My Chaos LTed 05 Taco by SDHQ! [Archive]

mdiez1

08-02-2006, 06:41 PM

GOT COPE?

08-02-2006, 07:52 PM

Looks good. :)

BALLER619

08-02-2006, 08:05 PM

awesomeness. lol Thats gonna be sick.

mdiez1

08-02-2006, 08:15 PM

Thanks guys! :)

joel

08-02-2006, 08:15 PM

Nice ;)

marnes2986

08-02-2006, 09:17 PM

WOW!!!!!!!

I think youre gonna be the first LTed 05+ in the east coast. Congrats man, post some action pics later!

adamgil

08-02-2006, 09:20 PM

:clap: looks badass man. keep us posted

ARB1977

08-02-2006, 09:40 PM

Hi all,

Just wanted to share the buildup of my truck with you guys. The guys at SDHQ are building her and she's going to be one outstanding girl!! :) They're doing a greeeeaaat job and I can't wait to see her! Thanks Ryan!

Click on the featured ride!:
http://superdutyheadquarters.com/

Regards,

Marco
Damn dude your an animal driving all the way to AZ for the build. From the looks of things it was definitly worth the trip. Keep us posted with the progress.

anthonycoley

08-02-2006, 09:41 PM

That's what I like to see. LT'ed 4wd...

Good job and keep us posted.

ShowStop

08-02-2006, 10:19 PM

Truck looks nice, the auto play music on the pages is annoying

yota4lyfe

08-02-2006, 10:21 PM

Floridirt don't play! One thing? Why the 3" body lift? WHY-WHY? Well in the East Coast it don't matter. You need that extra body height for that nasty rain. I know because I just moved to Cali from Clearwater, Floridirt. Cool looking ride cuz it be CHAOSed. $$$$$$$$$$$$ouch$$$$$$$$$$. I thought I spent a lot.lol

mdiez1

08-02-2006, 11:16 PM

Haha! Thanks!

Yeah, by the time I got to TX I was thinking it hadn't been such a good idea! Maaaaan, Tx is loooooong. It took me forever to get through there. Loved the trip, but don't know if I'd like to do it again...alone! :) Yes, I was very pleasantly surprised when I got to see Ryan's shop, storefront, and services. Very nice and it looked like they knew what they were doing! Couldn't be happier with my choice!! I'll definitely keep all posted!:xrocker:

Damn dude your an animal driving all the way to AZ for the build. From the looks of things it was definitly worth the trip. Keep us posted with the progress.

mdiez1

08-02-2006, 11:28 PM

Well,

To run the 35s you really do need a body lift, even with the LT kit. Last I checked it shouldn't have a 3" body lift. More like a 2". But its difficult to tell from the fotos...I'll double check that. Don't know if yota4life had to do that with his truck but I know for sure Lance (has a bad-ass green 4-runner with the Chaos LT kit did that. Otherwise there would be substancial rubbing.

Floridirt don't play! One thing? Why the 3" body lift? WHY-WHY? Well in the East Coast it don't matter. You need that extra body height for that nasty rain. I know because I just moved to Cali from Clearwater, Floridirt. Cool looking ride cuz it be CHAOSed. $$$$$$$$$$$$ouch$$$$$$$$$$. I thought I spent a lot.lol

yota4lyfe

08-02-2006, 11:38 PM

Well,

To run the 35s you really do need a body lift, even with the LT kit. Last I checked it shouldn't have a 3" body lift. More like a 2". But its difficult to tell from the fotos...I'll double check that. Don't know if yota4life had to do that with his truck but I know for sure Lance (has a bad-ass green 4-runner with the Chaos LT kit did that. Otherwise there would be substancial rubbing.

LT no body lift 35's. Clearance the cab mount and you are in there. Wheels need at least 4.25 backspacing. My clear. I jumped my ride out in the desert many times with no problems. It's not to late to take it off. I can take pictures of what DMZ did for my Cab mount.

