desertjunkie760
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What's up everyone!
Long time forum member of another Toyota forum but wanted to start something here for this new build of mine. Build threads aren't the most popular on that particular forum, hoping we have some good conversations here.
A little back story, I picked up this truck from a friend who was going through some major life changes. I originally installed the Dirt King 3.5" LT kit with DK spec King C/Os, Marlin Crawler LCA gusset kit, and spindle gussets for her. At the time, she was planning on building the rear up as well and make a moderately capable prerunner but plans changed as time passed. Eventually she listed the truck for sale and I had the inclination to finish it... so here we are. Originally, it had a tube bumper that was built in a garage by some very novice DIYers (2nd pic). I call it the "ugliest prerunner bumper ever," the first thing I did to the truck was remove it.
My goal is to use this project as a way to further develop my fab skills and shock tuning knowledge. Hopefully I can build a decent little sleeper build that'll rip.
To date, the below has been done.
Long time forum member of another Toyota forum but wanted to start something here for this new build of mine. Build threads aren't the most popular on that particular forum, hoping we have some good conversations here.
A little back story, I picked up this truck from a friend who was going through some major life changes. I originally installed the Dirt King 3.5" LT kit with DK spec King C/Os, Marlin Crawler LCA gusset kit, and spindle gussets for her. At the time, she was planning on building the rear up as well and make a moderately capable prerunner but plans changed as time passed. Eventually she listed the truck for sale and I had the inclination to finish it... so here we are. Originally, it had a tube bumper that was built in a garage by some very novice DIYers (2nd pic). I call it the "ugliest prerunner bumper ever," the first thing I did to the truck was remove it.
My goal is to use this project as a way to further develop my fab skills and shock tuning knowledge. Hopefully I can build a decent little sleeper build that'll rip.
To date, the below has been done.
- Dirt King 3.5” LT kit
- Dirt King Secondary Shock Hoops
- Dirt King Spindle gussets
- Marlin Crawler LCA Gusset Kit
- Cab Mount Chop
- McNeil 4" Front/Rear Fiberglass
- Fox 2.5" C/O & 2.5" Bypass
- Planning on building a new custom front prerunner style bumper
- Wheels/Tires? (TBD)
- JD Fab SUA Kit w/ Fox 2.5x14" 3 tube bypass