Here's my R.I.P.

[Mark in Az]

Rolled the truck into Jackstand Alley last Sunday afternoon and wasted a week removing stuff, but I got to bury the IFS today :saw: :eek: :xpimp: :xrocker:

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/RIP01.jpg

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/RIP02.jpg

Let's see...at this pace I should be ready to roll in time for AzRocks07

Time to start grinding, but I do have a question....

Is there any prefered way of adding back some support to motor mounts?

[4xClover]

SWEET!!! :kewl:

[yogiaz]

Awesome... I just weld the motor mount where it was cut. Then I add a pice of 1/4" flat steel to the top for a reinforcement. Ive never seen anybody have problems with the mounts.

Yogi

afternoon and wasted a week removing stuff, but I got to bury the IFS today :saw: :eek: :xpimp: :xrocker:

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/RIP01.jpg

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/RIP02.jpg

Let's see...at this pace I should be ready to roll in time for AzRocks07

Time to start grinding, but I do have a question....

Is there any prefered way of adding back some support to motor mounts?[/QUOTE]

[TQM3 (Last IFS in AZ)]

Rolled the truck into Jackstand Alley last Sunday afternoon and wasted a week removing stuff, but I got to bury the IFS today :saw: :eek: :xpimp: :xrocker:

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/RIP01.jpg

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/RIP02.jpg

Let's see...at this pace I should be ready to roll in time for AzRocks07

Time to start grinding, but I do have a question....

Is there any prefered way of adding back some support to motor mounts?


Another one leaves for the dark side....... :D

[TBob]

Damn!!! I'm jelous! - well get that shit done before 07

[Heatstroke]

Weee. Maybe you me and Faux can be ready. LOL. Well at least you'll be ready.

[padesertboy]

na, a piece of angle iron-cut it to fit, zap it, you could box the opens ends too. Or a 3-4 links of chain welded. Looks good Mark!

Is there any prefered way of adding back some support to motor mounts?[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

[Captkirkyota]

:D :saw: :clap: :kewl: :thumbs: :woot: :dancing: :headbang: :headbang: :headbang:

[FAUX X 4]

na, a piece of angle iron-cut it to fit, zap it, you could box the opens ends too. Or a 3-4 links of chain welded. Looks good Mark!

Is there any prefered way of adding back some support to motor mounts?[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Taco mounts aren't tall enough for angle................just weld it shut and add a piece of 1/4 to the top of it.

edit.........oh yeah.........and Mark, NICE!!!!!! :kewl: .............lemme know if'n you need a hand with anything! :D

[Mark in Az]

THANKS Guys!

[Mark in Az]

T-Bob stopped by yesterday to do some grinding....I just wanted to say THANKS for the assistance T-Bob!

[Heatstroke]

Had I known, I could have brought my grinder over too. I won't have any truck time til the holiday weekend.

[Mark in Az]

The grinding is almost finished. In the side by side comparison (what?) I now know the flap discs are 3-4 times faster at removing material than the stone discs...making them well worth the extra cost :)

[Heatstroke]

Josh got me to use wheels from the welding supply store. Those lasted nearly twice as long as the ones from Lowes, cleared material better, and they were cheaper too. I like the flap wheels for removing the last bits along the frame.

[TBob]

ya think 1/4" is nessasary? the mount is made of 3/16.

[/QUOTE]

Taco mounts aren't tall enough for angle................just weld it shut and add a piece of 1/4 to the top of it.

edit.........oh yeah.........and Mark, NICE!!!!!! :kewl: .............lemme know if'n you need a hand with anything! :D[/QUOTE]

[TBob]

No problem :kewl: let me know when u need me next.

T-Bob stopped by yesterday to do some grinding....I just wanted to say THANKS for the assistance T-Bob!

[FAUX X 4]

ya think 1/4" is nessasary? the mount is made of 3/16.



Taco mounts aren't tall enough for angle................just weld it shut and add a piece of 1/4 to the top of it.

edit.........oh yeah.........and Mark, NICE!!!!!! :kewl: .............lemme know if'n you need a hand with anything! :D[/QUOTE][/QUOTE]

Prolly not "Nessasary".................but the frames are pretty thin, so it doesn't hurt...............mines boxed with 1/4" and it still flexes!

[FAUX X 4]

T-Bob stopped by yesterday to do some grinding....I just wanted to say THANKS for the assistance T-Bob!

I feel somehow cheated...............not that I enjoy grinding! ;)

[Mark in Az]

I like the flap wheels for removing the last bits along the frame.

That was my thinking until last night. The 36 grit flaps were soooo much faster (than stone) at removing the heavy stuff.

[Mark in Az]

I feel somehow cheated.

Nah, TBob and I were drinking the cheap beer last night.

[FAUX X 4]

Nah, TBob and I were drinking the cheap beer last night.

I could have brought my own! ;)

[4xClover]

I could have brought my own! ;)

You still have some warm Fat Tire.... :D

[FAUX X 4]

You still have some warm Fat Tire.... :D

:rolleyes: I should'a smell'd that one coming from you!

............You'll never let that go will you??? :lmao:

[4xClover]

:rolleyes: I should'a smell'd that one coming from you!

............You'll never let that go will you??? :lmao:

I only said it cause I knew you expected it. :)

[FAUX X 4]

I only said it cause I knew you expected it. :)

:neener: :flipoff1: :neener:

[FAUX X 4]

You're slacking on the progress pic's Mark!!!!

[Mark in Az]

Pretty uneventfull so far. Finished grinding, cut out the fender to make room for the steering box, tacked on the front hanger :welder:

You're slacking on the progress pic's Mark!!!!

[FAUX X 4]

Pretty uneventfull so far. Finished grinding, cut out the fender to make room for the steering box, tacked on the front hanger :welder:

Get to work, the clock's tick'n! :whip:

...You have my number if you need someone to come hand you beer! :D

[Mark in Az]

:)

[yogiaz]

Mark... Im sure you have it all under control. But if you need any help speeding up the process... I would be honored to come over and help you along with your rig. Everything just the way you want it. I can grind, cut, connect, do whatever it is you need. :) YOu have been a great member and so I would like to offer my assistance. I know how excited you will be to get the project done.

