The Getaway...Crom's build and adventures

Chad's Pride will be his undoing....

 

And then I accidentally ruptured the space time continuum and this happened.



lol

 

Can't wait to see the new bumper. I hadn't considered HC, but after seeing Billy's work more recently, I am strongly considering it.

 

You divided by the number of rear bumpers you had installed?

 

My wife wouldn't have noticed my front bumper if I didn't need her help with install.

Congrats on the exciting development.

 

That would work too!

I weighed the chrome take off with a digital scale in my lab, and it said -17.3 kg.

 

Thanks. I'm not alone!

I'm not sure sometimes if mine doesn't notice, or doesn't care lol. can't tell.

I really love his HC design. And he will do some customization if requested. Very accommodating.

I'm really stoked. I've waited a looooooong time to armor up. As soon as it's on the truck I'm going to make a beeline for the trail that took out my taillight.

I'll still have to wheel cautiously, but the rear end will be solid.

 

That my friend is a blessing. Don't say a word, step back from the keyboard slowly and don't look back...

 

To accommodate the HC bumper, are you reconfiguring your rear suspension Nick?

 

Just so you and your fan base know: The All-Pro holes that you described comes standard already tapped. I'll confirm once I receive mine soon.

 

I ordered through Wheelers six months ago and they were pre-tapped.

 

I shouldn't have to. I've calculated the net gain to be around 35-40 lbs. I'll be weighing everything I put on or take off even if the scale goes negative lol

That said, I've considered adding the overload back in, for a 1/2" lift. It will also affect the spring rate of the pack and I'm okay with that. I kind of just want to experiment with it.

I found a spring shop local to me who will make me new u-bolts. Over the phone, I provided dimensions and specs I was looking for. I asked him how long it would take to make them. He laughed and said 5 minutes! Cost is $80 for new u bolts, grade 8 with hardened washers and nuts.

I think that's what I paid for the all pro ones. I was never clear on the All-Pro if they were grade 5, or grade 8 I think they had manufactured both and offered the stronger ones for an up charge...

My knowledge might be dated on that.. or wrong...

 

If you are getting new u-bolts, bump up to 5/8" diameter bolts. IIRC, stock is ~9/16". The larger bolts are quite a bit stronger.

For other people reading this, with a shackle flip, you need 3 1/4" diameter bend and ~10" length, depending on your particular setup.

Also, you can order them from RuffStuff...

 

Thanks Scott.

The stockers are 14mm. The AP ones are 9/16"

For my own edification:

• 14mm = 0.5511
• 9/16" = 0.5625
• 5/8" = 0.625

I took another look at the Ruff Stuff ones. They seem like a great deal. I don't know if the 5/8" rod would fit the AP top plates I have without modification...

Thanks for the food for thought.

 

They will. I have this setup on my truck.

 

That's awesome! Thanks!

 

My chromium stock bumpers sold in 18 hours for $25 on Craigslist. It will live another life on a different Tacoma.

 

What's the weight on that?

 

Per @DVexile

Stock Bumper - 38.5 lbs
Stock Receiver Hitch - 51.5 lbs
Stock Receiver Hitch Frame Brackets/Hardware - 3 lbs