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So you didn’t strip the front chassis to bare metal? Epoxy primer (what brand? Same Eastwood?) first I guess then the 2k primer. Then the chassis black? I actually have some SprayMax weld through primer “spray bomb” haven’t use it yet.

Hello. Great thread 👍 can you elaborate on what you did to the chassis? “I used Eastwood 2K spray bombs, epoxy primer and chassis black”

Thanks for the advice. Some other questions I have: The “C” shape half moon vent Louvers come with a rubber gasket that is not attached to many places on the perimeter of them. I am planning to glue them back with “3M 03601 Plastic Emblem and Trim Adhesive” Do you think is the right choice? 2nd...

Hello. I just bought new trim, It comes with the brackets installed and a little foam on each bracket. Do I install them dry or is there a special silicone made by 3M brand for use in the holes in the quarter panel?

Turned? Did you use a lathe for turning a block of nylon? Photos would be nice next time?

Are the coils Dual rate like Nay’s 3.5 VT coils? They don’t say Dual rate in the description? Does it matter/make a difference? Dobinsons C97-147VT 2.5″ lift with 440lbs weight (lifts more with less weight) Dobinsons C97-146VT 2.5″ Lift Variable Tapered Long Travel Heavy Load

US made Lift recomendations - https://www.garagejournal.com/forum/threads/us-made-lift-recomendations.447341/Major brands I will call would be Bendpak, Challenger, Rotary, Mohawk and Atlas. If you want 100% build in USA Mohawk. Here is a link for a discussion on Garage Journal forum

what brand is that cooking griddle that covers your spare tire?

I am in the same boat. Need the complete set. Please PM

Looking forward to ordering, already have the alternator.

Is probably the thickness and that the frames were made in Japan. The Tacomas chassis that have rotting problems are made in the USA by contract if I recalled.

Would the Recovery points work with the ARB winch bumper?

No need to spend on locks for the Cargo drawers. If you can’t open the bottom half of the tailgate, drawers are not accesible. Cons: you have to open the lock and remember to put it back on every time you need to access the cargo area.

Just buy a big square padlock like: