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Brett's average build thread

Discussion in '1st Gen. Builds (1995-2004)' started by Deathbysnusnu, Dec 1, 2013.

  1. Jul 29, 2015 at 3:28 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    Installed the OME greaseable shackles this afternoon. Took about 45 minutes since everything was pretty fresh still from a couple years ago.
    So the kit is actually a Wheelers kit but it uses the OME shackle set. However it comes with it's own bushings that don't seem to fit anything even though it's marketed for Dakar leaves... That's an OME bushing on the top.


    Fortunately when I originally ordered the Dakars I also ordered greasable bushings and they are still in great shape.

    These packs have maintained an excellent arch so far.


    Went so quick there wasn't time for pics. Just grease everything by hand as you put it together. Be careful tightening the zerks into place, they have been known to break if you don't put the brakes on your wrench hand.


    And done. I wanted the zerks to the inside but the spare interferes with getting a grease gun on them so this works for now. Gave 'em another couple pumps with the gun after they were on the ground. OME recommends dilithium chrystal grease or something like that. I used molybdenum which is similar, lol.
     
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  2. Aug 1, 2015 at 8:29 AM
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    Yup. :(
     
  3. Aug 6, 2015 at 7:47 PM
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    Old 4.10's. Still in excellent shape.


    The box the locker was in.


    I made the right choice. 4.88 ftw.
    Speedo is way the fuck off now, like 10mph difference. But the tach and power band is spot on.
    At 65 I'm running 2830ish. At 70 it's 2980ish and at 75 I'm at 3120ish.
    Pulls hills no problem, still in the break in stage so not really putting my foot in it yet.
    Acceleration is smooth and I get to use a gear I haven't used in a couple years now. :)

    Both the shop owner and the mechanic who did the work said the truck drives just like a stock Tacoma. I have to agree, it felt completely natural again, no lag on the take off and easily rowing through the gears without having to hit 4000rpm between shifts.

    The oil pan gasket was changed too, I'm sorry I have no pics of this but it was clean, no sludge of any kind. Bottom end was tight and no rattles on startup after a dry sump. I'm not expecting to throw a rod any time soon.;)
     
  4. Aug 6, 2015 at 8:12 PM
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    Need to take a spin in your rig sometime, but those Rpm numbers sound like exactly where I want to be.
     
  5. Aug 7, 2015 at 7:08 AM
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    went with a detroit locker huh?

    think that's going to suck in the winter?
     
  6. Aug 7, 2015 at 9:34 AM
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    Maybe. Maybe not. I'm used to the characteristics of a Detroit locker. I drove that Scout for several winters as a daily driver with a full drop in it, front as well as rear, and loved it. The added bias is fun to work with on icy roads. Plus the longer wheelbase will make a difference.
     
  7. Aug 7, 2015 at 12:13 PM
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    Yeah Brett big :thumbsup: those numbers are very close to where I run now. Nice!
     
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  8. Aug 7, 2015 at 3:39 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    It's still there, it just gets there faster now :D
     
  9. Aug 7, 2015 at 3:49 PM
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    I am totally digging it. :burnrubber:
    Took a cruise up to Red Feather today and was in 5th most of the way, had to hit 4th as expected for the two long steep hills but it pulled it no problem without screaming rpm's.
    Came back down the Poudre to break in the coast side of the gears and every gear felt right. Again was able to use 5th for the cruising and hit 4th for the engine control on the curves.

    Rear end temps were around 160°F for the 1st 50 or so miles last night.
    I'm at around 150 mile now and the temp when I got home was at 130°F so the bearings are settling in nicely. Feels about as hot now as it did before the gear change but I never took temps on it before.
     
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  10. Aug 8, 2015 at 5:57 AM
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    Cut away off the Detroit. Looks like a bench grinder and has a similar effect on your tires when in use...:p
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    Here you can see how it disengages for turning a curve.

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  11. Aug 9, 2015 at 6:20 AM
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    Kind of just blogging here but thought it was worth mentioning, curious to see if others who have changed gears noticed the same effect.
    My engine temp has dropped. It's been in the low 90's here the past few weeks. Before the gear swap engine temp was 186 to 192. After the swap I've noticed it drops as low as 183 and rarely goes above 188 now. That's in town with the AC on. Makes sense of course that the engine is not having to work as hard now but I really didn't expect to see the temps drop like that.

