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    Really nice truck! I wanted that color or blue ribbon really bad, but compromised for the common silver. Hard to find good, used Tacoma's in the color you want for the right price
     
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  14. Jun 9, 2014 at 8:58 AM
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    Still looking good Tru!
     
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  15. Jun 9, 2014 at 11:46 AM
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    thanks man! I see you finally got that hood scoop, ill have to check your build thread out later :)

    thanks much! the blue ribbon color is awesome too. if there were no swb id have gotten that.
     
    TruKnight, Jun 9, 2014
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  16. Jun 9, 2014 at 12:34 PM
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    It kinda got deleted :anonymous:
     
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  17. Jun 9, 2014 at 12:42 PM
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    :eek::confused:

    I was wondering why I couldn't find it...

    well, your tiny pic there looks nice anyways!
     
    TruKnight, Jun 9, 2014
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  18. Jun 9, 2014 at 5:35 PM
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    any time fog,tinted windows to 5% ,plasti dipped gun metal gray,toytec 5100's eibach coils ,led map and dome lights
    man that looks good how many coats did you put on there
     
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  19. Jun 9, 2014 at 5:41 PM
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    thanks man! I did 3, fairly heavy and about 30 min apart; used most of the can on it.
     
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  20. Jun 9, 2014 at 6:24 PM
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    any time fog,tinted windows to 5% ,plasti dipped gun metal gray,toytec 5100's eibach coils ,led map and dome lights
    you are a plasti dip pro now
     
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