Yogi

Yeah
Cell 480-694-9392
Home 480-664-0080

Pretty uneventfull so far. Finished grinding, cut out the fender to make room for the steering box, tacked on the front hanger :welder:

[Mark in Az]

Yogi,
I very much appreciate your offer and the kind words. And I will likely need your help with my project. I've already used your pic of the steering box to get an idea of how much fender you cut away for clearance, and saved the pic of your panhard mount :cool:
Thanks!
Mark

Mark... Im sure you have it all under control. But if you need any help speeding up the process... I would be honored to come over and help you along with your rig. Everything just the way you want it. I can grind, cut, connect, do whatever it is you need. :) YOu have been a great member and so I would like to offer my assistance. I know how excited you will be to get the project done.

Yogi

Yeah
Cell 480-694-9392
Home 480-664-0080

[Mark in Az]

My front spring hanger was tacked on, so last night I hung the springs to see where the shackle end met the frame. Both springs are shifted to one side by about 1.5-2". I swapped the springs side for side, they still are off the same direction. Shane and Dave came over and we swapped the springs end for end, same result. I cut the tack welds and moved the xmember/hangers and that improved it but....it still takes a bit of a pull to get the springs were they should be. A measurement from the rear axle housing to the bolt in the hanger is identical side to side. I'm thinking it can only be the truck's frame is tweaked or the hanger isn't made correctly. If anyone thinks of another possibility for me to check...please let me know :confused:
I still need to make some plates for the shackle hanger, once that's done I may cut off the front hanger and see if I can find what's causing this.




p.s. Shane & Dave....THANKS for your help!

[TBob]

Whats the latest? - get it figured?>

My front spring hanger was tacked on, so last night I hung the springs to see where the shackle end met the frame. Both springs are shifted to one side by about 1.5-2". I swapped the springs side for side, they still are off the same direction. Shane and Dave came over and we swapped the springs end for end, same result. I cut the tack welds and moved the xmember/hangers and that improved it but....it still takes a bit of a pull to get the springs were they should be. A measurement from the rear axle housing to the bolt in the hanger is identical side to side. I'm thinking it can only be the truck's frame is tweaked or the hanger isn't made correctly. If anyone thinks of another possibility for me to check...please let me know :confused:
I still need to make some plates for the shackle hanger, once that's done I may cut off the front hanger and see if I can find what's causing this.




p.s. Shane & Dave....THANKS for your help!

[Fish Taco]

Nice! Congratulations! Happy grinding and post some pics of the progress!

--Fish

[Mark in Az]

Maybe...trying to find time to call the supplier and discuss it with them.

Whats the latest? - get it figured?>

[Mark in Az]

Nice! Congratulations! Happy grinding and post some pics of the progress!

--Fish

Will do! Thanks.

[FAUX X 4]

My front spring hanger was tacked on, so last night I hung the springs to see where the shackle end met the frame. Both springs are shifted to one side by about 1.5-2". I swapped the springs side for side, they still are off the same direction. Shane and Dave came over and we swapped the springs end for end, same result. I cut the tack welds and moved the xmember/hangers and that improved it but....it still takes a bit of a pull to get the springs were they should be. A measurement from the rear axle housing to the bolt in the hanger is identical side to side. I'm thinking it can only be the truck's frame is tweaked or the hanger isn't made correctly. If anyone thinks of another possibility for me to check...please let me know :confused:
I still need to make some plates for the shackle hanger, once that's done I may cut off the front hanger and see if I can find what's causing this.




p.s. Shane & Dave....THANKS for your help!

It's trying to tell you it wants links instaed of leafs!!! :D

[Mark in Az]

That's it!!! I didn't know what that noise from the garage was, but it must have been the truck saying: "Link Me, Link Me, Link Me" :p

It's trying to tell you it wants links instaed of leafs!!! :D

[FAUX X 4]

That's it!!! I didn't know what that noise from the garage was, but it must have been the truck saying: "Link Me, Link Me, Link Me" :p

Sorry, I couldn't resist! :D

..........I find it hard to believe that your frame could be off that much though :confused:

[Mark in Az]

I took off the hanger and made some crude measurements after clamping the x-member to the plate. I was just looking for the difference between the two holes in each hanger, to see if the hanger was rotated. The difference in the holes on one side was .010" (which is meaningless), but the other side was at least .080" which could account for what I was seeing. A replacement is in the works from Front Range (unfortunately they didn't have another in stock, so it has to be made), but it won't be here for this weekend :( :doh:

FROR said they will be checking the alignment on all future ones with a rod through both hangers :kewl: because their jig only locates from the outermost holes.

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/SpringHanger.jpg

[4xClover]

Well I guess the good news is that you at least figured it out AND the FROR is taking care of it! :kewl:

[TBob]

send that shit back and link it!

I took off the hanger and made some crude measurements after clamping the x-member to the plate. I was just looking for the difference between the two holes in each hanger, to see if the hanger was rotated. The difference in the holes on one side was .010" (which is meaningless), but the other side was at least .080" which could account for what I was seeing. A replacement is in the works from Front Range (unfortunately they didn't have another in stock, so it has to be made), but it won't be here for this weekend :( :doh:

FROR said they will be checking the alignment on all future ones with a rod through both hangers :kewl: because their jig only locates from the outermost holes.

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/SpringHanger.jpg

[Heatstroke]

I took off the hanger and made some crude measurements after clamping the x-member to the plate. I was just looking for the difference between the two holes in each hanger, to see if the hanger was rotated. The difference in the holes on one side was .010" (which is meaningless), but the other side was at least .080" which could account for what I was seeing. A replacement is in the works from Front Range (unfortunately they didn't have another in stock, so it has to be made), but it won't be here for this weekend :( :doh:

FROR said they will be checking the alignment on all future ones with a rod through both hangers :kewl: because their jig only locates from the outermost holes.



Yikes, glad you figured out the issue. If you're jones'n to play truck this weekend, head over to Faux's Jack-Stand alley for some laughs. There will be some :saw: and :welder: going on. You'll have to stop bye to see the ruckus as there won't be disclosure til completion. ;)

[Mark in Az]

send that shit back and link it!

But I didn't win the AllPro kit :D ;)

[Mark in Az]

head over to Faux's Jack-Stand alley for some laughs.

