Intro Xml325 38.5's with no lift 80

[NLScooby]

Its all about aerodynamics! He needs the down force to keep that baby from taking to the sky at flight speed.

 

[Lcshack]

Working on changing my grill other to an 05 Tacoma grill. I just didn't think the contraption I had going looked good. I've pretty much got the grill mounted in place, next is fine tuning the hood line to blend into it. It is really close with a little trimming.

 

[tacosupreme]

Working on changing my grill other to an 05 Tacoma grill. I just didn't think the contraption I had going looked good. I've pretty much got the grill mounted in place, next is fine tuning the hood line to blend into it. It is really close with a little trimming.

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You should do a one piece 'glass conversion! model TacomaArchive - FiberwerX Off Road Fiberglass

 

[Lcshack]

You should do a one piece 'glass conversion! model TacomaArchive - FiberwerX Off Road Fiberglass

I'm using the old grill from my Tacoma as it was already a little busted from a tire tread that got kicked up on the highway. I think it will look right at home once I get the headlights cut in.

 

[GLTHFJ60]

 

[cody c]

That looks really good, I like it over the fjcruiser grill personally.

 

[Tapage]

That looks really good, I like it over the fjcruiser grill personally.

makes 2 on this opinion ..

 

[Lcshack]

Yeah I'm liking it myself! I think the bumper will set it off.
Thanks for all the cool comments!

 

[Lcshack]

Finally got both mounted!now just need to get the hood/fenders matched up and finish out the core support. Then bumper time!

 

[cody c]

Yeah that does look good with the lights in, I hope you get som side angle pictures of it for us too

 

[Lcshack]

Testing clearance on the lights

 

[Lcshack]

Here is a side pic where you can see how the hood rolls down too sharp. I plan to relief cut and bring it up to match the grill. In all the front lip of the hood has been cut back about 2 inches.

 

[Lcshack]

Yeah that does look good with the lights in, I hope you get som side angle pictures of it for us too

Let me know if I got the angle you wanted

 

[cody c]

Yeah, looks good bud

 

[eurosonic]

a face only a mother can love

 

[Lcshack]

And yeah the XML 325s sidewalls will flex....

 

[LINUS]

I'm liking the fact you're doing something new with the grill, originality is where it's at!

Plus, if you bean out a light you just get another Taco light from a yard, not like you handmade some projector contraption behind custom heated Lexan lenses or anything that would take 10-20 hrs to make a new replacement.

Do you have mandatory front liscense plates in your state (assume USA by parts & background - you in the Heartland?)

 

[Lcshack]

I'm liking the fact you're doing something new with the grill, originality is where it's at!

Plus, if you bean out a light you just get another Taco light from a yard, not like you handmade some projector contraption behind custom heated Lexan lenses or anything that would take 10-20 hrs to make a new replacement.

Do you have mandatory front liscense plates in your state (assume USA by parts & background - you in the Heartland?)

No front plates here in Mississippi! I've always loved the Tacoma facia.

 

[dcguillory]

I was expecting this to turn out pretty trashy in the grill area but I am pleasantly surprised. GJ Team. Looks good.

 

[Marine7]

This is one of the sweetest builds I have seen! I've been thinking of putting a soft top on mine for a long time! One day the wife might come home to find out we now own 2 convertibles...... lol
Great job!..... keep the info and pics coming!