Nethngbtstk (anything but stock) 05 build thread.

nethngbtstk

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Hey all.. First off wanted to say that I got all the information for my truck from this forum. For those of you who helped answer my questions and pointed me in the right direction a big thank you!!

My build..
05 Limited. Bought it 2 years totally out of the blue. I was looking to buy a nice DD and found this at local dealer. Drove it home

Only pic in semi stock form i could find. Tinted the windows and put on Thule cargo box
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First Mod was swapping out the 05 headlights for a set of 08 projectors with 6k HID in headlights and fogs. Love that the fogs on 05 are projector! Came out really nice and has been a solid mod.
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After that was done did all interior lights in LED
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With all white LED lights truck lit up like a space ship at night lol.



Next was tunes!! Installed the Pioneer avic-x930bt head unit. awesome upgrade.
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Great unit for any one interested.

Other than some small odds and ends I basically have been driving her like that for a while during which time I knew I wanted lift / wheels / tires but didn't know enough to pull trigger until now .Thanks to this forum i ordered the Toytec 3/2 lift, Ultra Gauntlet wheels 18x9, and Duratrac 275x65x18. Badas*!!

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Had to remove the running boards of coarse to give it that clean look
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Not that some black wheels were on it was time to black out grill. Read all of you doing plastic dip and I tried my hand at it. Came out awesome.

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After everything done and installed....

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Tires flush with body
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So that's about it. Def going to keep modding but subtle stuff. Nothing crazy. I am shopping for a nice front skid plate the stock one had to go to clear the wheels. There was definitely some trimming that needed to get done for rubbing issues but nothing I can't live with.

Any questions please ask.

Thanks for looking!!
 
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I really like the look of your truck.

Awesome wheels. What is the offset/backspace on them.

Also, on the Plastidip of the grill. I noticed you masked off the area around the grill. Looking at my truck, it seems like there are only about 8 bolts holding the grill on. Any reason why you didn't just remove it? Just curious if I'm missing something.

Very cool.
 
Thanks for the words guys. Appreciate it. I looked at A LOT of your trucks to figure out what I wanted to do to mine.

To answer some questions...

The specs on the wheels are 18X9, 5.47 back space with 12mm offset.

I totally took a gamble what they would look like on the truck with the Duratrac's in 275x65x18 as I found 1 other 4th gen with the same wheels but different size tires. As you can see the combo sits just perfect imo on the truck. Sticks out on the sides just a smidge which is exactly what I wanted.

Trimming... Yeah lol. Def had to cut the front wheel well and loose the rear mud flaps. Not really an issue for me and it looks clean. Plus from rear of truck you really get a nice view of the tires.

Speaking of tires, after lift/new rubber there is definitely a loss of MPH. around town i am seeing low numbers lol, were talking 14-15mph. On highway I am at a solid 18. Not bad but def less then stock.

About the grill... I had no idea nor thought about taking off bumper but had I known it was about 8 screws that would have the way. It was a PIA not to get over spray but regardless i love the outcome.

Oh yeah I ended up needing new shocks up front as the stockers were worn. Had I known this I prob would have bought full coils but grabbed a pair of KYB gas shocks and the feel great. Truck honestly rides better then stock. Bumps that i used to feel are non existent now.

Again if it wast for this board my truck would still be plain jane so please ask any questions.

If any one can recommend a nice front skid plate I am need as the stocker had to go from tires rubbing.

Thanks!!
 
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If any one can recommend a nice front skid plate I am need as the stocker had to go from tires rubbing.

I have an expeditioneers skid plate (expeditioneers.com) and it is the same as man-a-fre/4plus skid (man-a-fre.com) with exception of a different logo being cut into it (mine is º ' " while the MAF/4plus skid has 4PLUS).

Seems like most people have bud built skids (budbuilt.com) and ARB also makes a lightweight (thinner) skid plate. There is also an all-pro skid plate that I haven't seen anyone using and the lightweight aluminum ricochet skid.

I believe that, by far, BudBuilt is the most popular choice on this forum and toyota120.com.

They also seem pretty nice and pretty reliable but I'm sure the thinner/lighter ones aren't quite as strong as the thicker steel plates.
 
Much appreciated info... From you again lol


I have an expeditioneers skid plate (expeditioneers.com) and it is the same as man-a-fre/4plus skid (man-a-fre.com) with exception of a different logo being cut into it (mine is º ' " while the MAF/4plus skid has 4PLUS).

Seems like most people have bud built skids (budbuilt.com) and ARB also makes a lightweight (thinner) skid plate. There is also an all-pro skid plate that I haven't seen anyone using and the lightweight aluminum ricochet skid.

I believe that, by far, BudBuilt is the most popular choice on this forum and toyota120.com.

They also seem pretty nice and pretty reliable but I'm sure the thinner/lighter ones aren't quite as strong as the thicker steel plates.
 

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