3.4/ext cab swap - Page 12

vwfastg60 · 08-10-2009, 01:28 PM

Wow

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 04:16 PM

Just for documentary purposes I'm also posting these pics in this thread:

Washed the truck so i could get a better idea of damages.

As previously stated, at least 90% of it will buff out.

The hood bracing underneath separated from the skin so the hood is trashed, and i'm just going to leave the dent in the roof until i need a windshield.

The majority of the damage is to the front suspension, and frame, which was useless for me to take pictures of because its not going to be visible through pictures and such.

But heres the exterior:

I had an 'oops', that's all that will be discussed amongst the forum.

Lysmachia · 08-10-2009, 04:18 PM

Yeah it doesn't look as bad now that it is all washed. Well at least IMHO.

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 04:20 PM

I would agree, the body is the least of my concerns at this point.

After driving it a little, its all of the front suspension, frame, and bumper that I'm worried about.

I've already got a new mirror, and poly control arm bushings on order.

Trying to decide if i want to spend the $400 @ trdparts4u to get all new OEM Toyota tie rods/boots, or if i just want to go moog via carquest.

Lysmachia · 08-10-2009, 05:16 PM

So not gonna go insurance?

ike · 08-10-2009, 05:20 PM

That would likely jack his rates for years, plus he would still have to pay the deductable.

extremepaint · 08-10-2009, 05:26 PM

if it wear me with his skills i wouldnt go through insurance... that'll friggen screw with your rates for years!!! lol

nate... i dont know how you did it, but one day i hope to find out just so i could avoid whatever mistake it was you made... but dude i gotta say from just the pics it looks like someone forgot to set the e brake got out and it rolled down the hill! lol

if im right you can delete that part!

sucks about all the damage man! but on the bright side, the paint is still shiny and we all know now, no to buy an all pro bumper! unless the compression of the bumper kept the bags from going off.

i love a good guessing game!

sooooo whens the sas? or sale of this for a new rig?

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 05:35 PM

Sorry ben, your wrong lol... I was very much so in my truck when this happened.

Bumper saved the bags im sure, bags didnt deploy.

Thought about insurance, we'll see. I WILL claim it if the subframe or anything major on the frame itself is bent, as that'll be pricey and it'll pay for a solid axle if i cash out on it lol.

extremepaint · 08-10-2009, 05:39 PM

well i figure it has to be something really really good!!! like you know those things that if they got out on the boards youd never live down and people would make fun of you for you life for it! like bashing a radiator or dicking around on red elephant and falling off the side orrrrr being old!

lmao!

Quick Draw · 08-10-2009, 05:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by extremepaint

well i figure it has to be something really really good!!! like you know those things that if they got out on the boards youd never live down and people would make fun of you for you life for it! like bashing a radiator or dicking around on red elephant and falling off the side orrrrr being old!

lmao!

x2. We gotta hear this sometime... The story will leak somewhere...

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 06:12 PM

Actually the story wont leak, because after this weekend and seeing the other groups up there, i doubt HC will be around another 2 years at most. I'm not going to contribute to that.

I will say, i was not being irresponsible, merely mechanical failure resulted in such a manner.

The difference, is i didn't have 4 people standing around going "your hitting your radiator" over and over

Quick Draw · 08-10-2009, 06:16 PM

I'm over it. Are you?

So you're saying that the people that witnessed this won't say anything for the sake of keeping the trail open? Fine, it may not be discussed on the forum, but I have a feeling a lot of us will know.

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 06:28 PM

Why would I be stuck on it in the first place? Wasnt my radiator

Thats fine.

I'm not saying what happened will close the trail because of me, but it just gives the greenies something else to use as a tool for their army.

The gist of it is, brake failure and i slid off the road. Pretty cut and dry.

However, not too sure why you want to know so bad, guess you should of gone eh?

Lysmachia · 08-10-2009, 07:52 PM

The road Nate slid off on because of brake failure (and it was obvious his brakes failed, wasn't even holy cross . It was a county road (Missouri Creek) after HC - so he can legally claim insurance.

It was just so sad this happened to Nate after a tough day CV wise for him. He never asked for it and had a random (yet it has happened) brake failure. It sucked and for those of you who keep rubber necking (or asking

)- We were all SO glad he was fine after seeing the crash. It was horrible. So stop asking OK? If Nate wants to talk about it he will.

mrdoug · 08-10-2009, 07:59 PM

To top it off, I see swirl marks again! Damn, you just can't catch a break!

