BOSS's Hoe

[BOSS]

(edit) I'm NO LONGER going through TF.com withdrawals

[JKmotorsports]

So you finally decided to join us:cheers: Anything new to the truck?

[BOSS]

Yo!

She's many pounds heavier that's for sure! Dynamat'd the hood, firewall in the engine compartment, and front wheel wells and inside fender pieces. Engine is MUCH quieter and road noise is definitely noticeably reduced without even moving to the inside of the truck yet. I can't seem to justify yanking out the interior right now when I'm going to do a complete interior swap later this summer.

One minor and very easy to do mod I did over the weekend was a double rubber weather strip install on driver/pass doors to reduce air noise coming off the front pillars. These hoes dont have the front door tucked under the A-pillars like some luxury vehicles I've owned, so they are exposed to that constant wind noise. Over time your rubber wears thin too - you'd be surprised at the results I have gotten, will post how-to pics but it's very simple. All you need is an hour or so to burn hunting the right piece from a junkyard and cut it correctly.



BOSS

[BOSS]

Snapped a couple today before I do the body drop


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[BOSS]

(removed the spacers....don't need another wheel stud incident LOL)

Another random mod I did was remove the spring isolators as suggested by a certain someone :Handshake: Honestly - I measured about 1/4 inch drop conservatively, could be a slightly more. I ended up splicing a piece of a rubber hose off, then slicing off several strips which were half thickness of the hose, and wrapped them around the top of the spring with some 3M high temp adhesive to cut down on any squeaking and metal/metal contact wear. It was a serious pain in the ass and sticky as hell too :supergay:.

I would have said it's a all pain, no gain mod but I used this mod to also decrease the difference in height of the driver side versus the passenger side rear of the truck. I added more rubber on the driver side to lift it up a little since these trucks tend to be taller on the passgr side. I personally think it's because of the pull on acceleration driverside upwards, thus compressing and decompressing the body mounts. Who knows, if you figure it out let me know!



BOSS

[road1will]

Looks really clean. I like!

[NathanJax]

Boss, can you give us a "mod list"?

Nice truck!


Thanks

[jomulk56]

Nice clean truck Boss.

[DarkTahoe00]

Thats is a Hot looking Hoe you got Boss! Where did you get and what kind of running boards are those? Excellent work on the hoe man!

[BOSS]

Thats is a Hot looking Hoe you got Boss! Where did you get and what kind of running boards are those? Excellent work on the hoe man!

Thanks man, the running boards are from a custom set like they make for Lexus RX330.

Thanks for the props, I definitely enjoy the "clean looking" comments bc that's precisely the look I'm going for.

But here is a list of what I have so far, alot is changing though:
-Custom body color matched running boards (Lexus RX330 style)
-Clear Corners
-FlowPro true-dual exhaust with Corsa tips
-K&N full CAI
-BB Tune
-Level III transmission build with all the kicks
-Dynamat'd hood, fenders, doors, firewall, engine compartment
-Underside of the body Dynamat'd firewall to rear end (even under tranny)
-McGaughys 3/5 drop (spindles, keys, springs, Belltech Street Perf shocks)
-DJM Shock relocators
-Rear spring isolators removed for @ 1/4in drop
-LED tails/3rd brake light
-24x10 U2-35s (old rivet style) with 305/35/24
-Dual weather stripping on A-pillars (windy where I live, cuts down wind noise significantly)
-Removed OnStar internals - installed dash cubby
-Pioneer AVH-4000DVD Double-DIN (custom dash fit by JKMotorsports)
-JL Audio VR650-CSi Components (Front Doors)
-Kenwood 6.5 3-Way (Rear Doors)
-Pioneer 10in Subs powered by 1k Pioneer amp (can't remember model right now lol)
-Viper 5901 Alarm SST 2-Way
- - Remote Start System
- - Audio Glass Break Sensor
- - Digital Tilt Motion Sensor
- - Mini-Piezo Siren
- - Invisibeam® Field Disturbance Sensor
- - Backup Battery System/Siren
- - Window Automation System


That's it so far :rocking:


BOSS

[DarkTahoe00]

So just that I understand correctly their not from a Lexus but by a company that makes them for Lexus I'm understand that correctly?

[BOSS]

So just that I understand correctly their not from a Lexus but by a company that makes them for Lexus I'm understand that correctly?

Yes, they're very close to these my man, I'll take a closer picture for ya..I think it will look sharp when I take the side pieces off the doors too


http://www.runningboardwarehouse.com/lexusrx330customrunningboards2004andnewer.aspx


BOSS

[CodeB4U]

That's a nice truck. My brother has the same rims in 26's. What are the names of those rims?

