Boomtacoma's 85 Ext Cab Build up
#21
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The reason the console isn't in is due to the fact that I broke it during some hard wheeling in January. If you want it for parts its yours.
Plans for the weekend are:
take off the pizza cutter 35's and put on the 37's, check for clearance issues
finish wiring up the bed lights
finish up the rock light install
find a place for the blue seas fuse block. I might have to relocate the Ford horns somewhere closer to the grille
begin to check out that everything is mechanically sound and nuts/bolts are tight
Plans for the weekend are:
take off the pizza cutter 35's and put on the 37's, check for clearance issues
finish wiring up the bed lights
finish up the rock light install
find a place for the blue seas fuse block. I might have to relocate the Ford horns somewhere closer to the grille
begin to check out that everything is mechanically sound and nuts/bolts are tight
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One bad Toy ! Wish mine looked half that good. Did u paint the interior floor or coat it with something ? Also, what was the reason for v6 rear, I always heard 4cyl rears were plenty strong. Appreciate the info, keep it up.
#25
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That they are. I need a wheeling trip with the 37's to see how they stuff and the the bumps will be shortened or possibly taken off completely.
Going wheeling next weekend in Gilmer at Barnwell Mountain so I should get an idea of what needs to be done.
#29
Love your truck I have an 85 also with at 7" lift and 35" tires on 15" wheels do you think I could also fit 37" tires but I have 4.88 gears will that work.
Also do you think 7" front and 9" lift in the rear is too much lift for a street truck mostly as I an going for looks as I mostly wheel in deep sand in Corpus Christy.
Right now it is 7" f/r and this is all suspension but I was thinking of putting in 2" blocks in the rear.
thanks
Also do you think 7" front and 9" lift in the rear is too much lift for a street truck mostly as I an going for looks as I mostly wheel in deep sand in Corpus Christy.
Right now it is 7" f/r and this is all suspension but I was thinking of putting in 2" blocks in the rear.
thanks
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Had a slight problem with one of my tires as of late.......
So I have been catching up on getting some stuff installed that has been sitting on the shelf for a long time..
Got my HID's installed from DDM tuning 35W 6000K Hi/Lo H4
Looks damn bright. Pics dont do it justice
Relocated my Ford horns to the front of the grill to make room for my next mod
Had to move the horns up front for the the install of the Blue seas 12 circuit fuse block. I made up a 4ga power and ground cable for that as well.
Finally got my bed lights powered up. I ran the switch to one of the blank spots above the radio and used a 12V 30 Amp relay
Switch not completely installed but working. I was chasing down a bad ground and a couple blown fuses
Relay setup that will be under the hood
Now i just need my warranteed tire to come in and Ol Red will be ready to roll again
So I have been catching up on getting some stuff installed that has been sitting on the shelf for a long time..
Got my HID's installed from DDM tuning 35W 6000K Hi/Lo H4
Looks damn bright. Pics dont do it justice
Relocated my Ford horns to the front of the grill to make room for my next mod
Had to move the horns up front for the the install of the Blue seas 12 circuit fuse block. I made up a 4ga power and ground cable for that as well.
Finally got my bed lights powered up. I ran the switch to one of the blank spots above the radio and used a 12V 30 Amp relay
Switch not completely installed but working. I was chasing down a bad ground and a couple blown fuses
Relay setup that will be under the hood
Now i just need my warranteed tire to come in and Ol Red will be ready to roll again
#33
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I got the housings online cant remember where though. they were only 20 buck each or so. they took the H4 bulbs.
I ordered the 35W Raptor 6000K H4 with the hi/lo bulb and wire harness and a set of the Ballast mounting brackets from DDM
I ordered the 35W Raptor 6000K H4 with the hi/lo bulb and wire harness and a set of the Ballast mounting brackets from DDM
#34
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My replacement tire should be in by the 23rd or so. Hopefully, so i can get out and wheel this turd
Got all the wiring cleaned up, fuse block mounted, switch put in the dash, just need my tire
Got all the wiring cleaned up, fuse block mounted, switch put in the dash, just need my tire
Last edited by Boomtacoma01; 08-12-2011 at 08:00 PM.
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You gotta post more recent pics!!
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Got everything tidied up before the upcoming wheeling trip to Hidden Falls
Fuse box wiring cleaned up and labeled
Cleaned up the inside a little. Bed light switch mounted and a Blingy longfield Shifter
New 37 SSR
Spares ready to go and loaded up for the trip
Spare Irok on for the road
Picked up this powdercoated valve cover a while back
Rock lights worked well on Sat night
Here are a couple from the weekend wheeling at Hidden Falls
Fuse box wiring cleaned up and labeled
Cleaned up the inside a little. Bed light switch mounted and a Blingy longfield Shifter
New 37 SSR
Spares ready to go and loaded up for the trip
Spare Irok on for the road
Picked up this powdercoated valve cover a while back
Rock lights worked well on Sat night
Here are a couple from the weekend wheeling at Hidden Falls
Last edited by Boomtacoma01; 09-06-2011 at 02:46 PM.
#38
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Thanks man.
Here is the latest
Got my center driveline support (rear carrier bearing) replaced.
Before, with no rubber left, from the last Hidden Falls run:
After:
Here is the latest
Got my center driveline support (rear carrier bearing) replaced.
Before, with no rubber left, from the last Hidden Falls run:
After:
#39
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Are you from Austin? I'm planning to go to the event at hidden falls on Oct 22. Just finished my rig ( for now) maybe we can hook up and show me some beginner trails.
#40
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I bought the truck in Austin. I live in Houston. I probably wont be wheeling again until after the first of next year since I am getting married in November and my honeymoon is in December.