EDIT

you know I'm kidding. Like I said the other day, if/when you want help re-welding up that bumper, let me know.

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mrdoug

To top it off, I see swirl marks again! Damn, you just can't catch a break!

Meh.

Thats where I'm at with it now.

Fucking meh.

lol

EDIT for your EDIT:
I know your just givin me shit haha, I'll probably be taking you up on the bumper after i get all of the alignment/brake stuff figured out and the trucks driveable again.

I think i'll be going with moog stuff. I was going to get all new inner/outer TRE's through TRDPARTS4U but that's going to run me $400 so i think i'm passing on that.

however, i ordered a new mirror, and poly control arm bushings today.

Lysmachia · 08-10-2009, 08:35 PM

+1 for nate!

Check out my new sig file though. Classic. Shitty... But Classic!

RedRunnertc · 08-10-2009, 09:54 PM

Did you call Champion Toyota - their prices seem to be even better than trdparts4u

00regcab · 08-10-2009, 10:21 PM

I'll have to do that tomorrow when i get to work.

Mythica · 08-11-2009, 02:34 PM

Damn Nate! Your truck looks a little like mine now

Im sorry to hear you had some shitty luck.

That crap has been going around a lot.

Hell over the last couple of days i have contemplated about just saying fuck it and parting out my truck. The poor thing went from a nice looking truck to a non steering rasin in two freeking weeks. Oh fucking well build it break it and then just break the fucking thing again!

Anyways,

Dont you have another DD? If so, i have heard you mention it, why dont you just start working up to the swap instead of spending 400$ bucks on parts that will first break and then need to be taken off anyway?

Avsfreak1234 · 08-11-2009, 04:12 PM

nates other car, the honda, has a blown motor right now. so that is his DD unfortunately.

extremepaint · 08-11-2009, 04:43 PM

nate honestly i dont believe in vodoo or practice strange beliefs but you really need to go out dance in the rain with an upside down umbrella... sacrafice a chicken under a tire..... burn part of the old cab and fuck i dont know carry a rabbits foot???

really got a streak of bad luck!

hey at least i could tell what the damage was from! lmao!

if you need a hand with anything let me know

Lysmachia · 08-11-2009, 05:40 PM

Ah yes but Ben didn't you suggest we sacrifice slow kid in the drinking thread?

I think I know how nate feels. But lord almightly not to the extent of that damned cv and hub being blown 4 times!!!!!

00regcab · 08-11-2009, 05:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mythica

Damn Nate! Your truck looks a little like mine now

Im sorry to hear you had some shitty luck.

That crap has been going around a lot.

Hell over the last couple of days i have contemplated about just saying fuck it and parting out my truck. The poor thing went from a nice looking truck to a non steering rasin in two freeking weeks. Oh fucking well build it break it and then just break the fucking thing again!

Anyways,

Dont you have another DD? If so, i have heard you mention it, why dont you just start working up to the swap instead of spending 400$ bucks on parts that will first break and then need to be taken off anyway?

Shitty run of luck going around indeed! Wheeling gods are out to get us! lmao.

The truck is actually my true DD, even when the car is running.

But hey, if you decide to part your truck out, let me know. I can think of some running gear that would look mighty tasty under another black truck i know of!

extremepaint · 08-11-2009, 06:03 PM

i did this one first then second one

seriously burn the slow kid break a watch and pray that your truck holds together

Volcom · 08-11-2009, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Lysmachia

I think I know how nate feels. But lord almightly not to the extent of that damned cv and hub being blown 4 times!!!!!

It's a sign, warm up the plasma and the grinders

AxleIke · 08-11-2009, 10:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Volcom

It's a sign, warm up the plasma and the grinders

x2

00regcab · 08-11-2009, 10:45 PM

And shit $3500 +

It'll get a straight axle somtime in the next couple of years, but right now is not the appropriate time financially for me to be doing so. Unfortunately, it'll have to wait. Although, I am slowly collecting parts here and there.

poorboyota26 · 08-11-2009, 11:02 PM

3500? where are you getting your #'s from? I guess you have to change the t-case. Nevermind.

