'97 tacoma build: Abner

Don't you hate when you get something done and get excited to take a pic and the flash shows all dust in the air from your work. So you try with the flash off but it's too dark. I can still see it good enough that I know it looks awesome. Nice work Steve.
 
Chocflip201 said:
You'll love those KM2's, I think your CV axles will like them better than the Treps too. Need help with anything?
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it's funny, the KM2s with wheels weighed less than the treps alone. I'm a HUGE fan of KM2s, I've had 'em on my last 4 rigs with zero complaints. I don't think I NEED help with anything, it should all be easy stuff now. But if you wanna hang out tomorrow night, you're welcome to swing by.
 
Cascadia said:
Don't you hate when you get something done and get excited to take a pic and the flash shows all dust in the air from your work. So you try with the flash off but it's too dark. I can still see it good enough that I know it looks awesome. Nice work Steve.
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I was wondering why the hood was so dusty, then I remembered: I took the fenders off to do all the tubbing, so they stayed clean. Everything else is covered in a fine film of metal dust. Looking forward to washing the truck.
 
the wheels stick out a bit too much for jonny law. I'm thinking I'll need to have some sort of fender flare eventually. I have a solution, but it's top secret because I need more spares before they disappear.
 
The list is getting shorter.

to-do list for today:
- install elocker guard and new drain plugs
- trim front bumper
- finish rear lower shock mounts and install with appropriate washers
- trim rear fenders
- put the interior back together, modify the kick panels
- paint pass inner front fender
- install plastic inner fenders


In the next week:
- wire elocker
- install rear bump stops
- adjust clutch pedal height
- cap my sliders
- paint and install front skids (this can wait)
 
sixstringsteve said:
the wheels stick out a bit too much for jonny law. I'm thinking I'll need to have some sort of fender flare eventually. I have a solution, but it's top secret because I need more spares before they disappear.
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Why not run fiberglass?

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I got a lot of little things buttoned up yesterday.

Painted the size bezels:
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After lots of persuasion and help from a million zip ties and a propane torch, I was able to reuse the factory inner fenders to block mud/snow. It's not perfect, but it's a lot better than nothing. I"m surprised how much the heat helped me shape the plastic into the shape I wanted.
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and then I filled up the rear diff and took it for a test drive to break in the R&P. It drives great. Still a lot of little things to button up before the shakedown run on Friday, but at least I can drive it to work and start looking for a shell to fit.


It looks so weird to me to see a toyota with such a short wheelbase. I wish it were 5" longer. It looks a little goofy with such big tires. It drive great though.

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zukijames said:
looks good.. when you sas (with 4 link) just move the axle forward..10 inches lol
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:) not gunna happen. I may not even put a crawl box in it. Its not much of a rockcrawler, but it'll be great for camping and exploring. I am going to take it on the rubicon this September though.
 
I think it looks great with the short wheelbase and big tires and wheels. I've seen a few standard cabs like that with mild lift and big tires lately. They really turn my head.
 
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