mtnbike28
Expedition Leader
The Taco's stage 1 is complete. 2 inch OME, ARB front, Bud Built skid and Rear bumper. Thanks for all the help and information... If the pictures didn't upload, they are at www.jaycapers.com
Stage 1 complete
- Thread starter mtnbike28
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ExploringNH
Explorer
Looking good! That extra height will certainly help out on the trails.
How does the ride compare to stock?
How does the ride compare to stock?
mtnbike28
Expedition Leader
Thanks
Ryan,
yeah I REALLY wished the stuff had shown up in time for TransNH... the ride is TONS better! I could not believe the improvement.
Scott,
I love the stance, looking more like your Jeep...
Nic,
Just trying to keep up with you ; ) I have read your "build" page several times... I have always admired your truck (because of the color)
Next is deciding in 235-85-16s or 255s... because of the salt on our roads, I don't want to cut the pinch weld... I just don't think I could protect it enough.
Now I am saving for next summer Great Divide trip... using all 3 weeks vacation in one shot!
Ryan,
yeah I REALLY wished the stuff had shown up in time for TransNH... the ride is TONS better! I could not believe the improvement.
Scott,
I love the stance, looking more like your Jeep...
Nic,
Just trying to keep up with you ; ) I have read your "build" page several times... I have always admired your truck (because of the color)
Next is deciding in 235-85-16s or 255s... because of the salt on our roads, I don't want to cut the pinch weld... I just don't think I could protect it enough.
Now I am saving for next summer Great Divide trip... using all 3 weeks vacation in one shot!
taco chaser
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Coming together nice, should be a great rig for the continental divide.
Willman
Active member
mtnbike28 said:
-255's for sure!!!!....You will never look back!!!!...Scott Brady run those tires stock on his rig....Check it out...
-Pinch weld......Just bend it over using a hummer.....You will be just fine!
ExploringNH
Explorer
Willman said:-255's for sure!!!!....You will never look back!!!!...Scott Brady run those tires stock on his rig....Check it out...
-Pinch weld......Just bend it over using a hummer.....You will be just fine!
A Hummer might be a bit big to fit in the wheel wheel. :elkgrin:
I second the choice of 255. A bit of working with a hammer and you will be all set. I dont know how the tacomas are set up, but my 4runner had a plastic fender liner covering the pinch weld. I used a heat gun to form it back a bit bit after I beat the pinch weld in. It covers the area from salt attacks but doesnt rub anything.
jim65wagon
Well-known member
Looks good Jay. I say go for the 255's, and I second the use of the hammer on the pinchweld. It folds easier if you just slice the corner (assuming on the taco it comes from underneath the truck and goes up in the wheelwell like the Tundra), then you can fold the vertical pinch and the horizontal pinch separately. I don't deal with salted roads much anymore so I put screws and fender washers through the liner to hold it back against the wheelwell, rubberized undercoat and it looks like new...
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cruiseroutfit
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Looks great, we need to start a red Tacoma club
Overland Hadley
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mtnbike28 said:
Looks good!
xcmountain80
Expedition Leader
Nice and whats stage 2?
Aaron
Aaron