Tacoma Solid Axle Swap
Nov 20, 2003 | 07:46 AM
#321
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It's been a couple of days since I posted here 
ALL of the major items are done. We have been driving the rig and trying to get the bugs worked out before we unveil it to the world... muhahhahahahhah 
At the moment, it's got Flintstone brakes. You know, the kind where you stop faster if you drag your feet? It's also got a bit a steering wobble that makes it scary to drive above about 40 mph. On the first count, ChrisCo ordered a power bleeder system that should help us get the astounding amount of air left in the system so we can rule that out as a cause. It should be here for the weekend. On the second account, I picked up a steering stabilizer and we are going to continue to tweak the alignment to see if we can find a combination that will get me to an alignment shop.
We are taking tonight off, but the webcam should be back up on Thursday evening, then through the weekend until I drive it away
ALL of the major items are done. We have been driving the rig and trying to get the bugs worked out before we unveil it to the world... muhahhahahahhah At the moment, it's got Flintstone brakes. You know, the kind where you stop faster if you drag your feet? It's also got a bit a steering wobble that makes it scary to drive above about 40 mph. On the first count, ChrisCo ordered a power bleeder system that should help us get the astounding amount of air left in the system so we can rule that out as a cause. It should be here for the weekend. On the second account, I picked up a steering stabilizer and we are going to continue to tweak the alignment to see if we can find a combination that will get me to an alignment shop.We are taking tonight off, but the webcam should be back up on Thursday evening, then through the weekend until I drive it away
Nov 20, 2003 | 08:36 AM
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Originally posted by Churnd
What's the latest?
What's the latest?
We are in the "fine tuning" stage...
Nov 20, 2003 | 10:31 PM
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I call BS, he photochopped it out or that's a picture of before they pulled it into the garage. Or he had a little help... 
Mabye Chris sold it earlier today while Rob wasn't around?
Mabye Chris sold it earlier today while Rob wasn't around?
Nov 20, 2003 | 10:41 PM
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Originally posted by Shane
I call BS, he photochopped it out or that's a picture of before they pulled it into the garage. Or he had a little help...
Mabye Chris sold it earlier today while Rob wasn't around?
I call BS, he photochopped it out or that's a picture of before they pulled it into the garage. Or he had a little help...
Mabye Chris sold it earlier today while Rob wasn't around?
I think I heard 'im arm the alarm on his way out tonight
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Nov 21, 2003 | 12:15 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
Too bad it's back in the next picture
Steering and brakes are being a pain... The ride is incredible though
Too bad it's back in the next picture
Steering and brakes are being a pain... The ride is incredible though
Last edited by 44Runner; Nov 21, 2003 at 12:18 PM.
Nov 21, 2003 | 12:19 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
We ordered a power bleeder system for the shop for half what the shops wanted to do it. Now we are just waiting on delivery...
We ordered a power bleeder system for the shop for half what the shops wanted to do it. Now we are just waiting on delivery...
When do we see some poser flex shots?
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Nov 21, 2003 | 12:25 PM
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Originally posted by 44Runner
You are a more patient man than I...
When do we see some poser flex shots?
You are a more patient man than I...
When do we see some poser flex shots?
Hopefully some poser shots will happen this weekend...
Nov 22, 2003 | 03:39 PM
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Originally posted by WATRD
Finally, an outside shot...
Finally, an outside shot...
(I've been working on staining today, otherwise I would visit...fumes from kerosene and the stain do not mix well...)
Jim
Nov 22, 2003 | 03:43 PM
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Originally posted by its2slo
"Dude! Your truck is sick as ˟˟˟˟˟!!!!".
dude i agree dude. thanks for sharing the whole process, its baaaadddddd!!!!
"Dude! Your truck is sick as ˟˟˟˟˟!!!!".
dude i agree dude. thanks for sharing the whole process, its baaaadddddd!!!!
It has been our pleasure to share the experience
It made us feel a bit less alone in the shop
Nov 22, 2003 | 03:45 PM
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Originally posted by jruz
Lookin' good. Where is that damn flex shot!?!
(I've been working on staining today, otherwise I would visit...fumes from kerosene and the stain do not mix well...)
Jim
Lookin' good. Where is that damn flex shot!?!
(I've been working on staining today, otherwise I would visit...fumes from kerosene and the stain do not mix well...)
Jim
We want it to be able to stop before we go getting it all flexed up... We are working on the brakes now... just got the steering completed and working right
Nov 22, 2003 | 04:16 PM
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I think you might owe ChrisCo many many nights of babysitting so they can go out and have a good time.
Your truck looks very nice. I was right behind you in the rib line at AZ Rocks 2003.
Your truck looks very nice. I was right behind you in the rib line at AZ Rocks 2003.
