Taylor20's 99 SR5 Build
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Taylor20
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Thanks brother. He is growing like a weed, but that may be because of the rain lately.
NateMob
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Was your AC pulley making a bunch of racket or was it more of a preventive measure? I dont recall seeing anyone else talk about replacing theirs. How's the new job going? Nice employee discount i'm guessing?
Cool looking sub box. I cant wait to be home from this deployment, ive got a growing stack of parts accumulating in my garage! Stereo upgrades included.
Cool looking sub box. I cant wait to be home from this deployment, ive got a growing stack of parts accumulating in my garage! Stereo upgrades included.
Taylor20
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The pulley had a tiny bit of a whine to it, and it bothered me.
New job is great. This is the first dealership I have been in after 10 years in independent shops. Honestly, the discount on parts is the same as going through Camelback. With that being said, Camelback is not making anything on parts, which is surprising. We are probably considered a small dealership, as in service we only have 6 techs, and now 3 service writers. Of course we are in a rural area, with Knoxville TN or Lexington KY being the closest big city dealership. We do stay busy though, and I am really enjoying it.
Can't imagine your rig needing any more upgrades. I don't have anything planned right now, just trying to get the wife to let me spend some money. That may change after my small business gets started and is profitable.
Taylor20
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Tiny update. Installed rear bump stops from a s-10 blazer. They are much longer than our stock stops. I believe it was BFAD that discovered this, thanks bro.
And I picked up a 1st gen roll bar finally. Haven't installed it yet, but hopefully will be able to soon. The rear cargo/sub box setup has been scratched.
And I picked up a 1st gen roll bar finally. Haven't installed it yet, but hopefully will be able to soon. The rear cargo/sub box setup has been scratched.
Taylor20
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Been a while since this has been updated. Swapped out the a Tundra wheels for a set of FJ steelies.
Finally installed my extended rear brake line, replaced rear brake shoes and drums. Replaced front inner and out tie rod ends, and also installed Light Racing UCA's.
And installed the custom rear UCA's I had built about a year ago
Finally installed my extended rear brake line, replaced rear brake shoes and drums. Replaced front inner and out tie rod ends, and also installed Light Racing UCA's.
And installed the custom rear UCA's I had built about a year ago
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Taylor20
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Nice build so far. Good choice of tires, tho I was sad to see the beautiful Sequoia rims make way for the heavy steelies
Thanks. I wish I went with 285's in the beginning, and plan to when I can.
As for the wheel change, I wouldn't want to damage the Tundra wheels when offroad, so I picked up the steelies to use in case of damage.
Good news for someone is that a set of 5 Tundra split 5's will be for sale soon.
Taylor20
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Built it to trail ride, never seen a trail is one reason. With my business growing like crazy, I don't have time.
Also my income is it for my family, if something were to break, it would be a while before funds were available to fix it.
Probably best for someone else to enjoy it.
