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Wisconsin Tacomas and bad financial advice

Discussion in 'Mid West' started by Thatbassguy, Dec 19, 2008.

  1. Aug 28, 2024 at 6:03 AM
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    1st initial review is I felt less potholes on the way to work.
    You see what I had on before, though. :D
    I've always ran stock up until now so I don't really have anything else to compare them to.
     
  2. Aug 28, 2024 at 7:05 AM
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    Ha ha! Feeling less potholes would be excellent :D that’s a good enough comparison for me.
     
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    OldSchlPunk

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    He will when he goes to 35s, baby!
     
  4. Aug 28, 2024 at 7:27 AM
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    I heard that.
     
  5. Aug 28, 2024 at 9:07 AM
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    My new rear bumper is scheduled to be delivered tomorrow, and while I'm excited to get it, I'm not holding my breath. Been here before.

    That said I've been prepping for it. Hoping to get it in for sand blasting on Friday after talking with a guy at EFCO Finishing in Menomonee Falls. (If anyone knows the place, let me know what your experience has been.) I've purchased the Steel-It paint for the bumper as well as color matched touch up paint and top coat sealer for the cuts I'll have to make in the metal of the rear fenders.

    So, question for the hive mind, or at least the brave members who have done body metal cutting... What tool and blade should I use for the cleanest cut? I have a pretty steady hand and will probably test cut in the metal below the final cut to get a feel for it. I have an angle grinder and a Milwaukee M12 oscillating tool. The oscillating tool seems like it would be easier to control for a more precise cut, but what blade would I use? If the angle grinder is the better option, any recommendations on a good blade? I only have an old metal cut off blade and some masonry and tile cutting blades, so I'd be looking for something new and more appropriate for a precise cut in sheet metal.
     
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    CygnusX191

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    So. Many. Stickers.

    Fresh blades no matter what.
     
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    When I cut my bedsides I used and angle grinder with a 4.5" x 0.040" thick cutoff wheel. Cut like a hot knife in butter.

    No matter what you use measure 10 times. And take your time. It's not really that hard.
     
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    Did you paint and seal the cuts as well? I've seen that some people cover the cuts with plastic/rubber pieces, but that just looks to me like a moisture trap and potential rust promoter.
     
  9. Aug 28, 2024 at 9:42 AM
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    That's what I would use for cleanest cut. Won't be very accurate if you have any tight curves.
    Watched a video of a viper cut using a dremel. That is more precise but the front bumper is also urethane. Idk how strong a dremel is on metal?
     
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    I was considering auto trim if I ever do a viper cut.
    Could you put a bead of clear silicone in the bottom of the strip before installing?
    Cowles - Superior 18ft Black U-Channel Edge Guard Trim, Rubber Bumper Protector Accessory, Door Guard for Cars, Trucks, SUVs, ATVs, Boats https://www.amazon.com/dp/B001EA0LJK
     
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    Unless you have a tight radius to cut I'd stick with the 4.5". The bigger disk is easier to keep straight.
    I used some toyota color matched touch up paint on the edge. I did also put the rubber edging on.
     
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    For fenders and bedside cutting I did I used a die grinder (air powered) with abrasive cutoff discs (1/8" thick I think.) Not the most easiest to use, but what I know. As Jason said -like a hot knife through butter.
     
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    I used some that had a glue in it to seal it on. Sorry, don't remember where I got it or brand... Do the Google honey!
     
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    Being in Arizona, you didn't need to treat it at all, cars don't rust where it don't rain!
     
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    Bring it to Monona on Sunday for the mod day!
     
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    Excellent, thanks for the info! Just ordered some Diablo blades for the angle grinder.

    I guess I'll see how it looks with the touch up paint and then decide if I'll cover it with a trim strip.
     
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    Not sure I'll have it painted by then, but that would be a fun Sunday adventure.

    Now that I've made the plans and have everything I'll need, the bumper will probably take a turn in Omaha (current location per tracking) and end up in Georgia or something.
     
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    Maybe it will end up in Fond du Lac, more precisely 5 miles east of FDL.

    :notsure::notsure:
     
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    Oh no, that would be terribly unfortunate!
     

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