Would that be mid-day Friday? I'll try to stop by to say goodbye to more Toyota stuff :rolleyes:

[FAUX X 4]

But I didn't win the AllPro kit :D ;)

You don't need All Pro's kit!! :rolleyes: ...............Call Jeff at Ballistic and have him run you my "tab kit" buy some joints/heims and some DOM for the links and voila your done.............see, that was easy! :D

[Mark in Az]

You don't need All Pro's kit!! :rolleyes: ...............Call Jeff at Ballistic and have him run you my "tab kit" buy some joints/heims and some DOM for the links and voila your done.............see, that was easy! :D

Buy dis, dat, and d'other thing. No, no, no, I want the swap-in-a-box thing :p

[FAUX X 4]

Buy dis, dat, and d'other thing. No, no, no, I want the swap-in-a-box thing :p

You gotta think outside the box!!! :D

I'm sure I can think of many more ways to spend your money.............if you have a piece of paper and a pen we can get started!!! :lmao:

[Heatstroke]

Would that be mid-day Friday? I'll try to stop by to say goodbye to more Toyota stuff :rolleyes:


Yeah we should be stumbling around on Friday and I'm pretty sure we'll be at it Saturday too.

[TBob]

How did things go? - oh and :worthless


Yeah we should be stumbling around on Friday and I'm pretty sure we'll be at it Saturday too.

[Heatstroke]

How did things go? - oh and :worthless

Personally, better than I expected. I will try to get a pic or two up tomorrow. SUPER Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[TBob]

cool - put in in a new thread so we don't continue to muck up Marks

Personally, better than I expected. I will try to get a pic or two up tomorrow. SUPER Weeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!!

[FAUX X 4]

Progress???????????

Come on Mark, inquiring minds want to know! :D

[yogiaz]

Yeah... Progress and Pics would be nice!

Yogi



Progress???????????

Come on Mark, inquiring minds want to know! :D

[FAUX X 4]

Yeah... Progress and Pics would be nice!

Yogi

I think we should just show up and see if he's actually even still got the Taco..............at this point I have my doubts...........he's prolly been hangin' with Grosso at the track racing around in a little Honda Civic with a giant spoiler! ;)

[Mark in Az]

Still waiting on the hanger from Brian, and I'm SoCal for some training this week so my stuff is locked down tight :)

[yogiaz]

Can we go over and play with your junk while you are out of town?

hehe

Yogi

Still waiting on the hanger from Brian, and I'm SoCal for some training this week so my stuff is locked down tight :)

[FAUX X 4]

Still waiting on the hanger from Brian, and I'm SoCal for some training this week so my stuff is locked down tight :)

Patty will let us see the new wing on the Civic while you're out of town! :D

[TBob]

UPDATE?? :worthless

[Mark in Az]

Still waiting on a part :deadhors:

[TBob]

wtf? - I would have cut em off and re-welded them. What's taking Brian do long?

Still waiting on a part :deadhors:

[Mark in Az]

wtf? - I would have cut em off and re-welded them.


It'll be here this week.

[TBob]

this week is now last week.....did you get it friday? if so what's the status.

It'll be here this week.

[Mark in Az]

Got it but didn't get much done with 2 Xmas parties this weekend and running out of welding gas yesterday. It might be sitting on it's own weight sometime this month, I hope :fart:

[FAUX X 4]

Got it but didn't get much done with 2 Xmas parties this weekend and running out of welding gas yesterday. It might be sitting on it's own weight sometime this month, I hope :fart:

Hey knucklehead...................I know where you could have borrowed some gas!!! :bitchslap :doh:

[Mark in Az]

Patty wanted to go see The Nativity so it was a good excuse to maintain peace at home :)

[FAUX X 4]

Patty wanted to go see The Nativity so it was a good excuse to maintain peace at home :)

This time of year is very difficult to find time to "play trucks"!!! :lmao:

[TBob]

Comon..... Mark got have something happening!

[yogiaz]

I say we go over and finish it for him this weekend. lol Git er done! :) I Have plenty of welding gas, wire, grinding disks, muscle, beer. Whatever he needs to get the project finished. :)

Yogi

Comon..... Mark got have something happening!

[Mark in Az]

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/progressdec14.jpg

[Mark in Az]

I say we go over and finish it for him this weekend. lol Git er done! :) Whatever he needs to get the project finished. :)

Geez, how cool is that :headbang: :dancing: :woot:
I'm doing ok and you can bet I won't forget everyone's sincere offers of help. What a great club and group of wheelers!!!

[Mark in Az]

So I procrastinated pretty much the whole time the replacement front hanger was being made and shipped. Once it arrived I made the shackle hanger and finally stuck it up there today. This weekend is family stuff and xmas shopping so it'll be next week before I get to spend any time on it :(

Oh well, here's the latest pic
http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/SpringsDec14.jpg

The pace is way slow, but at least it feels like something was done today :rolleyes:

[4xClover]

You are definitely making progress Mark! Looking good!! :cool:

[yogiaz]

Awesome Mark!

Hey... I have some of those huge ass jack stands if you want to borrow them. Ive never been a fan of jack stands on wood / blocks. :)

Seriously... if you need anyhelp... call me. Im off on Thursdays, Fridays, Sat's, and most of Sunday. And I dont go in to work till 2pm. :)

480-664-0080 home
480-694-9392 Cell

Yogi

Geez, how cool is that :headbang: :dancing: :woot:
I'm doing ok and you can bet I won't forget everyone's sincere offers of help. What a great club and group of wheelers!!!

[azrain]

Pretty much what Yogi said in #74. I also have one set of gargantuan jack stands if you want to use them. I can run them over any time if you want...

Wanna do my '05 next? (Yeah, right, my wife would let me do that.)

[FAUX X 4]

:kewl: :woot: Awesome Mark!!!

x3 on the jackstands...........I have 2 sets in the garage if you need them!

[Mark in Az]

I feel so inadequate. I don't have gargantuan jack stands :( :lmao:

[FAUX X 4]

You know what they say about guys with giant jackstands???



