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2006 Gordita Blanca V8 4x4 Build Thread

Discussion in '1st Gen Builds (2000-2006)' started by because_wumbo-truck, Sep 30, 2018.

  1. Nov 24, 2018 at 8:31 PM
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    because_wumbo-truck

    because_wumbo-truck [OP] TTC#036 & 1st Degenerate

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    Thanks
     
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  2. Nov 24, 2018 at 8:35 PM
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    The overload is the thick metal piece that you typically remove from the stock leaf pack when you install an AAL. But it's not necessary if you don't off-road. I left it on with both my prerunner tacos. Removed if for more flex on my tundra because 4wd. 3 leaf AAL is progressive because it compliments the existing leaf pack, unlike a single AAL
     
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  3. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:25 PM
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    See, I don’t have any personal experience with AAL’s, my truck has the stock pack with an aftermarket shackle. Is your 3 leaf AAL the Icon pack?
     
  4. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:47 PM
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    Wheelers off road
     
  5. Nov 24, 2018 at 9:48 PM
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    If you leave the overload in then the 3 leaf (progressive) AAL with net you 2 inches, no overload nets you 1.5inches.
     
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  6. Nov 28, 2018 at 3:35 AM
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  7. Nov 28, 2018 at 5:55 AM
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    :popcorn:
     
  8. Nov 28, 2018 at 6:06 AM
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    Not sure if you saw on TTC, but I'll have to do some serious trimming in order to turn the wheels left and right lol.
     
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  9. Nov 28, 2018 at 1:42 PM
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    lol yeah I saw. doesn't sound fun
     
  10. Nov 28, 2018 at 3:33 PM
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  11. Nov 28, 2018 at 5:01 PM
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    I need one of those mall rated stickers. LOL
     
  12. Dec 2, 2018 at 1:50 PM
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    Finally trimmed to fit my new tires thanks to Nathan of Trail Toys

     
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  13. Dec 2, 2018 at 5:32 PM
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  14. Dec 2, 2018 at 7:47 PM
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    Seriously! I used to driver over parking blocks like that to fit in the compact spots.

    Truck is coming along nicely.
     
  15. Dec 3, 2018 at 5:55 PM
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    Thanks. I used to do that in my prerunner taco all the time lol or hope curbs to make turns when there was a car in the way of the turn lane, or hop a median to get to a store
     
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  16. Dec 12, 2018 at 10:23 AM
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  17. Dec 12, 2018 at 10:25 AM
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  18. Dec 12, 2018 at 10:32 AM
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  19. Dec 12, 2018 at 5:56 PM
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    Sneak peek of current projects

     
  20. Dec 15, 2018 at 9:43 AM
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  21. Dec 15, 2018 at 10:30 AM
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    Looking good Jon!
     
  22. Dec 15, 2018 at 11:03 AM
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    Thanks Holden. She's coming along nicely.
     
  23. Dec 15, 2018 at 11:05 AM
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    So today was the day I install my new rear bumper... But I finally got under the truck only to realize the bumper is integrated into the hitch and I don't want to lose my hitch or have to buy an aftermarket hitch. The pic of the bumper installed in the previous owners truck had a hitch so I assumed everything would work out fine. Fuck

    So my options are:
    1. Leave it alone. Sell bumper. Have Trail Toys or Maner build me a custom bumper with integrated hitch.
    2. Wait til I have an aftermarket hitch and install em both.
    3. Install bumper without a hitch. (Not even an option)


    Anybody wanna buy a bumper?
     
  24. Dec 19, 2018 at 4:50 PM
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  25. Dec 21, 2018 at 1:34 PM
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  26. Dec 22, 2018 at 2:42 PM
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  27. Dec 22, 2018 at 3:02 PM
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    We would be twins if i still had my other wheels and flares! This is how mine looked before the tire upgrade :)) 9A6BCD84-B867-45D2-A612-BF802C68DC21.jpg
    Looking Good Jon!
     
  28. Dec 22, 2018 at 5:00 PM
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    Thanks.! Yours too! So get this .. my buddy with the white 01 has an aftermarket hitch... So now oniisr gotta swap hitches with him and bolt his bumper to other and I'll be able to add his hitch and my HD bumper. I tried to make it easy and told em he could have my white bumper but he likes his chrome.. so I just gotta cobble it together and I'll be all set
     
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  29. Dec 23, 2018 at 6:40 AM
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    Hahaha:rofl:buddy’s always have to make things way more difficult :rolleyes:
     
  30. Dec 25, 2018 at 4:40 PM
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    Santa brought me a new tool box! :)

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