General Buildup - Page 4

Mic09dcsm · 03-21-2009, 12:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 98toyota

A+ in the effort department, but being a fabricator and welder myself, that shock setup is a hazard to you and others around you, what may seem strong sitting on flat ground can easily change during wheelin. For example did u bevel any of the joints to help acheive better penetration while welding? its the small simple things that will fail first, not trying to give you a hard time just some things to try in the future, the last thing u want is something to break and have a serious problem because u didnt know how to weld correctly. Welding is a skill, yes anyone can burtcher there way through a project that has little welding exprence but it takes a true fabricator to build something that is designed correctly and can function as you intened it. In all honesty i would not hold out much hope for thoses welds to last.

True, didn't bevel the edges. We'll see though. My first non stock shock setup held for awhile (didn't do any shock absorption though), and that was one of the first things I welded. These welds have good penetration, I just make multiple passes in an attempt to connect some areas which is why it looks like surface welds only. We'll see though, even if the top mounts break, the bottom ones really won't, those are some of my best welds, so the shock wouldn't go flying off into anyone's windshield. Before I noticed something was wrong and stopped. The drivers side though where the 1.5" square tubing mates to the tube crossmember, I know those are sorry and I am going to fix those. I now realize you can't see that the passenger side has a 3/16" plate running along the front of the angle iron and down to the spare tire crossmember.

This ad is not displayed to registered members.
Register your free account today and become a member on Yotatech!

neoworm0 · 03-21-2009, 12:47 AM

I just read this entire thread and this build is a perfect example of why I tell my wife to steer clear of modified trucks on the highway.

I'll give you an "A" for effort but in the immortal words of Dirty Harry "a man's gotta know his limitations". lol!

**aviator** · 03-21-2009, 03:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoworm0

I'll give you an "A" for effort but in the immortal words of Dirty Harry "a man's gotta know his limitations". lol!

Wise words neo but on the other hand if we never try to exceed our limitations we never acquire any new skills or achieve excellence...

A moment of Zen
"It is only by trying to exceed our limitations that we find out just what they are."

neoworm0 · 03-21-2009, 03:22 PM

It's best to practice new skills before applying them to real world sitiuations.

Mic09dcsm · 03-21-2009, 05:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoworm0

It's best to practice new skills before applying them to real world sitiuations.

...wouldn't you love those shocks to fly off and me lose control.

neoworm0 · 03-21-2009, 06:57 PM

No, I wouldn't.

4Banger · 03-21-2009, 07:49 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm

My first non stock shock setup held for awhile (didn't do any shock absorption though)... These welds have good penetration, I just make multiple passes in an attempt to connect some areas... We'll see though, even if the top mounts break, the bottom ones really won't, those are some of my best welds

Jesus

http://images.ibsrv.net/ibsrv/res/src:www.yotatech.com/get//images/smilies/domo.gif

Mic09dcsm · 03-21-2009, 11:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by neoworm0

No, I wouldn't.

I know I just was being facetious, I'd probably laugh at me... This is really making me wish I had gotten a 220v for easier penetration though. And it's 40 miles later and they haven't budged. Which includes, as Swampthing would know some really really ty streets. Potholes everywhere...not as bad as Houston though.

Trustyrusty · 03-29-2009, 03:45 PM

Them shock mounts are Ghetto as queen latifa.. But they look like theyll hold up, I wouldn't run 'em tho, your bumper design is pretty sweet but I dont see why you used tiny ass tube... Get something beefy cause that wouldn't hold up for me. Other then that, Nice rig.

Mic09dcsm · 04-08-2009, 09:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Trustyrusty

Them shock mounts are Ghetto as queen latifa.. But they look like theyll hold up, I wouldn't run 'em tho, your bumper design is pretty sweet but I dont see why you used tiny ass tube... Get something beefy cause that wouldn't hold up for me. Other then that, Nice rig.

It'll work for awhile because I don't run crazy trails and I don't plan on being so irresponsible I need it to hold up to anything too serious. But maybe once I get a locker and have more time to go off roading I'll upgrade to a Trailgear.

Mic09dcsm · 04-10-2009, 05:44 PM

Got this guy off a '92 4Runner, 2WD, Automatic, V6, sticker in doorjamb said 225/75's, but my truck says this as well but came with the 31" tire package.