...They have a much larger load capacity!!! :D



P.S. You really should clean up that messy garage before you take pictures!!! :rolleyes: :lmao:

[yogiaz]

Im home all alone doing nothing. I should be over at Mark's working on his truck! lol

Yogi

Can Eric come out and play?

You know what they say about guys with giant jackstands???



...They have a much larger load capacity!!! :D



P.S. You really should clean up that messy garage before you take pictures!!! :rolleyes: :lmao:

[FAUX X 4]

Im home all alone doing nothing. I should be over at Mark's working on his truck! lol

Yogi

Can Eric come out and play?

You can come replace the seals and brakes on my rear axle and put the third member back in for me if you want..........I'll leave the key under the mat for you! :lmao:

[Crash]

You can come replace the seals and brakes on my rear axle and put the third member back in for me if you want..........I'll leave the key under the mat for you! :lmao:


You lazy SOB!!! That's all that is keeping your truck from running??? Ah what the hell am I talking about. I can't even get off of the couch on the weekends anymore. :rolleyes: :(

[FAUX X 4]

It's finding the time to do it that's holding me back............if you want to come to work for me (going on 60 hours this week), help my parents move, do my christmas shopping, put up the christmas lights/tree and listen to my wife nag about the 10-20 other things I should be doing rather than work on the truck, I'd be glad to get my truck done!!! :lmao:

[Crash]

It's finding the time to do it that's holding me back............if you want to come to work for me (going on 60 hours this week), help my parents move, do my christmas shopping, put up the christmas lights/tree and listen to my wife nag about the 10-20 other things I should be doing rather than work on the truck, I'd be glad to get my truck done!!! :lmao:

Screw you, I'm not the one who got married. Plus like I said, I can't get my own ass off the couch. LOL

[FAUX X 4]

Screw you, I'm not the one who got married. Plus like I said, I can't get my own ass off the couch. LOL

Geesh, If you didn't want to do me a favor, you could have just said "No thanks, I'd rather sit around in my underware while my girlfriend pops the pimples on my back!" rather than make a mockery of my marraige!!! LOL

[Crash]

Geesh, If you didn't want to do me a favor, you could have just said "No thanks, I'd rather sit around in my underware while my girlfriend pops the pimples on my back!" rather than make a mockery of my marraige!!! LOL


Dude that was a gross picture you just gave me.

[FAUX X 4]

Dude that was a gross picture you just gave me.

Would you rather I'd have said it was grumpy getting his back serviced by your girlfriend??? :eek: ................ :xbarf:

[FAUX X 4]

Back on track................

Mark, did you get the steering box mounted yet?.........I can't tell in that "Super Secret Stepside SAS Silhouette!" :D

[azrain]

You know what they say about guys with giant jackstands???



...They have a much larger load capacity!!! :D

Yes, but my wife said it is made from solid steel. I think she said that to make me feel like half a man.

BOT, typical Mark work, super clean and measured six ways from Sunday. I have access to a massive surface plate if you want to layout the entire front end or I can borrow a Romer CMM...

[Mark in Az]

Back on track................

Mark, did you get the steering box mounted yet?.........I can't tell in that "Super Secret Stepside SAS Silhouette!" :D

No, I was waiting to see the axle in there first, to help make sure everything will clear. The inner fender is 'hacked' and the plates are ready.

[Mark in Az]

....and measured six ways from Sunday.
Yea, maybe it's part of being a newbie but I' can't get to the point of 'measure twice, cut once'....it ends up being measure 15x, tack once :rofl:

.....a Romer CMM
Now that's what I needed to check that front spring hanger :eek:


Hey....How's the new job with the device mfr working out ?

[azrain]

Job is working out well. These medical guys are a hoot. Different than Aerospace but definitely as witty. I've had to use some of my "A" material I was saving for my youngest son... :D

I really like the way your SAC is going there Mark, super clean.

[Mark in Az]

Job is working out well. These medical guys are a hoot. Different than Aerospace but definitely as witty. I've had to use some of my "A" material I was saving for my youngest son... :D

I really like the way your SAC is going there Mark, super clean.

Thanks, but anything 'clean' in that pic was most likely made by Front Range. My welding is so hideous the guy who'll be welding the suspension stuff on has told me his 10 year old is better than me :lmao: :banghead:

[Mark in Az]

Added 1/4" thick plate back to the first body mount. This was connected to the one included in the Front Range steering box mount kit. Also added 1/4" plate to the motor mount area.

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/PlateDec17.jpg

[TBob]

Added 1/4" flame plate \

Hey where do you find that stuff :confused:
:D - looks good Mark!!!

[FAUX X 4]

Gottcha! :D

Lookin good.............let me know if you need a hand with anything.

[TBob]

:baby: whaannnnnnn :baby:
Note to self - tube of vagisil to Eric for Christmas.


It's finding the time to do it that's holding me back............if you want to come to work for me (going on 60 hours this week), help my parents move, do my christmas shopping, put up the christmas lights/tree and listen to my wife nag about the 10-20 other things I should be doing rather than work on the truck, I'd be glad to get my truck done!!! :lmao:

[FAUX X 4]

What brand douche do you prefer........I need to finish up my holiday shopping! :flipoff4:

[Mark in Az]

Hey where do you find that stuff :confused:

In the bonehead department of course. :)

[4xClover]

Hey Mark - You gonna be working on the truck this weekend? LMK if you are and want some help or just if you are and need somebody to help drink some beer! :D

[TBob]

thought you'd say something like the grumpy class room of spelling.

In the bonehead department of course. :)

[TBob]

what :eek: free beer at Marks this weekend! :dancing: - I'm there!! :woot:

Hey Mark - You gonna be working on the truck this weekend? LMK if you are and want some help or just if you are and need somebody to help drink some beer! :D

[FAUX X 4]

what :eek: free beer at Marks this weekend! :dancing: - I'm there!! :woot:

Sweet!...........I can walk home from there!!! :D

[Mark in Az]

Hey Mark - You gonna be working on the truck this weekend? LMK if you are and want some help or just if you are and need somebody to help drink some beer! :D

I should know in a couple days...but Saturday sounds like it might work for some beer drinking ??? Got to make sure xmas is all squared away first :)

[gambrinus]

I should know in a couple days...but Saturday sounds like it might work for some beer drinking ??? Got to make sure xmas is all squared away first :)

Even though we would sure enjoy your company mark, it isn't really necessary that you be there. Just leave a key under the mat (or with eric) and we can take care of ourselves. I promise, no one will pee on the rug, decorate your xmas tree with your tidy whities or use one of patties brassieres to bombard your neighbors with citrus.

much love,
the beer drinking team

[Mark in Az]

Even though we would sure enjoy your company mark, it isn't really necessary that you be there. Just leave a key under the mat (or with eric) and we can take care of ourselves. I promise, no one will pee on the rug, decorate your xmas tree with your tidy whities or use one of patties brassieres to bombard your neighbors with citrus.

much love,
the beer drinking team

Hmmm, the neighbors are definately NOT off limits. Fire away!
The elastic unmentionables are in the garage right next to the pink towels.

