quicksilvr
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The truck is looking great man. I assume you don't like the fact that the alcans are so tall?
Also, Hank looks like a good 'un.
Also, Hank looks like a good 'un.
Haddix's build thread
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haddix
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The truck is looking great man. I assume you don't like the fact that the alcans are so tall?
Also, Hank looks like a good 'un.
Yep they were to talk for what I am wanting.
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.
And yes, Hank is proving to be a very good dog. After a day of hiking.
haddix
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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.
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.
SCRunner12
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Nice pics and the Tacoma is looking great. When are you getting the ARB on?
haddix
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Thanks man, appreciate it. The ARB wil probably be on in the next week or so. I'm in the process of moving at the moment so unfortunately I haven't had much time.
fightman80
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I've always been a fan of your 4Runner man.... and it is with great respect and honesty, that I say: Ditch the stock wheels.
Sorry dude, I've never been a fan of this style. I would say though, that a nice set of LC wheels, or the Tundra Split spokes in silver or gun metal would looks sweet on the Taco man! You could find a set, and then sell yours??
Just a thought.... again... Nice rig though man!
Sorry dude, I've never been a fan of this style. I would say though, that a nice set of LC wheels, or the Tundra Split spokes in silver or gun metal would looks sweet on the Taco man! You could find a set, and then sell yours??
Just a thought.... again... Nice rig though man!
farmerjon
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WOW! That's dirt cheap! Did that include both the labor and the parts (powder coating and steel)? What kind of steel did you use?
I have an EXCELLENT fab shop less than a mile down the highway, I wonder what they would charge... I'm gonna have to look more into this!
haddix
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I am surprised I like these wheels lol for some odd reason they appeal to me. I wouldnt mind a set of tundra wheels but they are 17's and I'm running 255/85/16's so thats a no go. 80 series wheels are a good possibility. How about the Ivan Stewart wheels? I've always been fond of those as well. Also it's hard to beat the OEM quality.
Hopefully soon. I should have had them going by now but I've had a lot of things going on including moving. Soon though, very soon.When do you start selling the belly pans? Interested in emptying some cash.
That was with him supplying the steel and building them. I was able to get them powder coated at no charge but if that option wasn't available I would have just rattle canned them. I'd say ride down the road and check on prices I'm sure it will be cheaper than buying online and you can get exactly what you want.
haddix
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Tacoma 1 Civic 0
Well a Civic ran a red light and hit the back side of my truck last night. The taco took the hit like a champ, the civic not so much. Thankfully the rear bumper took all the hit. I've already pulled the bumper back in place and popped the dent out.
The guy was going to buy his son a car tonight. He had cash in hand and gave me $1000 cash to not turn it into insurance! I'd say I came out pretty good.
Went out and took some pics today. There was a decent sized dent put I popped it out no problem. Now there is only that little ding and where the black mark is its dented a little but you can't really tell until you get within a foot or 2 of the truck. I'm sure I will just high clearance the bed and forget about it. I could have done more damage than this wheeling.
Well a Civic ran a red light and hit the back side of my truck last night. The taco took the hit like a champ, the civic not so much. Thankfully the rear bumper took all the hit. I've already pulled the bumper back in place and popped the dent out.
The guy was going to buy his son a car tonight. He had cash in hand and gave me $1000 cash to not turn it into insurance! I'd say I came out pretty good.
Went out and took some pics today. There was a decent sized dent put I popped it out no problem. Now there is only that little ding and where the black mark is its dented a little but you can't really tell until you get within a foot or 2 of the truck. I'm sure I will just high clearance the bed and forget about it. I could have done more damage than this wheeling.
haddix
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Yeah pretty crazy eh? I'm just glad I had the rear bumper on there. It could have been a lot worse. Now I'm thinking I may high clearance the bed to get rid of the little damage that is left. Not 100% sure on that yet.
quicksilvr
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That's the easiest way to make a grand ever! lol
haddix
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Same thing I said lol I pulled the bumper back into place, popped the biggest dent out, used some rubbing compound and it looks good. There's still a small ding you can see in the pic and a dent under the tail light but not even enough to worry about. If I high clearance the bed it will get rid of those 2 dents.
haddix
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Update on the old 4runner
The guy I sold my old 4runner to ended up taking it across the US. You hope after you sale a rig that it gets used to it's intended purposes and he is definitely doing that. Here are a few oh his pictures that I absolutely love.
Here is the link to his full trip report. TONS of great pictures.
AwesomeWorld Adventure - Expedition Portal
The guy I sold my old 4runner to ended up taking it across the US. You hope after you sale a rig that it gets used to it's intended purposes and he is definitely doing that. Here are a few oh his pictures that I absolutely love.
Here is the link to his full trip report. TONS of great pictures.
AwesomeWorld Adventure - Expedition Portal
