2008 DC Tacoma Build....

**Soaring_Taco** · 01-01-2012, 12:45 PM

In the original post

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**Soaring_Taco** · 01-15-2012, 08:34 PM

Updated pics.... They're in the OP ^

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**Soaring_Taco** · 01-26-2012, 06:36 PM

She lives!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-sM6...e_gdata_player

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**Socalrunner08** · 01-26-2012, 06:42 PM

Did the wheels you have clear the front calipers? LOOKS GOOD for sure!!!

**Soaring_Taco** · 01-26-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Socalrunner08

Did the wheels you have clear the front calipers? LOOKS GOOD for sure!!!

No they didn't, had to space them 1/4" and get longer studs....

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**jakecarver91** · 01-26-2012, 07:18 PM

is the cage welded to the cab anywhere? do you Have any problems with it rattling against the cab at all when you drive? looks good!

**Soaring_Taco** · 01-26-2012, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by jakecarver91

is the cage welded to the cab anywhere? do you Have any problems with it rattling against the cab at all when you drive? looks good!

I'm starting to patch holes and do the cab to cage tie-ins right now, it's not "done" by any means, lots of things to do... It doesn't really rattle as much as I thought it would, I dynamatted the entire truck do its surprisingly quiet, besides the exhaust and holes....

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**Soaring_Taco** · 01-30-2012, 05:53 PM

Update!!!!!

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**Kroggy** · 01-30-2012, 05:59 PM

This thing is badass

**Soaring_Taco** · 01-30-2012, 06:48 PM

Originally Posted by Kroggy

This thing is badass

Thanks, it's getting there, still A LOT left to do

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**nelson18matt** · 01-31-2012, 06:37 AM

nice man, what else you got planned?

**offroadmaniac** · 01-31-2012, 09:59 AM

this thing is sick, love the cage setup and sweet battery disconnect setup

**EhrenGeersema6** · 01-31-2012, 11:16 AM

Goood Shitt mann, Super cleaannn. Sooo siiiicck.

**Soaring_Taco** · 01-31-2012, 02:40 PM

Originally Posted by nelson18matt

nice man, what else you got planned?

Low profile front bumper w/ 3 hella 4000 HIDs, and 2 hid fog lamps, rear bumper, another spare tire mount, interior, 9 inch, engine cage, bunch of little accessories... Lots more, but I had to get it driving so I can go back to work...

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**sc610** · 01-31-2012, 03:30 PM

What are you going to do about a back window?

**Soaring_Taco** · 01-31-2012, 04:43 PM

Originally Posted by sc610

What are you going to do about a back window?

I'm picking up some polycarbonate tomorrow....

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**LTFJC** · 01-31-2012, 07:31 PM

Wow..

**Marnes2986** · 02-01-2012, 12:00 AM

I cant believe never seen this thread! Great truck and progress! Youre gonna love the SUA kit!

Does your center console/arm rest fit in between the 3G's???????

**Soaring_Taco** · 02-01-2012, 09:38 AM

Originally Posted by Marnes2986

I cant believe never seen this thread! Great truck and progress! Youre gonna love the SUA kit!

Does your center console/arm rest fit in between the 3G's???????

The 3Gs got stolen a couple months back, in the process of finding new seats, not sure if im going to put 3gs back in.I don't have a center console I'm pretty sure it wouldn't fit though, those seats are HUGE!!!

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**theduck911** · 02-01-2012, 01:50 PM

Originally Posted by Soaring_Taco

The 3Gs got stolen a couple months back, in the process of finding new seats, not sure if im going to put 3gs back in.I don't have a center console I'm pretty sure it wouldn't fit though, those seats are HUGE!!!

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Damn that sucks man, fricken theives...

Have you seen the CR1 seats? very nice IMO, not sure how wide they are in comparison to the 3Gs.

**Marnes2986** · 02-01-2012, 02:38 PM

Originally Posted by Soaring_Taco

The 3Gs got stolen a couple months back, in the process of finding new seats, not sure if im going to put 3gs back in.I don't have a center console I'm pretty sure it wouldn't fit though, those seats are HUGE!!!

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Thats a shame, theives should be shot.