JESSE_at_TLT

08-03-2006, 12:04 AM

Nice truck. DITCH THE BODY LIFT (http://www.trailslesstraveled.com/article/clearance-for-35inch-tires-on-a-tacoma-at-any-lift-height/).

yota4lyfe

08-03-2006, 12:26 AM

http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_2984.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_2981.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_2985.jpg

mdiez1

08-03-2006, 07:26 AM

Thanks for the images Jeff. I hadn't realized you didn't need that. OK. I'll get on that ASAP!! I'm a very happy camper right now!! :) I hated that body lift!

mdiez1

08-03-2006, 07:31 AM

Hi Jesse,

Thanks for the link. I actually have contacted you before about this same issue and I can't believe I hadn't thought of your great article! :doh: I never liked the body lift, but now that I'm certain I don't need it, its gone!!!! Thanks!

Marco

yota4lyfe

08-03-2006, 08:11 AM

Thanks for the images Jeff. I hadn't realized you didn't need that. OK. I'll get on that ASAP!! I'm a very happy camper right now!! :) I hated that body lift!
That cab mount is rediculous. That is what gives all of us newer taco people problems with big tires. DMZ was ready to cut what ever was in the way and make it work right. I'm sure SDHQ will make some killer plate to put in there after they cut that thing out. Looks like we luck out for 35's. 37's that will be a problem. unless you have a bodylift. Lookin good Marco.

TBob

08-03-2006, 01:50 PM

u ship your truck to AZ to get them to do it?
Ryan built a 2000 SD powerstroke for me shortly after he opened his doors - real good guy.

Hi all,

Just wanted to share the buildup of my truck with you guys. The guys at SDHQ are building her and she's going to be one outstanding girl!! :) They're doing a greeeeaaat job and I can't wait to see her! Thanks Ryan!

Click on the featured ride!:
http://superdutyheadquarters.com/

Regards,

Marco

mdiez1

08-03-2006, 02:04 PM

I actually drove out there.. :) Yep, Ryan's a good guy! The Superdutys they have there are extremely nice!
u ship your truck to AZ to get them to do it?
Ryan built a 2000 SD powerstroke for me shortly after he opened his doors - real good guy.

Donahoe

08-03-2006, 02:28 PM

yota4lyfe

08-07-2006, 10:43 PM

Marco, Any updates? How is everything going. I know you know something. Let us know! More PICS!

mdiez1

08-07-2006, 11:07 PM

Hey Jeff,

According to SDHQ, she's out to paint right now... Then they'll have her back to finish the bumpers and bed cage etc...I'll post new pics as soon as I get them!! She's going to be sick!!! :)

Marco, Any updates? How is everything going. I know you know something. Let us know! More PICS!

05tacofreak

08-07-2006, 11:49 PM

OMG!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

:eek: You better have some action shots when everything is done!!!!! Beautiful!

yota4lyfe

08-09-2006, 08:47 AM

Hey Jeff,

According to SDHQ, she's out to paint right now... Then they'll have her back to finish the bumpers and bed cage etc...I'll post new pics as soon as I get them!! She's going to be sick!!! :)

SICK for sure! To bad you weren't out here to tear it up. I'll definitely be looking out for your ride in FLA when I go visit. I have a lot of friends out your way. That thing is out of control!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

yota4lyfe

10-07-2006, 03:29 PM

I saw this thing at the expo today. Damn Marcos did you win the lottery?lol I'm glad you didtched the Body lift, the truck looks trick. I know what I'm doin in the rear of my truck now. Congrats!

mdiez1

10-07-2006, 03:58 PM

Hahaha!

Hi Jeff! Yes, she looks pretty bad ass!! You won't believe this, but I actually haven't seen her in the flesh yet!!!! Aaaaarrrrgh!!! Just in pictures! Can't wait to drive her! I tried to make it out there for the show but I'm too damn busy here!

Marco

I saw this thing at the expo today. Damn Marcos did you win the lottery?lol I'm glad you didtched the Body lift, the truck looks trick. I know what I'm doin in the rear of my truck now. Congrats!

