Haddix's build thread

haddix · Nov 18, 2011

4RUN1T said:
wow he made that rig into one sexy beast!

Talking about my old 4runner or the tacoma? If its the tacoma im just getting started. The best has yet to come.

haddix · Nov 25, 2011

I am loving the softopper so far. We had rain for 2 days straight and no water got in the bed at all. I was very surprised. With the 4doors and the addition of the softopper I feel like I have a more utility type of 4runner now. All the room in the cab but I can keep stuff secure in the bed now.

quick pic

I have also talked to a local fabricator about making me a rear bumper so hopefully that will get going soon. Here is what I'm wanting or something very similar.

haddix · Dec 5, 2011

Couple updates..Made an IFS skid and had a buddy make a rear bumper for me. Ill get better pics of the rear when I get it painted. Will be ordering the rest of my suspension this week as well.

haddix · Dec 9, 2011

SAW coilovers and 255/85 KM2's should be here next week!

haddix · Dec 13, 2011

Delivered today.

That is all.

brian2sun · Dec 13, 2011

Nice! I think the KM2 255s run a little bigger than most brands too. They will look nice on that truck!

haddix · Dec 13, 2011

brian2sun said:
Nice! I think the KM2 255s run a little bigger than most brands too. They will look nice on that truck!

Yep that's what I read too but I haven't had a chance to measure them. Thanks, I plan on installing the lift this Sunday.

haddix · Dec 30, 2011

Finally got the lift finished tonight(basically). Still going to crank the coilovers up some more.
Here are a few pics. Ill get better pics after I get the KM2's installed tomorrow.

haddix · Jan 3, 2012

Well FINALLY got the tires installed today

Got droop?

SCRunner12 · Jan 3, 2012

Nice work, those 255's make your truck look tall.

haddix · Jan 3, 2012

SCRunner12 said:
Nice work, those 255's make your truck look tall.

Thanks man, it is decently tall but I love the stance. So far Im loving everything especially these tires. I Havent noticed any power difference with the 255's so far.

Gerdo · Jan 3, 2012

haddix said:
I Havent noticed any power difference with the 255's so far.

Looks good.
What size were your last tires?
What gearing do you have?

haddix · Jan 3, 2012

Gerdo said:
Looks good.
What size were your last tires?
What gearing do you have?

Thanks. I was previously running 265/70 toyo's and I have stock 4.10 gearing. I haven't gotten it onto the highway yet but around town and on my way home it seemed just as peppy as before. I am pleasantly surprised.

Gerdo · Jan 3, 2012

haddix said:
Thanks. I was previously running 265/70 toyo's and I have stock 4.10 gearing. I haven't gotten it onto the highway yet but around town and on my way home it seemed just as peppy as before. I am pleasantly surprised.

That is a big step up. You low landers are lucky with that thick air.

haddix · Jan 4, 2012

Gerdo said:
That is a big step up. You low landers are lucky with that thick air.

After driving around some more today I do notice a little loss in power but it isn't much of a change IMO.
Going to make some frame plates for the rear soon.