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'97 tacoma build: Abner

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UVRUGBY

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This truck is looking great. I just read through the whole thread and am jealous of your rear bump. How much did it cost you?

I wish I had the tools you have at disposal. The build up of my '90 PU would be a lot easier.
 
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sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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I'm not at liberty to say how much my bumper cost because I got a steal of a deal from my friend chocflip. I traded some PIAA rock lights plus cash, but I still feel almost guilty for how much time he spent on it. It's based off the allpro bumper, which goes for $450.

I can't believe you made it all the way through this build, it's a tough read with all the chit-chat.
 
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4biker

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UVRUGBY said:
I wish I had the tools you have at disposal. The build up of my '90 PU would be a lot easier.
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At the risk of hijacking Steve's thread, I think you brought up an interesting point. Depending on the tools you need to build, you can acquire little by little, or you can get some help from others on the board. If it's about installing suspension components, that's just ratchets and jack stands. Building bumpers can get a little tricky, but everyone has to deal with that. There are people that are more than willing to help when there's welding or grinding to do. I had a ton of help on my sliders and we got them welded on long before I had a welder. Let people know what you want to accomplish, and if you need help, there are almost always people willing to give input or lend a hand. That's a great reason for a build thread just like this one. Just a thought.
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sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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UVRUGBY said:
I wish I had the tools you have at disposal. The build up of my '90 PU would be a lot easier.
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I didn't always have the tools I have now. You gotta start somewhere. There are a lot of people on here who would be more than happy to lend a hand and let you use their tools.
 
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UVRUGBY

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You have a great point 4biker and Steve. My situation is that I don't have my own place and I'm getting ready to go active duty so it wouldn't be smart to start loading up on tools until I have my own place during active duty or I'm done with active duty. But, it isn't so much the sprockets it is more the welding equipment. If I had the welding equipment I would be good on my build, I welded for 4 straight years during high school that from gas to tig weld so I know I could handle that.

But, I'm thinking of having to trim my fenders and wheel well. And I made it threw it is just skimming till I see build info. Or pictures? :cool:

Were you going to go shackles for a little more lift? Or thought about maybe doing a 63" Chevy spring swap?
 
sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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I don't want more lift, and I feel that my current springs flex and ride better than chevy springs. In fact, my springs flex as well as my old alcans.

Here are two other builds of mine from the past:

2001 d-cab tacoma
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.php?t=144603&highlight=sixstringsteve

1981 Toyota "Angelo"
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.php?74677-Steve-s-81-Toyota-quot-angelo-quot-build&highlight=angelo

'97 sidekick:
http://www.rme4x4.com/showthread.ph...l-build-thread)&highlight=trailtough+sidekick
 
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sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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Yes, OME Dakar rear springs. I love 'em. Half the price of my alcans, plus the paint doesn't chip off, almost zero break-in preiod, and I picked 'em up from Kurt same day. Don't get me wrong, the Alcans are amazing springs, but I'm just as happy with the Dakars at half the price.
 
TJDukit

TJDukit

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I think the one thing that blows me away the most about Abner is the fact that you are actually done with this build and you are more than happy with where your truck is Steve. This is a rare thing to find these days.

I guess when you have built as many rigs as you have you are going to eventually find the one that makes you happy.
 
sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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I know, it's crazy. It's nice to spend the time wheeling instead of building, though I do love a good project from time to time. With each build, I gained skill, and I learned what did and didn't work for me. Initially, I built too many rigs based on what others told me I needed. I'm at the point now where I think a lot of rigs could work for me. It's been a journey, and I've learned that what I really enjoy is camping and seeing new sights with my loved ones and friends, and this rig definitely allows me to do it. I haven't been to snakes at all this year. I'm pretty burnt out of driving an hour to a trail, wheeling for an hour or two, then driving home another hour. I enjoy adding the camping element to it. I guess my tastes have changed through the years, and my rigs have changed to meet those new preferences. I'm really happy with this rig, I absolutely love it.
 
TJDukit

TJDukit

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I wish I was in your spot Steve. Don't get me wrong I love my Jeep as it is but there is a lot of room for improvement, but I'm also still at a point where I thrive on the risk of rolling and body damage, not that I want either one of those. I'm still pretty certain that at some point next year I will be done building mine as well. Then it will be on to other projects, going to eventually do an old Firebird.

I do need to get into more camping wheeling though, seems like the longer the trip the more fun I have.
 
frieed

frieed

Jeepless in Draper
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Draper, UT
I'm coming at it from the other direction. I've done nothing but trailer/barge camping with so much stuff for so long that I'm working to pare the list down to just the things I really need to allow me to be more mobile and expedition-y. Sorry to clutter the thread with non-Abner stuff...
 
Kevin B.

Kevin B.

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Stinkwater
frieed said:
I'm coming at it from the other direction. I've done nothing but trailer/barge camping with so much stuff for so long that I'm working to pare the list down to just the things I really need to allow me to be more mobile and expedition-y. Sorry to clutter the thread with non-Abner stuff...
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Me too. My ideal packing list would include everything I need to backpack for several days, plus 5 gallons of water and a campchair. :)
 
sixstringsteve

sixstringsteve

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UVRUGBY

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Steve love your builds. I am curious if I could use your welder when I get my roll bars. I have a slight modification to do to them.
 
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STAG

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sixstringsteve said:
Yup, that's the plan. And we need a link to your build thread, it looks like it's sitting under some axles now?
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sorta, still waiting on my rear axle housing from ruffstuff.. first time I called and ordered it they said im first on the list and that they would be able to start on immediately and that it would be approx 2 weeks til I would see it shipped to my dads house. However 2nd time later on checking on the progress I was 10th in line and on projects and it would be a couple days before they could start it, probably 3 weeks til I would see it. Don't get me wrong, not complaining at all I definitely understand the fabshop stuff and whats goin on, but I'm eagerly but patiently waiting,

I do have a long list of things I can do until I do actually get it here though.

Told ya it wasn't a narrowed axle lol.. she's a wide girl.. those wheels (pictured) that I got from Jynxspot won't be the ones Im using. I'll be using stock H1's which will bring the total width in a lot narrower. I think like 3" ish for each wheel.



Cool to see Abner on the Rubicon trail. I've always wanted to wheel it and it will be on my list of to-do trails when mine is finally finished.
 
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