2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 Build Thread

Here's

$60 Off Roader eGrille Compatible with Toyota Tundra 2003-2006 Main Upper Stainless Steel Black 8x6 Horizontal Billet Grille Insert BGC-28T4606

the grill
Here's the emblem
I admit the emblem didn't go as i expected. I thought it would have two bolts on the back of either side. Turned out it had a hole in the second O and snap ons behind the first T and the A. I put a small screw with a washer into the O and grill. The snap ons had to be trimmed and didn't align with the slit in the billet bars, so I ended up gorilla gluing them to one of the bars. There must be a better option for the TOYOTA badge itself out there.
I removed the V8 badge from.its black backing and painted em Toyota natural white and stuck em on with double sided tape. I do see why people tend to go with mesh grills. I've had em on previous vehicles and they are much easier and more forgiving when it comes to attaching emblems.



Chrome V8 with black backing (top)
Vs
Toyota Natural White V8 (bottom)


Or just TOYOTA

 

Installed a new speaker on the passenger side. Did the rears a few days ago. Will do the front driver tomorrow.

Top is the 06 premium audio speaker
Bottom is Sony 4 way speaker.

 

Keep us posted on the sound difference.

 

I went ahead and did the driver side today as well. It sounds great. Much louder and clearer. And it only cost me.about $80 to do all four speakers.

 

Sounds like a good upgrade for under $100.

 

For sure, considering just 5 years ago I paid about $140 on my 99 taco to replace 4 speakers

 

Brute Force Fab sliders installed by Trail Toys

Still need bedliner.

 

1. All bedlined
   
   

 

Nice. They look like they will make great steps too.

 

Yeah I got em in hopes short people could more easily get in and out. My poor old mother needed a step stool before lol

 

Alright, we have to work on your photagraphy skills.

Can you post some better pics in the daylight, not the shade? Maybe a few close ups.

 

Maybe

 

Alright now... Tell us how you really feel. Hahaha. I will admit I thought the pictures were a little hard to see, but I did just write it off to my tired eyes. Computer, plasma, grind, weld, and then back to computer, isn't easy on the peepers.

 

Looks good from my house.

 

I wasn't trying to be rude. I just wanted to see them a little closer since I'll likely be ordering a set as well.

 

Hey I was just playing and I get the impression wumbo can take a joke.

 

He can. He still has his pink tow hooks.

 

Had to let em dry and it rained today so I played it safe then I had to go to work tonight. So I'll try to get more pics tomorrow.

 

That reminds me.of my old job at a carpentry shop. When someone pointed out a minor mistake that wasn't too noticeable or integral to the structure, they'd say "I can't see it from my house." Lol

 

The funny thing is those pics were taken around noon with the garage lights on
Might just be this old S7.

 

In the meantime I can offer this unfinished close up...

 

They look awesome. What did Trail Toys charge to weld them up?

 

$300

Brute Force shipped em with the legs loose. So Nathan had to cut the angles for the legs and weld em and the frame plates to the sliders and the frame. Basically turned a 2 hour job into an all day job

 

Why did they do this?

 

That's just how they keep their price down and turn around and say it's.so you can chose the exact angles you want.

 

Just a quick update with more to come soon!

 

That's a nice bumper!

 

Thanks. It's the Coastal Off-road kit

 

I like it! Should look really good once it's all painted.