98 SR5 - The "Dirt Duster" build

[rickashay]

who makes that front bumper? im typically not a fan of tube as it leaves a lot of open areas to see the unfinished body pannels behind that would otherwise stay hidden with plate of factory bumpers... but that bumper does a good job of shielding and hiding that stuff, it keeps they eye at the bumper and not looking past into the unfinished...

Although I do like tube bumpers, I agree.. this one does a great job of hiding the "guts" with the optional filler plates.

Brute Force Fab built the bumpers and sliders (not pictured) for the truck and did an awesome job. Fitment is unreal and so are the welds. GReat product and Billy @ Brute Force Fab is a wicked dude. I'm sure this would work with the 4Runner too...

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

I still have no idea how the hell your pictures come out so nice. Specs on this picture?

 

[rickashay]

I still have no idea how the hell your pictures come out so nice. Specs on this picture?

Lol, thanks!

If you click on the flickr link you can actually view the Exif data and see all of the specs to all of my pics. Most people don't know that though so I thought I'd share.

The quoted photo: 1/200, f/6.3, 55mm, ISO 1600

I have to give a lot of credit to my camera and lens setup... makes things easy! haha

 

[HedgehogOutdoors]

Lol, thanks!

If you click on the flickr link you can actually view the Exif data and see all of the specs to all of my pics. Most people don't know that though so I thought I'd share.

The quoted photo: 1/200, f/6.3, 55mm, ISO 1600

I have to give a lot of credit to my camera and lens setup... makes things easy! haha

And I'm sure you've mentioned that setup before, I just can't recall. I'm going to guess it's a Nikon, they tend to take really nice pictures, I'm a Canon guy myself.
*DISREGARD NIKON PART* looked up the data for it, thanks! I appreciate it!

 

[Shibby!]

Don't take this the wrong way Addison, the pictures are always great, but there IS post processing. Exif data doesn't show that.

Even if it's not done in PS, lightroom, etc, it's done in camera.

I love that Taco! Everything about it is great. I wouldn't need the rack, but the rest would make such a useful, great looking rig.

Was it manual or auto?

 

[rickashay]

And I'm sure you've mentioned that setup before, I just can't recall. I'm going to guess it's a Nikon, they tend to take really nice pictures, I'm a Canon guy myself.
*DISREGARD NIKON PART* looked up the data for it, thanks! I appreciate it!

Haha no worries, Canon FTW!

Don't take this the wrong way Addison, the pictures are always great, but there IS post processing. Exif data doesn't show that.

Even if it's not done in PS, lightroom, etc, it's done in camera.

I love that Taco! Everything about it is great. I wouldn't need the rack, but the rest would make such a useful, great looking rig.

Was it manual or auto?

True but you do have adjustment of those in camera settings to a degree. I still bet my 6D will turn out a better quality photo than my old XSi if you had all of the in camera processing equal.

I agree, I wish he'd pull the Thule but hes an old man and want more storage space. The box has a sleeping platform in it. Thanks!

 

[rickashay]

I hope you guys don't mind a lil' Landcruiser porn...


20121025-IMG_1990.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr


20121025-IMG_1977.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr

 

[NateMob]

We want the one you posted on instagram looking down the headlight. That was an awesome looking shot that really showed some contrast between the two textures. Glad to see you are still around. How are the MTRs working out for you? I know you loved the MTZs...

 

[rickashay]

We want the one you posted on instagram looking down the headlight. That was an awesome looking shot that really showed some contrast between the two textures. Glad to see you are still around. How are the MTRs working out for you? I know you loved the MTZs...

I think you are refering to this photo? Sorry, cell phone pic so the resolution isnt that great.

IMG_2293 by RickaShay24, on Flickr

The Kevlars... well, they balanced like complete s***. But I was told that by everyone so I guess I expected it. I am running Dynabeads in them now but I'm not sure I'm going to stick with them or not. I just havent used the truck that much to be able to really evaluate the Kevlars. They are quieter on the highway than my MTZ's were. However, when I bump to 37's I will be going with an MTZ again. I just didn't like how the 315/75/16 MTZ measures so small and the equivalent size MTR is a true 35" tire.

A couple more for kicks...

20121025-IMG_1979.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr


20121025-IMG_1982.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr

Yup, it's a Hybrid:

20121025-IMG_1984.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr


20121025-IMG_1987.jpg by RickaShay24, on Flickr

 

[downpour11]

Truck came out awesome! I love it! Nice work Addison!

 

[mcaz5]

Beautiful.

 

[cdrewferd]

That low profile front bumper looks awesome. Rig as a whole looks great.

 

[Hepar]

I hope you guys don't mind a lil' Landcruiser porn...

Don't you EVER stop...

 

[rickashay]

Truck came out awesome! I love it! Nice work Addison!

Thanks Rob! Now just need to get out and use it. I'm turning into a poser. haha

PS - your roof mount light bar looks great!

Beautiful.

That low profile front bumper looks awesome. Rig as a whole looks great.

Appreciate it guys! Now just need to start planning the rear bumper.

Don't you EVER stop...

Lol, speaking of porn, well photo porn in general, I was just creeping your flickr page. Lots of great shots in there! Thanks for dropping in Jared.

 

[quicksilvr]

Very nice work on that LC dude. It looks great, and I'm sure will perform great. You better start putting it through it's paces....



Also, are you using DynaBeads AND traditional weights? Or just DynaBeads?

 

[SCSPerformance]

Truck came out awesome! I love it! Nice work Addison!

+1 on that statement!!!

 

[Dirtco]

Looks awesome! That bedliner (and the paint being polished out) really made a difference in the overall look of the vehicle, I'm looking forward to more progress pictures!

 

[rickashay]

Very nice work on that LC dude. It looks great, and I'm sure will perform great. You better start putting it through it's paces....



Also, are you using DynaBeads AND traditional weights? Or just DynaBeads?

Thanks man! I know I know, I couldnt agree more... it needs trail time. I'm just running the Dynabeads.

+1 on that statement!!!

Thanks Vin! Been meaning to text you and chat....

Looks awesome! That bedliner (and the paint being polished out) really made a difference in the overall look of the vehicle, I'm looking forward to more progress pictures!

Yah it could honestly use another pass on the paint. I'll do it again in the spring and spend some time on it but I expect it to clean up even better than it already has. Thanks Jeremiah, hopefully we'll have a chance to meet up in the spring!

 

[the great him]

welp its finnaly happened, you have done a mod i just cant get on board with, and dont like(its your truck so its kind of a mute issue i know). i dont care for the exterior bedlining up that high... i know why you did it and so it makes it a little better, but i still think it takes away so much from that beautiful paint. :blah::blah: but you still somehow managed to make it look its best considering!

what happened to your windshield?

 

[GottaBeTRD]

did i miss what your instagram name is? I love it your pics man, and love the new truck! OMG!