I've spun the driveshaft side in an attempt to ascertain the ratio, sadly it looks like a 4.30 or even 4.10. I was wondering if this is the 4.88 which according to another thread has a totally different case and is either impossible to change the gears in or it can't be done at all because the case is different. This one looks slightly different then mine but I thought I'd ask you all to lend a hand.
<br>
</br>

Mic09dcsm · 04-11-2009, 01:16 PM

I just counted the teeth, ring has 39 and the pinion has 11. I guess the PO had it regeared or something. This diff is wack, according to the R&P it has a 3.55 gear ratio. WTF? And it was dirty as hell, I doubt it ever came off that rear differential housing.

Mic09dcsm · 04-11-2009, 09:08 PM

Bump.

4banginRunner · 04-11-2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm

I just counted the teeth, ring has 39 and the pinion has 11. I guess the PO had it regeared or something. This diff is wack, according to the R&P it has a 3.55 gear ratio. WTF? And it was dirty as hell, I doubt it ever came off that rear differential housing.

well you did say it came from a 2WD.....

4wds had the 4.88's your looking for

Mic09dcsm · 04-11-2009, 10:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

well you did say it came from a 2WD.....

4wds had the 4.88's your looking for

I see, the problem though is I've never heard of a 3.55 in a Toyota. Especially this model. So I checked the spiders gears and they're 16 and 10 teeth. So I thought multiply these and that gives me 5.68 so christ.

4banginRunner · 04-11-2009, 10:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mic09dcsm

I see, the problem though is I've never heard of a 3.55 in a Toyota. Especially this model. So I checked the spiders gears and they're 16 and 10 teeth. So I thought multiply these and that gives me 5.68 so christ.

.....gear ratio comes from teeth on the ring and pinon, good chance you miscounted the pinion, a common 2WD gear is 3.90.....39/10

Mic09dcsm · 04-11-2009, 10:16 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 4banginRunner

.....gear ratio comes from teeth on the ring and pinon, good chance you miscounted the pinion, a common 2WD gear is 3.90.....39/10

Yep, marked the ring with a marker numerically but didn't with the pinion. Damn 3.90s. So why'd did they gear the 2wd and 4wd so drastically different? Wouldn't the 4Runner feel slower then hell with 3.90s, an auto and V6?

Mic09dcsm · 05-11-2009, 03:23 PM

So, those shocks mounts.....didn't go anywhere.

4Banger · 05-14-2009, 08:24 PM

wanna cookie

Mic09dcsm · 10-10-2009, 02:50 AM

They're still there exactly where they were fabricated. And yes jerkoff I do want your mother to bake me some cookies.

VLP · 11-04-2009, 03:12 PM

just dont sell it....you will feel horrible when a 16 year old kid buys it thinking that it looks cool and it fails on HIM.

theAuthority · 11-04-2009, 03:52 PM

Wow . was going to praise you for trying to build something on your own.

But even after the mod came in here to soften people up, you're still ignorant.

Nice original design on the front bumper. Square is ok, would look better painted black.

That tiny tube going from the stinger to the headlight ?? Aesthetics?

I did feel sorry for you, until you proved your age.

Mic09dcsm · 11-07-2009, 10:27 PM

Hit a Corolla and the bedliner didn't even come off. And the stuff from the stinger to the upper light area is a solid cylinder, not weak at all. Will not fail. You guys and your crap talking.

Mic09dcsm · 11-07-2009, 10:28 PM

Trying? I did build it. It's built. Seems to be real unless this is all the Matrix.

Mic09dcsm · 11-07-2009, 10:30 PM

Pioneers don't have or need constructive criticism.

03-21-2009, 12:47 AM	#77 (permalink)
neoworm0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 604	I just read this entire thread and this build is a perfect example of why I tell my wife to steer clear of modified trucks on the highway. I'll give you an "A" for effort but in the immortal words of Dirty Harry "a man's gotta know his limitations". lol! __________________ 1995 Toyota PU SR5. 2000 3.4l V6 and a few other mods. my album: http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=101 my SAS: http://picasaweb.google.com/areinhol...eat=directlink www.overlandcanada.ca www.alltracwagon.net

03-21-2009, 03:22 PM	#79 (permalink)
neoworm0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 604	It's best to practice new skills before applying them to real world sitiuations. __________________ 1995 Toyota PU SR5. 2000 3.4l V6 and a few other mods. my album: http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=101 my SAS: http://picasaweb.google.com/areinhol...eat=directlink www.overlandcanada.ca www.alltracwagon.net

