Silverback
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Windows done... still need to hook up the DVD headrests.
What have you done to someone else's ride lately?
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PSU Taco85
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Silverback
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Nice welds
PSU Taco85
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Thanks, I'm getting better at the 4G stuff as time goes on
I'll post up some more progress once I get back to working on it. Not sure when it'll get finished as my schedule is pretty busy the next few weeks.
Nothing like getting a project going and laying down some nice welds to make sure you run out of wire.
PSU Taco85
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Yep that kinda sucked. It was around 8pm and we could have probably finished it that night. I had the plate cut out for the tire mount just needed to cut a few more tubes. I use the 10 lb spools so I rarely peak in there and check how much wire was left. I had a spool of .030 wire but I like to use .035 for projects like these. I used 5/16" plate to tie the spindle mount into the bumper, I'd rather see his frame break off than my tire carrier. My work comes with the tail light warranty, once I can no longer see your tail lights leaving my driveway, the warranty is expired
Silverback
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Awesome warranty!!
TacoXpo
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What are the doors broken?
j/k - Sorry to hear about the car. Glad everyone is okay.
PSU Taco85
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Finished the tire portion of the swingout, may add a jerry can mount at a later date. Was actually alot easier than I had thought. I think the frame will snap before the swingout gives way
I used my old welding spool as a template for the tire carrier plate
gusseted the fuck out of it just because
Can still get the cap open without opening the swingout
I used my old welding spool as a template for the tire carrier plate
gusseted the fuck out of it just because
Can still get the cap open without opening the swingout
TacoXpo
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Now time to powder coat that chrome to black or body color.
Oswego
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Ant - I know (when my truck runs) I use my spare as my "bump stop" when backing up so considering that ~ Will that rack handle backing up into something without it hitting/damaging the tailgate? That tire sticks out so far and is so high up I 'd have to think he will be mashing shit on the trails...especially when pulling u turns.
PSU Taco85
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It's about 2.5" away from the tailgate, hard to tell from the pictures. If it deflects that much there's going to be some serious problems. I sat on the swingout when it was full open 90° and it moved the whole bumper and suspension, it would have to be a hard hit to move the swingout; hard enough to move the whole bumper
I guess time will tell though. Sometimes you can't fix stupied, I can always redesign it at the appropriate rate if they break it
Sealed up the new headlights for my sammich maker's Tacoma tonight. I messed up and bought the white silicon so hopefully it is all hidden once installed.
TacoXpo
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Is your sammich maker white? If so, it should be okay.
Taco Loco
Tired and Lazy, married to ‘The Laundry Fairy’
Yes but he prefers burnt toast
TacoXpo
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Don't we all!?
Silverback
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I like white toast, but I've been know to eat all types and enjoy each as much as the last. I could go for a stray piece of rye about now.
Swapped out the headlights in the sammich maker's Tacoma tonight after dinner. The caulking was hidden completely so I am not worried about it not being clear now. She is very happy which works for me.
Silverback
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Not the pics of the sandwichmakers headlights I was hoping for. FAIL!