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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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So What Do You Want Next?

Well it's time to get started on making and finsihing up some new products for our line of TACOMA stuff. We have pretty much got our turn around time on sliders,bumpers & bed bars down to same day or with in a week. So What do all you want next?

My very next project is to finish up our light bar. That will be this week.


But after that what do you want?
Skid plate?
front winch bumper?
rear cheap tube bumper?
money tree?


Just let me know what you want next so i can kinda gauge my importance of new products.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:22 PM
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Money Tree for sure...
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:29 PM
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Money Tree for sure...
I have a feelin that is all anyone will want!
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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money tree
4th gen skids would be pretty sweet!
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:37 PM
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Originally Posted by FirstToy
money tree
4th gen skids would be pretty sweet!
If I could get at least 4-5 people that really wanted them I would get started on them.
Same with a bolt on slider for that 4runner. I never get a definate answer when I ask tho?
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 01:43 PM
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Man I'm sure we could get 4-5 people... I know Lance probably has alot to say as far as design... here is my wishlist
1. a "modular" skid (like in sections so you can buy one part or the full-version) the lower radiator- where my bling taco "pebble deflector" is- looks vulnerable as well as the usual vitals underneath.
2. pumpkin rock guards-maybe silver powdercoat for bling
3. maybe something to beef up the gas tank skid- that is a low hanging item.

oh and lightweight.

I'm covered with sliders personally but I really like your stuff- got to see your work on a couple trucks and was very impressed.

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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 04:57 PM
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full belly skids going front to the gas tank is vital. ive got something now, but its just not as strong as I'd like it. i believe a lot of people would be willing to get some of these since no one else is mass producing them anymore. (maybe trail carnage... but im not sure if they still are).

on second thought, how about just a custom one for me since my first cross member is in a slightly different location

-Casey
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:05 PM
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Man I'm sure we could get 4-5 people... I know Lance probably has alot to say as far as design... here is my wishlist
1. a "modular" skid (like in sections so you can buy one part or the full-version) the lower radiator- where my bling taco "pebble deflector" is- looks vulnerable as well as the usual vitals underneath.
2. pumpkin rock guards-maybe silver powdercoat for bling
3. maybe something to beef up the gas tank skid- that is a low hanging item.

oh and lightweight.

I'm covered with sliders personally but I really like your stuff- got to see your work on a couple trucks and was very impressed.
Thanks for your tips! the 04-05 4runner is on our list! I have one to work off too. It even has xres thingy. I just havn't had time. but thanks! The more feedback I get for that stuff the more I'm motivated to make it!
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Nitro Hotpants
full belly skids going front to the gas tank is vital. ive got something now, but its just not as strong as I'd like it. i believe a lot of people would be willing to get some of these since no one else is mass producing them anymore. (maybe trail carnage... but im not sure if they still are).

on second thought, how about just a custom one for me since my first cross member is in a slightly different location

-Casey
I do custom ones all the time,e-mail me if you have any questions.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:28 PM
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3rd gen rear bumper
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 05:41 PM
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3rd gen rear bumper
i agree, square tube across the back with 1.5 dom tube wrap around the sides and use some thin sheet metal in the tube loop on the side. with a good rear tire carrier.
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Old Jan 3, 2005 | 09:50 PM
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bump
Let's get Jason to build stuff
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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I would be the second one on the list for a 4th gen full skid plate.

Come on guys, he says 4-5 people and he will start building....

Wishlist:

1. full skid plates
2. front bumper (although ARB might have one in the works?)
3. protection for my backside? don't really want to drag my plastic bumper and nice shiney exhaust across the rocks.
4. shackle hangers or something for recovery on the frontside (could just include those with a front bumper)
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:59 AM
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how bout starting something for Tundras?
You can build all the things that u did for tacos.. and build them again for Tundras. What do u guys say?-all u tundra drivers out there?
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 08:06 AM
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Skids would be my first priority... but shipping is always a pain with them (as it is with any of the larger items). A rear bumper would be second, though realistically I don't see that happening for me any time soon.

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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 08:32 AM
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3rd gen skid (anyone?)
Winch...
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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How about a BruceTS style rear bumper for a 3rd gen 4Runner?

anyone else?
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 06:43 PM
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How about a black diamond plate tailgate cover that replaces the plastic bedliner one. It could strengthen up the flimsy tailgate on a Tacoma.
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Old Jan 4, 2005 | 07:14 PM
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Tube doors for the 2nd gen (all four doors)
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Old Jan 5, 2005 | 08:53 AM
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Originally Posted by calrockx
3rd gen rear bumper
I get that request allot but no one ever orders one?
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