Tampa Bay Area Tacomas BS Thread

I get the jist of what needs to be done. But I'm willing to learn from the gurus! What's the motivating factor then?

 

Just being young, dumb*, and full of...energy. Having a lot of experience with spinning wrenches is helpful as well.

(*read willing to sacrifice your body to get'er done as fast as possible)

 

Hahahahaha!

 

I'm not tryimg to one up you Lee I'm just saying that's how long it takes me. Ask @Rwood90 his was less since I had his springs ready to go If I'm off that day I could come help

 

Dayumn... speedy one?

 

I know exactly what's gotta be removed, when I get on a roll I'm not a talking wrencher. I've done 2 sets of max Tracs 5 sets of springs with the compressor from auto zone they hate using. I've done work for @johnnytaco23 @Hugopreston @Rwood90 @Rattletrap66 @xweslingx @TAZ2014Taco all my own stuff and my wifes 14 4runner. I've done a few things. But can never get to a mod day in tampa since they do them on Saturdays mostly

 

Haha, I understood that. Just saying you're younger and more heat resistant than I am...especially lately. This summer has been killing me heat-wise. I've got no endurance anymore. The other day, I was just standing outside not doing anything and I was sweating like I was being roasted, haha.

That would be awesome if you could come out. We'll just need to pin down a date.

@i30nes, Rick texted me this afternoon. I think he's starting to chomp at the bit. When he first talked about it he wanted to wait until September when it might not be quite as hot, but now he's talking about wanting to do it in the next couple of weekends, haha. When is a good date for you, starting no earlier than September 3rd?

 

This is exactly what we need. I'm like that too, but like I was saying, my body can't keep up with that level of output anymore so I'm a bit slower than I used to be, especially when it's hot, and I have to take a break to sit in front of the fan to cool off every so often.

 

I agree about the heat too... But the itch is getting more and more annoying. After this weekend I am off call so the next two weekends I am open.

 

So...Sunday the 4th then, so Timbo can make it?

 

That can work. Labor day weekend mod day?

 

That's labor day? I don't keep up with that stuff anymore, haha. I'm lucky to know what day it is anymore.

But sure, why not? Then you workin' stiffs can have Monday off to recover.

 

Hah yeah. Well lets see what the remainder of the group is feeling. But I should be game for that weekend. Will see if I can't get the brake lines swapped out prior to alleviate some of the work.

 

@Taco No Baka ,

2 weeks ago, I noticed a squealing sound whenever I had applied the brakes. I assumed it was time to replace them. Then about 1 week ago, I noticed more of a low grinding sound when applying the brakes (coming from the front of the truck) but it was more towards when I was coming to a complete stop. It would start a few seconds before completely stopping. I replaced the brake pads last night and the sound is still there. I am thinking it may be my rotors but am not sure what else it could be. I read that it may just be a vibration between the rotors and pads that is unavoidable. Any ideas?

 

Did you check you're wheel bearings? If those are okay, if you didn't have your rotors turned, then try taking some sandpaper and scuffing up the friction surface of the rotors...or having them turned.

 

No I did not, what is the best way to check them?

 

Jack the truck up, grab the tire at the 12 and 6 o'clock position and try to wiggle it. If it moves, then your wheel bearing is bad. If that test is inconclusive, roll the tire and listen for any noise coming from the hub, or any roughness felt while rotating. If you detect either of those, then it could be a bad bearing.

 

awesome, thanks Lee!

 

Mod Day -- Tampa

Date: Sunday, September 4th

Time: 0900

Scheduled work: 2 spindle lifts (and rears) for @i30nes and Rick (the member formerly known as @Black Horse, but now known as Lily White...)

Location: Casa No Baka (North Tampa)

Who's gonna be there?

1. @Taco No Baka
2. @i30nes
3. Rick & Lily White
4. @Timbo89
5. @Rattletrap66
6. @taco8603 ?
7.

Things we need...

--Large jack stands (I only have two medium sized ones, so if you have a set of medium or large ones, they would be useful.)

--2 ton or better Floor Jack (I only have one fully functional one, but a second one would be helpful if we are going to work both trucks simultaneously.)

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I'm a little concerned that doing full lifts on two trucks in one day might be a little ambitious, so the more folks that come to help out, the faster things will go. If anyone else can make it, that would be great. let me know if we can expect you.

 

I'll bring my 2 ton jack and large 6 ton jack stands