[FAUX X 4]

Even though we would sure enjoy your company mark, it isn't really necessary that you be there. Just leave a key under the mat (or with eric) and we can take care of ourselves. I promise, no one will pee on the rug, decorate your xmas tree with your tidy whities or use one of patties brassieres to bombard your neighbors with citrus.

much love,
the beer drinking team

SSSSSHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEWWWWWW...............I'm glad you didn't mention the midgets and the rocket launcher.........he'd never let us come over if he found out about that! :D

[Mark in Az]

the midgets

Now you've done it. 4xClover is gonna be pissed.

[FAUX X 4]

Now you've done it. 4xClover is gonna be pissed.

Naw, he's bringing along "the jacuzzi" for them to relax in!! ;)

[4xClover]

Naw, he's bringing along "the jacuzzi" for them to relax in!! ;)

You'll have to ask Dan for "the jacuzzi"---I think he was using it for his My Little Pony party last week! :)

[FAUX X 4]

You'll have to ask Dan for "the jacuzzi"---I think he was using it for his My Little Pony party last week! :)

Ouch............that's going to leave an emotional scar!!! :lmao:

[4xClover]

Now you've done it. 4xClover is gonna be pissed.

Nah..... I only get pissed off at stupid Noobs that try to flame me for a long post! :rolleyes: :D

[Mark in Az]

Nah..... I only get pissed off at stupid Noobs that try to flame me for a long post! :rolleyes: :D

I didn't see yours, but I have never understood flaming for a long post since no one has to read it :banghead:

[FAUX X 4]

maybe you should just abreviate everything......

U dmb fkng nwbz bttr sh8p up or t-mods r ging 2 kir'd u all!!!!

[4xClover]

I didn't see yours, but I have never understood flaming for a long post since no one has to read it :banghead:

Yeah...I agree with you there...... nothing but a bunch of internet tough guys these days.... :rolleyes:

[4xClover]

maybe you should just abreviate everything......

U dmb fkng nwbz bttr sh8p up or t-mods r ging 2 kir'd u all!!!!

Are you kidding....they would then flame you for not spelling it out for them in plain english.

I saw we respond with a simple :flipoff3: and call it good! :D

[FAUX X 4]

Are you kidding....they would then flame you for not spelling it out for them in plain english.

I saw we respond with a simple :flipoff3: and call it good! :D

Anymore, I'm not sure most of the :newbie: have beyond a 3rd grade education, so engrish isn't rlly impotent 2 thm..............but seeing as I'm more of a visual person, I would have to agree with you on your visual response technique! :D

[4xClover]

......but seeing as I'm more of a visual person, I would have to agree with you on your visual response technique! :D

However, we may have to get a couple larger smilies to ensure we get our point across....... they may think we are just kidding or something! :rolleyes:

Something like this one http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/Misc/finger.gif is a start, but I feel it still may not get the point across effectively...... ;)

[FAUX X 4]

Yeah, you may need to see if you can find the high-res. version of that one!!! :D

[4xClover]

Yeah, you may need to see if you can find the high-res. version of that one!!! :D

I'm already searching! :D

[FAUX X 4]

:rolleyes: :o Another thread horribly
http://i74.photobucket.com/albums/i267/FAUX_X_4/Random/derailed.jpg

Sorry Mark................Lets see some pictures of a dirty garage with sparks and flames and grease and stuff!!!! :D

[4xClover]

Yeah...I guess we should follow the below map for reference.
http://i95.photobucket.com/albums/l121/ts_ryan/Misc/offtopic.gif

[yogiaz]

Yeah Mark... I would not mind coming over to help out. Let me know... I can bring the kids too... they are great for cleaning up after we make a big mess. lol


Yogi


I should know in a couple days...but Saturday sounds like it might work for some beer drinking ??? Got to make sure xmas is all squared away first :)

[TBob]

another + is they won't drink your beer :D

Yeah Mark... I would not mind coming over to help out. Let me know... I can bring the kids too... they are great for cleaning up after we make a big mess. lol


Yogi

[yogiaz]

LOL

On Thanksgiving I let the girls drink some Champaign (sp?) Well... one of them was like ewww.... but Ronni downed the entire glass and asked for another.

My first reaction was, "OH FUCK!"

Im going to have to watch that girl closely.

Yogi


another + is they won't drink your beer :D

[Mark in Az]

I can't commit to working on the truck this Saturday because of Christmas, but next Saturday the 30th for sure. Hope to finish it up that weekend :wife: :wife: :wife: :deadhors:

[TBob]

that's ok - we don't need you there. Just make sure to leave an ice chest full of beer and we'll take care of everything.


I can't commit to working on the truck this Saturday because of Christmas, but next Saturday the 30th for sure. Hope to finish it up that weekend :wife: :wife: :wife: :deadhors:

[Mark in Az]

that's ok - we don't need you there. Just make sure to leave an ice chest full of beer and we'll take care of everything.

Now there's an offer that can't be refused :p ;)

[TBob]

SOB!! you ever gona post some progress? - I'd stop by to kick your ass if I wasn't off + bussy this week.
I'm only angry cause I'm jelous ;)

Now there's an offer that can't be refused :p ;)

[yogiaz]

Are you off Thursday or Friday? I want to go shooting with my new toy! hehe

Yogi

SOB!! you ever gona post some progress? - I'd stop by to kick your ass if I wasn't off + bussy this week.
I'm only angry cause I'm jelous ;)

[Mark in Az]

SOB!! you ever gona post some progress?
I haven't had anything picture worthy. The perches and hangers are welded in place, just painted everything. Now have to assemble the axle and see were the steering box will go. With the weight of the truck sitting on the springs, the caster is 5 degrees and the shackle angle is 18 degrees.

