HADDIX'S-03 Tacoma DoubleCab Build

[haddix]

The skids are about ready to go. Here are a few pics of a test fit on my truck.

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Here is the main post for them over on Tacomaworld.
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/1s...tacoma-ifs-skidplates-cnc-cut-3-16-200-a.html

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

what did you use to cut those skids out? also what kind of brake did you use?

 

[haddix]

what did you use to cut those skids out? also what kind of brake did you use?

Cut with a Bystronic 3000 Watt Laser and bent with an Amada press brake.

 

[killahaas@gmail.com]

what kind of amada brake? i am a service tech for amada at alternative parts inc. love seeing/hearing about amada machines!

 

[haddix]

Few updates.
The alcan leafs were a bit to high for my liking. I ended up ordering Dakar leafs and absolutely love them. I also ordered OME nitrocharger sports but havent installed them yet.

Alcan leafs

Dakar leafs

Also while searching Craigslist I randomly found an ARB. For the price I couldn't pass it up. I ran an ARB on my 3rd gen 4runner and was very happy with it. Cant wait to get it mounted.

Adopted a St. Bernard mix a couple months back.
My new wheeling buddy, Hank.

 

[zidaro]

Looking tight! LOVE the taco DC's and was in the market for one when Toyota forced a Crewmax into my pocket Nice build.

 

[haddix]

Looking tight! LOVE the taco DC's and was in the market for one when Toyota forced a Crewmax into my pocket Nice build.

Thanks man. I am loving the double cab it is perfect for what I am after in a truck. The crew max
Tundra's are very nice but HUGE!

 

[zidaro]

Thanks man. I am loving the double cab it is perfect for what I am after in a truck. The crew max
Tundra's are very nice but HUGE!

Ha, they are!! got a trail Toy 87 Runner for the tight and knarly

 

[haddix]

Little update

Installed OME nitrocharger sport shocks today. The install was painless, me and a buddy had them on in less than an hour.*

Also added a few stickers onto the softopper.

 

[YotaPilot]

Do you have a review of how the OME shocks? How was the suspension with the ARB bumper before and after the OME install?

 

[TOPDECK]

Wow! great truck! Good find on the bumper.

 

[haddix]

Do you have a review of how the OME shocks? How was the suspension with the ARB bumper before and after the OME install?

I only have OME shocks on the back. I have SAW coil overs up front so when I add the arb I will adjust them up if need be.

Wow! great truck! Good find on the bumper.

Thanks! I couldn't pass up the ARB. It was less than $400 AND I just sold the alcan leafs for $250 so the timing of everything was great.

 

[haddix]

Yesterday me and a few KYTTORA and Kentucky crawler members made a run to Slade. This was basically a shake down run after lift and tires. I am very happy with everything at this point. I figured out the 255's rub quite a bit in the back but I haven't trimmed at all so I'm not very surprised.

I don't have very many pictures of mine but here are a few I took of some other rigs. After I get the other pics emailed to me I'll add them too.

Also here is a video of me going up carburetor hill. I was pretty tense, on the left its a 200' drop and to the right is a 300' drop so not much room for error.
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[haddix]

Lets get some opinions on wheels. Should I paint the stock wheels graphite, black or keep them silver? I've also thought about going with a set of black steel wheels but I am kind of partial to the stock wheels. Whats everyone's thoughts?

 

[CYi5]

If your fender flares have faded already, the gun metal paint will match them perfectly.