Super Doody

10-07-2006, 07:32 PM

yota4lyfe

10-07-2006, 10:19 PM

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/emig1586/expo26.jpg
I love the ride height and moveable tire rack which lets you load your Dirt Bike into the back. I hope you didn't mind but I tested it out and set your alarm off when I shut the tail gate. It's to bad this thing has to go back east. This thing would mob it up out here. SDHQ did a very NICE job. All I can say is DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

mdiez1

10-07-2006, 10:54 PM

Hi Jeff!

Thanks for posting the pic! No problem, man! Hope the alarm didn't scare you! :) Yes, the swing out carrier was a go from the beginning...That was one of my must haves! Also notice the cool antenna on top...integrated xm, fm, am etc...and also...the flush fuel filler door. Post more pics if you have them!

Marco

http://i53.photobucket.com/albums/g68/emig1586/expo26.jpg
I love the ride height and moveable tire rack which lets you load your Dirt Bike into the back. I hope you didn't mind but I tested it out and set your alarm off when I shut the tail gate. It's to bad this thing has to go back east. This thing would mob it up out here. SDHQ did a very NICE job. All I can say is DAMNNNNNNNNNNNNNN!

yota4lyfe

10-07-2006, 11:01 PM

where did you get that antena? I've been looking for that one. I found that picture on another site. I will post them when I find them.

yota4lyfe

10-07-2006, 11:18 PM

what I had on my camera. I'll get more tomorrow.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_3406.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_3405.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_3410.jpg

rockintaco

10-08-2006, 01:47 AM

thats such a sick ride. kinda makes me want to sell mine and get one of those new 05 models :D

ocdropzone

10-09-2006, 09:11 AM

Nice!!!!

ryguy

10-09-2006, 10:07 AM

I was going to post the same. One really quick question?? Why didnt you cage the inside cab?? Seems like you did all the work, but didnt get to that part yet??

ryguy

10-09-2006, 10:08 AM

what I had on my camera. I'll get more tomorrow.

I must have been there when you were there!! Sucks, I would have love to meet you!

yota4lyfe

10-09-2006, 10:24 AM

He'll probably cage it if he comes back to the west syde. For what he had done it was like buying another truck and a new dirt bike. I know that it wasnt cheap. They did some killer work on that thing. He still needs to regear. Until some one comes up with front gears for the front diff he will be able to do that.

I was hangin out by this truck and the SUD Productions booth most of the day. I studied this thing. My rear is going to be somewhat like this. but with the full bed still.

Marco be sure to have that rocker panel spray sprayed on the front part of the bed sides and under the rear part of the bedsides and lower part of the front fender. My paint is almost gone in those areas. That stuff is Heavy Duty. I also noticed that the rear lug nuts didn't have much thread holding the wheels down. Other than that. You are good to go. If you come out west before you head east let me know.

JESSE_at_TLT

10-09-2006, 11:20 AM

I just talked to Bundrant at All Pro a few weeks ago and he had just got back a few sets of prototype gears for that front diff that he was going to install and test. Don't remember what ratios.

mdiez1

10-09-2006, 12:08 PM

Hey Jeff,

Can't remember off the top of my head right now. I'll hunt down the name of the company.

where did you get that antena? I've been looking for that one. I found that picture on another site. I will post them when I find them.

mdiez1

10-09-2006, 12:09 PM

Thanks Rockin!

thats such a sick ride. kinda makes me want to sell mine and get one of those new 05 models :D

mdiez1

10-09-2006, 12:11 PM

It just wasn't something I considered at the time...Its a pretty new truck, my daily ride, etc... Kinda wish I had now though... :) Oh well, that will be in the future!

I was going to post the same. One really quick question?? Why didnt you cage the inside cab?? Seems like you did all the work, but didnt get to that part yet??

mdiez1

10-09-2006, 12:14 PM

Thanks for the heads up Jeff! Yes, the truck still needs some detail work. I'm currently on the list for the front gears from All-Pro and also have the URD SC on its way. Marco be sure to have that rocker panel spray sprayed on the front part of the bed sides and under the rear part of the bedsides and lower part of the front fender. My paint is almost gone in those areas. That stuff is Heavy Duty. I also noticed that the rear lug nuts didn't have much thread holding the wheels down. Other than that. You are good to go.
Thanks! Will do!
If you come out west before you head east let me know.

