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Betsy Build

Discussion in '2.5 Gen Builds (2014-2021)' started by T-Rex266, Mar 27, 2015.

  1. Apr 1, 2015 at 7:09 PM
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    T-Rex266

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    The photos don't do the lift/tires justice

    The wife "I don't like those, but get what u want."
    ..she comes home "these tires are SO much better!"

    Btw.. I now have about .5-.1" of clearance of getting into the garage :eek:
     
  2. Apr 1, 2015 at 8:53 PM
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    Your truck looks sick BTW. As far as the front bumper, I vote to dip the chrome white. However it will look great regardless of what you do.
     
  3. Apr 1, 2015 at 9:21 PM
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    The center is black so i vote continue the black to the sides.
    White for the grill surround.
     
  4. Apr 1, 2015 at 9:22 PM
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    That is tight. Don't drive too fast going in or you could bump up high enough to hit.
     
  5. Apr 2, 2015 at 11:35 AM
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    I agree with @MotoTundra, dip it white if you like it keep it or have it painted. I would paint it personally I think it would look great with the chrome part white
     
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  6. Apr 2, 2015 at 11:40 AM
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    Truck looks great Sean....I'm with Brian with the black bumper/white grill I think that would look good.
     
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  7. Apr 2, 2015 at 1:03 PM
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    Keep in mind the rear bumper is factory painted white..still think black front bumper?
     
  8. Apr 2, 2015 at 1:10 PM
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    I think white would look great bc it would match the rear, the black center, leave it black in my opinion.
     
  9. Apr 2, 2015 at 1:14 PM
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    Dam missed the part the rear was white...yeah so either all white front or leave center black and white on the outsides.
     
  10. Apr 2, 2015 at 1:41 PM
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    za9ehy3u.jpg Ok i like it
     
  11. Apr 2, 2015 at 2:41 PM
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    At first I was thinking black...... Then Brian posted the picture of the white. Now I vote white. R u going to paint or dip it?
     
  12. Apr 2, 2015 at 6:00 PM
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    That actually looks pretty damn good! @JC303 the owner before you made your truck pretty similar to that haha.

    I would rather paint it so the texture/appearance is the same. As you know, I plasti-dipped the grill surround on what you have and it does look great, but color doesnt line up that well enough for my OCD to settle down. 8^
     
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  13. Apr 7, 2015 at 4:23 PM
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    Had the AIP update done, and had my Toyota tech buddy do my alignment

    [​IMG]
     
  14. Apr 7, 2015 at 7:40 PM
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    The owner before me did a great job!:cheers: I have been thinking about rhino lining my bumpers. Not sure. The white is growing on me but I will stick with black! Your truck looks great!
     
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  15. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:16 PM
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1429413331.836972.jpg
     

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  16. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:20 PM
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    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1429413624.545954.jpg
     
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  17. Apr 18, 2015 at 8:21 PM
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    Congrants sean
     
  18. Apr 19, 2015 at 5:00 AM
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    I like the chrome white also
     
  19. Apr 19, 2015 at 7:35 AM
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    Where did you go for dinner?
    Also congrats on your 10 year anniversary.
     
  20. Apr 19, 2015 at 7:36 AM
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    No way! Black it out or color match :)
     
  21. Apr 19, 2015 at 7:48 AM
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    Thanks!

    Flagstaff House in Boulder...views, service, staff, and food was amazing!
    With tip, you're not getting out for under $200. It's truly a great experience if you can go sometime. Julie would love it!
     
  22. Apr 19, 2015 at 11:24 AM
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    That looks great!!
     
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  23. Apr 20, 2015 at 3:34 PM
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    @Sean266 Which stubby antenna did you purchase, and any loss in reception? And you mention having a pitch weld flattened, is that the same as the body mount chop? I had the chop done...
     

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    Congrats on your anniversary! :cheers:
     
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  25. Apr 20, 2015 at 8:27 PM
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    Antennax. No issues with reception. Had this on my Taco too.

    No, they are little different. They lowered and flattened the pinch weld.

    Here's what it was like before

    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1429586806.705483.jpg

    Thanks brother!
     
  26. Apr 25, 2015 at 11:02 AM
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    I measured the lip of my wheels yesterday. Measured at aprx. 3"
     
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  27. Apr 26, 2015 at 6:54 AM
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    Everything looks great!
     
  28. May 18, 2015 at 9:51 AM
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    plasti dip
     
  29. May 18, 2015 at 10:58 AM
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    I just installed reverse LED's yesterday....Ill try to get a night pic.
     
  30. May 22, 2015 at 10:03 PM
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    color match was what I meant, by chrome~white :)
     

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