[Mark in Az]

I want to go shooting with my new toy! hehe

Yogi

Itchy trigger finger ;) :cool:

[yogiaz]

Very Itchy!



Itchy trigger finger ;) :cool:

[TBob]

sorry Ron the only thing itchy on me is my butt - cause of the lack of seats :rolleyes:

Very Itchy!

[FAUX X 4]

Well??????............I know you had to have done something this weekend besides :xbeer2: ................spill the beans Mark!!! :D

[TBob]

yae wtf are we ever gona get an update :flipoff3: ya need some help say so!!


Well??????............I know you had to have done something this weekend besides :xbeer2: ................spill the beans Mark!!! :D

[Mark in Az]

Kinda swamped at work...no time to post stuff :rolleyes: Tie rod didn't have enough clearance at the leaf springs because I used some Ruff Stuff spring perches that were pretty tall. (Of course I didn't even think this might be a problem so the perches were fully welded when I found the interference :doh: ) I thought I could use some OTT steering arms that were a 2" rise, but that was only 1/4" higher than what I had. Cut off the perches, ordered a new pair from FROR. Also using upgraded steering arm studs with larger nuts....so now the 19mm socket doesn't fit in the recesses on the arms like the 17mm socket did...they'll need to be .100" larger :aahg: Just minor details :xbeer2:

[yogiaz]

Thats why I always use the 1" parts mike steering arm spacers. That way I know I will have enough room no matter what. I used the sky arms that were taller, and the raised parts mike knuckles, combined with the 1" spackers. Plenty of room even running .250 wall steerings rods.

Yogi

Kinda swamped at work...no time to post stuff :rolleyes: Tie rod didn't have enough clearance at the leaf springs because I used some Ruff Stuff spring perches that were pretty tall. (Of course I didn't even think this might be a problem so the perches were fully welded when I found the interference :doh: ) I thought I could use some OTT steering arms that were a 2" rise, but that was only 1/4" higher than what I had. Cut off the perches, ordered a new pair from FROR. Also using upgraded steering arm studs with larger nuts....so now the 19mm socket doesn't fit in the recesses on the arms like the 17mm socket did...they'll need to be .100" larger :aahg: Just minor details :xbeer2:

[Captkirkyota]

Kinda swamped at work...no time to post stuff :rolleyes: Tie rod didn't have enough clearance at the leaf springs because I used some Ruff Stuff spring perches that were pretty tall. (Of course I didn't even think this might be a problem so the perches were fully welded when I found the interference :doh: ) I thought I could use some OTT steering arms that were a 2" rise, but that was only 1/4" higher than what I had. Cut off the perches, ordered a new pair from FROR. Also using upgraded steering arm studs with larger nuts....so now the 19mm socket doesn't fit in the recesses on the arms like the 17mm socket did...they'll need to be .100" larger :aahg: Just minor details :xbeer2:
This will solve all yer problems right away and it is inexpensive too!
http://128.83.80.200/taco/scary98.jpg

[TBob]

nice -saw that one on the scary steering page

This will solve all yer problems right away and it is inexpensive too!
http://128.83.80.200/taco/scary98.jpg

[FAUX X 4]

This will solve all yer problems right away and it is inexpensive too!
http://128.83.80.200/taco/scary98.jpg

Holy CRAP!!!..........Is that a beer can spacer???? :eek: :jawdrop:

[TBob]

funny - "Well that's not gona work" :flipoff3:

[Mark in Az]

Hmmm, should be fine; I'm only running 35.235" tires now.

[FAUX X 4]

Hmmm, should be fine; I'm only running 35.235" tires now.

hahahahaha :rofl:

[TBob]

LOL!! Mark I was flipping off Eric cause of his signature - it's making fun of me.

Hmmm, should be fine; I'm only running 35.235" tires now.

[Mark in Az]

Hey no problemo, I just got the tubing cut (damn lucky we had some 3.5" conduit here at work), now I'm going home to make those spacers. Thanks Kirk!!!

[FAUX X 4]

Hey no problemo, I just got the tubing cut (damn lucky we had some 3.5" conduit here at work), now I'm going home to make those spacers. Thanks Kirk!!!

LOL..........make sure you sleeve them with a Keystone can!!!!

[Mark in Az]

LOL..........make sure you sleeve them with a Keystone can!!!!

On the outside, RIGHT? Cause its gotta show on the final product :xbeer2:

[FAUX X 4]

Now you're using your noodle!!!! :D

[TBob]

well??? hows the :saw: and :welder: going?

[Mark in Az]

New perches on and arms machined to fit the larger ARP nuts. Working on the steering box mount and frame plating on that side. In between naps and drinking binges of course :)

[TBob]

well who's gona finish first - you with the SAC or me with the seats :rolleyes:

New perches on and arms machined to fit the larger ARP nuts. Working on the steering box mount and frame plating on that side. In between naps and drinking binges of course :)

[4xClover]

well who's gona finish first - you with the SAC or me with the seats :rolleyes:

At the rate you're going, prolly Mark!

[Mark in Az]

....or me with the seats :rolleyes:

I saw a nicely built Taco heading to Intel the other day....I figured you were finished?

[TBob]

:rolleyes: Nope - not finished....drivers seat's in good enough to drive.

I saw a nicely built Taco heading to Intel the other day....I figured you were finished?

[Mark in Az]

There should be no doubt I'm the slowest person to do a simple leaf spring axle swap :xzzz: :xbeer2: :xbeer1:
I still have some issues to be worked on but I wanted to see it sitting on it's own weight so I threw the Tacoma tires on it today.