yota4lyfe

10-09-2006, 12:20 PM

Thanks for the heads up Jeff! Yes, the truck still needs some detail work. I'm currently on the list for the front gears from All-Pro and also have the URD SC on its way.
Thanks! Will do!
Damn dude you did win the lottery. Can you get me a S/C too? I'll wait to see how it works out for you. The way I drive my rear end will blow up. With that S/C you probably won't need gears. 4.56 brought me basically back to stock. No probs yet. Oh by the way you suck!lol. :eek:

ryguy

10-09-2006, 03:28 PM

I just talked to Bundrant at All Pro a few weeks ago and he had just got back a few sets of prototype gears for that front diff that he was going to install and test. Don't remember what ratios.
4.56. Im going to go with a set and see how to get this to work!

ryguy

10-09-2006, 03:29 PM

BTW.. That URD SC is fricken amazing. I dropped by URD and saw their fully upped Xrunner, OMG I think it can beat a Porsche!! It is so fricken fast!

BTW mdiez1 and yota4lyfe Your rigs both are fricken amazing! Im copying you guys btw!

elenex50

10-09-2006, 03:46 PM

Very nice truck...saw it at the show along with many of the 05+. These trucks are getting into the big leagues very quick. great truck man.

mdiez1

10-09-2006, 06:56 PM

Thanks man!!
Very nice truck...saw it at the show along with many of the 05+. These trucks are getting into the big leagues very quick. great truck man.

brock

10-10-2006, 02:40 AM

im envious... whole truck is amazing, bedcage, front susp, glass, everything. what kind of tires are those? too lazy to read if someone else asked, lol.

tonestoyo06

10-10-2006, 08:55 PM

what I had on my camera. I'll get more tomorrow.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_3410.jpg

jesus... :eek:
i reckon you have a deep wallet.

ThrowdowN

10-10-2006, 11:24 PM

This truck is immaculate, I was drooling all over it when i saw it the expo. lol. Sick ride man, real nice. btw, any updates on the Antenna brand? Thanks. And if there are anymore bed cage pics please post them up. My camera decidedto take a shit so i wasn't able to shoot the rear end. I do love how the top of the bedsides were also bedlinered.

mdiez1

10-11-2006, 12:09 AM

Thanks man! yota4lyfe has a good pic of the bed cage in his Offroad Expo thread. http://tacomaterritory.com/forum/showthread.php?t=47139

This truck is immaculate, I was drooling all over it when i saw it the expo. lol. Sick ride man, real nice. btw, any updates on the Antenna brand? Thanks. And if there are anymore bed cage pics please post them up. My camera decidedto take a shit so i wasn't able to shoot the rear end. I do love how the top of the bedsides were also bedlinered.

jayotto4

10-11-2006, 07:16 AM

Do you thiink that this will void the warranty??? ;-) Looks good. I wish I had the $$$$$$$$$$$$ to do stuff like this

jayotto4

10-11-2006, 07:21 AM

I hate to say this but......... the fender lines look like the Canyon/colorado's lines. I guess when you need SCRAP metal to build you taco you chop up a chevy/GMC.

yota4lyfe

10-11-2006, 08:41 AM

Marco, thanks for the inspiration. I'm redoin my rearend. I picked up some 3" tripple bypasses for the rear and your springs. After studying and measuring your truck I got all fired up! I loved what they did with your rear susp. I must say it again. You SucK!lol

ryguy

10-11-2006, 10:36 AM

Ya but yours is quite nice after riding and seeing it in person the other day! Thanks jeff!

yota4lyfe

10-11-2006, 03:04 PM

Ya but yours is quite nice after riding and seeing it in person the other day! Thanks jeff!
No problem. Thanks for lunch. Lets see those comparison pics.

ryguy

10-11-2006, 03:33 PM

Ill do it tonight! Youll see the avrg truck ( mine ) and the dope out truck ( yours ) haha

yota4lyfe

10-11-2006, 10:14 PM

here are some more pics of the BAD ASS 05.
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_3411.jpg
http://i100.photobucket.com/albums/m2/Fishtako/IMG_3412.jpg

BALLER619

10-11-2006, 10:23 PM

one day....

