2011 access cab overhaul

Hey Patrick who did you have do your gears and how much did it run you?

 

I went through Rear End Specialties in Santa Clara. My buddy had dealt with them a few times and said great things about them. I supplied the ARB and they supplied the Sierra gears and installed everything for $1,800. They also replaced my rear pinion bearing. They drill through the diff housing and connect the bulk head fitting and then you have to plumb the rest. The price was about thousand less than I was quoted at 4 wheel parts. I would definitely think about throwing in at least the rear locker if you plan to do it in the future. This way you don't have to open up the rear at a later time and pay more.

 

Awesome man I'll give them a call. I have the factory elocker rear, so if I can swing it, I might throw an ARB up front. Thanks for always answering all of my questions, I really appreciate it.

Also in case you haven't seen it, we are having a meet this Saturday. Here is a link to the thread
http://www.tacomaworld.com/forum/northern-california/300302-nor-cal-greet-november.html

 

Getting my sliders welded up today. One step closer to the rubicon.

 

niiiice do you have a date for when you wanna do the rubicon?

 

Next year late spring or early summer. I want to make it out to brewer lake again first. I have to get to the bottom of that trail. Last time I had to stop 40yds short. I keep you posted on that one too. It's a cool little spot.

 

My buddy got me these plates for an early Christmas present. I'll rock em.

 

cool cool.. rubicon is one of my goals as well. next year we are planning on a 4 corners trip and definitely going to hit moab. I like those plates

 

Sliders are on. I am very happy with the install. I had them welded up at Comersons toy shop in Campbell CA

 

I changed my rear diff oil today after breaking in my new gears. Wile I was down there I cleaned up my axle housing. It looks brand new now. Pumped.

 

FINALLY sliders that dont have the plate where you weld vertically on the frame. Where the hell can I get some?

 

It comes in pieces. So the installer can pick the angle and direction of the sliders and or plate. Those are not the gussets that came with the kit either. My shop threw those on there because they are bigger than what was provided.

 

What kit is that?

 

Well thank you kind sir

 

The sliders I have are 4x innovations so the posts,plates and gussets come loose. There is more fab involved but you can tune it just how you like.

 

Just put my flairs back on. Looks nice. They are a little loose now but I kind of expected that. We will see how they hold up. I might need to reinforce them.

 

Sweet, i love your truck I really dig your buddy's '88, too. I will be SASing my 87 runner soon

 

The rust bucket 85 will be in pieces.

 

Sweeet. SASsy

 

Yup, swapping all my cool and go-slow parts over