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csuviper's Rock Warrior Build (VENOM) - TRADED IN

Discussion in '2nd Gen Builds (2007-2013)' started by csuviper, Jan 6, 2014.

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  1. Mar 12, 2014 at 8:42 AM
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    Is one more sturdier than the other as far as longevity? Wasn't sure if the nite shades would help it stay longer prior to being scratched up/removed...if that makes sense.
     
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    Na should both be the same to that respect. I will try scratch tests before I peal it off
     
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    On my 08 I used VHT had good success, I can't remember coats then wet sand and little buff, lasts long and looks great.
     
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    I used the VHT and then clearcoats on my 07 taco. The VHT was spotty and looked like it was cracking. Weird. It's an option if the others don't work. Also thinking of just getting them tinted.
     
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    4 thick coats plastidip smoke-way too light
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    2 light coats plastidip black and 2 heavy coats glossifier- maybe a little light but can see specs and transparency is already limited
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  6. Mar 12, 2014 at 9:39 PM
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    Alright, VHT Nite-Shades it is.
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    Def must have done something wrong the last time I used it.
    Question I have is do you need to put clear coat layers over the top and wax, or leave it with just nite-shades???
     
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  7. Mar 13, 2014 at 12:10 PM
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    I didn't put clear on it, I wet sanded after VHT and then buff wax. You could put a coat or two of clear and would just last longer I imagine.
     
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    :cheers:!!!!
     
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    Spent a little time this weekend installing the Toytec Ultimate Lift. Had some help from @Sean266.

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    Yessir!!!
     
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    Here she is with the new lift and tires
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    So purrrttyyy
     
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  16. Mar 17, 2014 at 10:20 PM
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    Looks good! Are you at +2.5" up front now?
     
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  17. Mar 18, 2014 at 8:52 AM
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    I will check dimensions tonight to find out. I want to be at 3" so i will adjust the coilovers if needed to get to 3".
     
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  18. Mar 18, 2014 at 5:38 PM
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    Looks good. You'll have to let us know how it rides.
     
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  19. Mar 18, 2014 at 6:35 PM
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    The ride is freaking amazing. So much better than the stock shocks and coils with leveling spacer. Leans a little in the corners and absorbs the bumps well.
     
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    Got an alignment today and now I rub in reverse when close to full turn. Think it's related?
     
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  21. Mar 24, 2014 at 8:43 PM
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    Mine does that on occasion-- just depends on that angle, slope, etc.
    Doubt it's alignment related
     
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  22. Mar 25, 2014 at 12:04 AM
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    It's possible that pre alignment your tires were just missing from rubbing but now that they are "strait" it rubs. I'm thinkin the real culprit is them big ole tires! :D Have you figured out where it's rubbing?
     
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  23. Mar 25, 2014 at 5:16 AM
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    I honestly had zero rubbing backing out of my driveway before the alignments. Now it rubs every time. Looks like it's rubbing on the front plastic and a little on the cab mount. Going to do some chopping this weekend.
     
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    Keep debating if I should put 1.25" wheel spacers on. The tires fit without contact with the spindle or upper control arm but it's very close. The main reason I'm thinking that I might put them on is for looks. I like the wider stance.
    Here is the current look:
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    I have the wheel spacers but they are not returnable if I put them on.

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    man that looks great! do you know what the offset is for those rims? there is a member on tundratalk that swears there is a relationship with tire rub and alignment. he says he has been doing it for 30 year, so maybe have another shop check? they would look good too sticking out further, but I would hate to have a spacer on my wheel.
     
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  26. Mar 25, 2014 at 9:42 AM
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    17x8 RW Wheels - Offset: +50mm, Backspacing: 6.5"
     
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    DO IT!!! Stance stance!
     
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    Alright I spent some time in the garage tonight:

    Installed 1.25" wheel spacers

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    After
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    Installed plasidipped black center caps and rock rings

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    Installed Tundras.com vinyl sticker
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  29. Mar 26, 2014 at 1:58 AM
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    Oh yea, I rub.
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