Here's some things it still needs:
Hard brake lines run down the axle housing
Bump stops
Shock mounts
Panhard bar mount
Wiring to tell the transfer case to shift to 4WD (that signal came from the front diff that's now gone)
Winch bumper with radiator skid

Anyway, here's the latest pics:

The new steering cooler is on the right side in this pic (tranny cooler is on the left)
http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/Dscf3361-1.jpg

There's one of the temporary brake hoses zip-tied to the frame. I did this one on the outside because I think the headers will melt the zip-tie ;)
http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/Dscf3359-1.jpg

http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/Dscf3366-1.jpg

Here's the shackle angle, I think it looks pretty good considering new springs and no bumper or winch, if not, it could be moved later
http://members.cox.net/mgriese/OriginalPictures/Dscf3378-1.jpg

[yogiaz]

Looks awesome dude! I bet you cant wait to get it out on the trail.


Yogi

[TBob]

Wiring to tell the transfer case to shift to 4WD (that signal came from the front diff that's now gone)


Mark looks great! - not sure what your talking about with the diff signaling
the t-case mine is just the oppsite - the tcase send the signal to the diff.
Of coarse mine may be different than yours.

[Mark in Az]

...not sure what your talking about with the diff signaling
the t-case

The push button 4WD might be different. Yogi figured ours out and described it in this post:
http://www.tacomaterritory.com/forum/showpost.php?p=431953&postcount=29

[Heatstroke]

There should be no doubt I'm the slowest person to do a simple leaf spring axle swap :xzzz: :xbeer2: :xbeer1:


Not quite yet. :) You still got another 8 months + to catch up. :eek: I bet you'll still be done before me.

Looks very uber clean. Weeeeee, get'n close. :cool:

[FAUX X 4]

Well, I'll be!!!..................Looking good mark!................it's always nice to see them on thier own weight again isn't it?!?! :kewl: :xrocker:

[Captkirkyota]

Right on Mark! :clap: :woot:

[az250r]

Very cool mark!!! :) the nights of :banghead: will soon be over! :D

[4xClover]

Looking good Mark!!! :kewl:

Hmmm..... :)

[4xClover]

Very cool mark!!! :) the nights of :banghead: will soon be over! :D

.....and just starting for you! :D

[Mark in Az]

...the nights of :banghead: will soon be over! :D

I knew there would be challenges, so the only :banghead: I did regularly was over stuff I screwed up :rolleyes:

[az250r]

.....and just starting for you! :D

this i know!! it goes from being excited cause you ordered your first part, then getting tired of tripping over stuff in the garage, to being anxious and excited again to put them all on the truck. Then :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: to get parts to fit and work together haha

[FAUX X 4]

..............then comes dialing stuff in and fixing things you thought were right the first time, but weren't! There is an upside to it all though...........when you drive it down the trail with a ginormous smile for the first time!! :D

[Mark in Az]

Got a smile just from bouncing on soft springs

[FAUX X 4]

Imagine how wide that smile is going to be on the first run! :D

[az250r]

..............then comes dialing stuff in and fixing things you thought were right the first time, but weren't! There is an upside to it all though...........when you drive it down the trail with a ginormous smile for the first time!! :D

or cutting a hole in your frame only to find out.......oh wait you know the ending to that :)

Thats the fun of the sport dialing in YOUR truck getting it to perform how you like it. :missingto

[FAUX X 4]

It's fun to a certain extent, but it gets old after a while! ;)

[TBob]

Yea I saw a pic of that - nice work.....too bad it was in the wrong place :doh:
http://i98.photobucket.com/albums/l251/aztbob/eric-panhard.jpg
Nice looking weld :kewl:


or cutting a hole in your frame only to find out.......oh wait you know the ending to that :)

Thats the fun of the sport dialing in YOUR truck getting it to perform how you like it. :missingto

[az250r]

your not allowed to make fun unless you were there :shame: :xmoon:

[TBob]

I just did :flipoff3:

your not allowed to make fun unless you were there :shame: :xmoon:

[FAUX X 4]

MORE PIC's, MORE PIC's, MORE PIC's...
:worthless

[Crash]

Good work Mark!! :D

[Mark in Az]

Thanks everyone. The cool thing is I learned something about doing a swap from each one of you guys that went before me :thumbs: :doh:

And special thanks to my chief technical advisor ;)

[FAUX X 4]

Thanks everyone. The cool thing is I learned something about doing a swap from each one of you guys that went before me

That must be why it took so long! ;)

[Mark in Az]

:)

[FAUX X 4]

I can't wait to see you rolling around the neihborhood with it! :woot:

[Crash]

And special thanks to my chief technical advisor ;)

Oh dear lord don't tell me this was Eric. :eek: :flipoff4:

[FAUX X 4]

I think he was referring to Patty.............I don't think dropping off a set of wheel spacers qualifies me for the Cheif Technical Advisor spot! :D

[Crash]

I think he was referring to Patty.............I don't think dropping off a set of wheel spacers qualifies me for the Cheif Technical Advisor spot! :D


Thank God!!

[FAUX X 4]

Thank God!!

I know huh! :D

[Mark in Az]

I :dunno: he seems to have a lot of info rattling around up there. He always has an answer when I ask him?

[FAUX X 4]

Just a veritable plethora of useless knowledge mixed with :bs:

[az250r]

mark what are your rear shackles eye to eye? do you remember off the top of your head???

[Mark in Az]

mark what are your rear shackles eye to eye? do you remember off the top of your head???

Don't have the rear leafs on yet but the Downey's I have are 6", Kirks are somewhere around 7.75-8"

[az250r]

hmmmm....deff. want to see pics when you get those on as i'm not sure what length i'm going to go with yet, probably fab something at the time of the cut then buy or make something of quality once i decide on the height i want

i see you changed your signature :D cant wait to change mine!! haha

[Heatstroke]

mark what are your rear shackles eye to eye? do you remember off the top of your head???


Mine are 6". No blocks. Until the Chevy's flatten out, I don't see the need to have them be any longer. My fronts are 4" and sit really nice.

[Mark in Az]

... I don't see the need to have them be any longer.

Kirk has the articulating (is that a word?) ones so that probably added a couple inches?

[Heatstroke]

Yeah, the revolver shackle kind. Each truck is different, some guys are running ginormously long shackles.

