Toyota4x4907's 2000 Tundra
03-27-2012, 05:42 PM
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I cant decide between 285/75R16s (32x11.5 ish) or 315/75R16 (34.5x12.5 ish) Both the same price, both about 75% tread. 285s are GY Wrangler MTs. the 315s are BFG MTs KM1s.
The thing is, I already promised the guy with the 285s that I would buy them. They are still probably 2-3 weeks out. I havent given him any money, but he is in my club and dont want any hard feelings.
The thing is, I already promised the guy with the 285s that I would buy them. They are still probably 2-3 weeks out. I havent given him any money, but he is in my club and dont want any hard feelings.
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03-27-2012, 10:02 PM
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There ARE some nasty sharp rocks in the mountains where I wheel. I might not even be taking the Tundra off-road. If I get my 4Runner going, it will be my off-roader. The 285 is a set of 5, whereas the 315s are only 4. I would LOVE to have 35s, but it would take some work to fit them.
Hah. Thanks for following my boring build, Boredout
Hah. Thanks for following my boring build, Boredout
03-27-2012, 10:25 PM
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Yeah i can understand the dilemma. The good years wear a little better as well.
Yeah man: love the build! little work with a sledge and a grinder and you'll be runnin 35s in no time!
Yeah man: love the build! little work with a sledge and a grinder and you'll be runnin 35s in no time!
03-27-2012, 10:36 PM
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Oh I wouldnt be concerned about the fender clearance. The upper control arms on the front are probably 3/4" to 1" away from the sidewall as is with 265/75s. I would have to get wheel spacers or some different wheels.
These are those 315s : http://fairbanks.craigslist.org/pts/2924513561.html
Going 285s will help keep the MPGs reasonable, considering gas is $4.25 here NOW and will INCREASE this summer of course. And, the Tundra is still getting only 9-10 mpg. Heh....Filled up the other day. Went 165 miles and put in 17.1 gallons.
These are those 315s : http://fairbanks.craigslist.org/pts/2924513561.html
Going 285s will help keep the MPGs reasonable, considering gas is $4.25 here NOW and will INCREASE this summer of course. And, the Tundra is still getting only 9-10 mpg. Heh....Filled up the other day. Went 165 miles and put in 17.1 gallons.
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04-01-2012, 04:45 PM
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GOT THE FRONT DIFFERENTIAL IN! Had to disconnect the lower ball-joint, but everything went easy and quick besides actually getting the diff to line up. Definitely would have helped to have another person, but its in. Now I need to go test drive it 
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04-01-2012, 06:34 PM
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Woo! Its nice to have 4wd!.. Really dont need it now though. The main roads are 99% dry/ ice free. The side roads are still snowy/icy, but that doesnt matter much. Hopefully the tires will get here soon.
I also put a clamp on an exhaust leak, so it sounds somewhat better. Doesnt "PFFFFSSSTTT tt ttt tt" while decelerating now.
Old diff out.
New diff in.
Those are heavy sons-a-beetches. They look and feel like cast iron
So $500 for the diff. $100 for the front drive-shaft. $12 for some nuts and bolts. I also ended up needing to buy a few tools, but I needed them anyways. Probably $60. Also, a new jack and jack stands was like $90. Someone, whether it be an old roommate or some punk kids, stole my AWESOME floor jack and really nice jack stands last fall.
Oh and synthetic gear lube was like $20 or something. Only used 1 bottle though.
I also put a clamp on an exhaust leak, so it sounds somewhat better. Doesnt "PFFFFSSSTTT tt ttt tt" while decelerating now.
Old diff out.
New diff in.
Those are heavy sons-a-beetches. They look and feel like cast iron
So $500 for the diff. $100 for the front drive-shaft. $12 for some nuts and bolts. I also ended up needing to buy a few tools, but I needed them anyways. Probably $60. Also, a new jack and jack stands was like $90. Someone, whether it be an old roommate or some punk kids, stole my AWESOME floor jack and really nice jack stands last fall.
Oh and synthetic gear lube was like $20 or something. Only used 1 bottle though.
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04-12-2012, 09:44 PM
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I took out the small factory resonator in the exhaust, ran new 2.5" pipe and put the glass-pack right where the two sides of the exhaust meet (about half-way under the cab) and dumps right above the rear axle. That joint is also where I was/am getting leakage because it cracked in half there, most likely in the roll-over. I cant seem to seal it up right. I'll work on it more this weekend.
I think its TOO loud though.....
I think its TOO loud though.....
04-20-2012, 10:06 PM
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I bought a set of 4 coil springs and 4 shocks from an '08 Jeep Rubicon, basically brand new as the guy lifted it shortly after he bought it in '08. I'm going to attempt to use the coils for a ZUK rear lift. Also, my rear shocks are pretty shot and 2 of the shocks fit perfectly. The other 2 will go on the rear of my buddy's '97 Taco as his shocks are crap. $40, cant complain.
