CowboyTaco
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This.
What have you done to your ride lately?
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This.
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
I did the same a while back and used the VHT cast iron for the Tacoma wheels. Figured it would be an easy touch up when the time comes.
Boomtacoma01
Tommy want wingy..
Hear you on that Aaron. Had about 16buck in my spray bomb job
CowboyTaco
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I think they turned out pretty good. Do you have a before pic?
tex
That's Mr Asshole to you
They were not in bad shape but after 20 or so years they needed a refresh. Sanded down some curb rash spots, cleaned them really good, then hit them with scotch brite pads.
CowboyTaco
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Looks like I'm off the hook for having to reboot the other CV axle. The one with a torn boot is the Cardone HD that has the lifetime warranty. OE axle is going back on the same side it came off and I'll get the Cardone replaced to have a spare on hand.
My understanding of the "HD" was a thicker/stronger boot. If this is the HD version, I'd hate to see how long the "OE equivalent" lasts....or maybe they just put HD on the box so that they can charge more.
My understanding of the "HD" was a thicker/stronger boot. If this is the HD version, I'd hate to see how long the "OE equivalent" lasts....or maybe they just put HD on the box so that they can charge more.
tex
That's Mr Asshole to you
Started tearing into the Tacoma last night to install the lift. Little more rust than I expected on suspension parts and bolts. Taking it to the guy who did my gears. As of now inner and outer tie rods on both sides, rebuilding OEM lower control arms from Zech, new SPC UCA, sway bar end links, sway bar bushings, brake lines, brake rotors, pads, and he will do the rear lift.
Sometimes you have to know when something is outside of your time, space, and mental limits.
Sometimes you have to know when something is outside of your time, space, and mental limits.
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plus its fucking hot out. Good call.
CowboyTaco
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Glad those are going to a good home.
On a related note, I replaced both LCAs with OEM, both swaybar end links with Napa, and the passenger side CV today.
The creaking sound is gone, but I have a weird rubbing sound when going straight and slightly to the left. I don't see anything rubbing, so my guess is either the rotor splash guard (as I had to get a second set of hands to hold that out of the way when removing the old axle) or maybe I hammered the axle too far in? Both seem like they would rub constantly though...
PSU Taco85
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tex
That's Mr Asshole to you
I don't have a shop or space to do that. Also a torch would be helpful and dont have one of those.not me. I tackle projects no matter how complex and shitty, and when after I realize it’s outside my capacity, it sits on jack stands for several months until I can regain composure
So much this. Fuck this heat.
Different gen model. I was surprised how many Toyota and Harley parts I have in my attic when I went up there today.
PSU Taco85
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i hear that. Having a shop is a blessing and a curse. When I didn’t have one I was busting my ass to get things done to keep it from sitting outside with things opened up. Now it can sit forever with no consequence, so my mental model on how I tackle projects has changed over the past 4 years. A torch is one item I don’t own yet but they are def helpful when you’ve got rusted and crusted on parts. I’ve managed to survive with the suicide wheel and plasma cutter.
This thread is missing a pic...
It worked good enough to get it on the trailer; but the steering was a little less responsive than I like.
It worked good enough to get it on the trailer; but the steering was a little less responsive than I like.
PSU Taco85
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dang how’d the castle nut go missing but the lock wire stayed in place? That there’s a Toyota magic trick!