[az250r]

Mine are 6". No blocks. Until the Chevy's flatten out, I don't see the need to have them be any longer. My fronts are 4" and sit really nice.

do you know about what kind of lift your getting out of your chevies?

i've got alcans that are going on there.....i believe mark is the same?????wich would be the same as kirks?

anywhooo i guess i'll see when we start :saw: and :welder: :D

[Heatstroke]

do you know about what kind of lift your getting out of your chevies?

i've got alcans that are going on there.....i believe mark is the same?????wich would be the same as kirks?

anywhooo i guess i'll see when we start :saw: and :welder: :D


Uhm, not sure. Mine have a good arc to them, I don't think the truck they came off of ever had anything in the bed. If they flatten out like Eric's, then I may need to change it up.

[az250r]

weeee thanks mike! :)

[azredtaco]

Uhm, not sure. Mine have a good arc to them, I don't think the truck they came off of ever had anything in the bed. If they flatten out like Eric's, then I may need to change it up.
you also lost some of your truck back there ;)

[Heatstroke]

you also lost some of your truck back there ;)


Trust me, I gained every bit and more back with my "crappy" bumper. lol

[FAUX X 4]

Trust me, I gained every bit and more back with my "crappy" bumper. lol

"Torpedo one is away..............take evasive action!"

[FAUX X 4]

Well??????????? has this thing left the garage yet??????

[az250r]

Mark, what rims did you end up getting to fit??

[Mark in Az]

:eek: :rofl: just to turn around to put the rear lift on. I have a big leak in the POS TRD headers-collector flange that I have to try to re-assemble because it wasn't there before.

I haven't done anything with the wheels yet, the wheel mounting surface is only about 5/8" below the caliper ribs so there should be some combination of grinding and 1/4" wheels spacers that should fix it. Wes (I think) posted on the national board that american racing baja with a 20mm offset would fit (just an FYI)
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=145&name=Baja%20Chrome&style=672&desc=1-piece%20chrome%20plated%20alloy&section=S

[TBob]

ooooohhh in bling bling chrome ;)

:eek: :rofl: just to turn around to put the rear lift on. I have a big leak in the POS TRD headers-collector flange that I have to try to re-assemble because it wasn't there before.

I haven't done anything with the wheels yet, the wheel mounting surface is only about 5/8" below the caliper ribs so there should be some combination of grinding and 1/4" wheels spacers that should fix it. Wes (I think) posted on the national board that american racing baja with a 20mm offset would fit (just an FYI)
http://www.americanracing.com/wheels/details.asp?wheelid=145&name=Baja%20Chrome&style=672&desc=1-piece%20chrome%20plated%20alloy&section=S

[az250r]

ooooohhh in bling bling chrome ;)

says the guy with chrome rims.... :rolleyes:

[TBob]

I don't have chrome rims :asshat:

says the guy with chrome rims.... :rolleyes:

[TBob]

more pics!!

:worthless :worthless :worthless :worthless

[Heatstroke]

more pics!!

:worthless :worthless :worthless :worthless


Muwhahahahaaaaa, who needs pictures when you can see it in person. It's uber clean and wheeling the streets of Chandler on 33's. It makes my truck look like a bigger bucket than it is. Very nice. :kewl:

[yogiaz]

I have chrome rims? What are you going to do about it? lol

Yogi

I don't have chrome rims :asshat:

[azredtaco]

Muwhahahahaaaaa, who needs pictures when you can see it in person. It's uber clean and wheeling the streets of Chandler on 33's. It makes my truck look like a bigger bucket than it is. Very nice. :kewl:
I might have to plan a sneak attack and take some spy photos ;)

[Mark in Az]

I don't have chrome rims :asshat:


But they are very purdy :rolleyes:

[TBob]

wrong guy! :rolleyes:
oh and chrome rims are :supergay:


I have chrome rims? What are you going to do about it? lol

Yogi

[TBob]

not anymore.....

But they are very purdy :rolleyes:

[JOSHHOEFER]

Are we going to see this thing wheelin next week or what? :D

[Heatstroke]

Are we going to see this thing wheelin next week or what? :D


Hope so. :) We need a few more NEWB sas'd trucks out on the trails. This year may have an equal amount of Solid Axle and IFS trucks on the trails. Weeeeee for AzRocks 07 !!!!!!!

[TBob]

I would be surprised if there where more sacs than ifs. :eek:

Hope so. :) We need a few more NEWB sas'd trucks out on the trails. This year may have an equal amount of Solid Axle and IFS trucks on the trails. Weeeeee for AzRocks 07 !!!!!!!

[yogiaz]

Leave your truck at home and take mine. LOL

Yogi


I would be surprised if there where more sacs than ifs. :eek:

[bentyota]

Leave your truck at home and take mine. LOL

Yogi

i'll take yours i'll be over on next thurs to get the key :D :driving: :blingb:

[yogiaz]

You can only take it to the mall. LOL Im hoping that Im going to be finished with my Project at home so I can go to AZ rocks. I know that Sat is our of the question... Im coaching my daughters softball team again this year. The coach was was suppose to fill the job decided not to at the last minute. So I stepped in. I might be able to get out there on Friday... well see.

Yogi


i'll take yours i'll be over on next thurs to get the key :D :driving: :blingb:

[TBob]

what time should I pick it up weds?

[Mark in Az]

Are we going to see this thing wheelin next week or what? :D

I'll likely be on the easy trails running 33" tires and no front bumper/radiator skid...sooooo you probably won't see me wheeling :rolleyes:



Won't have pics until tomorrow....but TOY BOX AUTO (http://www.toyboxauto.com/home) stayed late to finish my front shock hoop install so I now have the front shocks mounted :xpimp: :xrocker: :D ;) :clap: :xbeer1: :kewl:
Thanks Jake & Carlos

[Heatstroke]

I'll likely be on the easy trails running 33" tires and no front bumper/radiator skid...sooooo you probably won't see me wheeling :rolleyes:
[/B]


Too bad it won't be fully ready to play on some bigger stuff, but you can go to the Ovens with my easy group Friday if you'd like.

[Mark in Az]

I am disappointed, but since I live here I'll get another chance to run the fun stuff :kewl:

[JOSHHOEFER]

I'll likely be on the easy trails running 33" tires and no front bumper/radiator skid...sooooo you probably won't see me wheeling :rolleyes:


I'll get to check it out at camp if nothing else.
I might run Hackleberry on Friday just because I've never ran it before and it will be something different.