    I'm still in the process of re-calibrating the ultra gauge for gas mileage. I'll speak up when I get some numbers.
     
  12. Aug 9, 2015 at 7:43 AM
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    Quit making me want to regear, I can't afford it for awhile.


    Did you setup your own gears? I was thinking when I do it I would just order assembled diffs from ECGS and have them toss an ARB in the front.
     
  13. Aug 9, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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    I had mine done locally in order to get some kind of warranty.
    Assembled diffs were my first thought and I definitely think it's a good way to go. If I decide to go ARB in the front I'll prolly just do the diff swap and keep my open diff for a spare. But honestly that was a pretty big chunk of change to go with all of that (ARB and compressor) and gears, rear locker and having just bought tires...good thing I'm single and cheap to feed :D. So I elected to remain open in the front for now
    It only hurts for a bit. Just bite down.;)
     
  14. Aug 9, 2015 at 6:30 PM
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    Not going to happen with college tuition.

    Saw you headed down the poudre today at about 4:30. Wasn't in my truck but gave you a wave.
     
  15. Aug 11, 2015 at 9:35 AM
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    I prolly wasn't paying attention. :wave:

    My speed-o-meter being way off is also racking up miles that aren't necessarily being driven.
    So on the advice of Squeaky Penguin, I pulled my speed-o-meter drive assembly to verify my tooth count, has 30. Called the dealer and ordered a 32 tooth gear to see if that will get my speed-o-meter a little closer. I don't think it will be enough but that was the largest they said they could get. I'll find out in a couple days.
     
  16. Aug 11, 2015 at 3:15 PM
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    Changed the rear diff oil today, just under 500 miles on the break in.
    Had some metal shavings/paste, as expected.


    Detroits are quieter if you use thicker oil. Synthetic and anything with friction modifiers is not recommended. I used Lucas Dino oil :)
    75w-110 hasn't quite hit the shelves yet so I mixed something that would be close.

    Very common practice, won't hurt a thing.
     
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  17. Aug 11, 2015 at 3:18 PM
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    Screwing around with shocks, round 3.
    No, they are not Bilsteins.

    Rancho RS7000. Specs and install soon. They are 26" extended length.
     
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    A different set of bushings was available that fit the Tacoma stock mounts.


    How I pressed out the ones that came with it.



    One method for pressing in the new ones.



    This method works much better. A shot of WD-40 either way helps a lot.
     
  19. Aug 11, 2015 at 5:11 PM
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    Deathbysnusnu

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    And some specs on them.
    Rancho part# RS7112 is what I bought.

    Extension
    OME-22 3/4"
    Rancho-26"

    Compression
    OME-14 1/4"
    Rancho-16 1/8"

    Travel
    OME-8 1/2"
    Rancho-10 1/8"

    The shaft size is somewhat smaller, but same dia. as any other Rancho shock I have ever run so I'm not concerned.




    The Yellow zip-tie was max up travel on the passenger side on the stock mounts.
    I removed the Grade 8 bolt mount I had made yesterday as I discovered the shock was bottoming out but never felt a hit, so I wanted to see how much random travel it had. I was close with what I had done but really needed a little more.

    So if this makes any sense...
    The up travel I had with the grade 8 bolt mounts I made and the OME shocks was
    Passenger side-2 1/4" and it was bottoming out but not hard.
    Driver side-3 1/2" and it came within 1/2" of bottoming out according to the tip tie.

    After removing the fruits of my labor and installing the Rancho shocks back in the stock locations I ended up with the following up travel.
    Passenger side-4 3/4"
    Driver side-4"
    Somewhat lopsided I know, the problem was I drilled the passenger side a bit too low, but no biggie, bolts are removed and holes are welded, moving forward..
     
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    Passenger side at almost full droop, ran out of jack..

    And plenty of stretch left.

    For the record, the only reason I jacked it up, and it wasn't to get the picture of the droop, was to get that damn thing compressed enough to push it on the mount. The nitrogen charge in these is way strong and I'm no slouch. It was all I could do to bench press the bastard that last two inches.

    Ride height, 4 3/4" left of up travel so just less than half total travel available.
     

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