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Discussion in 'New Member Introductions' started by Catman, May 2, 2018.

  1. May 2, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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    Catman

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    Catman [OP] New Member

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    I have a 2004 Tundra TRD extended cab.

    as a new guy to the Toyota truck

    were do I ask.....
    how can I get 33" tires under it?
    What suspension lift/upgrades can I do? not looking for speed, but off road ability.

    I have gone out with the local jeep club on a mid trail and it wheeled fairly well for stock.
    I was going to pick up a Jeep for off roading but was wondering if I can spend the money on this rig to make it fun off road and a good over-lander.

    I need to know
    about locker/lockers (all tho I am not sure an IFS should have a locker)
    Suspension Lifts
    Aggressive tires-mud tires

    I have a tube bender-plasma cutter-welder and all sorts of tools....but I have never built a IFS Toyota...

    Do not want to get as far as doing solid front axle/swaps (been there , done that)

    I also thinking of making custom front, rear bumper, rock rails, Bed rack.....

    But again, i am new to this kind of vehicle so feel free to give your 2 cents, links and pics of your experience.

    I can build it, but would it be fun out in the bush....

    Last note: not looking to do tons of off road...but do not want to put money in a throw away jeep, if i can build a moderate trail rig...


    let the thrashing Start..
     
    Catman, May 2, 2018
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  2. May 2, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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    T-Rex266

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    T-Rex266 Owner, CTO and executive chairman of X Staff Member

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    Welcome from CO. Browse the forum- this thread may help you some.
     
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  3. May 2, 2018 at 10:47 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    TXRailRoadBandit73 YOTAS,RAILROADIN',RÖKnRÖLLN',BEER,MAX/GEMMA

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  4. May 2, 2018 at 11:30 AM
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    Catman

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    Nice...
    Thank you for the welcomes

    That thread is great, lots of good info....
    I am hopeing to get that experience info ....

    Is IFS not worth lifting because of the cvs or if I lift upgrade the breakeables to heavy duty (????)
     
    Catman, May 2, 2018
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  5. May 2, 2018 at 11:43 AM
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    Welcome from CO.
     
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  8. May 2, 2018 at 12:00 PM
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  9. May 2, 2018 at 12:06 PM
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  10. May 2, 2018 at 12:29 PM
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    Wow this is overwhelming
    Thank you guys
     
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  11. May 2, 2018 at 12:55 PM
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    Welcome from Socal!
     
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  12. May 2, 2018 at 1:14 PM
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    Welcome from a 1st gen owner in Arizona.
     
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  13. May 2, 2018 at 7:19 PM
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    Welcome from a fellow First Gen in Texas! Im going for the same look as you and i have an 05! Maybe we can go off of eachothers builds ;) Next in line for me is an LT kit.
     
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  14. May 3, 2018 at 1:49 AM
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    Catman

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    That sounds great Matty4wd

    should we start a new thread we're we can post our builds and compare ideas?
     
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  15. May 3, 2018 at 2:18 AM
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    rons23 Get The Led Out!!!

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    Welcome from Obx. :thumbsup: on the Plasma Cutter. A must when fabricating. Pays for itself quick.
     
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  16. May 3, 2018 at 7:50 AM
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    welcome from CO, I have a 2004 access cab 4x4 myself
     
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  17. May 3, 2018 at 8:10 AM
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  18. May 3, 2018 at 8:27 AM
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    Welcome from Ca. Check out @renosauce. He's got a nice LT 1st gen.
     
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  19. May 3, 2018 at 10:04 AM
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  20. May 3, 2018 at 5:40 PM
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