Earlier this week I started to get a grinding and vibration coming from the front end. Then on thursday as I was driving around, I started to lose brake pressure and had a HORRIBLE grind and brake fade while stopping once I got below 10mph. AND, while turning past 1/2 turn, I got this terrible grind and bind.
Today I checked it out. The passenger side wheel bearing is shot. I BELIEVE its from me not tightening the nut on the end of the CV shaft back down. I didnt realize that nut held pressure on the wheel bearings. I didnt tighten it back down because it started to cross-thread. It was a PITA to get off. Its really stripped!. I going to have to change the CV shaft just so I can tighten it back down...
The old shock. I compressed it and it wouldnt expand back out :\
I only got one on because I was getting tired.
Earlier this week I started to get a grinding and vibration coming from the front end. Then on thursday as I was driving around, I started to lose brake pressure and had a HORRIBLE grind and brake fade while stopping once I got below 10mph. AND, while turning past 1/2 turn, I got this terrible grind and bind.
Today I checked it out. The passenger side wheel bearing is shot. I BELIEVE its from me not tightening the nut on the end of the CV shaft back down. I didnt realize that nut held pressure on the wheel bearings. I didnt tighten it back down because it started to cross-thread. It was a PITA to get off. Its really stripped!. I going to have to change the CV shaft just so I can tighten it back down...
The old shock. I compressed it and it wouldnt expand back out :\
I only got one on because I was getting tired.
05-11-2012, 04:59 PM
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Thanks man. No tires yet. Long story. Kind of frustrating, but understandable. I will get them eventually.
A few things in the last few weeks-
Passenger-side wheel bearing went out. Almost fell off on the way home from work during rush hour. Had to have a tow-truck bring me the last 2 miles home. Thank god for AAA! I took my knuckle in to a local drive-line specialist shop and had them press in a new TOYOTA bearing and seals. $56 for 30 mins of labor, $26 for a seal I forgot to pick-up (luckily they had one in stock), $103 for an OEM bearing, $56 for OEM inner seal and $155 for a remanned CV from O'Reilley's. In hindsight, I should have gone to NAPA for the CV as they are only like $75, but they werent open still when I was putting it back together :\.
I went camping this last weekend; camping back in the woods about 5 miles on a small, skinny trail. My truck took it fine. But, the power steering started leaking like crazy on the way home after doing a few 10-point turn-arounds. So, I went to TOYOTA to get a hose. They only sell the entire PS hose assembly, not individual hoses. They referred me to a local shop that does hydraulic work and what not. They said they usually thread the hard-lines and put threaded fittings on the hoses. Well, my hard-lines were cracked, so I opted to get the entire assembly. $443.
I mostly finished my rear bumper. There are still a few things I want to do to it, but for now, its good. Shes running okay. Seems to run better after taking the intake piping apart a few times while messing with the power steering.
I bought some plate steel and various pieces from work for skid plates and to start the front bumper. We'll see how much energy I have this weekend
A few things in the last few weeks-
Passenger-side wheel bearing went out. Almost fell off on the way home from work during rush hour. Had to have a tow-truck bring me the last 2 miles home. Thank god for AAA! I took my knuckle in to a local drive-line specialist shop and had them press in a new TOYOTA bearing and seals. $56 for 30 mins of labor, $26 for a seal I forgot to pick-up (luckily they had one in stock
), $103 for an OEM bearing, $56 for OEM inner seal and $155 for a remanned CV from O'Reilley's. In hindsight, I should have gone to NAPA for the CV as they are only like $75, but they werent open still when I was putting it back together :\.I went camping this last weekend; camping back in the woods about 5 miles on a small, skinny trail. My truck took it fine. But, the power steering started leaking like crazy on the way home after doing a few 10-point turn-arounds. So, I went to TOYOTA to get a hose. They only sell the entire PS hose assembly, not individual hoses. They referred me to a local shop that does hydraulic work and what not. They said they usually thread the hard-lines and put threaded fittings on the hoses. Well, my hard-lines were cracked, so I opted to get the entire assembly. $443.
I mostly finished my rear bumper. There are still a few things I want to do to it, but for now, its good. Shes running okay. Seems to run better after taking the intake piping apart a few times while messing with the power steering.
I bought some plate steel and various pieces from work for skid plates and to start the front bumper. We'll see how much energy I have this weekend
05-11-2012, 05:23 PM
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No. I am waiting until after I get my tires to see if I really need/want to. Yesterday I was just playing around, measuring and what not, I think ZUKing might lift it TOO much, even with the 2" front spacers I have. The rear spring design is kind of weird. I dont know. I will probably try it, though.