Thanks for the insight. I had my mind set on putting 3G's in and even was gonna jump on a set last week. You definitely saved me some money. I want my armrest when I cage my cab, so the 3G's are out!

Did you notch your frame to fit the 3.0s? DMZ Tim had to notch a whole lot to fit mine.

Once again awesome build!

**Soaring_Taco** · 02-01-2012, 03:32 PM

Originally Posted by Marnes2986

Thats a shame, theives should be shot.

Thanks for the insight. I had my mind set on putting 3G's in and even was gonna jump on a set last week. You definitely saved me some money. I want my armrest when I cage my cab, so the 3G's are out!

Did you notch your frame to fit the 3.0s? DMZ Tim had to notch a whole lot to fit mine.

Once again awesome build!

Ya, might want to look into the cobra Monaco pro seats, I think I'm going to get them, bout $400 from sube sports in Huntington beach, they're a rigid seat , fia approved, comfortable as hell and COMPACT! few of my buddies run them in their race trucks and swear by them.... As far as notching the frame, no notching, I'm planning on a 9", I'm running spacers for the time being until the wider rear end goes in...

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**oakleytrd** · 02-08-2012, 04:21 PM

holy shit this thing is amazing. What are your fuel cell plans? 32g im assuming?

how much wider than stock are you going with the 9"?

**royrjs** · 02-08-2012, 04:53 PM

Q: are you running another battery selector/switch inside the cab? or is that a temporary location (bedcage)?

great build, looks tits!!

**Soaring_Taco** · 02-08-2012, 05:06 PM

I'm running another inside the cab, that selector switch allows me to switch between bat1, bat2, or both in order to read battery voltage on the LED display/fuse block, it also acts as an exterior disconnect, the one inside is simply an on/off power disconnect for line power.

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**Soaring_Taco** · 02-08-2012, 05:10 PM

I'm thinking a 70" rear end... No fuel cell for now, the factory tank still fits...

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**oakleytrd** · 02-08-2012, 06:19 PM

Originally Posted by Soaring_Taco

I'm thinking a 70" rear end... No fuel cell for now, the factory tank still fits...

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rad, gave me some solid ideas for when we rebuild my bedcage and ditch the bed. 70" will match up with the front nicely, 2" spacers in back right now?

**BLACKHAWK250** · 02-08-2012, 06:50 PM

looks great man. really like how u did the cab cage to incorporate alot of room in back seats

**Soaring_Taco** · 02-08-2012, 06:52 PM

Originally Posted by oakleytrd

rad, gave me some solid ideas for when we rebuild my bedcage and ditch the bed. 70" will match up with the front nicely, 2" spacers in back right now?

Yep, 68 1/2" right now, the tires polish the bypass tubes a little...

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**Soaring_Taco** · 03-08-2012, 09:36 PM

Got a start on the front bumper with lights mounted and tabs for the HDPE, still need to tie in to the crossmembers and get another couple tubes out to the sides, gonna try and get my buddy to cut some 2024 aluminum skids on his plasma table. Got the new seats mounted. Next I need to do some sheet metal patching on the cab and seal all the holes up... Then I'll start on the interior.... Thanks for all the support guys!!!!!

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**Soaring_Taco** · 03-19-2012, 09:31 AM

Got some sheet metal patched and the rear window in just in time for the rain this weekend....

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**Kyle@HnM** · 03-19-2012, 09:44 AM

Truck looks good really like the seats

**Soaring_Taco** · 03-19-2012, 01:21 PM

Some updated pics

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**theduck911** · 03-21-2012, 07:29 AM

Trucks looking awesome, rear light bar setup looks good!

Gotta go out now & get some action shots!

**Soaring_Taco** · 03-26-2012, 10:37 AM

Before tear down to revalve coilovers and replace the top seal in the driver side bumpstop... I had a snap ring come out on the lower a-arm to frame uniball, I guess I should have triple checked that it was seated... Also installing lockout tabs and getting rid of the cam adjusters....

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**Socalrunner08** · 03-27-2012, 10:13 PM

Looks sick man.

**fleshwound** · 03-28-2012, 10:30 AM

awesome job on the build man, you did a great job and it turned out real nice. I like your style.

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