00regcab · 08-11-2009, 11:15 PM

have to buy/do all of the following:
dual cases, tranny, gussets, built 3rd (locked, geared, etc.), longfields, rotated knuckles, gussets, bearings, seals, hubs, brakes, alcan leafs (f/r), shackles(f/r), shocks(f/r), shock hoops, ifs box, frame plates, hysteer, etc. etc.

I've ran the #'s a few times on the way i want things done, and it's roughly $3500-$4000 which doesnt even touch wheels/tires after its swapped. Just the 3rd alone is roughly $1500 after an arb if i go that route, i could save some money and just lunchbox it again but i'm kind of over the non selectable front.

To me it makes absolutely no sense to just put a stock toy axle under the front of my truck. Just my

though.

08-10-2009, 01:28 PM	#331
vwfastg60 Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Firestone,Longmont, FoCo Posts: 4,652	Wow __________________ 87 DLX longbed, Bobbed a foot with soft topper, 3rz,dualcases,4.7 rear case,5.29's, elockers front and rear,4" SAS, Taco dash, Recaro seats, Diamond front and FJ cruiser axles 67.25" wms to wms, Brembro brakes for FJcruiser,Raceline beadlocks, 37" mtr kevlars Rear armor and tire carrier, fjc interior bits.

08-10-2009, 05:20 PM	#336
ike Veteran Member My Rig: 1999 tacoma Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Loveland CO Posts: 19,891	That would likely jack his rates for years, plus he would still have to pay the deductable. __________________ Degenerate I like goats 87 cherocar 99 v6 trd taco-some stuff 07 Ninja 650R

08-10-2009, 06:16 PM	#342
Quick Draw Veteran Member My Rig: DORIS Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Bellvue, CO Posts: 4,032	I'm over it. Are you? So you're saying that the people that witnessed this won't say anything for the sake of keeping the trail open? Fine, it may not be discussed on the forum, but I have a feeling a lot of us will know. __________________ 1980 Toyota Pickup: CB antenna, custom 2-tone paint, duct tape mod, weight reduction, 29" meats. sway bar and torque bar removed for MAD FLEX.

08-10-2009, 07:59 PM	#345
mrdoug Veteran Member My Rig: 3.4 swapped 85 xcab Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Loveland, CO Posts: 7,478	To top it off, I see swirl marks again! Damn, you just can't catch a break! EDIT you know I'm kidding. Like I said the other day, if/when you want help re-welding up that bumper, let me know. __________________ de·gen·er·ate I'm outside your window watching you read this.

08-10-2009, 09:54 PM	#348
RedRunnertc Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Boulder/Longmont, CO Posts: 15,028	Did you call Champion Toyota - their prices seem to be even better than trdparts4u __________________ President - CO Chapter Founding President - OH Chapter '93 4Runner lockers, armor, tcases, & stuff '96 Impala SS - my own personal cop car Check out pix at www.4wheelingoh.shutterfly.com/action

08-10-2009, 04:16 PM	#332
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	Just for documentary purposes I'm also posting these pics in this thread: Washed the truck so i could get a better idea of damages. As previously stated, at least 90% of it will buff out. The hood bracing underneath separated from the skin so the hood is trashed, and i'm just going to leave the dent in the roof until i need a windshield. The majority of the damage is to the front suspension, and frame, which was useless for me to take pictures of because its not going to be visible through pictures and such. But heres the exterior: I had an 'oops', that's all that will be discussed amongst the forum.

08-10-2009, 04:20 PM	#334
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	I would agree, the body is the least of my concerns at this point. After driving it a little, its all of the front suspension, frame, and bumper that I'm worried about. I've already got a new mirror, and poly control arm bushings on order. Trying to decide if i want to spend the $400 @ trdparts4u to get all new OEM Toyota tie rods/boots, or if i just want to go moog via carquest.

08-10-2009, 05:26 PM	#337
extremepaint Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: aurora, CO Posts: 1,234	if it wear me with his skills i wouldnt go through insurance... that'll friggen screw with your rates for years!!! lol nate... i dont know how you did it, but one day i hope to find out just so i could avoid whatever mistake it was you made... but dude i gotta say from just the pics it looks like someone forgot to set the e brake got out and it rolled down the hill! lol if im right you can delete that part! sucks about all the damage man! but on the bright side, the paint is still shiny and we all know now, no to buy an all pro bumper! unless the compression of the bumper kept the bags from going off. i love a good guessing game! sooooo whens the sas? or sale of this for a new rig?

