95' Tacoma buildup pics, fuel cell, notched frame for steering, etc.

Rockdustfab · 11-04-2006, 08:42 PM

This was my truck the last time I went wheeling, which was the first(and only so far) time out on the new 38.5's. I have since cut the spare tire mount off and re-modified the rear, details below.

I removed the spare tire to make room to install a fuel cell. My stock tank was getting pretty bashed up so I decided that I will save the weight of carrying a spare tire and just take a tube if it is needed. I will still care a fullsize spare on my trailer. I made a deal with a friend if he bought the sheet of aluminum, I would make him a fuel cell, so I had enough aluminum left to make myself a cell, and redo the 'bed' out of aluminum instead of steel.

I still need to rivet the back panel in shown.

New gauge panel, I am going to get a voltmeter instead of the ammeter (not wired up)

Finally, one of the other things I have been working on, I notched the frame to provide clearance to keep the draglink and tierod from hitting each other during flex. I also drilled/tapped the steering box, and in the process ruined an o-ring which is why it leaks.

You can check out the other most recent pictures of my truck at:
http://www.rockdustfab.com/gallery/New-Tires

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Elton · 11-04-2006, 08:51 PM

looks like a fun rig

Rockdustfab · 11-05-2006, 07:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Elton

looks like a fun rig

Only when I take it wheelin, it is not fun on the road w/ 4.10 gears and 38.5's. I had it up to about 45mph(on the speedo, so I was going faster), and it would barely pull 4th gear. I don't care though, if I built it for the road I would regear the axles. Dual cases is all I need off-road, and 4.10's are stronger

11-04-2006, 08:51 PM	#2 (permalink)
Elton Contributing Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Siletz,Oregon Posts: 10,647	looks like a fun rig __________________ My Truck 98 4runner SR5 3.4L 5spd 4x4 E-Locker Mods Mom 07 Tundra d-cab limited 5.7L 4x4 auto sister 92 pickup SR5 X-cab 3.0L 5spd 4x4 Papa 89 Pickup SR5 X-cab 4x4 3.0L 5spd/98 4runner SR5 4x4 auto 3.4L R.I.P 91 4runner SR5 4x4 3.0L 5spd Totaled 5/13/06 My Wreck

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