Thread: Geno's 98' T-100 Build

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    Default Geno's 98' T-100 Build

    Ok hello everyone. My name is Steve and im from just north of Boston Mass. Let me start off by saying im a total noob to the offroading scene but im learning quickly, so bare with me. I want to apologize i lost my pictures of what my truck looked like when i bought it.
    Let me start with specs:

    1998 T-100 SR5 4wd
    3.4L V6
    Rancho Shocks Front and Back

    First Mod i did and justly so, is i upgraded my tires from my Toyo Open Counrty 265/75/r16 to some Definty M/T's same Measurements.



    and then:



    Next thing was to start on some bumpers, i Purchased a ARB Sahara Bar off of a forum, the only disadvantage was that it was off of a 2000 Nissan Pathfinder:

    Before:



    After 8 hours of modifications and cuttingsorry for the picture quality)






    Next was i wanted to Make a rear bumper:
    Before:


    After:


    (as you can see i havent gotten very far with this project, i need to get material and im planning on copying SAR_Squids design)
    Last edited by Geno_T10098; 09-12-2009 at 11:12 PM.

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    As you can see in the previous post you see the running boards in the bed. Yes that is another project. But again havent picked up material for said project.

    I wanted to make a command center for all the Acc. i will be running, i.e.: Front Fog's, Rear Lights, Amp, 2nd 12v outlet, CB, etc.

    I wish i had taken step by step pictures of what i did but i get anxious and i forget so i apologize for this.








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    Im aware of the crokkedness of my switches i havent gotten a chance to fix that.

    Next i built a bed bar to mount my CB attena and rear Lights. ( again i have no build pics just the finished product)



    ( i like what i did here, its going to be moved behind the tool box and painted to match the front bumper color)

    Next was a add-on that i wanted for my sound system, but couldnt figure out how to without taking up space in the backseat. So this is what i came up with:




    ( i messed up when i vinyled it as i applied it to the wrong side and again i was rushing)

    So thats where im at with my build, Not too much in compared to some of the other guys here, but since i started in march of this year i think ive gotten a lot accomplished.

    Future Plans:
    Lock Rear
    Possible slight lift
    Sliders
    Rear Bumper
    Swing type Tire Carrier
    Wire Everything
    New CB
    2nd Battery

    Anybody with any suggestions please let me know, Im open to any ideas

    Thanks
    Last edited by Geno_T10098; 09-12-2009 at 11:26 PM.

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    T100's are great trucks! And your modifications are looking good!
    I bought a 1997 new and drove it for 10 years and a month. It didn't need one single repair during that time. A couple of batteries, but nothing else. I'm looking forward to seeing your build-up.

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    How are you going to open your tool box?
    poor gas mileage gets you to the best places on earth

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    Quote Originally Posted by rover4x4 View Post
    How are you going to open your tool box?
    think he mentioned moving it behind his toolbox

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    Quote Originally Posted by GSer View Post
    T100's are great trucks! And your modifications are looking good!
    I bought a 1997 new and drove it for 10 years and a month. It didn't need one single repair during that time. A couple of batteries, but nothing else. I'm looking forward to seeing your build-up.
    Ive had mine for 3 years now, the only major things i have done are CV shafts, Flex plate, and U joints, Surprisingly that it though yes i know this truck is amazing, Just too bad the aftermarket doesnt think so.

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    Looks great and looks likes its coming along nicely.
    One Life - Live It

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    Quote Originally Posted by Geno_T10098 View Post
    Ive had mine for 3 years now, the only major things i have done are CV shafts, Flex plate, and U joints, Surprisingly that it though yes i know this truck is amazing, Just too bad the aftermarket doesnt think so.
    I considered picking one up instead of my 4runner, but I was expecting the prices to be lower than they are! The 4x4's hold their value pretty well it seems.
    KJ6FWX '99 4Runner Limited 4WD E-Locked

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