08-10-2009, 05:35 PM	#338
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	Sorry ben, your wrong lol... I was very much so in my truck when this happened. Bumper saved the bags im sure, bags didnt deploy. Thought about insurance, we'll see. I WILL claim it if the subframe or anything major on the frame itself is bent, as that'll be pricey and it'll pay for a solid axle if i cash out on it lol.

08-10-2009, 05:39 PM	#339
extremepaint Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: aurora, CO Posts: 1,234	well i figure it has to be something really really good!!! like you know those things that if they got out on the boards youd never live down and people would make fun of you for you life for it! like bashing a radiator or dicking around on red elephant and falling off the side orrrrr being old! lmao!

08-10-2009, 06:12 PM	#341
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	Actually the story wont leak, because after this weekend and seeing the other groups up there, i doubt HC will be around another 2 years at most. I'm not going to contribute to that. I will say, i was not being irresponsible, merely mechanical failure resulted in such a manner. The difference, is i didn't have 4 people standing around going "your hitting your radiator" over and over

08-10-2009, 06:28 PM	#343
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	Why would I be stuck on it in the first place? Wasnt my radiator Thats fine. I'm not saying what happened will close the trail because of me, but it just gives the greenies something else to use as a tool for their army. The gist of it is, brake failure and i slid off the road. Pretty cut and dry. However, not too sure why you want to know so bad, guess you should of gone eh?

08-10-2009, 10:21 PM	#349
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	I'll have to do that tomorrow when i get to work.

08-11-2009, 02:34 PM	#350
Mythica Veteran Member My Rig: 98 BlackTaco Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 1,477	Damn Nate! Your truck looks a little like mine now Im sorry to hear you had some shitty luck. That crap has been going around a lot. Hell over the last couple of days i have contemplated about just saying fuck it and parting out my truck. The poor thing went from a nice looking truck to a non steering rasin in two freeking weeks. Oh fucking well build it break it and then just break the fucking thing again! Anyways, Dont you have another DD? If so, i have heard you mention it, why dont you just start working up to the swap instead of spending 400$ bucks on parts that will first break and then need to be taken off anyway? __________________ Jerry '98 Tacoma TRD ......I see a dark sail on the horizon, set under a black cloud that hides the sun.... ......Savage Rabid Beast.......

08-11-2009, 04:12 PM	#351
Avsfreak1234 Veteran Member My Rig: 98 Taco, 35s n Stuff Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Estes Park/Boulder, CO Posts: 6,371	nates other car, the honda, has a blown motor right now. so that is his DD unfortunately.

08-11-2009, 04:43 PM	#352
extremepaint Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: aurora, CO Posts: 1,234	nate honestly i dont believe in vodoo or practice strange beliefs but you really need to go out dance in the rain with an upside down umbrella... sacrafice a chicken under a tire..... burn part of the old cab and fuck i dont know carry a rabbits foot??? really got a streak of bad luck! hey at least i could tell what the damage was from! lmao! if you need a hand with anything let me know

08-11-2009, 06:03 PM	#355
extremepaint Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: aurora, CO Posts: 1,234	i did this one first then second one seriously burn the slow kid break a watch and pray that your truck holds together

08-11-2009, 10:45 PM	#358
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	And shit $3500 + It'll get a straight axle somtime in the next couple of years, but right now is not the appropriate time financially for me to be doing so. Unfortunately, it'll have to wait. Although, I am slowly collecting parts here and there.

08-11-2009, 11:15 PM	#360
00regcab Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Brighton, Co Posts: 7,842	have to buy/do all of the following: dual cases, tranny, gussets, built 3rd (locked, geared, etc.), longfields, rotated knuckles, gussets, bearings, seals, hubs, brakes, alcan leafs (f/r), shackles(f/r), shocks(f/r), shock hoops, ifs box, frame plates, hysteer, etc. etc. I've ran the #'s a few times on the way i want things done, and it's roughly $3500-$4000 which doesnt even touch wheels/tires after its swapped. Just the 3rd alone is roughly $1500 after an arb if i go that route, i could save some money and just lunchbox it again but i'm kind of over the non selectable front. To me it makes absolutely no sense to just put a stock toy axle under the front of my truck. Just my though.

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