Tacoma Solid Axle Swap
Nov 16, 2003 | 11:19 PM
#282
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It starts and runs beautifully 
We warmed it up and decided to flex it a bit by jumping up and down on the sliders...
...and promptly collapsed the shackles against the frame
We also have a tiny drip of power steering fluid on the ground that we need to see where it came from.
We sort of expected the shackles... They angle had a worried. Hopefully it's the easy fix and we can take care of it in the morning.
We are done for tonight... chat at you in the morning.
We warmed it up and decided to flex it a bit by jumping up and down on the sliders......and promptly collapsed the shackles against the frame
We also have a tiny drip of power steering fluid on the ground that we need to see where it came from.We sort of expected the shackles... They angle had a worried. Hopefully it's the easy fix and we can take care of it in the morning.
We are done for tonight... chat at you in the morning.
Nov 17, 2003 | 05:13 AM
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Originally posted by WATRD
We sort of expected the shackles... They angle had a worried. Hopefully it's the easy fix and we can take care of it in the morning.
We sort of expected the shackles... They angle had a worried. Hopefully it's the easy fix and we can take care of it in the morning.
We all know that you'll get it guys!!
Hang in there!
im inspired to sas my rig now
Nov 17, 2003 | 05:55 PM
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If you are dying for a fix, the cam is at http://www.watrd.com/SWAP/LiveAlternateCam.htm
I think you will be pleased with the progress.
I think you will be pleased with the progress.
Nov 17, 2003 | 06:46 PM
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You know how many wonders the bumper did when you put it back up?!
My goodness, I can't express how impressive your trucks is and looks.
I love reading that mod list in your site, LOL!
My goodness, I can't express how impressive your trucks is and looks.
I love reading that mod list in your site, LOL!
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Nov 17, 2003 | 06:57 PM
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hehehehhe It DID kind of give a finished look to the front end Thanks for the kind words
I need to update the mods list on my site now, half the stuff is gone from cutting the IFS off. 'sniff'
Thanks for the kind words I need to update the mods list on my site now, half the stuff is gone from cutting the IFS off.
'sniff'
Nov 17, 2003 | 07:49 PM
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From: Gold Bar, WA
Originally posted by jruz
Rob, you better be careful...
Rob, you better be careful...
Nah, I kinda' like my stinky ol' 30 y/o Cruiser. It'll fit 35s with just 4 inches of lift
Now, if we were talking an engine/tranny trade, *then* I'd be interested
Nov 17, 2003 | 09:13 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
Yikes! Maybe I should start taking my truck home with me at night...
Yikes! Maybe I should start taking my truck home with me at night...
Nov 17, 2003 | 09:23 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
I drove it this afternoon But, once the bumper is on and we re-bleed the brakes, I will be test driving it again
I drove it this afternoon
But, once the bumper is on and we re-bleed the brakes, I will be test driving it again
Congrats on getting the bumper back on guys!
And WOWOWOWOW!!!!!!!!!
Nov 17, 2003 | 10:39 PM
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DAMN that looks sweet Rob.
Sorry I couldn't make it out to help with the grunt work.
Must be nice to think that you no longer have to worry about those damn CV's. Mine started leaking after our Tahuya run.
Not sure whether to order boot kits or two new CV axles and keep one of originals as a spare.
Can't wait to see some flex pics.
Congrats to you, Chris and all the guys that did a wonderful job on the conversion.
You have a few of us with SAS envy now.
Mike (smegal)
Sorry I couldn't make it out to help with the grunt work.
Must be nice to think that you no longer have to worry about those damn CV's. Mine started leaking after our Tahuya run.
Not sure whether to order boot kits or two new CV axles and keep one of originals as a spare.
Can't wait to see some flex pics.
Congrats to you, Chris and all the guys that did a wonderful job on the conversion.
You have a few of us with SAS envy now.
Mike (smegal)
Nov 17, 2003 | 10:42 PM
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I just noticed your alternate web cam.
Looks like your buttoning things up. Hoods down, garage door opened. Looks like another test drive? Whats left that needs to be done now?
Looks like your buttoning things up. Hoods down, garage door opened. Looks like another test drive? Whats left that needs to be done now?
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Nov 17, 2003 | 11:51 PM
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I am too wiped out to go into much detail tonight, but we finished everything on the punch list and tomorrow will be dedicated to test drives and fine tuning. We will hit the wash rack while we are out and rinse off a weeks worth of grinder dust, then we'll get some action shots.
For now, here's a teaser photo.
For now, here's a teaser photo.