VietNguyen82

10-12-2006, 01:20 AM

Here are some of the pics I took.

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2956.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2959.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2964.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2965.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2973.jpg

http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2982.jpg
upside down, but this is what it looks like under the bed.
http://i18.photobucket.com/albums/b122/VietNguyen82/DSCF2985.jpg

mdiez1

10-12-2006, 02:20 AM

here are some more pics of the BAD ASS 05.
Thanks for the additional pics Jeff!!

mdiez1

10-12-2006, 02:22 AM

Here are some of the pics I took.
Thanks man!! Great pics!

brock

10-12-2006, 03:41 AM

hey man, what leaf pack are you running?

yota4lyfe

10-12-2006, 07:38 AM

hey man, what leaf pack are you running?
I was gonna keep it a secret. F67's

ryguy

10-12-2006, 09:52 AM

Wow Nice Pics.. Let me upload now!

VietNguyen82

10-12-2006, 12:52 PM

Thanks man!! Great pics!

No problem, nice truck! I have a question though, I notice there was a little black box with some wires running out of it behind the mesh of the skidplate, Whar is that? is it a radar detector hidden there?

mdiez1

10-12-2006, 12:59 PM

Yep! :) :)

No problem, nice truck! I have a question though, I notice there was a little black box with some wires running out of it behind the mesh of the skidplate, Whar is that? is it a radar detector hidden there?

arrowpilot

10-12-2006, 01:01 PM

Sweet!

VietNguyen82

10-12-2006, 01:42 PM

Haha nice! good spot for it, that'll save the akward moment when a cop spots it on your dash.

ginobetterfly

10-12-2006, 03:56 PM

this is probably a stupid question, but will you (marco) also be using this truck as a daily driver? i realize of course you invested in it for its off-road capabilities. Also, if you dont mind(if you do, then you def dont have to answer), but what is the price range for a fab job like that? thanks

P.S. this thread is really inspiring..

mdiez1

10-12-2006, 07:05 PM

Thanks for the compliments man! Yes, the truck is my daily driver...Although I'm a bit concerned now with the supercharger and gears. Hopefully they will be trouble free. I know URD is a top notch company...so we'll see. But yes, from the the start, I wanted something ultra reliable for daily use.

As far as costs....ahem...a gentleman doesn't tell tales out of school.. :) :) but lets just say that yes, its quite expensive... Custom work, labor hours, etc. But to have a good fab shop like SDHQ do it right the first time, its worth it...if you can foot the bill...

this is probably a stupid question, but will you (marco) also be using this truck as a daily driver? i realize of course you invested in it for its off-road capabilities. Also, if you dont mind(if you do, then you def dont have to answer), but what is the price range for a fab job like that? thanks

P.S. this thread is really inspiring..

ginobetterfly

10-12-2006, 10:27 PM

for sure man, thanks! enjoy that thing. please post more pics, especially once that thing catches some air!

YoTRacer158

10-12-2006, 10:29 PM

thanks for the pics...gives me some new ideas for my bedcage

gregers05

10-12-2006, 10:55 PM

that thing is fawkin awesome! bump for a sweet truck

wslytoy

10-12-2006, 11:02 PM

Holy Hey-zeus!

yota4lyfe

10-12-2006, 11:10 PM

poor Marco. He hasnt even touched her yet. Many of us have though. Lol.

mdiez1

10-12-2006, 11:44 PM

Don't think the irony goes unnoticed! :) :) poor Marco. He hasnt even touched her yet. Many of us have though. Lol.

brock

10-13-2006, 02:36 AM

lol im sure that pack wont work with my bolt-in donahoes... lol

yota4lyfe

10-13-2006, 08:03 AM

lol im sure that pack wont work with my bolt-in donahoes... lol
Nope they wont. But they will work with my new 3.0's

ryguy

10-13-2006, 11:38 AM

Here is mine next to a sick truck! Wish mine was on the right!
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/ryanmcintosh/IMG_1681.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/ryanmcintosh/IMG_1683.jpg
http://i42.photobucket.com/albums/e303/ryanmcintosh/IMG_1684.jpg

ARB1977

10-13-2006, 01:19 PM

Sick looking trucks.

ryguy

10-13-2006, 03:25 PM

well hopefully my white one will eventually get this way, just dont have the cash ya know the story!

yota4lyfe

10-13-2006, 03:29 PM

Nice pics Ryan.

mdiez1

10-13-2006, 06:55 PM

Hey man, looks awesome right now!!! :)

well hopefully my white one will eventually get this way, just dont have the cash ya know the story!

