My 3rd gen done... for now.
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Added a 3/16 skid extension (radiator protection) laser cut by my stepdad. The current set-up provided little to prevent damage.
After some full bumper contact and winch pulls my bumper is now crooked. The passenger bracket is bent and cracked, driver is starting to go. The shackle hangers are strong while the fins behind leave something to be desired. The brackets will have to be removed, straightened and plated. While I’m at it the frame end caps may need some strength as they have started to pull away.
After some full bumper contact and winch pulls my bumper is now crooked. The passenger bracket is bent and cracked, driver is starting to go. The shackle hangers are strong while the fins behind leave something to be desired. The brackets will have to be removed, straightened and plated. While I’m at it the frame end caps may need some strength as they have started to pull away.
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Armor Adjustments
The bumper hoops are .120 designated for minimizing or preventing panel damage at the front/rear. Thus far I have avoided damage in these high traffic areas from luck. The fenders and doors are fair game for the rocks.
Bud Belly Skid with reinforced center section below the transfer case. The section between the cross members is a long stretch and prone to bending with hard use. The skid sections over the cross members may still require additional low-profile ribbing with this new skid. The disadvantages to a very rigid skid may be the transfer of force to the cross members and frame. Straightening the skid may be near impossible. Expecting 3/16 under the force of a 5000lb vehicle not to bend is asking a bit much. Thanks to Budbuilt for getting me the new skid with short notice.
Bud Belly Skid with reinforced center section below the transfer case. The section between the cross members is a long stretch and prone to bending with hard use. The skid sections over the cross members may still require additional low-profile ribbing with this new skid. The disadvantages to a very rigid skid may be the transfer of force to the cross members and frame. Straightening the skid may be near impossible. Expecting 3/16 under the force of a 5000lb vehicle not to bend is asking a bit much. Thanks to Budbuilt for getting me the new skid with short notice.
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Bud Belly Skid with reinforced center section below the transfer case. The section between the cross members is a long stretch and prone to bending with hard use. The skid sections over the cross members may still require additional low-profile ribbing with this new skid. The disadvantages to a very rigid skid may be the transfer of force to the cross members and frame. Straightening the skid may be near impossible. Expecting 3/16 under the force of a 5000lb vehicle not to bend is asking a bit much. Thanks to Budbuilt for getting me the new skid with short notice.
I still have to try and bend the belly skid I have back (no dice so far)
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The TRD wheels will bolt up to your truck.
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Steering Shaft
Wheeling IFS makes the accuracy of clunk diagnosis difficult as some parts are on their way out as others have just been replaced. My former 01 Tacoma and current 98 Runner have both been plagued by sloppy steering. In this case after recently replacing a broken rack I began to search for the remaining play in the steering. After searching and exposing the steering internals I found play in the steering shaft (above the firewall). I found a TTORA thread that covered the problem in great detail.
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.ph...+wheel+removal
I had planned to do a write-up but stopped taking pictures after my hands became greasy. If anyone has any questions about doing this I’m happy to answer.
The steering is beautiful now.
New shaft is tacked to prevent play
The plastic joint had excess play
-Two will make the job easier
-Understand the airbag
-A steering wheel puller is not required; just don’t break your nose
-Getting the snap ring back on the shaft is a PITA
-The anatomy of the steering column is amazing
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.ph...+wheel+removal
I had planned to do a write-up but stopped taking pictures after my hands became greasy. If anyone has any questions about doing this I’m happy to answer.
The steering is beautiful now.
New shaft is tacked to prevent play
The plastic joint had excess play
-Two will make the job easier
-Understand the airbag
-A steering wheel puller is not required; just don’t break your nose
-Getting the snap ring back on the shaft is a PITA
-The anatomy of the steering column is amazing
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Wheeling IFS makes the accuracy of clunk diagnosis difficult as some parts are on their way out while others have just been replaced. My former 01 Tacoma and current 98 Runner have both been plagued by sloppy steering. In this case, after recently replacing a broken rack, I began to search for the remaining play in the steering. After searching and exposing the steering internals, I found play in the steering shaft (above the firewall). I found a TTORA thread which covered the problem in great detail.
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.ph...+wheel+removal
The steering is beautiful now.
New shaft is tacked to prevent play
The plastic joint had excess play
-Two will make the job easier
-Understand the airbag
-A steering wheel puller is not required; just don’t break your nose
-Getting the snap ring back on the shaft is a PITA
-The anatomy of the steering column is amazing
http://ttora.com/forum/showthread.ph...+wheel+removal
The steering is beautiful now.
New shaft is tacked to prevent play
The plastic joint had excess play
-Two will make the job easier
-Understand the airbag
-A steering wheel puller is not required; just don’t break your nose
-Getting the snap ring back on the shaft is a PITA
-The anatomy of the steering column is amazing
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