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Last Post 24 Jun 2010 02:30 PM bysn0wspyder. 20 Replies.

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Jason D

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25 May 2010 05:55 PM
So for those who don't know Columbia Overland is going to be breaking into the Toyota market. We figured we already had the suppliers why not market to other makes of trucks... So here it is the first Columbia Overland project Tacoma! If all goes accordingly I will have stage one done before the 10 year party here at Columbia Rovers. on June 19th So I got tired of driving down the free way and feeling like it was a Tacoma parade. So I wanted to make this truck stand out as well we as be very functional and capable off road with out looking like some tube steel monster. So… Stage one: - New wheels, Got tired of the stock steel rims. I toyed around with the Idea of painting them but didn’t want to drop the money to powder coat them. After I got the paint to rattle can them I found some nice soft eights on Craig List and couldn’t pass them up. I have 255/75/16 Maxxis Bighorns mounted on them (Overland Journal Gear Guide 2010 reviewed and used in the article The Distance Runner) - Old Man Emu Front Coilovers. - Old Man Emu Dakar rear leaf springs: Tacoma rear leaf springs are known for crapping out after a few years if you do any kind of hauling… so they had to go! - Safari Snorkel… Very functional, and keeps the intake up out of the dust and helps ford the big Oregon rain puddles… plus adds a little bling bling! - Window tint the front two window, I want to do this to keep prying eyes out and help keep it a little cooler in the summer (also looks badass) - Can’t stand chrome so going to be blacking out the front and rear bumpers tell I can replace them. Stage two: ARB Front Bumper Rear frame reinforcements (to handle the added weight from rear bumper) CBI rear Bumper with tire carrier (or similar custom build) IFP auxiliary lights Auxiliary Fuse box for accessories Stage three: E-lock the rear Custom bed rack and basket system to hold RTT and supplies RTT ARB fridge More to come and will keep this a running thread with progress updates! Thanks, Jason AKA JD, Sn0wspyder
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Benny Benson User is Offline

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25 May 2010 09:04 PM
Sweet! If you guys need a Jeep Rubicon guinea pig let me know...

Terrance Bailey User is Offline

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25 May 2010 10:19 PM
sweet, are you carying for all toyotas? i will be looking for some stuff in the near future and would much rather deal localy. if you have anything you want to test on a 3rd gen runner just let me know :-D

Jason D

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25 May 2010 11:07 PM
Posted By terrance bailey on 05/25/2010 10:19 PM sweet, are you carrying for all Toyota's? I will be looking for some stuff in the near future and would much rather deal locally. if you have anything you want to test on a 3rd gen runner just let me know :-D [/quote] Yup we are in the process of redesigning the website to cater to Toyota's and Land Rovers but still carry some more non truck specific tools and toys for everyone. for example: Spot, pelican, RTTs, Baja Rack, winch lines and recovery gear. as well as some Columbia Overland originals But in the spirit of keep this thread on topic feel free you call me at the shop ask for JD or email me at parts@columbiarovers.com

Dustin Morrow User is Offline

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26 May 2010 06:55 PM
Jason, Killer plan and I look forward to watching the build happen. I think it is a good move for you guys to move into the Toyota market and bet you will see some pretty healthy business from it. Keep this pics coming. Dustin

Jason D

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30 May 2010 07:36 PM
Ran in to some issues this weekend while doing the lift. rusty bolts got the best of me... sheered some off had to cut some off and in the process FUBARED my shackels so new shackles, brakes and a ubolt flip in bound as well as think tanking how to fix the front end. probably just going to have to replace the bolts there to from what I have read. Turing out to be quite the task. oh well its been a great learning experience. Ill try and get some photos up tomorrow. JD P.S. thanks for the help Tarrant!!!

Dustin Morrow User is Offline

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30 May 2010 07:48 PM
Bummer Jason. That's the way it rolls sometimes. Be patient...yell if you need anymore help. Dustin

ExpoJunky

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30 May 2010 08:25 PM
This is going to be a sweet build, can't wait for updates!

Jason D

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07 Jun 2010 01:41 PM
This little weekend task turned into the biggest pain in the @$$! I learned when I bought the truck 2 years ago it spent it first few years in New York. And these few years of salt on the roads was enough to rust up all my hard wear. Day one: tired to remove I-bolts in leaf springs with no luck rusty bolts and seized bushings… had to resort to harsher methods… Cutting wheels and Saw Zaw! Day two: second leaf spring same deal back to the Saw Zaw and cutting wheels. Also learned I was going to need new shackles due to more seized bushings…. Started making phone calls cause I was dead in the water till I could get the parts Ordered: ARB shackles I-bots U-bolts Coil over studs for the front (just incase) Longer rear brake line Day Three: Decided I wanted to feel like I had accomplished something so I tackled the front suspension… more rusty bolts!!!! Had to grind and cut off the spined studs… (Mild freak out with lots of bad words and cracked open a beer) well I had thought ahead for once and had ordered some new ones just incase… dead in the water again. Needed to take some stress out on the truck so I cut a 3 and ½ inch hole in the fender… snorkel installed, finally something went right!!!! Day Four: Long night in the shop after work and finally got the rear in place, new break line, new shackles, new u-bolts… thank you Wheelers Off road for coming to my rescue! Day Five: Sunny Sunday after noon… stuck in the shop. Took my coil-overs to my buddies over at Les Schwab to assemble for me (due to the history of events didn’t want to deal with it). After getting the rest of the studs cut out the front went in pretty easy. Bleed the break lines removed one of the resonators on the intake to give it a little more sound and test drive!!! Handling is so much better! Front is a little stiff due the lack of a heavy bumper up there but all in good time.
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Craig Miller User is Offline

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07 Jun 2010 02:06 PM
Looks great Jason! I had a 4Runner from NY, and boy do I ever feel your pain. I'll never ever buy another Toyota that spent it's life on salted roads. Major PITA. Great to see that you persevered and have all that new hardware under there. Craig

Dustin Morrow User is Offline

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07 Jun 2010 04:40 PM
Jason- right on man, way to see it through. Looks great. What is next on the "to do" list? Dustin

Jason D

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07 Jun 2010 05:30 PM
What’s a Columbia Overland truck with out CO logos? Blacking out the hood and slapping some custom logos on the back.

Scott Tarrant User is Offline

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07 Jun 2010 05:32 PM
Baja stayle roll cage with spare tire mount?? ;~)

Nathan Henson User is Offline

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07 Jun 2010 07:33 PM
I spent most of my life in MI and I feel your pain on the rust. Everything having to do with exhaust or suspension was normally tackled with the "heat wrench" in hand.

Jason D

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23 Jun 2010 04:13 PM
Got the Overland Logo's on it...
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Benny Benson User is Offline

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23 Jun 2010 06:23 PM
looks great!

Craig Miller User is Offline

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23 Jun 2010 08:01 PM
Agreed! I never thought I'd be one to compliment someone because of stickers, but those stickers make the truck look great... now on to the manly stuff like lockers and winches. :D

Ben Bailey User is Offline

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23 Jun 2010 08:12 PM
Cool! ...so... did the sticker on the rear come from the cut out of the hood?!

Jason D

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24 Jun 2010 08:43 AM
Posted By Ben Bailey on 06/23/2010 8:12 PM Cool! ...so... did the sticker on the rear come from the cut out of the hood?! no i had a buddy cut them out for me. and then i got the hood done at PDX wraps

Rob M.

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24 Jun 2010 01:43 PM
That Looks Bad @$$ Jason.....

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