[DarkTahoe00]

Cool thanks Boss!

[BOSS]

That's a nice truck. My brother has the same rims in 26's. What are the names of those rims?

Cool, they're U2 35 series but they are the old rivet style that U2 no longer makes. I picked up an extra set of center caps just in case mine are stolen! :D

Some plan their retirement, I plan the life expectancy of my center caps!


BOSS.....

[ChevyGirl]

Cool, they're U2 35 series but they are the old rivet style that U2 no longer makes. I picked up an extra set of center caps just in case mine are stolen! :D

Some plan their retirement, I plan the life expectancy of my center caps!


BOSS.....


LO!! I just orded an extra set of center caps for rims
BTW Sweet looking Hoe!!

[matt14]

Your hoe is hella clean.

[BOSS]

Your hoe is hella clean.

Thanks for the props guys, can't wait to do more. It's like an addiction...

Is there a TahoesAnonymous group I can join? OH WAIT, I'm here. :D



BOSS

[iwaslowr]

Looks good man!

[R.Beezy]

thas clean bruh

[Max]

looks dope, nice and crispy :cheers:

[Timmy]

wow. that does look amazing! wanna trade? ;)

[BOSS]

wow. that does look amazing! wanna trade? ;)

Thanks man...I hesitate to discuss that with you....we'll prolly end up talking about the french fries at mcdonalds versus onion rings at Sonic :-P



BOSS

[BOSS]

Updated the mod list, growing by the week lately it seems :hands:


B O S S

[Max]

lmao I can't go a month without buying more crap for mine.

[BOSS]

I also deleted the side mouldings to give it a droopy look off the sides with the steps.

[wmgood64]

Real nice HOE!!!!

[JKmotorsports]

Looking good man:cheers: I think I'm finally going to get around to pulling the moulding off mine this weekend hopefully.

[BOSS]

Looking good man:cheers: I think I'm finally going to get around to pulling the moulding off mine this weekend hopefully.

Damnit...I JUST did this before I came down there - should have brought you the 50lb fishing line I bought, makes it a simple trick. Just get the line behind the edge of the plastic and start shimmy'ing it down till you can grab the plastic and start pulilng..

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Real nice HOE!!!!

Thanks :Handshake:

[brndns_hoe]

mine completely SUCKED doing it, but worth it, I like the look without them

[YNOT]

Yes, they're very close to these my man, I'll take a closer picture for ya..I think it will look sharp when I take the side pieces off the doors too


http://www.runningboardwarehouse.com/lexusrx330customrunningboards2004andnewer.aspx


BOSS
i might go the cheaper route and paint my lt boards like this.

[israel]

Are these the wheels you say are bolt centric?

[BOSS]

Are these the wheels you say are bolt centric?

Yes. I found this link for you:

http://www.miata.net/garage/hubcentric.html



BOSS

[israel]

Thanks for the link. I already knew that information tho.

I was curious to know which wheel you meant was lug centric. That wheels is definitely not lug centric by the way.

A Lug centric wheel will be machined perfectly to fit the lugs of that perticular vehicle. It's still different than bolt pattern because you can have the same bolt pattern but not the same lug thickness on all cars/trucks. Aftermarket wheel companies do not make a lug centric wheel cause they can't afford to. If they didnt give a wheel a little play they wouldn't fit as many diverse cars as they do. Same reason why they have huge center bores and people end up needing hub centric rings to accomodate the difference.

[BOSS]

Thanks for the link. I already knew that information tho.

I was curious to know which wheel you meant was lug centric. That wheels is definitely not lug centric by the way.

A Lug centric wheel will be machined perfectly to fit the lugs of that perticular vehicle. It's still different than bolt pattern because you can have the same bolt pattern but not the same lug thickness on all cars/trucks. Aftermarket wheel companies do not make a lug centric wheel cause they can't afford to. If they didnt give a wheel a little play they wouldn't fit as many diverse cars as they do. Same reason why they have huge center bores and people end up needing hub centric rings to accomodate the difference.


Please don't come clutter up my thread with your debate. If you want to start one, hop in the lounge. Thanks


BOSS

[Modded]

Oh no please not again!
But since we're on the topic, what size hub rings wheel I need for my future 24" wheels guys?
Does it matter what rim brand it is at all?

[Max]

Most hubcentric rungs for the large bore 6x5.5 bolt pattern will be the same. PM me your address and I'll ship some to you, have a few dozen laying around my shop though they should come with any aftermarket wheel that has a larger bore if they know what they're selling.

[BOSS]

Guys