Gallium

10-13-2006, 07:37 PM

OMG... Best Thread EVER!!!
Thanks for all the ideas, you're my hero.

ryguy

10-13-2006, 07:41 PM

yota4lyfe

10-13-2006, 08:55 PM

sorry but im hijacking your bumper idea! Gonna try to run stock class!Anyways, You guys will see major transformations soon! And btw. Yota4life, your truck is incredible! And your not a well you know what Im talking about. I cant believe you just let me meet for lunch, Im gonna pick your brain like crazy.. hahaha
Pics for you man!
You're crazy if you're gonna race that beatiful truck. But it would be nice to see that thing caged up and out in the dez reppin stock class. Good luck with everything and I will answer any questions you have.

schcott

10-13-2006, 10:27 PM

Mdiez1, I am assuming you mounted the leafs on the bottom of axle so that the back wouldnt be higher than the front? Or is there another reason, just wondering.

ThrowdowN

10-14-2006, 12:53 AM

i'll answer your question. It allows for more travel.

ThrowdowN

10-14-2006, 12:55 AM

lol i thought my eyes were playing tricks on me. I could've sworn you were running Solteks when i saw your truck at the expo, then BAM i see Hella covers so I was like what the.. LOL. The solteks are the shit, you'll like them.

ryguy

10-14-2006, 01:57 AM

You're crazy if you're gonna race that beatiful truck. But it would be nice to see that thing caged up and out in the dez reppin stock class. Good luck with everything and I will answer any questions you have.
Yup stock class here I come! LOL Wanna sponser me? ;)

dcpunk123

10-14-2006, 12:30 PM

wow, i'm starting to regret getting the tundra over a new taco

ryguy

10-14-2006, 05:58 PM

Dont be man. you can get alot of things like gears, and almost all acces. Before we can. Good truck the Tundra!

mdiez1

10-14-2006, 06:00 PM

Yeah, Tundras are bad ass!

Dont be man. you can get alot of things like gears, and almost all acces. Before we can. Good truck the Tundra!

AllJumpStyle

10-16-2006, 11:06 AM

Yea, let's see that Tundra LT'd :D

ryguy

10-16-2006, 11:16 AM

Trundas that I have seen have been really good looking

dcpunk123

10-16-2006, 02:11 PM

Yea, let's see that Tundra LT'd :D
i'll consider it in 4.5 years when i'm done paying for it :rofl:

JC1775

10-18-2006, 12:31 AM

Well they say the only dumb question is the one never asked so here goes;

What's the point of spending $$$thousands on this thing being made into a perfectly fabbed and built up LT monster, quite capable of being a race truck in fact ...to cruise the streets of Miami? Maybe I missed the part where you said you were gonna move to the west coast or at least somewhere with some sand (besides the beach ...)? I just read the whole thread, post for post, and I don't see why other than "cuz you wanted to"...I mean I'm all for pursuing your dreams and the truck is truly beautiful. I offer you nothing but congratulations on a great ride, but I'm just curious as to why someone on the east coast would build a L/T truck made for dune jumpin'.

Or is this just a case of, "I wanted it, I had the money, so I got it." ......Coz if so, well, that would make sense to me at least, lol.

mdiez1

10-18-2006, 06:41 AM

Who says I "cruise" the streets of Miami? :) No, but seriously, I used to live in LA, Manhattan Beach to be precise, which I really enjoyed. This is a way for me to have some of that with me at all times. Yes, there are no dunes here and she most probably won't be used to her full potential, but that doesn't mean she won't be used at all...besides, I just really love prerunners!