03-21-2009, 06:57 PM	#81 (permalink)
neoworm0 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: North Vancouver, BC Posts: 604	No, I wouldn't. __________________ 1995 Toyota PU SR5. 2000 3.4l V6 and a few other mods. my album: http://www.yotatech.com/album.php?albumid=101 my SAS: http://picasaweb.google.com/areinhol...eat=directlink www.overlandcanada.ca www.alltracwagon.net

03-29-2009, 03:45 PM	#84 (permalink)
Trustyrusty Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: (Rednecks Inbreed In) Kansas Posts: 1,349	Them shock mounts are Ghetto as queen latifa.. But they look like theyll hold up, I wouldn't run 'em tho, your bumper design is pretty sweet but I dont see why you used tiny ass tube... Get something beefy cause that wouldn't hold up for me. Other then that, Nice rig. __________________ 1995.5 Tacoma 4X4 3.4-Jardine Catback, 20% Tint, Cold Air Intake, Skid Plates etc... 1987 Toyota 4Runner 1986 Toyota 4X4-SOLD

04-10-2009, 05:44 PM	#86 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	Got this guy off a '92 4Runner, 2WD, Automatic, V6, sticker in doorjamb said 225/75's, but my truck says this as well but came with the 31" tire package. I've spun the driveshaft side in an attempt to ascertain the ratio, sadly it looks like a 4.30 or even 4.10. I was wondering if this is the 4.88 which according to another thread has a totally different case and is either impossible to change the gears in or it can't be done at all because the case is different. This one looks slightly different then mine but I thought I'd ask you all to lend a hand. <br> </br> __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

04-11-2009, 01:16 PM	#87 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	I just counted the teeth, ring has 39 and the pinion has 11. I guess the PO had it regeared or something. This diff is wack, according to the R&P it has a 3.55 gear ratio. WTF? And it was dirty as hell, I doubt it ever came off that rear differential housing. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

04-11-2009, 09:08 PM	#88 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	Bump. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

05-11-2009, 03:23 PM	#93 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	So, those shocks mounts.....didn't go anywhere. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

10-10-2009, 02:50 AM	#95 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	They're still there exactly where they were fabricated. And yes jerkoff I do want your mother to bake me some cookies. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

11-04-2009, 03:12 PM	#96 (permalink)
VLP Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 8	just dont sell it....you will feel horrible when a 16 year old kid buys it thinking that it looks cool and it fails on HIM.

11-04-2009, 03:52 PM	#97 (permalink)
theAuthority Registered User Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Lynnwood, WA Posts: 1,664	Wow . was going to praise you for trying to build something on your own. But even after the mod came in here to soften people up, you're still ignorant. Nice original design on the front bumper. Square is ok, would look better painted black. That tiny tube going from the stinger to the headlight ?? Aesthetics? I did feel sorry for you, until you proved your age. __________________ Proud sponsor of the re-poster thread. Where there is Substance. http://www.yotatech.com/f5/you-re-poster-193103/

11-07-2009, 10:27 PM	#98 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	Hit a Corolla and the bedliner didn't even come off. And the stuff from the stinger to the upper light area is a solid cylinder, not weak at all. Will not fail. You guys and your crap talking. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

11-07-2009, 10:28 PM	#99 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	Trying? I did build it. It's built. Seems to be real unless this is all the Matrix. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

11-07-2009, 10:30 PM	#100 (permalink)
Mic09dcsm Registered User Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: San Antonio Posts: 535	Pioneers don't have or need constructive criticism. __________________ "I love my 4Runner. Everyone else in my condo hates it! I guess it looks bad next to there brand new 20 or 30 thousand dollar cars that will die before my $600 Yota does, and probably before they're even done paying their cars off!" -Steveycapri Whips: '92 Xtra Cab Dlx V6, '94 Dlx I4 5spd. Camry. 98% of the teenage population will try, does, or has tried smoking pot. If you're one of the 2% who hasn't, copy and paste this into your sig. NOTE: To find the 2%...I'm the other 98%.

Thread Tools	Search this Thread
Show Printable Version Email this Page	Search this Thread: Advanced Search

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
YotaTech buildup	co4runner	Offroad Tech	6	06-14-2005 08:48 AM
Carbon Buildup?	Herd72	Maintenance & Repair Archives	15	05-12-2005 01:56 PM
22RE Buildup	Wildcat_4R	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	29	05-07-2005 11:22 PM
22r buildup ?'s	trail_toy86	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	6	05-25-2004 11:21 PM
03 Tacoma Buildup	loudawg88	95.5-2004 Tacomas & 96-2002 4Runners	9	03-21-2004 04:58 AM