Well they say the only dumb question is the one never asked so here goes;

What's the point of spending $$$thousands on this thing being made into a perfectly fabbed and built up LT monster, quite capable of being a race truck in fact ...to cruise the streets of Miami? Maybe I missed the part where you said you were gonna move to the west coast or at least somewhere with some sand (besides the beach ...)? I just read the whole thread, post for post, and I don't see why other than "cuz you wanted to"...I mean I'm all for pursuing your dreams and the truck is truly beautiful. I offer you nothing but congratulations on a great ride, but I'm just curious as to why someone on the east coast would build a L/T truck made for dune jumpin'.

Or is this just a case of, "I wanted it, I had the money, so I got it." ......Coz if so, well, that would make sense to me at least, lol.

JC1775

10-18-2006, 07:10 AM

Hey whatever floats yer boat I guess.

Treinta_Mañas

10-18-2006, 10:54 PM

i dont care if you drive it in china that is a sick truck hopefully mine will be something similar to that in a couple of years :)

foofighter

10-19-2006, 12:12 AM

beautiful truck and you dont have to justify anything to anyone, do whatcha like :)

JC1775

10-19-2006, 02:34 AM

beautiful truck and you dont have to justify anything to anyone, do whatcha like :)

Boy sure is easy to get people butt-hurt around here and get my words mistaken or turned around.

Here's why I asked what I did; because I don't know if I'm gonna be able to stay in california when I get out of the Marine Corps next year. This unknown factor makes me pause in my truck's progression for now. I went and built up my own truck like it was gonna be a backwoods mud explorer but I ended up getting addicted to the sand. If I fail in my near future and have to move back to the east coast, I'm not gonna need thousands of dollars worth of long travel shocks and bed cage and fiberglass, yadda yadda. It'd be pointless.

So I asked because I wanted to know how he justified this expenditure to HIMSELF. Seems like a lot of effort and time and money and trouble for something that will never see the terrain it's intended for.

But the same thing could almost be said of my truck since it mainly sees sand and it's a "mud crawler" as i like to call it. BUT ...I do take it up the hills and through the mud pits that the sand bunnies are terrified of so I guess that's MY justification.

I'm all for pursuing your dreams. It was just curiosity since I may end up fighting the same battle with my own mind some day as I scratch my head and ask, "Should I really go through with it?"

yota4lyfe

10-19-2006, 08:38 AM

I'm all for pursuing your dreams. It was just curiosity since I may end up fighting the same battle with my own mind some day as I scratch my head and ask, "Should I really go through with it?"

Do it. Trust me you will find some terrain that all the mud trux can't hit like a LT machine. I had one when I lived out east for 10 years. Marco doesn't realize it but in FLA there is a lot of good terrain to hit up out there. I lived there for 5 years.

ZPDSOBER

10-19-2006, 07:47 PM

yota4lyfe

10-19-2006, 09:27 PM

Does anyone know what the ful LT set up price is for TC LT? Im talking shocks and al the components? Camburgs site includes a price but not TC?

I would think TC is more than Camburg?

Oh and nice truck, the jealousy is painful...
Call Kartek they have the whole deal in stock ready to go with all that stuff. That way you can choose what shox you want. Ask for Baja Mike and tell him DMZ (http://www.dmzfab.com/jeff.html) told you to call.
KARTEK (http://kartek.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=KOR&Product_Code=TCF-86000&Category_Code=suspensions)

ryguy

10-19-2006, 10:40 PM

yeup.. You can check prices with totalchaos as well.

mcsilvertaco

11-13-2006, 05:51 PM

Hey ryguy , can I get a picture of your truck from the side also , what tires and rim size are you running and what is your shock set up and lift hight? By the way very nice trucks!!!

ryguy

11-13-2006, 05:54 PM

No prob.. Actually its in the shop right now.. Im getting a fully custom setup to race stock class. Ill get you a pic when Im done. But here is som info a head of time: Tires: 295 75 r17 rims: Racelines ( WHich Ill be selling soon for some beadlocks ) I have hoes all around

YoTRacer158

11-13-2006, 06:02 PM

Does anyone know what the ful LT set up price is for TC LT? Im talking shocks and al the components? Camburgs site includes a price but not TC?

I bought TC's rear kit through ORW and it came up to about $1200 without shocks...there are tons of shocks out there so it depends on what you plan on running. I'll be running King 18" triple bypasses, so it'll be about $2400 afterall is said and done.

Noite...this is on my 2004

OneMnk

11-13-2006, 07:38 PM

Ya. I wish. Someday

ryguy

11-13-2006, 09:14 PM

hey Yotaracer.. Yota4life.. DMZ guy has some king 18" triples for sale.. He is taking off his truck and going larger! Might want to hit up him for those shocks. Words of the wise.

yota4lyfe

11-14-2006, 12:04 AM

hey Yotaracer.. Yota4life.. DMZ guy has some king 18" triples for sale.. He is taking off his truck and going larger! Might want to hit up him for those shocks. Words of the wise.
?huh? Who is selling 18" kings?

ryguy

11-14-2006, 11:21 AM

?huh? Who is selling 18" kings?
Dont you have some older pair? Maybe you dont.. I thought you had some 18" and went to 24".. WHat were those shocks that I carried in for ya length?

onlyzenki

11-14-2006, 05:16 PM

he has fox bypasses

ryguy

11-14-2006, 08:30 PM

ya.. my bad.. And they arent 18" either..NM sorry about that!

ginobetterfly

12-09-2006, 01:13 AM

so whats the deal with this truck. Is it done? Is it in florida? Any offroad action pics? ANY (more) pics?

ryguy

12-09-2006, 10:33 AM

ya lets see it!!

SinCityTaco

12-11-2006, 11:03 PM

Fuck man, just when I though my rig was cool.

marnes2986

12-12-2006, 12:50 AM

Fuck man, just when I though my rig was cool.

Dude where the hell are your pictures?????

I only saw one pic on toyotanation of your LT rig, then you dissappreared!

yota4lyfe

12-12-2006, 06:47 AM

Dude where the hell are your pictures?????

I only saw one pic on toyotanation of your LT rig, then you dissappreared!

Go to Camburgs site. It's the white one with black bead looks.

SinCityTaco

01-09-2007, 07:42 PM

It has a bumper on it now too. I will take some pics when I get up off my lazy ass. Jerry @ camburg wants me to get more pics to send to him so when I take I wll post them up here to. Just to warn you all though, it isn't as cool as the other two in this post.

SDHQOR

01-12-2007, 12:00 PM

Marco has the truck now and he hasnt been heard from other than a quick note to say that he loves it! So Im assuming he is out getting some good action shots for us to check out :D .

ryguy

01-12-2007, 12:10 PM

man he needs to hurry it up!! Hey looking on your buildups, do you take the LT kit from chaos and make your UCA's yoursleves..

SDHQOR

01-12-2007, 12:29 PM

On this particular build we did make our own UCA's to go along with the TC kit.

ryguy

01-12-2007, 12:57 PM

ahh. and why not LT for rear?

SDHQOR

01-12-2007, 03:52 PM

It has plenty of travel for what he needs, It also kept a lot of space so he can carry his bikes around in the bed.

Super Doody

01-12-2007, 04:46 PM

On this particular build we did make our own UCA's to go along with the TC kit.

Why? Just curious

Ebruddah

01-12-2007, 06:17 PM

I wish I had the money to dump on a build up like this!

ryguy

01-12-2007, 06:47 PM

ahh i see. Nice looking truck!

SDHQOR

01-17-2007, 04:42 PM

Why? Just curious
We wanted to build something stronger and we fixed a castor axis issue that we found with the TC upper arms. Besides arent ours much more zoomy?

onepremiere

01-18-2007, 11:47 PM

I've got some questions.

What drive shafts are you running? High angle boots all that good stuff? (4WD Shafts)

Has SDHQ do the sheet metal work inside the fenders, pretty affordable?

The rear-end. Spacers to get the rear to fill the glass or high offset wheels?

I want mine now.